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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
What if AI and robotics could make law enforcement not only safer but smarter and more ethical? In this episode Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard dive deep into this game-changing topic with Roman Grigorii, a software engineer at Axos and researcher with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Roman shares how innovations like computer vision and AI-powered transcription are currently transforming public safety in remarkable ways. Don’t miss this compelling look into the future of law enforcement technology. Tune in now and subscribe for more groundbreaking conversations!
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
What happens when global teams break down cultural barriers and work as one? In this episode, we talk with Hema Ramaswamy, a seasoned tech leader and founder of Sunlit Live. Hema shares her multicultural journey from software engineer to a leadership role, explaining how she turned the challenges of managing multinational teams into strengths. She highlights the importance of a "one team" mindset, clear communication, and documenting processes to boost efficiency across time zones. Whether you're managing global talent or improving team dynamics, this episode is a must.
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
If you think building the perfect product means waiting until it’s flawless, think again. Today, Glenn Bachmann—CTO of Field Squared and mentor at the Charleston Harbor Entrepreneur Center—reveals how the ‘Build, Measure, Learn’ Lean methodology can be the key to unlocking startup success. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn has guided countless founders through the process of testing assumptions, rapidly iterating, and getting their product into the hands of customers as soon as possible. If you want to minimize risk and accelerate growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
What happens when you fail to understand the client's perspective when choosing a software development partner? Misaligned expectations leading to wasted time and costly miscommunications; things we all want to avoid. In today's episode, we tackle this crucial topic with the person who's responsible for delivery to the client. Jeff Scott, the Chief Delivery Officer at KMS Technology. With over 30 years of bridging the gap between business and technology, Jeff shares what clients truly need from their software partners.
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
What does it take to transform your software team from mere order-takers to proactive problem-solvers? Today we're joined by Michael Marmor, a seasoned Venture Partner and Fractional CTO with over 30 years of experience in building and scaling global software teams. Michael shares his unique insights on how modern product development has evolved, emphasizing the importance of empowering teams to own both the problems and the solutions they work on.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
What happens when you don’t prioritize culture or hire the right partner for your global team? In this episode, we explore the serious pitfalls of neglecting cultural integration in digital transformations with our guest, Troy Hiltbrand. Troy is a seasoned leader in global team dynamics with over two decades of experience. Troy shares his journey from software development to becoming a Chief Digital Officer, highlighting how overlooking trust, personal connections, and cultural fit can lead to project failure and team dysfunction.
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Today we're exploring a topic that's reshaping the very definition of software partnership across the globe; hyper -specialization. How can partnering with niche experts reduce risk and foster a culture of accountability? To shed light on this critical issue we've brought on Jim Marascio, CEO of Equals 11. With his extensive experience in Salesforce consulting and post implementation optimization, Jim is uniquely positioned to discuss the intersection of expertise, risk management, and business growth.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
How do you foster a collaborative culture when your developer team is remote? Today we explore this question with Patrick Mee, a veteran software development leader with extensive experience at companies like Apple and Sourceforge. Hear Patrick's journey from engineering to management and discover what he learned about creating a culture with remote software teams. This episode is a must-listen for both developers and leaders.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Transformational leaders inspire and drive their teams toward a shared vision of the future. But in the ever-changing tech industry, how is this done? In today's episode, Andy and Jarret uncover these very secrets with Pete Panagakis, a seasoned expert with three decades of hands-on experience in software development and global team leadership. Prepare to be inspired and equipped to lead your global teams in a new way with advice born from real life experience.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Imagine transforming your workplace into a powerhouse of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, where every team member feels empowered and every challenge is met with agility and grace. Today renowned author and agile expert Gil Broza joins Andy Hilliard and Jarret Streiner. Tune in as we dive into the transformative power of agile mindset, reveal the secrets behind successful agile transformations, and share actionable insights that can reshape how your organization approaches work.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Andy Hilliard
Chief Executive Officer, Accelerance
As CEO, Andy leads and advocates for the globalization and collaboration of great software teams with companies in search of talent, innovation and a globally-distributed extension of their engineering function and culture.
Andy founded the ground-breaking nearshore software development services company, Isthmus Costa Rica. He began his global software services career as a division manager at Cognizant during their early formative years.
Andy is originally from Sonoma, CA and has visited more than 60 countries. His passion for global travel, cultural appreciation and cross-border collaboration stems originally from his experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica in the late 1980’s.
Andy holds an MBA in International Business, Finance and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Epistemology from the University of Denver after attending Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.
Jarret Streiner
Director of Marketing, Accelerance
As Accelerance's Director of Marketing, Jarret oversees our omnichannel marketing model with expertise in digital channels, analytics, and trends.
As a cross-functional marketing leader with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies, Jarret has a track record of implementing high-level projects to improve process efficiency, reduce errors and expenses, and maintain or increase output quality and performance. With expertise in SEO/PPC, CRO, ROI, content, social media, web analytics, business intelligence, A/B testing, channel attribution, product management, and tag management administration, he has successfully directed strategies across digital, website, social media, paid search, and content for global companies.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Wright State University and certification and training in digital marketing, management, and specialized skills, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, Hubspot, and Agile/Scrum, Jarret is an effective communicator with expertise in campaign management, team building, leadership and development, reporting and analysis, digital marketing optimization, process improvement, market research, strategy development, and project management. He is a Florida native and has visited 44 countries on five continents.