Kiandra

Stay tuned for an upcoming episode of Agile Ideas featuring a special guest, Kiandra's co-founder and Director Martin Cooperwaite. Get ready for an insightful conversation that you won't want to miss. Keep an eye out for updates and prepare to listen on all major platforms https://loom.ly/2ZeC0gQ #AgileIdeasPodcast #Kiandra #AgileIdeas #Podcast

Kiandra is thrilled to be named a finalist at the 2024 ARN #InnovationAwards for the Digital Transformation category. We'd like to especially congratulate our inspiring team members who worked on the nominated software project and for bringing our client's vision to life with such an innovative product. ARN will announce the winners at a black-tie dinner in Sydney on 14th November. #ARN #digitaltransformation #Kiandra

We're excited to announce that after delivering over 500+ successful software development projects in Australia we’ve decided to give away our blueprint for any business to plan, manage, and launch their own software projects successfully. In short, the playbook will ensure that more projects you start are delivered on time and within budget. If you have a project underway or in the pipeline, we’d love to share it with you. Let us know if you'd like a copy in the comments below!

Our very own Stu is back for the OutSystems Forge-athon 2024 challenge. This time, he and five other independent judges will review the ODC component the contestants built during the challenge. At the end, winners will be announced, and prizes will be awarded based on factors such as necessity, innovation, and completeness of the ODC Forge components. It's set to be a great event. To join in on the action RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/guMrR_uk.

Last week, our co-founder Martin Cooperwaite was featured on the AdviceTech podcast hosted by Patrick Gardner. In the show, he shared the story of how our company was named (you'll be surprised), what we're doing to transform organisations in the financial services industry with low-code to drive growth and stickiness, and how we're using no-cost working prototypes to show 'skin in the game'. Tune into the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gUYqYsUk. Enjoy the show!

Meet Stuart Harris, or as we like to call him, Stu. His passion for tech started in 1982 when he wrote machine code on the Commodore 64. I think it's fair to say technology has come a long way since then.  For the past 7 1/2 years, he has really helped set the standard for the quality of our projects and the results our clients achieve.  Today, we're excited to announce that Stu will be one of the main mentors at the OutSystems Developer Cloud Forge-athon Challenge 2024 to help give back to the developer community. If you're looking to develop your knowledge and upskill, this is a phenomenal opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry, not that we're biased or anything. 😀 To catch Stu live in action, check out the event: https://lnkd.in/grJ8fai9

Today, we're celebrating 10 years of Rhys Evans! It feels like only yesterday when Rhys joined us fresh out of university, brimming with potential and keen to make a difference. Fast-forward to today, and he has emerged as one of the team's most talented and respected developers, committed to delivering excellence and quality in every project he works on. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, Rhys. Here's to another ten years. 🙌

In 1995, while still in university, our co-founders Cameron and Martin worked on an IT project together to help a small accounting firm. Although they started with a one-off project, the business quickly grew beyond the two of them, eventually opening offices in Melbourne, Perth, and Toronto some years later. Their genuine care for helping clients with complex problems, commitment to building long-term relationships, and focus on delivering high-quality software helped them stand out. Close to three decades later, nothing has changed. These values are still deeply rooted in the company culture, helping us stay true to who we are and what we stand for. Company values should be more than words on an office wall or in a training manual. When everyone on your team believes in them, there are no limits to what can be achieved, especially when they are authentically demonstrated from the top. Thoughts?

Getting involved in projects that positively impact our community is not just part of our vision statement; it's who we are and what drives us every day. So, when we were asked by the Field.jobs to help them disrupt the employment space, we couldn’t wait to get involved.     With a 30% employment gap between people with and without disability, there was a real opportunity to build an accessible job platform that had the potential to transform the industry.     One that enabled candidates to control their personal brand and assist in finding meaningful roles or careers without the misconceptions of recruiters from the more traditional formats.     The solution also needed to provide employers with a platform that removes barriers and equips them to hire more inclusively, empowering them to unlock incredible talent across all industries and levels of experience.     Built on OutSystems, the site is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG) Level AA compliant. It was subject to rigorous testing to ensure it's optimised for screen readers and other assistance devices.    Thanks to the amazing effort of everyone involved, it won the 2023 annual CRN Australia award for customer experience not long after the site went live.    It's amazing to know that what started as an idea is now a platform thousands of people use to find jobs and hire talent nationwide. Below is a glimpse of the journey. 👇     #kiandra #thefield #softwaredevelopment #accessibility #equalityapplieshere

With Only 25% of the workforce being women in tech roles, we think it's time more companies hire women to bridge the gender gap ratio. Not because it suits the agenda or to hit quotas, but because diversity in tech teams yields better outcomes. With 60% of our leadership roles represented by women and 41% across the entire company, we've witnessed the impact of diversity first-hand. It's a goal that's taken a long time but one that's been well worth it. Last week, we sat down with our very own Cassandra Wallace at the Melbourne office to pick her brain on what organisations can do to support more women in tech. Below are her top 3 tips: 1) Leadership   Strong representation of women in leadership positions ensures their unique perspectives are included in decisions about strategy, policy, and operational matters such as recruitment and performance management. 2) Flexibility Highly flexible and inclusive policies allow all employees to manage their work around their varied personal needs. This includes favourable and equitable parental leave, additional leave for personal pursuits and the democratisation of leave where you can buy, sell, or swap time off.     3) Next generation Investing in the future workforce can inspire generations of potential technologists to join this highly creative industry. Technology is no longer the domain of computer programmers. It’s a mixed collection of many skills, including people of different professional backgrounds. We'd love to know your thoughts.👇 #leadership #womenintech #softwaredevelopment #culture #kiandra