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My time as a software engineer at Zimpler is coming to a close, and it's been one heck of a ride. I've grown so much as a software engineer, watching this company evolve from its startup roots to a scale-up across continents. I’d like to share some of my takeaways from the three and a half years I've been at Zimpler. * Great recruiters build great teams: Our recruiter, Olga Bagmat, consistently found us talented people we wanted to work with. Over the years, I heard over and over from my colleagues that they loved to come to work, because of their colleagues. This kind of loyalty and respect towards your peers is in my view the biggest contributor to an efficient tech department. Happy colleagues are the best salesmen when finding other talented colleagues. I have seen candidates, with many options on the table, join Zimpler simply due to the team spirit being so contagious during interviews. * Early decisions matter (a lot!): I’ve seen all the stages of the product, and the things you build at the start can have long-lasting effects (good and bad). Sometimes you have to take a step back, zoom out, and look at the bigger picture. * True ownership is key: One of the things I mostly appreciated at Zimpler, was the leadership's ability to put trust into the teams to deliver features. A team, given the mandate to truly own their work, will take on challenges with full enthusiasm, knowing that they’re fully responsible for the results. The motivation and grit at Zimpler is unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my years of software development. * Global expansion is tough: During my time at Zimpler we went from basement coding to handling massive volumes and big clients across continents. Turns out, moving into different markets is way trickier than you might expect. I think it can be worth your time to spend some time to think about vision when building the early blocks of a system, sometimes early considerations can make future shipping of features a lot easier. In our situation, every new market we entered presented its own unique challenges. * Super proud of what we built: My team and I had the best prerequisites to succeed, and I’m so proud to leave Zimpler knowing that my colleagues will continue to improve and work on a resilient and secure system that will last for a long time. It's been an honor to be part of Zimpler's growth, and now I’m moving on full of energy to take on my next challenge. If you think my experience and drive might be a good fit for your team, reach out! 👋

🌟 INWED Spotlight: Meet Wednesday's Wonder Woman 🚀 Today we're back in Sydney to celebrate one of the most brilliant quiet achievers we have in our Primary, Aged and Community Care team here at Telstra Health, Evon Dos. Evon is a software engineer at heart and a Technical Lead within the business, driving thought provoking and strong technical leadership within our cloud products. She has always inspired me with her capability, openness and matter-of-fact thinking and we are truly honoured to have her within our team - I love the secret club analogy Evon 😎 Thank you Evon Dos for being the visible role model that we see today! 1. Tell me an engineer without telling me you're an engineer ED: I thrive on mastering languages that aren't spoken but are understood globally, where syntax and structure determine the functionality. 2. You need me in your life because... ED: I craft solutions that streamline processes, and open new possibilities for your business or project. From designing user-friendly interfaces to optimizing performance and security. 3. Favourite engineering tech over the last 5 years ED: Containers and Kubernetes 4. Sell engineering to my 10-year-old self ED: If you like turning ideas into real-life adventures! or you would like to have a superpower that lets you build games, apps that help people and easy their daily life. Plus, you get to work with other creative and smart people who love to build cool stuff, then software engineering is the perfect job for you. It's a bit like being in a secret club where everyone speaks the language. That's what software engineering is all about. #INWED24 #EnhancedByEngineering #WomenInEngineering

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Coming back with more 'everydays' at #teamwestwing 👇 In software engineering it's often a big flex to say 'we do DDD' or event storming. Often after 'we are hiring', etc. And that's fine! I sometimes do that too! But... In fact, at least in my eyes, the most beneficial (and most challenging) part is about transplanting this 'event-driven' mindset to - exactly - all those little things you do #everyday. The image from my post is a shot of a document that I prepare for business team. It depicts findings after investigating the system we want to adapt. You can see events and policies that are in place now. Said document intends to prompt stakeholders to think of policies that will in turn mitigate risks coming from current system behaviour. I hope it will be easy to read, so that our biz folks can fill it with their expectations. At #westwing, having tech-business cohesion is a part of a #workculture! #workculturematters #teamwestwing #employeeadvocacy

🌟 Experience the Vibrant Culture at Codeflies Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 🌟 Our office is more than just a workplace, it's a dynamic hub of creativity, collaboration, and connection. Every day, our team comes together with enthusiasm and dedication, fueled by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We're not just colleagues, we're a tight-knit community, united by a common goal to push boundaries and achieve greatness. Diversity is at the heart of our culture. With individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, we embrace different perspectives and ideas, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Under the guidance of our visionary leadership, transparency and inclusivity are paramount. Every voice is heard, every idea is respected, and every achievement is celebrated. Together, we're not just building a company, we're building a supportive and inspiring community that propels us forward. Codeflies Technologies Pvt. Ltd. #CodefliesCulture #InnovationHub #TeamSpirit #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceCommunity

Reading this brings such a tear to my eye! 🥲 Incredibly proud to have been part of making the Co.Lab 🚀 joincolab.io x Coding Temple partnership happen. Taking a "Problem-First" Product approach I learned from Co.Lab to help solve the "problem" gap of real-world experience that Software Bootcamp students at Coding Temple were experiencing, and then making the intro between Mikelynn Romero, Evan Shy and Sefunmi Osinaike to result in this Tech Residency Program was an amazing full-circle impact story that my future behavioral interviews will thank me for. 🤩 This partnership has already impacted over 50 up-and-coming software engineers, providing them with the team-oriented skills they need to succeed in their careers. Every new intro from a Coding Temple Student in the CoLab Alumni Chat is another injection of happiness. 💫 The lesson here: You can manufacture your own value from anywhere, and even the littlest move can make one heck of a big splash! 💫 Congratulations to Co.Lab and Coding Temple on this fantastic achievement! I'm honored to have played a role in this collaboration, and I can't wait to see the continued positive impact on aspiring software engineers. PS: Ya'll - I do couples who end up in marriages too! 😅 ----- If you're interested in a life in Product: Let Co.Lab 🚀 joincolab.io show you the way. If you're interested in a life in Software: Enroll with Coding Temple. If you need real world experience, check out this program!! #CoLab #CodingTemple #PartnershipSuccess #RealWorldExperience #youbelongintech

Our secret sauce? Regular team discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions that fuel creativity and drive quality in everything we do. Whether it's brainstorming sessions, code reviews, or skill-building workshops, we prioritise open communication and mutual support to bring out the best in each other. But it's not just about the projects; it's about the people. We foster an environment where every team member's growth is not just encouraged but celebrated. 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned developer or a fresh talent, there's always room to learn, grow, and excel in our inclusive culture. Let's innovate, collaborate, and elevate together. Every idea deserves to be build. Probits Dinesh Lamsal Niresh Lamsal Birat Pandey Er. Saurya Paudel Shuvam Lamichhane Sabir Samtani Marcus Caporaso Nikita Khatiwada Pratima Karki Khushi Nemani Ayush Khatiwada Anchit Acharya Nischal khatiwada Apeal Tiwari #probits #Teamwork #Innovation #Quality #Growth #SoftwareDevelopment #JoinUs

Big News: I Just Graduated from ALX! After months of hard work, countless late nights, and more coffee than I care to admit, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially graduated from ALX! When I first started, I knew this journey would be challenging, but I didn’t expect it to include quite so many moments of staring blankly at my screen, hoping my code would magically fix itself. (Spoiler: it never did!) But each bug I squashed and every project I completed made the experience worth it. There were definitely moments when I questioned my life choices ...like when a missing semicolon decided to ruin my entire day. But those struggles taught me resilience and the art of perseverance (and also that semicolons are more important than I ever realized). And then there were the “Aha!” moments... those lightbulb moments when everything finally clicks. I lived for those! The satisfaction of watching a stubborn piece of code finally work was unmatched. It’s like solving a mystery, except the culprit is usually a typo lol. One of the best parts of the ALX experience was the incredible community, I made lots of friends from different countries. From late-night study sessions to sharing memes about our shared coding frustrations, it was comforting to know I wasn’t alone in this journey. Huge shoutout to my fellow grads Catherine Wuyep ... we made it through together! And a massive thank you to the mentors who guided us through the chaos. Their patience and wisdom were invaluable, especially when I was ready to throw in the towel. They reminded me that every mistake was just another step toward success. It feels surreal to see how far I’ve come. From barely understanding basic concepts to confidently tackling complex projects, the transformation has been incredible. And yes, I did celebrate with an extra slice of cake because every milestone deserves a treat! Now, I’m excited to dive into the world of Frontend software development, equipped with the skills and knowledge I gained at ALX. I’m ready to take on new challenges, keep learning, and make an impact in the tech world. alx_africa #ALXGraduate #TechJourney #NewBeginnings #CodingLife

Remember that feeling of 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐛, hoping it lives up to the hype? Well, inFeedo has totally exceeded my expectations! 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐: 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤? ✅𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: InFeedo fosters a 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 where everyone, regardless of position, feels valued and included. From team-building activities to recognition programs, every effort is made to ensure a positive and inclusive environment. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Unlike my previous experience where ideas seemed to vanish, inFeedo actively encourages open communication, providing a platform for everyone to 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 💬 Regular team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and AMAs are just a few examples of how communication is prioritised. ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, is used by inFeedo to ensure that 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝, regardless of their tenure or seniority within the organization. A cool initiative to 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲. 😎 ✅ 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦: Just the other day, I shared my feedback about my time here at inFeedo, and the People Success team promptly reached out to discuss my challenges, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.⌛️ ✅ 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Kudos to the incredible team at inFeedo for their ongoing support and the opportunity to collaborate on innovative projects! 🚀💼The 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 extends beyond words, with regular recognition and rewards virtually. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑! I'll share more about my work and what life's like here. If this is something you are looking for in your next role, ping me. inFeedo is hiring for Sr. Backend Engineers who are passionate about technology, teamwork, and making a real impact. #companyculture #inFolk #feelingvalued #greatplacetowork #TechatinFeedo #Engineeringandbeyond Here's a picture from our last All-hands 🙌