Felipe Saal

  • Corporate Culture: An Eye-opening Conversation with Juan Castillo of GuruWalk

    Recently, Nico Bour, CEO of Joppy, had a fascinating conversation with Juan Castillo, founder of GuruWalk, about the importance of company culture and how they have implemented it in their organization. Having known Juan for years, Nico can tell you that he is truly passionate about company culture: it’s not just a facade, he is…

  • Pros and cons of combining CTO and CPO Jobs

    Each company, depending on its growth and situation, can have a very varied structure. In this article, we will focus on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of small or growing companies that unify the roles of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and CPO (Chief Product Officer). This will also be of interest to companies that…

  • Improve your work as a developer with the 80/20 rule

    In this article, we delve into the 80/20 rule, exploring its implications and how it can enhance your programming skills. What is the 80/20 rule The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, suggests that 20% of efforts contribute to 80% of results in various scenarios. It highlights that a small proportion of actions…

  • The funniest and most curious projects on GitHub

    If you’re a GitHub enthusiast, you’ve probably used it countless times in search of solutions. It’s almost like a bible for many of us! Let’s explore some quirky and fun projects created by developers that we’ve come across or that our devs have shared with us. Truly, some of these are just brilliant! Faker Data…

  • Tips to improve technical hiring processes

    Recruiting technical talent is challenging due to the need to understand and empathize with highly sought-after professionals who often operate differently from other employees. These individuals usually possess specialized skills highly valued in IT, engineering, manufacturing, and digital environments. As these candidates are well aware of their market demand, recruiting them can be particularly tough.…

  • 10 Essential Books for programmers

    If you’re fascinated by computers and enjoy the control that comes with creating things on your own terms, you’ll probably love to learn coding. Programming offers the satisfaction of crafting something from scratch, which taps into your creative skills. From simple text editors, you can write programs that shape reality, be it through applications, operating…

  • Developers’ pains when doing technical tests

    The day has come, attention! After talking to many of you, devs, you have told us again and again about the same pains you have encountered when doing technical tests in recruitment processes. And well, apart from working on it, we have nothing left to do but laugh about it . Check out here 10…

  • How to make extra money as a programmer?

    Coders and software engineers are well-compensated and can enjoy a comfortable life working for a company. However, many explore alternative income streams in their free time, whether for early retirement or financial security. Let’s explore some ways developers can supplement their income while maintaining their full-time jobs. Investing some money Instead of just saving money,…

  • The KISS model of leadership development

    Recruitment companies constantly handle human potential. From candidate assessment to recruitment processes, these tasks are our daily bread and butter. However, this focus on external hiring often means we overlook our internal talent development. The need to fill every open position can sometimes lead us to miss out on cultivating potential leaders within our own…

  • Best icebreakers jokes to start a meeting

    Me: “Titanic.” You: “What?” Me: “Sorry, that was a terrible icebreaker.” Kicking off a meeting, presentation, or interview with a joke is an excellent way to grab attention and set the stage for your message. Jokes don’t just make people laugh; they also create social bonds. A good icebreaker can relax the room, boost endorphins,…