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March 20, 2025
Stop Hardcoding Business Decisions: Build Software That Can ChangeMost business logic ends up hardcoded deep in your app, and it’s slowly killing your codebase. What starts as a clean service grows into a bloated mess of if-else statements, feature flags, and ad-hoc patches no one dares touch. Before long, your services are "absolute units", ORM models do way more than map data, and you’re moving data back and forth like an unpaid intern, not a software engineer. How did we get here? The real problem: Business logic is treated like an afterthought When w…
March 4, 2025
The Importance of Business Process Mapping for Small BusinessesFor many small businesses, growth often comes with challenges. When you're operating with limited staff and resources, it’s easy for things to become chaotic. Tasks might be unclear, communication could be inconsistent, and inefficiencies may go unnoticed. Without a roadmap, it’s difficult to know how things are supposed to get done, let alone if they’re getting done the best way possible. This is where business process mapping comes in. A business process map is a visual representation of the …
August 16, 2023
The Role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Driving Technological SuccessAt the forefront of this technological revolution is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), an executive-level position responsible for overseeing and strategizing the company's technology infrastructure. In this article, we will explore the crucial role of CTO and how they can help businesses navigate the complex world of technology to achieve their goals. What is a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is an executive leader responsible for guiding and managing the…
July 27, 2023
Generative AI and LLMs in Business: Opportunities and ChallengesIntroduction Lately the emergence of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) has sparked curiosity and excitement among leaders. However, as we venture into this realm, a crucial question arises - which business applications should we pursue? Are there easy wins, high-value targets, and potential traps we need to be mindful of? These cutting-edge technologies have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of business operations. However, as we delve into this realm, it is cru…
July 7, 2023
Unraveling the Intricacies: Decoding Key Concepts in the Hi-Tech/Startup WorldWithin the bustling ecosystem of hi-tech startups, certain terminologies are frequently used interchangeably, often leading to misunderstandings and, at times, misinterpretations. Grasping these distinct concepts is vital due to their influence on business decisions, strategic planning, project management, and overall company growth. We delve into the subtle yet significant distinctions between efficiency and effectiveness, movement and progress, correlation and causation. We also explore the c…
April 5, 2017
How I Understand the Client’s Language, Being a Technology InterpreterAs a business owner, how many times have you found yourself thinking “It’s all Greek to me!” whenever discussing with a designer, a software engineer, or any service provider in general? That could happen even when all parties involved express themselves using perfectly good English. In such situations, getting everyone on the same page is essential for the future of the project, or even of the company. This is where I, the technology interpreter, come into play. Because I’m able to understand t…
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