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In our webinar, 'Making Nearshoring Your Secret Weapon for Engineering Success', Remobi's US Client Engagement Lead, Stuart Gowan, spoke with seasoned DevOps and reliability expert Dave Mangot about his expertise in helping organisations scale their engineering practices and improve operational excellence.
With over 23 years of experience guiding senior engineering leaders, Dave is a recognised expert in scaling engineering teams and improving operational efficiency.
As the former Global Head of Site Reliability Engineering at SolarWinds and an advisor to high-growth companies, he specialises in helping teams transform their software delivery processes for greater speed, reliability and impact.
A sought-after speaker, author and consultant, Dave is passionate about empowering teams to build resilient systems and achieve faster time-to-market.
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Topic's of their discussion included:
1. The Benefits of Nearshoring vs. Offshoring
The webinar emphasised how nearshoring provides quicker access to talent, enhances better collaboration due to time zone alignment and how you achieve more effective communication compared to traditional offshoring.
2. Challenges of Traditional Offshoring
The discussion covered common pitfalls, such as the "wall of confusion," where offshore teams work in isolation, leading to misalignment and inefficiencies.
3. Best Practices for Successful Nearshoring Partnerships
Key strategies included integrating nearshore teams into the core engineering team, fostering collaboration and ensuring ongoing communication. In the words of Joel Spolsky, founder of Stack Overflow 'Break bread, build bonds and achieve high-impact teams'.
4. Intellectual Property & Security Considerations
The session addressed concerns about securing IP when working with offshore or nearshore teams, emphasising risk management and controlled access to sensitive information.
5. Using Nearshoring to Drive Business Growth & Improve Margins
The webinar explored how nearshoring can help companies scale engineering capabilities, optimise costs and improve margins, particularly in private equity-backed businesses.
Want more insights and expertise? Click here to download our exclusive Nearshoring Success webinar key takeaways document.
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