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In the ever-evolving digital age, companies continuously need to reshape their teams to match the fluctuating demands of projects. This is where the concept of staff augmentation steps into the spotlight, serving as a flexible solution that lets organizations dynamically adjust their workforce, avoiding the costs and enduring obligations linked to the traditional hiring process. In this article, you can discover the advantages of staff augmentation. What is staff augmenation?  Think of staff augmentation as an innovative outsourcing strategy that equips companies to fortify their teams with specialized professionals, precisely aligned with the project's requirements. This method strays from the conventional outsourcing, which often involves control of an entire project. Rather, staff augmentation blends external expertise directly into your existing team, fostering direct collaboration with your core members.  How it works?  The journey toward staff augmentation commences with a thorough assessment of the skills missing within a project team. Once these voids are recognized, the quest for the right talent begins - usually in partnership with a staff augmentation company - aiming to fill these gaps on a temporary basis. These professionals are then integrated into the team for a set period, during which they contribute their rich expertise and specialized knowledge. Let’s look at a specific example: Transporeon faced the challenge of optimizing the management of orders and transports while adhering to a strict budget. They partnered with BySix for staff augmentation, incorporating developers proficient in cutting-edge programming languages into their project team. This strategic move not only streamlined delivery processes for maximum efficiency but also ensured seamless order tracking, optimized delivery routes, and provided real-time updates for timely deliveries. The collaboration with BySix enabled Transporeon to meet its ambitious schedule and fostered a valuable exchange of knowledge between the teams, significantly enhancing the development process. Are you looking to optimize your team with staff augmentation? Partner with BySix here. The advantages of staff augmentation  FlexibilityThe main advantage of staff augmentation is its flexibility. It enables organizations to alter their team's structure and size in response to project alterations, without the long-term strings attached to direct hiring. Cost SavingsBringing on permanent staff incurs significant expenses, from recruitment to benefits and the integration process. With staff augmentation it's possible to bypass these costs, compensating only for the expertise utilized during the contract duration. Specialized talentThis strategy throws open the doors to a wide spectrum of specialized talent, which might not be readily available in the local market. It's especially advantageous for projects requiring unique skills or specialized knowledge. Integration with the teamDistancing itself from the traditional outsourcing model, staff augmentation ensures a fusion of external talents with the existing team, paving the way for collaboration and knowledge sharing. ScalabilityFaced with surging demands, staff augmentation provides a fast track to scale up the team, meeting project needs without the drag of conventional recruitment and selection.   Embracing the advantages of staff augmentation allows companies to navigate today's technological landscape with agility. It not only offers a gateway to diverse talent and trims down operational expenses, but also emerges as an optimal choice for companies focused on maintaining their competitive edge, innovation, and growth.

 As we navigate through an era of rapid technological advancements, Portugal continues to establish itself as a key player in the global tech scene. Reflecting on the vibrant hub for technology events in 2023, Portugal's innovative gatherings drew global attention. This momentum is only set to increase in 2024, brimming with opportunities for professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses to connect, learn, and innovate.   Discover the 10 top tech events in Portugal in 2024, from Web Summit to Portugal Smart Cities Summit, and get ready to immerse yourself in innovation and networking. Whether you're interested in groundbreaking summits or specialized conferences, here's the must-attend tech events in Portugal this year:   1. Web Summit  Where and when: Lisbon, November 2024 The Web Summit remains one of the largest and most influential tech events globally, attracting a diverse crowd of startups, investors, and thought leaders. Prepare for insightful talks, networking opportunities, and a showcase of the latest tech innovations.  Ticket and access information: Pre-registration is currently open, offering a special deal of two tickets for the price of one.  2. Portugal Tech Week  Where and when: Various locations, 8-18 November 2024 A week-long celebration of technology and innovation, the Portugal Tech Week features multiple events across the country, including workshops, meetups, and hackathons. It's a perfect occasion to explore the vibrant Portuguese tech ecosystem.  Ticket and access information: Tickets are not yet available.  3. FIPP World Media Congress  Where and when: Cascais, 4-6 June 2024  The FIPP World Media Congress is a premier event for media and publishing professionals. Discover innovative content strategies, revenue models, and the future of media in a digital age.  Ticket and access information: There are discounts for group tickets starting from five people.  4. Portugal Smart Cities Summit  Where and when: Lisbon, 8-10 October 2024  Focusing on sustainable urban development, this summit brings together experts, policymakers, and companies to discuss the future of smart cities. Explore innovative solutions that make cities more livable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.  Ticket and access information: Tickets are not yet available. 5. Running Remote  Where and when: Lisbon, 22-24 April 2024As remote work becomes the new normal, Running Remote addresses the challenges and opportunities it brings. Learn from successful entrepreneurs and leaders on how to build and manage distributed teams effectively.Ticket and access information: This is a hybrid event, where the sessions are recorded and shared after the event. There are discounts for group tickets starting from two people.  6. Building The Future  Where and when: Lisbon | Virtual, February 2024  Dedicated to digital transformation, Building The Future is where technology meets business. Attendees can expect inspiring sessions on how digital technologies can drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and revolutionize industries.  Ticket and access information: The event is by invitation only for in-person attendance but will be streamed online for free. The event is in Portuguese, but sessions will be subtitled.  7. ElixirConfEU  Where and when: Lisbon | Virtual, 18-19 April 2024  For developers passionate about the Elixir programming language, ElixirConfEU is an essential gathering. Dive deep into technical sessions, workshops, and networking with fellow Elixir enthusiasts.  Ticket and access information: Early bird tickets for both in-person and virtual attendance are on sale, with discounts for group tickets starting from four people.  8. Digitaltalks Lisboa  Where and when: Lisbon, 20-21 March 2024  Digitalks Lisboa is the ultimate meeting point for digital marketing professionals. Explore the latest trends in digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, and beyond.  Ticket and access information: Tickets are already available, with special prices for teams.  9. SINFO Tech Conference  Where and when: Lisbon, 15-19 April 2024  Organized by students of the Instituto Superior Técnico, the SINFO Tech Conference is a testament to the passion and innovation of the next generation. Engage with a wide range of topics, from software development to cybersecurity.  Ticket and access information: Although free, the event may require registration to participate in certain sessions.  10. Tech Job Fair - Lisbon  Where and when: Lisbon, 2 October 2024 Whether you're seeking new career opportunities or aiming to fill critical tech roles in your company, the Lisbon Tech Job Fair is the place to be. Meet face-to-face with top employers and talents in the tech industry.  Ticket and access information: Tickets are free.    Dive into the heart of Portugal's dynamic tech environment with these highlighted events. They offer a glimpse into tech innovation and connections that the tech events in Portugal in 2024 have to offer. Whether your goal is to stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry trends, forge valuable networks, or unveil groundbreaking technological advancements, tech events in Portugal in 2024 are the place to be. Seize the opportunity to position yourself at the vanguard of technological progress by engaging in Portugal's tech events of 2024. Remember, some events are still teasing us with their dates, so stay tuned for upcoming announcements. 

Every team member is responsible for a part of the development and my job is to ensure quality. If I guarantee quality at every single task, I will ensure quality at development and project itself. These are for me the most important steps in quality assurance and the ones I follow. ANALYSING When there are new tasks, I normally take time to look where each task will be involved in. These tasks could affect previous developments and I need to think of all possible scenarios to be able to discover edge cases. It’s like having a higher picture of the development. THINKING Looking at the previous analysis, it’s time to think about the scenarios. Scenarios are different from each other and all of them are important to guarantee the development quality. DESIGNING After analysing and thinking the scenarios, it’s time to think about test cases. There could be some test cases that I can re-use. Having a good and organised test case library is essential for time optimisation. Writing new cases is inevitable and they are the most important part of their own re-usability. They need to be written as less dependent as they can be (for a good re-usability) and as simple as possible, so that anyone can execute them. EXECUTING This is the part of the process that takes less thought, it’s a step-by-step execution. It’s all about discipline and taking the scenario as it is. Looking back into the process, all the analysis were already made and here, it’s only about execution. COMMUNICATING There is quality in every step of the development. Communicating with the team is also part of quality - identifying the scenarios where the requirements weren’t fulfilled and helping to troubleshoot problems with the development are also part of quality. These are my steps to ensure quality at the projects I’m involved in! :)

When I remember my journey as a Frontend Developer at Visual Nuts, I have to reinforce the importance given to the technology without ever forgetting the business component inherent in the project or product. Visual allowed me to know the entire development process in the implementation of an app, from the definition of the application's architecture to its release in production. Not only that but, everyone in the team is integrated in the decision making, engaged in whole product lifecycle. "This also demonstrates how this company trusts and gives confidence to its employees." At this moment I am integrated in the development of two products contained in a complex TMS (Transport Management Systems), one more focused on the data visualisation and analysis, that flows in this TMS application, and the other on the reconciliation of information and invoicing management, present in the same system. The first, although it seems simpler in terms of business logic it is data driven. At the same time it must be fast and precise, it also plays a very important role visually, allowing understanding of performance and processes using different types of representation. This was the moment where I faced the great challenge of making a map representation with a lot of data. Although I had already developed applications with maps in the past, this challenge was at another level. Because of the data variety I can say it was one of the greatest I've faced until now. The last will help companies, that nowadays rely on their resolution of inconsistencies in spreadsheets, to have a modern application that will make this process optimized and faster, providing all the guidelines for successful errorless operations. Invoice matching is one of the key features of this product. Although, what we do, it involves a deep analysis of the business, it's very important to combine it with a clear visual - including animations/delights, to create, in other words, a real "Silicon Valley App".