Mar 5Tesla’s Big Bet in Monterrey: A leap of innovation for MexicoDuring the week, Tesla confirmed their new gigafactory in the Monterrey Metro area, the second biggest city in Mexico. …Nearshore4 min readNearshore4 min read
Feb 4Why working for a US company is the next step for Latin American tech professionalsThere has never been a better time to be part of the technology industry. What better than taking advantage of exciting benefits such as remote work to boost productivity while working flexibly? The benefits of working with an international company while in Latin America are noteworthy. The current market situation…Latam4 min readLatam4 min read
Feb 4English language: An imperative skill for the remote workerAccessing the global economy and a pool of job offers at exciting companies is only possible if you can communicate in today's business language: English. It is shocking to see people still unable to interact with others in English, at least in a professional way, becoming a stopper in their…English3 min readEnglish3 min read
Apr 3, 2022Emerging-market companies rising newcomer talentAs technology grows, it’s only natural that we see a rise in the number of companies building their engineering teams. However, not every company is on the same level as the rest. Some companies have leaders new to the game, some are unaware of what they are building, and others…Talent3 min readTalent3 min read
Jan 16, 2022More than commercial opportunities, LatAm is valuable for its skilled talentPre-pandemic thoughts with post-pandemic feelings: we are still years behind to see the region’s true potential, which means opportunity. After 3 years of not talking to a friend of mine, we arranged a call to catch up on the things we were both doing. During the call, he agreed to…Latam4 min readLatam4 min read
Jan 10, 2022Absurd ideas making tech look strangeI have been thinking about staying relevant with some of my personal connections. Not close friends, but people across my professional and personal network. One of my biggest takeaways from 2021 was staying in touch with people I know without expecting anything soon on return. …Ideas3 min readIdeas3 min read
Published inIcalia Labs·Feb 26, 2021Adapting a distributed software team capability in Management ConsultingFrom plans to execution: Why a modern Management Consulting Firms must include a software development practice to increase its competitiveness. Management consulting, a services industry that has become more and more commoditized due to its dynamics. From value-added to time and materials, consultant timesheets where people talk and talk about…Management Consulting6 min readManagement Consulting6 min read
Published inIcalia Labs·Jan 15, 2021The North American Block: An Unfair Advantage in TechAn undervalued strategy for International tech companies still operating exclusively from the US In the beginning, I thought writing about the Tex-Mex advantage was important. …Remote Working4 min readRemote Working4 min read
Sep 20, 2020Integrity cannot be bought in the corner storeHan sido cerca de 8 años de aprender del emprendimiento. No puedo arrepentirme de ninguna lección aprendida o delas bofetadas que me ha dado la vida al aventurarte y tomar los risgos que provocan que los cambios que uno visualiza en su cabeza, se hagan. Aunque el trayecto no es…Spanish5 min readSpanish5 min read
Published inIcalia Labs·Jul 24, 2020Software Partnerships: An outcome-driven approach to maximize investments in software outsourcingWhat’s the real meaning of a software partner and the opportunities that exist to make all relationships and projects successfully. There’s a big gap between the necessities from current organizations regarding software development and the offering anyone can find in freelancing platforms. The world is changing, there’s no question about…Software Development7 min readSoftware Development7 min read