Matt Watson discusses various approaches to sourcing software development work, from in-house to offshore teams.
Episode Summary
We’re sitting down with Fullscale.io Founder, CEO, and CIO, Matt Watson to discuss the age old question: How should you manage your company’s development work?\_ Is building an internal team the best route, or is outsourcing to an agency more effective? We’re taking the time to examine the advantages and pitfalls of each option.
Bringing over two decades of experience in the technology industry and having founded four distinct companies, Matt provides invaluable insights into various hiring strategies. His expertise is particularly beneficial for those venturing into this domain for the first time, contemplating another hire, or exploring alternative approaches.
Episode Chapters
- Matt Watson Introduction - Background in SaaS & Service Companies(00:00:00 - 00:01:43)
- Discussion of Outsourcing vs. Hiring Internally (00:01:44 - 00:3:40)
- Cost Savings & Efficiency in Outsourcing (00:03:41 - 00:07:04)
- Challenges for Companies WIthout Technical Expertise (00:07:05 - 00:11:06)
- The Benefits of Partnering Alongside an Experienced Development Agency(00:11:07 - 00:13:07)
- Taking the First Steps Into Hiring Internal Developers (00:13:07 - 00:15:18)
- The Role of Fractional CTOs & Consultants (00:15:19 - 00:16:44)
- Integrating Remote Developers Into Company Culture (00:16:45 - 00:18:57)
- When to Break Off Pieces of Development Projects (00:18:58 - 00:21:02)
- Updating & Dealing w/ Large, Complicated Software Systems (00:21:03 - 00:23:47)
- Outsourcing When Lacking Technical Expertise (00:23:48 - 00:25:24)
- Keeping Data Private & Secure When Outsourcing (00:25:25 - 00:29:04)
- Sign Off (00:29:05 - 29:59)
