Agile project management is still going strong in 2021, and since it’s a big part of our daily work at Netguru, we try to stay up-to-date with the best tools and techniques out there. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of the best tools for PMs, some of which we use across the company, and some, we think, do a great job in certain circumstances.

Your first few days in a new environment can be tough, especially if you’re a junior joining an organization with a dynamic culture. There are some things you can do to land smoothly in your first few months though. Based on my experience in my first few months at Netguru, I would like to introduce you to five tips that will help you hit the ground running.

Since I made my way through to the industry, I always wanted to go deeper and understand the nuts and bolts of the applications I was working on. That's why after working as a Software Tester and Quality Assurance Specialist for three years I switched my role to a Ruby on Rails Developer and oh boy... It was the best decision in my professional life so far.

Netguru’s Talent Marketplace uses the Agile approach to connect freelancers with projects they can be passionate about. It’s a platform that offers a transparent working relationship and access to diverse teams building innovative solutions. In this article, we answer questions that are frequently asked about the Talent Marketplace and explain how to start your next gig for a top technology brand.

COVID-19 has unexpectedly forced many specialists on the previously stable IT labor market to look for a new employer. Some of them had to find a new source of income, others wanted to secure themselves by accepting more freelance assignments. One of the most popular places to look for this type of work are so-called gig marketplaces, offering a wide range of offers depending on the skills and experience of the specialist.

More companies are beginning to embrace the freedom and benefits that remote work has to offer. Whether it’s a few home office days or a completely remote setup many managers will sooner or later find themselves managing employees in new ways because of that.

What makes a specific person a good Project Manager? Is it soft communication skills? An analytical brain that manages budgets and timelines? High-level multitasking capabilities? If you ask me, I’d say that a pinch of everything will do the job.

Patryk Kaczmarek is a Senior Developer at Netguru with a rather unconventional background. Today, he supports the mobile development department with his experience and knowledge, and improves the company’s internal processes by unifying and optimising them. A few years ago, though, Patryk didn’t expect to be where he is today. He started out with a passion for construction, not programming. This is the story of how he changed his own life for the better through hard work and determination.

Lessons learned do not account for much unless they are recorded, improved upon, and spread. Sharing knowledge is one of the pillars of our culture. We came to a point where we realized that we’d learned so much in recent years, we had outgrown the bandwidth of our usual publication channel – our blog.

You’re a project manager about to take over the management of a new software project and all you get is a one-pager. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, but there are a few easy steps you can take to get to know your product better. They will help you make more informed decisions, manage risks better, and have a greater impact on the success of your team, project, and product.