Maciej Dziergwa

Are they making software? Yes TH-EY are! I am more than happy to welcome another software agency that decided to switch to Apropo for #estimating their projects - please give a round of applause to TH-EY! 👏 👏 👏 TH-EY is (or shall I say “are”?) a custom software development company with HQ in London and Krakow, specialized in building web & mobile applications for companies from the #UK, #US, #Canada and #Western_Europe 👈 They are also one of the client-#ROI-oriented companies - they first work out the problem on a paper and only then fit the best technology into it, regardless of whether that's a clickable design prototype, #MVP, or a fully-fledged custom software product 💡 👉 I’m very happy to see such approach, especially that I’ve written about it in one of my recent posts (link in the comments). 👉 TH-EY switched to Apropo in search for a tool that would make their estimates faster, more accurate and more transparent for their clients. 👉 Here is how Filip Kubala, Founder at TH-EY, comments the results of implementing Apropo: "𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭. 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘲𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘐𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 - 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙑𝙋 𝙦𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬." Thanks Filip and TH-EY! I really like how responsibly you approach solving business problems with technology 🎖️ We wish you a lot of good projects #estimated & #won with our tool! 👏

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Geeknauts switches to Apropo for their project estimates! 👏 👏 👏 ➡ Geeknauts, a custom software development company based in Krakow, Poland, can be definitely counted among t͟o͟p͟ 5͟ ͟#S͟a͟a͟S͟ ͟s͟p͟e͟c͟i͟a͟l͟i͟z͟e͟d͟ ͟d͟e͟v͟e͟l͟o͟p͟m͟e͟n͟t͟ ͟c͟o͟m͟p͟a͟n͟i͟e͟s͟ ͟i͟n͟ ͟P͟o͟l͟a͟n͟d͟. They know very well all the different aspects of #SaaS business - both technical and business. ➡ What I however like the most about them, is their strive for perfection. They are not satisfied with solutions that are “𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩”. 🔶 That’s one of the few things that I always find common for all the A-Performers - they N͟E͟V͟E͟R͟ tolerate mediocrity. And that’s the main reason why Geeknauts switched from Google Spreadsheets to Apropo - they didn’t agree for mediocrity in their estimates and proposals. 📣 Here’s what Borys Z., Frontend Developer & Sales Representative at Geeknatus, says about the impact from implementing Apropo: “Apropo 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 thanks to creating estimates that look 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 than Google Spreadsheets. The way how estimates done in Apropo look also massively helped with communication with our clients and 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. Our 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 which further helped us increase the profitability of our projects” 🤝 Thank you Borys and Geeknauts Crew - it’s a pleasure to have such A-Players like yourselves as our users. We wish you tons of time saved, accuracy increase and deals won with Apropo!

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Prompting with text can be a high effort task and text-based interfaces rule out many real world applications of large language models. I will be discussing video and audio interfaces to LLMs in this session, using AI-created, real-time avatar technology as an example. Tune in!

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Join us at the TestBustersDay 2024. On day 1 - the Platform Day brought to you by webmate - Björn Scherer will talk about: "Test Engineering as DevOps Platform" RegisterFREE: https://lnkd.in/dr3Thmwg To shorten time-to-market, many IT organizations are extending their agile practices with DevOps methods to deliver software faster and more reliably. This shift places significantly higher demands on quality assurance, as making it continuous also requires a high degree of automation and stability. While DevOps teams maintain their autonomy in implementing and maintaining products and features, efficiency can suffer when multiple teams independently address similar challenges (CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring, etc.). The establishment of platform teams has proven to be an effective way to promote standardization and reuse while reducing complexity. Why not take the same approach for quality assurance? What opportunities arise from integrating test engineering into a platform team, and where are the limits? What challenges does such a team face? This presentation offers a case study from an organization bold enough to take this step.

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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: report on how technical coaching improved developer productivity! 🚀 When our Digital Engineer, 👨‍💻 Esko Luontola stepped into a multinational company’s team, they faced bureaucracy and problems with testing. Despite knowing where the problems were, they needed a clear path forward.🗺️ Enter Esko. 🎯 Rolling up his sleeves, he dove into feature development and quickly pinpointed the roadblocks. The results? Dramatic improvements in deployment frequency, a streamlined process, and the elimination of manual regression testing. Now, these methods are being rolled out across the company. Read the story in detail: https://lnkd.in/dNxp5MbC Curious about the specific test automation techniques? Stay tuned for Part 2, where Esko reveals the strategies that made it all happen! 💻💡 #nitorhq #digitalengineers #technicalcoaching #testautomation

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🤖I am currently developing a chatbot for the Vololiy line of drinking water vending machines 💧 in Lviv, Ukraine. Developing an application involves not only creating code 💻 but also a lot of communication with specialists on the customer's side. A lot of work has to be done to ensure that all suggestions and opportunities for customers are taken into account. The new Vodoliy chatbot has now entered the beta-testing phase. There is a temporary glitch and you can use it to pour yourself 30 liters of free clean water.  So, for those who are in Lviv, here are the instructions: 1. Go to the application via the link: 2. In the menu, click the button for the nearest vending machine. 3. Top up the bot's balance by 10 UAH through the menu. 4. Go to the machine and pour yourself 30 liters of bonus clean water. If you don't succeed, write to me in private. P.S. I am ready to create chatbots 🤖 for all kinds of businesses. If you are unsure whether a chatbot can be useful for your business, I offer a free consultation on this topic. You will discover new resources to develop your entrepreneurship.

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WiseOn joins Apropo! 👏 👏 👏 WiseOn, a Poznań-based software consulting agency, decided to switch from Excel to Apropo for all their project estimations! 🎉 👉 Here’s also a shout-out to their unique specialization - these guys are sort of special forces in software development, because their main specialization is…...... Integrations! Yes, you heard that right! Nobody likes to do software integrations, but WiseOn nails it. They specialize in integrating both small and enterprise software into automated ecosystems that save many hours of work every day ⏰ 👉 And on top of that, they provide outstanding consulting services that makes the whole ecosystem not only integrated, but SMART! 👈 If you’re looking for somebody that will save you a lot of time & 💲💲💲 on a smart integration instead of from-scratch development, reach out to them. ⌚ Saving time & money was also the reason for WiseOn switching to Apropo Here’s what Mariusz Wiliński, Co-founder at WiseOn, says about the benefits observed after implementing Apropo: 👉 "It’s just s͟o͟o͟o͟o͟o͟ ͟m͟u͟c͟h͟ ͟q͟u͟i͟c͟k͟e͟r͟ to create an estimate in Apropo compared to spreadsheets. In addition to that, Apropo q͟u͟o͟t͟e͟s͟ ͟l͟o͟o͟k͟ ͟w͟a͟y͟ ͟b͟e͟t͟t͟e͟r͟ than the prettiest quote we could make in spreadsheets. Last but not least, our customers love the tool because it gives them the ability to compose their own scope." 👈 Thank you Mariusz Wiliński and WiseOn Crew for your trust. We wish you guys tons of time saved and deals won with Apropo!

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DevDays Europe Conference is just around the corner! Excited to join as a speaker for the second year in a row (still being the only Lithuanian speaker haha) 😁 This software development conference brings together internationally recognized speakers and developers to encourage excellence and innovation in the software development community. At this conference, we cover emerging technologies and best practices in the software development industry – regardless of technological platform or language – without commercial hype. My keynote is about how to structure tech product offers, so good people feel stupid saying no: designing value, nailing pricing and adapting quickly. We will mix a little bit of entrepreneurship, a little bit of human psychology, and a lot of product monetization 📈

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Drawing from real-world experience, I’ve shared what it really takes to keep a product moving forward. It comes down to effective project management—not just schedules and deadlines, but the framework that keeps ideas on solid ground. In the article, I break down: - Lessons we’ve learned about avoiding budget overruns and missed deadlines - Why aligning teams and stakeholders is a game-changer for product success - The practical strategies we use at Django Stars to turn chaos into clarity 📝 Curious how project management can make or break your product? Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/dMvAR7SN love to hear your take—how has project management shaped your projects?

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ I'm excited to announce the latest episode of the Angular Master Podcast (AMP60) featuring the incredible Brygida Fiejdasz! Brygida, the Lead of the Frontend Competence Center at Avenga Poland, is an Angular expert and Senior Frontend Developer. In this episode, we dive deep into: 👉 Brygida's journey in the tech industry and her experiences as a woman in tech. 👉 The importance of mentorship for women starting their careers in IT. 👉 An introduction to GitHub Copilot and its impact on coding efficiency. 👉 Tips for getting started with GitHub Copilot. 👉 Brygida's motivation behind starting her YouTube channel and her content creation process. 👉 Personal achievements and favorite ways to unwind after a busy day of coding. If you're passionate about Angular, curious about GitHub Copilot, or looking for inspiration in the tech world, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Listen now: YouTube - https://lnkd.in/d3EDek3p Spotify - https://lnkd.in/dG42YTzQ Apple - https://bit.ly/amp60-apple Podcasters - https://lnkd.in/dkZzqfra Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring more amazing content to the Angular community! #Angular #Podcast #GitHubCopilot #WomenInTech #Mentorship #FrontendDevelopment #Coding #TechCommunity

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🧠 Creative Meeting Recap Another productive creative meeting behind MindPal, we talked about current challenges and set our priorities for the next sprint. A couple of main topics: - customer issues - navigating our new flow - new designs - and much more ... 👥 Everyone in the team can give their opinion and help us find the best solutions. Team: Chris, Lucas, Mike, Tomasz, Adrian, Jakub, Bartłomiej, Mateusz, Marcin, Armin, Bartłomiej

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🤔 ISO in software development: unnecessary luxury or added value? Do you really need a certificate to effectively deliver software that has a real business impact? The answer, of course, is no – you don’t. However, I believe it’s worth looking at it like any exam: we can all learn, but having someone experienced or dedicated assess us provides a true measure of where we actually stand. ISO 9001 is all about the quality of services delivered, while ISO 27001 ensures data security – I don’t think anyone today consciously overlooks either aspect, regardless of the industry. 💡 What’s my biggest takeaway from the audit? It’s that our people genuinely use the processes we’ve developed over the years. The Delivery team’s "Book of Processes" truly lives within the team, and the process of gathering requirements from the first call isn’t just beautifully diagrammed but genuinely influences how much energy we dedicate to understanding the client’s needs. Client satisfaction, as measured by NPS, actually translates into real actions on our side. I really appreciate that during the audit, we not only reviewed extensive documentation but were also rigorously questioned to ensure that our processes drill down into the business and project needs. Could this be an added value? For me, absolutely – especially since I believe the market is at the right point: we measure the impact of software on business, cybersecurity is a key element in many discussions, and many industries impose truly stringent requirements on their partners. Every detail in choosing a supplier can make a difference. ❓ What’s your opinion? #SoftwareDevelopment #ISO9001 #DataSecurity #ClientSatisfaction

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The PostgreSQL User Group of Stuttgart will have the next meet up here at STACKIT on the 14th of November in Heilbronn. This is a great opportunity for you to get in touch with other PostgreSQL enthusiasts, developers and database admins. In this meet up we have two talks from Priyanka Chatterjee and Jan Karremans. Please sign up for this event. We are looking forward to see you here STACKIT. Thanks to Aleshkova Daria for supporting us to setup the meeting. #PUG #postgreSQL #usergroup #meetup #OpenSource #STACKIT #Cloud #PostgreSQL #databases #postgres

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How to become a super pm? Extremely interesting chat with Lars Trunin from Wise that we had for Tallinn Product Group! We talked much about how to learn new skills, why is math important, how can you decrypt NPS scoring for your product and much more... I really hope you will have a great time listening to this episode! Link to episode is in the comments. #productmanagement #wise #math #stem #drawing #inktober #nps

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🌅 Good Day, folks! Welcome to Day 5 of our #buildwithcountry journey. 🚀 Today we are working on the Functional Scope and Requirements part of our Technical Documentation of a Bubble Product. It includes focusing on three key parts: 1️⃣ Product Scope and Functionality 2️⃣ User Types and Stories 3️⃣ User Functions To learn more about Why and How we should write them: 📖 Read the doc here - https://2ly.link/1xxNC #buildinpublic

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We just got our users Another toy! 🚙 🔍 When creating an estimate you can now add 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 and 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 in Apropo. Internal ones are n͟o͟t͟ ͟v͟i͟s͟i͟b͟l͟e͟ ͟t͟o͟ ͟t͟h͟e͟ ͟c͟l͟i͟e͟n͟t͟, External are v͟i͟s͟i͟b͟l͟e͟. This means that finally your developers can complain about the project brief quality in the comments without your client seeing it! 🙈 We finally made everyone happy! ▶ But seriously - you can now lead internal communication about specific features of the scope and only give your client the final conclusion. ▶ That’s how A-Players among software agencies design their project quotes to be - informative and convenient at the same time. Congrats to our amazing Apropo Team!! What else should we implement to make the quoting even more convenient? Let us know in the comments!👇👇👇

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5 years later - we can finally meet again on meet.js in Warsaw! I'll have the pleasure of being one of the presenters - talking about TypeScript generic types! 🙂 Be a part of this event and meet Web Community of JavaScript in our Snowflake office. It's today! June 18 - start at 18.00 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dG7agdrP #snowflake #meetjs #meetup #conference #meet #snowflakepoland #presentation #javascript #typescript #web #frontend

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