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6 days ago
6 days ago
How can leaders navigate the balance between agility, innovation, and accountability in modern software development? In this episode, Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard are joined by Darrell Swope, a seasoned technology leader with a track record in scaling high-performance teams and implementing agile methodologies. Darrell shares real-world insights on creating strong product roadmaps, fostering team alignment, and integrating customer feedback into the development process. If you're ready to turn vision into action and lead with clarity, tune in and subscribe for an episode packed with actionable strategies.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Great software teams aren’t built by accident—they thrive under leaders who prioritize trust, simplicity, and agility. But how do you accomplish that in today's fast-paced global market? In this episode, Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard sit down with Jeff Andrews, a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in cloud, SaaS, and enterprise systems. Jeff shares practical lessons from his career with real examples of scaling global teams, promoting agile mindsets, and driving success through servant leadership. Forget the buzzwords—this episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders ready to make an impact.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
What sets successful tech startups apart in today’s competitive landscape? In this episode, Andy Hilliard and Ryan Schauer sit down with Howie Altman, a seasoned executive, tech entrepreneur, and Fractional CTO. Howie reveals the core principles behind thriving startups, from aligning technical strategies with business goals to building strong relationships and cultivating self-aware leadership. Learn how to navigate the challenges of scaling, embrace innovation, and create a team that will drive success.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Technical skills will only get you so far in modern software leadership. Trust, communication, and leadership are the real keys to success. In this episode Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard sit down with Tom Holt, a seasoned software executive and agile transformation expert. Tom explores the soft skills that truly define effective software leaders: fostering psychological safety, streamlining lines of communication, and leading distributed teams with intention. Discover how the right leadership mindset can transform teams, reduce complexity, and drive agile success in distributed teams. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—tune in and subscribe!
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Digital transformation succeeds not by managing distance, but by mastering smart architecture. In this episode Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard talk with Bob Grogan, an experienced enterprise architect and technology leader. Bob dives into the critical role of design in driving digital transformation, the impact of AI on enterprise architecture, and how to align tech strategies with business goals. Discover how thoughtful architecture solves the challenges of distributed teams and fuels organizational success. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—tune in and subscribe!
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
What if AI and robotics could make law enforcement not only safer but smarter and more ethical? In this episode Andy Hilliard and Olivier Poulard dive deep into this game-changing topic with Roman Grigorii, a software engineer at Axos and researcher with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Roman shares how innovations like computer vision and AI-powered transcription are currently transforming public safety in remarkable ways. Don’t miss this compelling look into the future of law enforcement technology. Tune in now and subscribe for more groundbreaking conversations!
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
What happens when global teams break down cultural barriers and work as one? In this episode, we talk with Hema Ramaswamy, a seasoned tech leader and founder of Sunlit Live. Hema shares her multicultural journey from software engineer to a leadership role, explaining how she turned the challenges of managing multinational teams into strengths. She highlights the importance of a "one team" mindset, clear communication, and documenting processes to boost efficiency across time zones. Whether you're managing global talent or improving team dynamics, this episode is a must.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
If you think building the perfect product means waiting until it’s flawless, think again. Today, Glenn Bachmann—CTO of Field Squared and mentor at the Charleston Harbor Entrepreneur Center—reveals how the ‘Build, Measure, Learn’ Lean methodology can be the key to unlocking startup success. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn has guided countless founders through the process of testing assumptions, rapidly iterating, and getting their product into the hands of customers as soon as possible. If you want to minimize risk and accelerate growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
What happens when you fail to understand the client's perspective when choosing a software development partner? Misaligned expectations leading to wasted time and costly miscommunications; things we all want to avoid. In today's episode, we tackle this crucial topic with the person who's responsible for delivery to the client. Jeff Scott, the Chief Delivery Officer at KMS Technology. With over 30 years of bridging the gap between business and technology, Jeff shares what clients truly need from their software partners.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
What does it take to transform your software team from mere order-takers to proactive problem-solvers? Today we're joined by Michael Marmor, a seasoned Venture Partner and Fractional CTO with over 30 years of experience in building and scaling global software teams. Michael shares his unique insights on how modern product development has evolved, emphasizing the importance of empowering teams to own both the problems and the solutions they work on.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:
Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Andy Hilliard
Chief Executive Officer, Accelerance
As CEO, Andy leads and advocates for the globalization and collaboration of great software teams with companies in search of talent, innovation and a globally-distributed extension of their engineering function and culture.
Andy founded the ground-breaking nearshore software development services company, Isthmus Costa Rica. He began his global software services career as a division manager at Cognizant during their early formative years.
Andy is originally from Sonoma, CA and has visited more than 60 countries. His passion for global travel, cultural appreciation and cross-border collaboration stems originally from his experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica in the late 1980’s.
Andy holds an MBA in International Business, Finance and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Epistemology from the University of Denver after attending Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.
Jarret Streiner
Director of Marketing, Accelerance
As Accelerance's Director of Marketing, Jarret oversees our omnichannel marketing model with expertise in digital channels, analytics, and trends.
As a cross-functional marketing leader with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies, Jarret has a track record of implementing high-level projects to improve process efficiency, reduce errors and expenses, and maintain or increase output quality and performance. With expertise in SEO/PPC, CRO, ROI, content, social media, web analytics, business intelligence, A/B testing, channel attribution, product management, and tag management administration, he has successfully directed strategies across digital, website, social media, paid search, and content for global companies.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Wright State University and certification and training in digital marketing, management, and specialized skills, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, Hubspot, and Agile/Scrum, Jarret is an effective communicator with expertise in campaign management, team building, leadership and development, reporting and analysis, digital marketing optimization, process improvement, market research, strategy development, and project management. He is a Florida native and has visited 44 countries on five continents.