Insights Software solutions: slow and steady wins the race
Headforwards Software Developer, Akhila Rao shares her expertise and best practices when approaching complex problems, and how Agile approach can help to find the right software solution.
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Guide Agile adoption: our guide to effective Agile transformations
Headforwards co-founder and Agile evangelist, Craig Girvan talks Agile Transformation and what challenges it may present.
Insights The rise of robots: reinventing the workforce
There are a whole host of articles suggesting that Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the automation of existing systems will gradually start replacing jobs in the UK. However, Headforwards Founding Director, Toby Parkins doesn’t think we should fear this change. Find out why.
Insights The dangers of Agile as a buzzword
The benefits of Agile can be significant to a business, particularly in the current era and upcoming turbulent times we’re likely to be facing. Scrum master and Agile Lead, Tom Clark shares the benefits of ‘real Agile’ and how to avoid the buzzword version.
Insights Making away days, pay
Away days can be a bit marmite, but earlier this year we dragged 10 of our team to Devon for not one, not two, but THREE away days in a rural pub. We all made it back alive and with plenty of outcomes to implement. Here’s why we did it and the lessons we learned.
Our Team Meet the Team: Peter Haworth, Services Portal Developer
Peter has been with Headforwards for almost a decade working as a developer in Services Portal for one of our large Telecommunication clients. Prior to Headforwards Peter gained experience in a number of sectors, ranging from Insurance, publishing and even recreational air sports. Peter started his Headforwards journey developing in Perl but has since progressed to Go.
Insights How business can innovate in challenging times
Headforwards founding director Toby Parkins shares his thoughts about how Agile approach can help businesses innovate in challenging times.
Our Team Meet the Team: Niall O’Connor, Headforwards Business Analyst
Business Analyst Niall O’Connor talks to us about studying classics, two decades working in IT, and delivering client projects at Headforwards in our latest Meet the Team.
Insights Technical sprints: quick projects with significant long-term value
Unique to Headforwards, technical sprints offer valuable time for analysis, reflection, and upskilling. Product Manager Owen Hodge explains the wide-ranging benefits for all.
Our Team Meet the Team: Kwasi Danso, Headforwards .NET Developer
Our Meet the Team series introduces you to some of the people and personalities from across Headforwards. In this article, we’re joined by Kwasi Danso, who shares how he got into software development and his professional path so far.
Insights Two heads are better than one
Headforwards founding director Toby Parkins introduces Headforwards Advisory. Learn how it can help you leverage the greatest value from your software, data, cyber and cyber security.
Insights The secret of any exceptional IT project? Focus on outcomes, not technology.
A combination of business pressures and multiple stakeholders can risk a technology-led approach to development projects. Here’s how to change tack to get the best outcomes instead.
Our Team Meet the Team: Greg West, Headforwards Full Stack Developer
Greg West is a Full Stack Developer, who works as part of Headforwards Special Projects Team. In his Meet the Team article Greg discusses the importance of collaboration, and talks about the latest project he’s been working on.
Events Angular vs React
Do you use Angular or React for your software development projects? Is it always an easy decision? Full Stack Developers Greg West and Andy Weir debated the pros and cons of both.
Our Team Meet the Team: Sam Perry, Headforwards CXP Developer
Sam Perry is a Developer on the CXP team at Headforwards. His final year of university was spent locked down at his family home in Cornwall, and the new world of remote working changed his plans for the future.
Insights Setting up your cloud journey for success
Headforwards CIO Advisory partner Pete Reed explains how leveraging and using the cloud well, as a part of your digital transformation journey, can provide great business value.
Insights Keeping it simple: Why the easiest route in software development is often the most effective
While there’s no doubt technology is becoming more complex, Headforwards Full Stack .Net Developer Phil Hargreaves makes the case for going back to basics with software development.
Our Team Meet the Team: Emma Cheney, Headforwards Full Stack Developer
Software developers today need to have the full package of technical skills and teamwork. Headforwards Full Stack Developer Emma Cheney explains.
Insights As Seen from Space
Who’s winning in the space race at the moment? Is it Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos? Right now actually, it feels like Cornwall is. As the UK’s first horizontal satellite launch is set to take place from Cornwall this autumn, Headforwards founding director Toby Parkins shares his thoughts on how the tech sector needs to build on the excitement and take the opportunity to engage the next generation.
Insights 5 Lessons I Learned Supporting a HealthTech Transformation
Nine months ago, Headforwards Full Stack Developer, Andy Weir changed roles. Read about the lessons he learned supporting a HealthTech transformation.
Our Team Meet the Team: Przemek Furtak, Headforwards Software QA Leader
In a world of increasing automation, Software QA Leader Przemek Furtak discusses the growing importance of humans in software development.