Rodrigo Jiménez

IT salaries in Mexico shifted dramatically in 2025. AI/ML Engineers now top the list at $89,520 MXN average. But here's the surprising part: peak earnings happen at 7-9 years of experience, not 10+. Specialized stacks pay 40% more than popular ones. C2 English adds $24K MXN monthly vs intermediate levels. The market rewards specialization over seniority now. Full breakdown in the carousel 👉

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This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Alejandro Cabrera for his impactful presentation on Communicating Technical Concepts to Non-Technical Clients and Users! Here are some of the strategies Alejandro shared in his presentation: 🎯 It's important to frame updates around speed, reliability, and cost, not just code. 🛠️ Use analogies, visual layers, and diagrams to make technical ideas stick. In short, summaries, screen recordings, and honest trade-off discussions help create alignment. Thanks, Alejandro, for giving our team a refresher on technical empathy, an essential soft skill that drives real project success! #TechTalk #CommunicationMatters #Vazkor #DeveloperSkills #ClientRelations

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When it comes to developing great product taste within your eng org, it starts by having someone at the top (like a CEO) setting the bar high & defining what great product taste is, says Loïc Houssier @ Superhuman. 💡Learn how to develop this core competency within your eng org & how Loïc is accomplishing this @ Superhuman here: https://lnkd.in/g2EvA8Pm #EngineeringLeadership #ELC #Superhuman

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There’s a big difference between adding tests and building with tests 💡 Our teammate, Kevin Julián M., talks about that difference with Fernando Ureña Gomez on CTRL+ALT+MEET, and introduces his approach: Testing While Development (#TWD), which embeds #tests directly into the development flow 🔀 If frontend #testing has ever felt heavy or disconnected from product reality, this conversation goes straight to the point ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/dB3wpMhB #frontend #TestingWhileDevelopment

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Ever feel like you're shouting into the LinkedIn void when looking for new opportunities? "Simple application / Solicitud sencilla" never worked for me. Forget just applying to job posts. Let's talk about finding the actual people doing the hiring. Here's what's worked for me: 1. Stop searching for jobs. Start searching for people. Instead of scrolling endless job boards, I search for "Talent Acquisition [Industry I want]" or "Technical Recruiter [Tech I use]". These are the humans making hiring decisions. 2. The "Activity Check" rule Before I connect, I scroll through their recent posts. Are they sharing new roles? Posting "we're hiring" updates? They're actively filling positions RIGHT NOW. 3. My favorite search hack: ("Talent Acquisition" OR Recruiter) AND ("Payments" OR "Fintech") (Change the keywords for your industry) 4. The connection request that actually gets accepted: "Hi [Name], I saw you're hiring for [specific role type] at [Company]. I'm a [your role] with experience in [relevant skill]. Really admire what your team is doing in [specific area]. Would appreciate connecting to learn more about your work." No "give me a job." No desperate energy. Just genuine interest in their work. 5. One thing I NEVER do Send my resume in a connection request. That's like proposing on a first date. The shift from "job seeker" to "professional interested in your work" changed everything for me. Suddenly, recruiters started responding. Real conversations happened. What's your best tip for finding and connecting with recruiters? (And if you're a recruiter - what makes YOU accept a connection request?) #JobSearch #CareerTips #LinkedInTips #Recruiting #TechJobs #Networking

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How important do you think feedback is when hiring software engineers effectively? In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to give and receive feedback the right way when building remote engineering teams in LatAm, and why getting this right will make your hiring efforts more effective and human. 👉 https://lnkd.in/grJbBXCh

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Staff augmentation or managed services teams? Both models work. The question is which one fits your strategic goals. Short-term contractors deliver flexibility and speed for defined projects. Managed services teams compound knowledge and create long-term velocity. And in 2026, LATAM offers the best talent, economics, and time zone alignment for either approach. In this article, we break down when each model makes sense, what LATAM brings to the table, and how to think about your engineering capacity strategically. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eEQXYF3z #nearshore #staffaugmentation #LATAM

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Nearshore software development is simply a smarter way to scale. Top engineering talent. Aligned time zones. Faster product delivery. Less overhead. Nearshoring lets you build high-performing dev teams without the usual hiring headaches. #Nearshoring #Outsourcing #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareEngineers #KeepMovingForward

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H-1B Visa just got more complicated (and expensive). While U.S. companies face rising costs and uncertainty, there’s a smarter path: Staffing in Colombia. Skilled engineers & IT professionals. Cost-effective, compliant, and in U.S. time zones. No visa headaches. See the infographic here and let’s talk about how Cafeto can help you build without barriers: https://lnkd.in/ebmGU3hY

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Red light = walk away. Yellow = clarify. Green = go. In this Sweet Talks Episode Gustavo Galati explains his traffic light system for evaluating client projects. And he claims it is the simplest framework you'll ever use—and possibly the most powerful. After 35 years in tech, he's learned that taking the wrong project costs more than turning it down. Here's how it works: 🔴 RED FLAGS = STOP -Client wants functionality outside your expertise (and timeline to learn) -Budget doesn't match market rates for actual scope -They're unclear about needs and resistant to discovery -Timeline requires miracles instead of realistic workflows -They confuse "I paid you" with unlimited availability Red protects your reputation more than it costs revenue. 🟡 YELLOW FLAGS = CLARIFY -Request is vague but client seems reasonable -Scope needs breaking into specific deliverables -Budget might work with adjusted expectations -Timeline needs reality check but they're open to discussion Yellow means: have the hard conversation before signing anything. 🟢 GREEN LIGHTS = MOVE FORWARD -You can deliver quality work within your skill set -Client knows exactly what they need and why -You have capacity without overloading existing commitments -Budget, scope, and timeline align with reality -Both parties understand service vs product "When everything is green, that's the moment I can go on and get the project work," Gustavo explains. He didn't invent this system. He adapted it from a WordPress community member who shared spreadsheet templates. "I picked it up and designed my own," he says. "It's not complicated. It's using common sense and logic." But common sense requires discipline when you need money. The framework forces you to ask: Can I actually deliver this well? Not "do I want this project." Can I deliver it. That question protects everything else. Watch the full conversation here https://lnkd.in/dtkysY-F Do you have a system for evaluating projects before taking them? #FreelanceBusiness #ClientManagement #ProjectManagement #SustainableFreelancing #SweetTalks #WebDesign

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