Diep Nguyen

Chief Technology Officer

CTO at Hyperion360 with 20+ years experience in building and leading high-performance engineering teams. Previously served as Director of Engineering at a unicorn startup and held technical leadership roles at HP Enterprise and TriNet.

Articles by Diep Nguyen

How to Build Loyalty in Remote Engineering Teams

Remote engineering teams thrive when loyalty is prioritized. Why? Loyal engineers stay longer, produce better work, and collaborate more effectively. But remote work comes with unique challenges like isolation, time zone differences, and communication gaps. This article breaks down actionable strategies to build loyalty in remote engineering teams:

Measuring Developer Productivity in Remote Teams

Measuring productivity in remote teams is all about focusing on results, not activity. Traditional metrics like hours worked or lines of code often fail in remote setups, where outcomes matter more than visible effort. Here’s what works:

How to Build Teams for Follow-the-Sun Development

Follow-the-Sun (FTS) development is a global workflow strategy where teams in different time zones work sequentially to ensure 24/7 project progress. When one team finishes their workday, tasks are handed off to another team in a different time zone, eliminating downtime and speeding up delivery. This approach can reduce time-to-market by up to 67% and provides constant productivity without overloading any single team.

How to Lead Decision-Making in Remote Teams

Remote teams face unique challenges when making decisions: time zone gaps, unclear roles, and long discussions can slow progress. To keep things moving, leaders need clear processes for decision-making, accountability, and communication. Here’s how to streamline decisions in distributed teams:

Ultimate Guide to Building Remote Development Teams in Brazil

Looking to build a remote development team? Brazil offers a mix of skilled developers, cost savings, and time zone compatibility with the U.S. Here’s why it’s worth considering:

Best Remote Developer Skills to Look for in 2025 in Argentina

Looking to build a remote development team in 2025? Argentina is a top choice for U.S. companies. Here’s why:

Solving Developer Shortage with Global Talent from Vietnam

The U.S. tech industry is facing a critical developer shortage. Companies struggle to hire skilled engineers, leading to project delays, higher costs, and slower innovation. Traditional hiring strategies like increasing salaries or offering perks no longer suffice. To address this gap, businesses are turning to global talent pools, with Vietnam emerging as a strong solution.

How to Vet Remote Developers in Vietnam: 7-Step Process

Vietnam offers a growing pool of skilled developers at competitive rates, making it a popular choice for US-based engineering teams. However, hiring remote talent requires a structured vetting process to ensure technical skills, communication abilities, and team compatibility align with your business needs. Here’s a quick overview of the 7-step process:

10 Benefits of Hiring Remote Software Developers in Brazil

Looking to expand your software development team without breaking the bank? Hiring remote developers from Brazil might be the solution.

Why Global Remote Hiring is the Key to Future Business Success

In 2019, remote work represented just 5.4% of the U.S. workforce. By 2024, that number has exploded to over 35%, creating a $2.3 trillion global remote work economy. But here’s what most business leaders don’t realize: the companies winning in this new landscape aren’t just allowing remote work—they’re strategically leveraging global talent to build competitive advantages that would have been impossible just five years ago.

How to Choose a Staff Augmentation Firm

Choosing the wrong staff augmentation firm can cost your company more than just money—it can derail projects, damage team morale, and set back your growth by months. After analyzing over 100 staff augmentation partnerships and their outcomes, I’ve identified the critical factors that separate exceptional firms from mediocre ones.

Benefits of Staff Augmentation in Software Development

Are you looking to take your software development projects to new heights? Do you want to boost productivity, enhance flexibility, and save costs? If so, then staff augmentation is the solution you’ve been searching for. In this blog post, we will explore the incredible benefits of staff augmentation in software development and how it can revolutionize your business.

How Global Staff Augmentation is Transforming the Tech Industry

In today’s fast-paced and competitive tech industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to innovate, streamline operations, and reduce costs. One solution that has been gaining traction and transforming the tech industry is global staff augmentation.

The Future of Remote Staffing in the Tech Industry

Staying ahead of the competition is crucial. As a business owner or manager, you understand the importance of having a skilled and efficient team to drive your company’s success. However, finding and retaining top talent can be a challenge, especially in a highly competitive market.