tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850659753537165932.post455926635448540158..comments2023-10-30T09:44:07.990-04:00Comments on The Todd on Tech: Thank You CoimbatoreTodd Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00460924846469563813noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850659753537165932.post-57078884794622153072011-07-29T16:41:07.699-04:002011-07-29T16:41:07.699-04:00Thanks for sharing the experience. I have similar ...Thanks for sharing the experience. I have similar experience with offshore developers, too. The rigid hierarchy is tough to overcome in India. Developers tend to be passive. For example, they will solve any problems with the technique you taught them. But, it is hard for them to evolve with the technique and discover new ways of solving problems. It takes time to develop such skill. A lot of coaching and encouragement needed. I had some success with the offshore developers working on-site. Since they are thousand miles away from home, they don't have to worry about the rigid structure and culture at home. Offshore developers are not subpar. This misconception is created by big consulting firms like Satyam or Tata Consultancy. India has great developers and they don't come cheap, setting living standard aside.Shih-gian Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583109679267875809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850659753537165932.post-33217203436353317092011-07-29T09:07:04.756-04:002011-07-29T09:07:04.756-04:00I've had similar negative experiences with off...I've had similar negative experiences with offshoring and outsourcing, so when my customer finally selected an Indian to fill their in-house architect position I was a little worried.<br /><br />However, I've had similar positive experiences working closely with this individual over the last two months. Like your team he is very proficient at C#, SQL, etc, the only thing he lacks experience with are the XP style practices (pairing, TDD, etc). And, like your team, he's shown a fair amount of interest in learning.<br /><br />Unfortunately it's very easy to underestimate someone because they have a thick accent, but if we can move past that there is often a fairly talented engineer wanting to work with us.Seth Petry-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423609297587945013noreply@blogger.com