Interview with Steven Lopez, VP of Engineering, Technology and Operations at Deem. We go through real life examples and take a deep dive into choosing the right tech stack for your business and team, especially while leading a digital transformation.

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In this interview we're covering:

• Parts of a tech stack
• Choosing a tech stack for a project vs. digital transformation
• Other tools to consider when choosing a tech stack
• How to choose a tech stack connected to company values
• The process of digital transformation
• Common mistakes in digital transformation
• Story of choosing Deem’s tech stack

Excerpt from the interview:

"You need to make sure to customize the tech stack according to the company’s industry. Each industry has different needs when it comes to choosing the right tech stack. For example, in fields that use credit cards, you have to take PCI security standards into account.

Ten to 15 years ago, digital transformations were different. People came up with a tech stack, and they would implement it right away. Technologies are moving so fast nowadays that I recommend defining the tech stack only after you do your due diligence and digital transformation experts have looked at your company thoroughly.

In the age of agile implementations, we have to be flexible enough to try new things. We set hypotheses, and we try out whether they work, and we make necessary updates."

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