Off the Shelf or Custom… That Is the Question with Jerrik Arango

When it comes to software, the decision to build or buy is a thing of nightmares for many. There are numerous considerations, from cost to timeframe, expertise, team capacity and scaling complexity, to name a few. But, with the right framework in place, it doesn’t have to be that scary, says Built Right host Matt Paige.  

To walk you through how to make this decision with confidence, we welcome Jerrik Arango, Principal Software Engineer at HatchWorks to the show to talk about the main factors that need to be considered. He shares the framework they have in place to help with the process and provides some great examples along the way.  

Key moments: 

• What people should be thinking about when faced with build versus buy 
• The framework they like to use at Hatchworks 
• What is your competitive differentiation? 
• How cost relates to a build vs buy situation 
• Scaling complexity 
• Maturity and commoditization 
• Why you need to consider the timeframe 
• Expertise and team capacity in the build vs buy scenario 
• Do you have the expertise to keep data secure? 
• Why you don’t want to corner yourself with your decision  

Key Links: 

• Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpaige/  
• Connect with Jerrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrik-arango/ 

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