How Adding Manpower to a Software Project Does More Harm Than Good
An idea that adding more manpower to a software project can actually reduce the productivity of the team and slow the whole effort...
02/10/2014 | by: Tim Hamilton
Tim Hamilton
Founder & CEO
Tim founded Praxent 19 years ago on the belief that technology has the power to unlock human potential. Over that time he has worked to build a service-minded team of designers and technologists who have delivered over 300 digital innovation projects for clients such as Sysco Foods, NRG, Keller Williams and many more.
Tim is actively involved in the strategy and operation of the firm with a passion for perfecting the process of software development and building a world-class culture. With degrees in MIS and Economics from UT Austin, Tim has extensive experience with digital innovation and business management.
Tim has served on the board of EO since 2013 in the following capacities:
-EO Austin Chapter President
-EO XCentric Chairman – Regional Conference
Awards & recognition:
-Clutch Top Software Development Company – 2017, 2018
-Inc. 5000 honoree – 2016, 2017
-EO Austin Entrepreneur of the Year – 2016
-ACG Central Texas Growth Awards, Finalist – 2017
-EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, Finalist – 2008
Project highlights:
-Amherst Holdings brings $1B worth in homes to market with real estate platform
-NRG generates $80 million in new revenue within 8 months of launching sales tool
-City of Houston reduces expenses by $40 million in two years with procurement platform
-First Crush Tastings grows by 600% fueled by a promotional events service platform
-Brief Media acquires 600,000 monthly active users within 1 year with reference app
My Articles
Delivering on Promise
Building a culture of trust is important here at Praxent. To deliver on promises consistently and reliably we Scrum, we meet, and ...
01/14/2014 | by: Tim Hamilton
How Lexus Nails Customer Relationships
Part 3 in Reverse Engineer Your Business Series- look at aspects of the Business Model Canvas, a modeling tool developed by Busine...
12/13/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
What a Sandwich Can Teach Us About Value Propositions
Part 2 of Reverse Engineer Your Business Series. We look at a business modeling tool developed by the folks at Business Model Foun...
12/10/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
When Building a Software Application, Let the “Why” Inform the “What”
Software is a key resources of modern businesses. Keep in mind these key concepts before investing in the customization or impleme...
10/29/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
Engagement Curve: How to Nurture Visitors into Leads
The practical concept behind the engagement curve is simple. The more engaged your visitors are on your site, the more you can ask...
08/22/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
Six Signs You Need Drupal
Should you use Drupal or another CMS? A list of reasons your web site or application might have grown large enough to require Drup...
07/26/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
What Software Teams Can Learn From Honda Super Cub Accidental Success
At a basic level, strategy is what you want to achieve and how you will get there....
01/31/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
Take the Plunge: Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome
"Focus on the process, not on the outcome" - how to understand and relate to time-honored advice on a personal level.
by Tim Hami...
01/18/2013 | by: Tim Hamilton
How 2-Person Dev Teams Are Good for Clients, Teams and Users
A number of clear benefits emerged that caused us to adopt the practice of peer programming and 2-person Scrum teams....
12/12/2012 | by: Tim Hamilton