Solve For India

Google on Friday announced a new initiative called “Solve for India”.  Google with this innovative program plans to expand and boost the start-up ecosystem and inspire new-age entrepreneurs to “Solve for India” and its untapped potential. As the name suggests “Solve in India”, Google intends to work on solving problems that majority of the Indians have been facing from the past few decades.

With enhanced connectivity and the ever growing Internet user base, it provides an opportunity to everyone to pursue their dreams and curate solutions for Indians. Google is going to offer the same with the “Solve in India” program.

Below are the features of the initiative:

1. “Solve for India” program is set to inspire the emerging group of entrepreneurs in cities like  Jaipur, Pune, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkatta, Indore, Nagpur, Kanpur, Madurai, and Chennai.

2. It will provide a platform for developers, entrepreneurs in the above mentioned cities to collaborate with experts and understand latest Google technologies. They will also get support and other assistance directly from Google.

3. For startups who’re looking to build scalable solutions, Google will provide over $20,000 of cloud credits under this program to boost their growth.

4. Developers can also expect to build on their skills and learn from experts on latest in Android, Firebase, Machine learning, Cloud APIs, Progressive Web Apps and Indian Language Translation solutions.

5. Entrepreneurs will be able to learn from a plethora of Google’s program starting from Google Launchpad mentoring program. It will help them to build, scale and accelerate early stage product ideas into category leaders.

“Majority of India’s Internet users are Indian language users, and over 80 per cent of them access the Internet from their mobile phones. But the current Indian startup ecosystem is building products for English speaking audience and caters only to 15 per cent of the population. There’s growing number of entrepreneurs in smaller Indian cities who are focusing on building solutions that caters to the real needs of India. Through this initiative we want to bring the best of Google under one program and join forces with them to help create solutions that serve the needs of a billion Indians,” says Karthik Padmanabhan, Program Manager Lead for Google India.

This is your chance to work with some of the smartest minds in technology!

GoodWorkLabs is hiring for UI Developers and we are having a Walk-in interview this Saturday | 29th April.

Job Description: UI Developer

1. Should have a minimum of 2.5 years of work experience

2. Should be proficient with Angular JS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS3

3. Have an enterprising attitude and be a goal-getter.

Walk-in Interview details:

Date: 29th April | Saturday

Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Address: GoodWorkLabs, 4th floor, Akshay Tech Park, Whitefield, Bangalore- 560066

If you are looking for that ONE chance to give your career a boost, then GoodWorkLabs is the right company for you! Drop by for an interview and walk out as a Technology Superstar!

Work with us!

Innovation, Collaboration and Fun is the core of what we do at GoodWorkLabs! If you are someone who is passionate about a career in Technology and Design, we want to talk to you.

GoodWorkLabs is a powerhouse of technology where we design and build new age products and softwares for businesses across the globe. We love to create technology that simplifies the way people work.

Current openings at GoodWorkLabs:

We have a bunch of openings in Technology, Design, Business Development and Marketing roles at our Bangalore and Kolkatta offices. If you are looking for some hard-core product building and design experience, then GoodWorkLabs is the perfect place for you to give your career a boost!

Send us your resume to careers@goodworklabs.com

Positions in Technology

• Java Tech Lead

You must have a minimum experience of 5-7 years in handling projects in core Java. Excellent programming skills in Java and should be proficient in algorithms and data structures.  Expertise in Struts, Spring, Hibernate, XML, micro services and experience using Weblogic, Apache, Tomcat, Oracle. This position is open for Bangalore location.

• Java Developer 

You should have a minimum work experience of 3 years. Excellent programming skills in Java and should be proficient in algorithms and data structures.  Expertise in Struts, Spring, Hibernate, XML, micro services and experience using Weblogic, Apache, Tomcat, Oracle. This position is open for Bangalore location.

• Python Flask Developer

You should have a minimum work experience of 2 years. You should know Python and Flask framework. Django expertise is a plus. This position is open for Bangalore location.

• iOS Swift Developer

You should possess a minimum of 2 years of work experience. Hands-on experience into Swift and Auto layout and should have at least ONE application published in the iOS store. The position is open for both Bangalore and Kolkatta locations.

• Android OS level Programmer

You should possess a minimum of 3 years of work experience. You need to understand high level Android customization requirements and be able to come up with the overall solution. You also should have an expertise in Android Open Source Project (AOSP) build environment setup. This position is open for Bangalore location only.

• UX Consultant

You must have a minimum work experience of 2 years. Experience in designing consumer-focused products, understanding UX process & research. You must be able to translate user needs into tangible designs, flows, screens & prototypes and possess a strong expertise in creating interactive prototypes (web, mobile etc) that tell the story.

• PHP Developer

You should possess minimum 3 years of work experience. You should have experience in PHP,  codeigniter framework and Angular. This position is open for both Bangalore and Kolkatta locations.

• PHP Laravel Developer

You should possess minimum 3 years of work experience. You should have experience in PHP,  Laravel framework. Knowledge in Node.js is a plus. This position is open for both Bangalore location.

• UI Developer 

You should possess minimum of 3 years of work experience. You should have a skill set that consists of Angular.js, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, Jquery. This position is open for Bangalore location.

Positions in Marketing and Sales

• Business Development Manager

You should possess 4+ years of work experience. Proven experience in creating and leading sales teams for an IT services organisation. An expertise in US and European geographies is a plus.

• Lead Generation Executives

You should possess 1+ years of work experience. Someone who is efficient in doing market research, creating databases, e-mail marketing, cold calling, lead generation and using digital marketing and social media for lead generation.

• Marketing Executive

You should have a minimum work experience of 2 years. Proven experience in social media marketing and content marketing and should be able to run marketing campaigns to promote the brand and acquire leads. An ideal candidate will be someone who understands B2B marketing and is creative with good writing skills.

Are you the next Technology Superstar at GoodWorkLabs? Send us to resume to careers@goodworklabs.com

Are You A New UX Designer?

Being a UX designer is an exciting job as you get to be creative and assist in how people see the world. For those who understand the intricacies of UX designing, they will know that UX designers have a job that constantly expects them to create and innovate following deadlines. Apart from that, there are numerous challenges, one faces due to to workplace atmosphere, colleagues and clients as well.

So, we have these points you might like to ponder upon before your first job as a UX designer!

1. Know when to say yes.

Do not hold back for it is unknown territory or if you feel you are not competent enough. This is the time to learn!

2. Don’t jump into using Sketch straight away.

Get your basics right first. Make sure your skill sets on Photoshop and Illustrator are up to the mark first.

3. Get feedback often and as early as you can.

Criticism is essential for a newbie. Get as much as you can and keep improving in the long run.

4. Know when to say no.

If you think the task at hand and deadlines are not realistic, let them know!

5. Think on your feet and be adaptable.

Something will always come up last minute regularly in your job. Be flexible and understand your importance.

6. Work with developers.

Start interacting with developers early to understand the intricacies and nuances of development.

7. Think and plan first, then prototype.

Follow the steps of the design thinking approach. Do not skips steps. I repeat, never skip the steps.

8. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help.

Try to solve it for yourself first. If you cannot, then there is no shame in asking for help.

9. It is okay to come across as stupid at times.

Find a person that you feel comfortable asking ‘stupid’ questions. It is the best way to innovate and learn.

10. Organize team social events and have fun.

Have fun at your job. Let it not be a monotonous routine where you just wake up, come to work and go back home.

11. Never say ‘I do not know’.

If a developer or major stakeholder asks a question about a design that you’re unsure of avoid saying “I don’t know”. Instead, come up with something like ” I will get back to you”.

12. Always explore a stakeholder’s feedback, even if you don’t think it will work.

It is always good to explore options and test them even if you think the idea probably will not work.

12. Take opinion from different developers.

One developer might reject your design, probably some other might approve of it. Take opinions from everyone possible.

14. Plan a ‘hour of power’ for yourself to focus on something other than work.

Regularly update yourself with the latest UX trends from around the world. Explore and research daily.

15. Always be prepared.

Be prepared for presentations and client meetings beforehand. Planning and preparation is of utmost importance.

 Now, go out there and conquer the world of UX Designing.

Image Source: Giphy & Tumblr

What can you expect with Android O?

The official Android O release date is still unknown but we should get official confirmation and a glimpse into the first developer version of Android O at the Google Developer conference between May 17 and 19 this year. However, a few of its features were announced recently, and we have gone all guns blazing to get you the best of Android O.

Here is what you can expect from the new Android update:

Adaptive icons: The system will display icons in different shapes and animate interactions with them from several screens. This should make the UI more beautiful from the launcher to the settings menu.

Background limits: To safeguard user’s battery life and performance, Google has put automatic limits on app’s background activities. These background limits will specifically include restricting implicit broadcasts, background services and unnecessary location updates.

Picture-in-picture: Apps will be able to put themselves into Picture-in-Picture mode, and there will be more robust windowing features. For example, apps will be able to do native overlay windows rather than using system alerts. There will also be multi-display support, so you can launch apps on a remote display.

Notification channels: These are new categories for notifications that give users very detailed control over notifications – not just by app, but by channel or topic. These channels will be visually grouped together on the notification shade.

Superior Settings: The most obvious front-facing change in the first Android O Developer Preview is the Settings app. Not only does it have a new icon, it’s been revamped from the ground up, with a new look and smarter organization. And we’re hoping Google extends it to the rest of its apps, because it’s vastly superior.

Better security: Whether it’s a Google beta or the newest version of WhatsApp, a lot of us side-load apps onto our phones. Over the past few versions of Android, Google has taken steps to help ensure that malicious apps can’t make their way onto your phone, and in Android O, Google has made it even more secure.

Extra navigation buttons: It will give you extra options in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. Along with the usual back, home, and overview, you can add things like a screen capture and notification shade shortcut.

Lock screen shortcuts: We’re all familiar with the lock-screen shortcuts for the camera and voice assist, but on other phones, we’re able to change them to apps that we use more often. In Android O, Google is giving us the same ability. In the System UI tuner there’s a new Lock screen option that lets you change the left and right shortcut to just about anything you want. Along with launching one of the apps of your phone, you can also add shortcuts for a ton of useful actions like opening a new tab in Chrome, taking a selfie, or composing a new Gmail message.

Keep Your Fingers Crossed and lets hope this update is going to deliver all that it promises.

Image Source: Google Developer Site.

How Will AR transform the future?

We are constantly updating our technology to make our lives simpler and our jobs free of unwanted hassles. Augmented Reality is one such technological advancement that has already started to make a buzz in the industry with its varied applications. Its uses seem to be limited to our imagination. It can be anywhere and anytime. It is all set to change our future as we speak.