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Read on to learn more about this ranking and what it means for Cheesecake Labs. 

A top choice for nearshore development

For us, one of the most exciting affirmations of the Clutch positioning is that it further evidences Cheesecake Labs’ authority for nearshore development. We’ve always been proud of our nearshore development offer — partnering with companies across the world, but still within the same or similar time zones. But now we’ve got the title of top web app development company in Latin America to support our own beliefs!

Cheesecake Labs can provide quality and timely service to our partners (and future partners!) across those time zones close to Latin America — North America, Europe, etc. — as well as in the country itself. Businesses can partner with Cheesecake Labs knowing that they’re going to get the best of the best when it comes to software design and development services. 

Web app development company in Latin America: how Clutch ranks companies

To understand why this is such an honor, it’s important to look at how Clutch ranks companies. Below are the criteria that Cheesecake Labs and its competitors were judged on before being granted this ranking. 

Ability to deliver

The first metric used to determine Clutch’s ranking is a business’s ability to deliver. This metric is divided into three different segments, which you can see broken down below. 

References and reviews

Understandably, the most heavily-weighted metric that Clutch considers when ranking a company is the references and reviews that a business receives. This is firsthand experience that customers have with that company, making it incredibly valuable data. 

Clutch considers factors such as how likely a customer is to recommend a business to their colleagues, how happy they are with their service, and the quality of the deliverables received. 

Clients and experience

Next, Clutch looks to the clients and experiences of clients with a particular business. They consider how satisfied clients are as well as how the business delivers on complex project demands. 

This is done by interviewing past and present clients and reading through case studies from the company. You can check out Cheesecake Labs’ use cases here.

Market presence

Clutch then looks at the market presence of the business. They want to know how clear the marketing information is, how positive the opinion of the company is, whether or not they’ve received any accolades, if they have a social media presence, and so on. 

Our blog — jam-packed full of information to help clients understand our development approach and learn the fundamentals — is available to read anytime. 

Areas of focus

The second metric used to determine a Clutch ranking is areas of focus. There are one to three areas of focus per company, with each being evaluated with quantitative data. 

A Clutch analyst will comb through this data and plot it on a matrix, at which point it is compared to the data of other businesses competing for the ranking. It’s a time-consuming and meticulous process — and one that requires careful consideration. 

This makes this metric particularly competitive and therefore an even more impressive win for the entire team here at Cheesecake Labs. 

Feedback from our amazing customers

“Cheesecake Labs’ talent is impressive. Their resources are all based in Brazil, and working with Brazilian developers has been a new experience for me. Their work ethic has been unmatched. On top of that, they’re highly educated and serve as experts in the field.”

“I’m based in Switzerland, so collaborating with someone across the Atlantic Ocean isn’t easy when it comes to development. However, the team at Cheesecake Labs is impressively well-connected on different communication systems like Slack, Jira, and video conferences. There were no issues. I was miles away, but it felt like their friendly team was sitting in the same room.”

Thank you for being a part of what makes Cheesecake Labs great!

As proud as we are to be recognized as the best web app development company in Latin America, we couldn’t have done it without all of the wonderful customers, partners, and clients that make Cheesecake Labs what it is. Thank you for your support — you can look forward to more great service from the team as we grow bigger and better as a digital partner.

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Clutch is the authority for assessing software design and engineering companies. They evaluated over 24,000 organizations on a combination of client reviews, past work, market presence, and specialization before naming Cheesecake Labs on its top seven leaders list.

This recognition belongs to our team of over one hundred strategists, designers, engineers, and project managers. They’re the driving force behind our ability to build delightful digital products.

Top 7 mobile app development company: a history of excellence

Since 2013 we’ve built incredible mobile apps — with some even more incredible clients. We’ve collaborated with our partners to build more than two hundred successful tech products solving real-world problems and driving growth for startups and well known enterprises.

When our clients’ ideas combine with Cheesecake Labs expertise, something magical happens. We’ve brought innovative technologies to life ranging from intelligent rewards platforms for mobile gamers, to Europe’s first helicopter booking site and blockchain banking solution.

The last few years have brought new challenges to every business. More apps have been developed in a shorter timeframe than ever before to accommodate the world’s new ways of working. Our process, speed and efficiency have helped our clients release their app in time to make a difference for their customers.

Proud partners for great apps

Happy clients help boost a Clutch score. Here’s what just a small selection of our past customers have said about working with Cheesecake Labs, the top 7 mobile app development company.

“Cheesecake Labs has been a valuable partner to us. They’ve guided us through the journey, and the team has been proactive — this is truly important for a company like ours. As first-timers in the IoT world, we’re glad that they approach the project from our perspective. They consider what we don’t know and our challenges, and then they anticipate issues and find solutions for us.” – Nan Jiang, VP, Bemis Manufacturing Company

“Everyone we worked with at Cheesecake was very enjoyable to interact with, and always asked for our input on key design and functionality decisions without being overbearing. Their UI work was very impressive, and they made several great improvements to the functionality that we hadn’t even thought to ask for” – CEO, Retail Investor Platform

Amazing apps on exciting technologies

To be the top 7 mobile app development company, Cheesecake Labs uses the right technologies, SDKs, frameworks, and platforms to make your application successful on every device it needs to reach.

If you’re sprinting to deliver an app for iPhone users and need an iOS native app, our developers speak fluent iOS. If your target is a device-agnostic app for Android phones, then our team of Android experts can’t wait to dig their teeth into it. Over the past 9 years, we’ve done it all, and we’re looking forward to the next challenge.

Just look at the pioneering mobile apps we’ve built like Faced which provides Facial Recognition Payment (FRP) systems. We developed and validated the innovative technology using appropriate SDKs ensuring it could run on iOS as smoothly as it ran on Android.

Our comfort with frameworks like React Native and Flutter means we can move swiftly from design through development without having to build everything from scratch. We already use the best-in-class tools. It’s another benefit of dealing with a dedicated mobile app development team.

“I found Cheesecake Labs through Google and hired them after interviewing multiple companies. They were one of the touted companies that had Flutter development as one of their core competencies… Cheesecake Labs’ talent is impressive. … Their work ethic has been unmatched. On top of that, they’re highly educated and serve as experts in the field.” – Collin Goodwin, CTO, Volo Real Estate

Are you ready to join us?

It’s wonderful here in the top ten, and there’s nothing stopping you from joining us. Whether your idea could streamline your organization’s existing workflows, take advantage of AI, or be the next big thing in Web 3.0, Cheesecake Labs is your technical partner to make your mobile app a reality sooner than you think.

Write us a message or give us a call at (415) 766 8860. One of our consultants will contact you within 24 hours or less.

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So how do we cook up the best Cheesecake leaders? Here’s our secret recipe for success. 

Why focus on leadership development?

So glad you asked! All of our “Cakers” live by the Cheesecake Labs values: 

• Take ownership and be responsible
• Respect people and embrace differences
• Collaborate and help others grow
• Deliver a WOOOW service

And we believe that the best way to live up to these values is through personal and professional development. That’s why we have several leadership development initiatives to give each Caker the support they need and help each leader become the best leaders they can be. 

What does leadership look like at Cheesecake Labs?

Leadership starts with hiring. We look for naturally curious, self-aware people when we’re hiring new Cakers (something we’ve done a lot of in the last few years as we’ve grown to 100 Cakers!). We believe that self-awareness is key to becoming a good leader. After all, you need to be able to manage and lead yourself before you can confidently lead others. 

And we find this self-awareness also helps create a cohesive team. Before the pandemic, we were a tight-knit team working together in an office. But we’ve had to adapt to remote working just like the rest of the world. And now, Cheesecake Labs is a remote-first company, letting everyone live their best work-from-anywhere life. Transitioning our team to fully remote working wasn’t easy, but we’re proud to say that we’ve managed to not only survive but thrive out of the office. And that’s large because of our agile culture that highlights transparency and accountability. 

Leaders at Cheesecake Labs focus on building bonds between team members and creating a welcoming, safe work environment. As Guilherme Rodrigues learned in our leadership acceleration program, “Mistakes aren’t mistakes, they’re lessons. And with the emphasis on ‘learning by doing’ I get to take all the advice I’m hearing and put it into practice immediately.”

That’s a motto we live by — mistakes aren’t failures. They’re valuable learning opportunities. And creating an environment where people feel safe to make mistakes is essential to everyone’s success. 

Every voice is heard

But just because some team members have titles like “Tech Lead” doesn’t mean that they’re the only leaders in the company. Every Caker is a leader in their own way. And our culture of feedback and communication is essential for fostering and maintaining a company where everyone has a say. Sure, senior leaders give feedback to more junior Cakers, but the batter flows both ways! Anyone can give feedback to anyone at Cheesecake Labs. 

And each month, we do an Employee Net Promoter Score where we check in with each Caker to see how they’re feeling in their job, any concerns they have, and any feedback they’d like to offer up. We’re not just looking to create “bosses”. Instead, at Cheesecake Labs, we want to develop humanity leaders. Our leaders listen to the people they work with, not just for the sake of the business but for everyone’s happiness and wellbeing. 

Autonomy is key

While you can go to the store and buy a cheesecake, no sweat, sometimes it’s better to put in the extra effort and make one from scratch. The same can be said for leadership development. Every leader in our program doesn’t just learn how to assign tasks and projects — they do them as well. 

We truly believe that this is the best way to create confident and compassionate leaders. Leadership isn’t just about managing people from a distance. It’s about empathizing with your team — knowing how it felt when you were in their shoes, knowing what help and support you would need, and offering up that support to them. 

Strategy, culture, and connection

As we’ve learned through remote working, leaders are essential. Because we don’t all see each other in the office anymore, our leaders must act as the main point of contact between their teams and the company and between team members. Each Cheesecake leader serves as a central hub, connecting everyone they work with to the company strategy, culture, and values. 

And this connection makes it possible for Cakers to keep up with the break-neck speed of the projects we take on. Everything we do moves fast, and it’s up to our team leaders to make sure nobody gets left behind. Leaders listen to and support their teams whenever needed and have regular meetings and check-ins to ensure everyone is on the same page. 

Keeping the wheel of cheese rolling along

Everything we do at Cheesecake Labs is a push and pull process. And training leaders is no exception. As much as we can teach people about leadership development, management skills, and conflict resolution techniques (all of which are part of our leadership training programs), it’s also imperative that leaders in training get feedback from the people they’re leading. And that’s where our flat structure really shines. Since every Caker is used to giving feedback to everyone, teams must feel comfortable giving feedback about the performance and management of their leaders. 

And as a lean organization, one of our most important goals is to always remain resilient. Change will come. We’ve all seen it happen before our eyes. So being able to adapt to change, to bend and shift things as needed, is critical for success. 

That’s where this push and pull process truly shines. If something isn’t working, we can take the time to discuss it and either come up with a solution or rework our processes to better address the problem. 

Cheesecake Labs has gone through a massive transformation from a small startup to a bustling company, and our commitment to staying agile and nimble has helped us along each step of the journey. That’s why a leadership development program is essential.

How to be a big cheese

So let’s boil all this down — how do you go from a babybel mini cheese (or a Cupcaker, as we call our trainees) to a big cheese at Cheesecake Labs? Here’s how we do it:

• First, you learn by doing. Every Caker hits the ground running on their first day with a checklist of tasks to complete, questions to answer, and people to meet with. If you’re interested in becoming a leader in the company, we’ll encourage you to pursue that dream from day one!
• Next, you learn to walk your talk. Our values aren’t a piece of paper on the wall. They’re a key consideration of everything we do. So we’re always looking for ways to stay accountable, stay open-minded, stay collaborative, and deliver the best possible work we can. And by “we” we mean all Cakers, no matter the career level.
• Then, if you’re interested in becoming a Cheesecake leader, you can join one of our leadership development programs. These training programs will help guide you through all the ins and outs of team management by teaching you important skills. You’ll learn how to manage a team, manage accountability, resolve conflict, how to be empathetic and emotionally available to everyone you work with, and so much more!
• Finally, you keep going. Keep learning, keep moving, and keep working. We don’t slow down at Cheesecake Labs. We’re always looking for ways to improve ourselves and our company, and we firmly believe that the more you put in, the more you get out. Each Caker dedicates themselves to improving personally and professionally. We’re always ready for change and always ready to learn. 

Become a Caker and join the Cheesecake Labs team!

If you’re interested in learning more about what it’s like to be a Caker, be sure to read our blog post What’s it like to work at a top 10 mobile app company. And if you think you have what it takes to be a big cheese, take a look at our current openings! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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10 mobile app company: implementing our values from day one

A company without clear values is like a cheesecake without the cheese — it’s just not right! So we made sure to clearly define our key values and designed our company culture around them. 

The Cheesecake Labs values are: 

Take ownership and be responsible 

We align expectations, set boundaries, and work hard to find the best solutions. We assume responsibility, take the initiative, and communicate clearly to keep all parts in sync.

When you join Cheesecake Labs, you become a “Caker,” and our values guide a Caker’s experience from day one. New Cakers are given a chance to hit the ground running with a checklist on their first day. That list includes the standard employee onboarding information, but it’s more than that. We set you loose and have you learn by doing. You have to discover some things on your own, find the right people to answer your questions, and then meet with team leaders to learn more about what each team does within the company.

This approach gives new Cakers a sense of empowerment and ownership over their entry into the company. And it lines up with our first value: take ownership and be responsible. Each new Caker is trusted to take responsibility and make their new role their own. The rest of the team is there to support you (of course), but we believe that the best way to get your feet wet is to just jump in!

Respect people and embrace differences 

We stand for well-being and respect. Our diversity helps us build more creative and innovative solutions. Our partners have different backgrounds and offer exciting problems to solve.

We truly believe that the best team is made up of all different kinds of people. The more diverse our team, the more unique our approach to our work can be. We are an equal opportunity employer and look for the best person for the job, no matter what. 

And we often find that when we’re celebrating and embracing each other’s differences, that’s when we grow and learn the most. For example, every year, we celebrate Pride. But we don’t just add rainbow flags to our email signatures and call it a day. 

Instead, we set aside time to get together and host our own Pride Week. This event brings different people together to discuss experiences and issues in the LGBTQIA+ community. Our goal is to learn more each year and promote important discussions that support the LGBTQIA+ community — both in and outside of Cheesecake Labs. 

It’s our goal to create a workplace where everyone feels 100% safe to be exactly who they are. Because we can only do our best work when we’re able to be our best selves.

Collaborate and help others grow

We grow and learn faster together. We share knowledge with the community and go beyond to help others succeed.

One of the things we most look for when hiring new Cakers is a willingness to keep learning. We pride ourselves on running a business with a flat structure, where everyone can share knowledge and expertise with everyone. If it’s your first day on the job and you know something that would help someone who’s been at Cheesecake Labs for five years, we want to hear it! We operate on a system of continuous learning and are always looking for ways to expand our knowledge base. We’ve found that collaboration is, hands down, the absolute best way to learn. 

We’re also dedicated to mentorship and professional development. You’re supported and guided through a one-to-one mentorship from your first day. Your mentor acts as your leader through the ups and downs of life at Cheesecake Labs. And with them, you always have a safe space to express your ideas — but also your fears, insecurities, concerns, and more. 

And don’t think that you won’t have a voice at Cheesecake Labs just because you’re new on the job. We operate a flat structure that thrives on feedback. And we’re not just talking about feedback from senior team members to fresh oven Cakers. Anyone can offer up or request feedback from anyone else at any level of the company. You’ll even see Cupcakers (our trainees!) giving feedback to senior staffers. We believe that we’re all on this journey together — so it’s vital to learn from each other and find ways to contribute to and improve our company culture. 

Deliver a WOOOW service

We encourage original thoughts and ideas to propose creative and innovative solutions, aiming to exceed expectations with win-win partnerships.

Sometimes, clients come to us with unique problems that need unique solutions. And we’re a very fast-paced company. Ask any Caker, and they’ll tell you that three months at Cheesecake Labs is like a year anywhere else. So we encourage people to be creative and agile in their work. 

We want to find the absolute best solution for our clients and blow them away with our deliverables. Whether that’s investigating new technologies or features, reaching out to partners for advice, or putting together beautiful, fully-featured and functional applications for clients in record time, we’re all about big ideas and big results. 

We already have 100 Cakers — you could be next!

If becoming a Caker sounds like something you’re interested in, check out our current openings and apply! You’ll get all the benefits and support you need to be the best Caker possible. We think that we do a really good job of creating an exciting, engaging, and supportive environment that lets you do your best work. 

Sure, you get a job when you come to work for us. But you’re also getting so, so much more. We offer a unique benefits package that includes a monthly dolar bonus, a credit card for flexible benefits so you can use it according to your needs, a fully-loaded Macbook Pro, Gympass discounts, health and dental insurance, Free remote English classes, a budget for personal and professional development, and the choice to work wherever you want. 

But, more importantly, you’re joining a welcoming, supportive community of high-performance professionals. 

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our employees have to say: 

“I have just joined the company and have already been taken by a huge feeling of belonging…The environment is dynamic and encourages autonomy, but at the same time, the teams are united…Even after only 16 days, I feel at home among friends.” 

• Diefani Piovezan, Software Engineer

“Have you ever walked into a party and felt like the most popular person in the room — where everyone’s like, “Hey man, great to see you!” or “I’m so glad you could make it”?

Now imagine having that feeling every morning when you switch on your computer to log in to work. That’s what my first few months in the Cheesecake Labs team have been like. And, for my first full-time job in mobile development, I couldn’t be more psyched to be part of this culture.”

• Érico Rosiki Weber, Mobile Engineer

“Sure, we’re a software design and engineering partner, but technology isn’t the only thing that matters here.

Professional and personal development is something that’s always been a priority for me — and that’s echoed back by the Cheesecake Labs team 100%. After all, the better we feel in the jobs we’re doing, the better job we can do for our clients.” 

• Guilherme Rodrigues, Tech Lead

Come join the Cheesecake Labs team and experience what it means to work at a top 10 mobile app company for yourself!

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Now imagine having that feeling every morning when you switch on your computer to log in to work. That’s what my first few months in the Cheesecake Labs team have been like. And, for my first full-time job in mobile development, I couldn’t be more psyched to be part of this culture.

What’s on your wish list for the ideal first employer?

After I graduated in 2020, I went into my first internship within the world of mobile development. The job itself was great — I realized that I loved building products that users have front-end experiences with, such as screens and interfaces.

But there was something about the culture there that didn’t sit right with me and — having not been a full-time employee before — I wasn’t sure if that was just how work was “meant to be”.

My focus was to be a great developer and to work with other, great mobile development teams. So I started spending my evenings researching the right opportunities for me.

Where could I work that allowed me to stay at the forefront of technology? Which companies would have clients in the sectors I found most exciting? And, crucially, who were the teams that made me want to challenge myself and continuously improve?

“Eu corri para o abraço”

My search for the perfect workplace started broad. I trawled through Google, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn for value-driven companies with strong, user-centric mobile development capabilities.

It was on my LinkedIn that the CKL logo first appeared (probably as a result of my search history — thanks SEO!). Then I also noticed a Facebook post they’d put out about recruiting new engineers. I took a look at the website and thought, “Woah. This is where I want to be”.

It was clear to me that the culture, goals, and values of the business really aligned with my own. The portfolio and case studies showed international clients — the kind I wanted to work with.

When you meet me, you’ll quickly learn that I can be quite determined. So I made it my mission to become part of the Cheesecake Labs team. We have a saying in Brazil, “Eu corri para o abraço”, meaning “I ran to embrace it”. And I looked for every opportunity to call myself a Caker.

My first steps as a Caker

From my very first day, the reception here at Cheesecake Labs has been incredible. The initial weeks were spent being introduced to everyone. Whenever someone’s name comes up in relation to a workflow, process, or client account, you get an intro.

It’s strange to be entering the world of work from my bedroom, but CKL does a great job of making all of us feel connected even if we’re spread right across the World.

Today, I’m working on an IoT project, which is an amazing opportunity. IoT is such a disruptive space and I’m learning so much as we go. I’m surrounded by people who know a lot about their individual specialisms — I just hope some of their intelligence rubs off on me!

One of the most impressive things I’ve realized about how Cakers work is the process they have (or “we have”, I should say — I’m still getting used to saying that!). You can really feel like there’s a reason for every process and a way of doing things correctly to deliver delightful digital experiences. It just flows. And that’s no mean feat when we’re juggling clients, speaking over WiFi calls, and having catch-ups interrupted by excitable dogs (we love that really, though).

Of course, I’m feeling pushed. This is my first job and it’s at a company that Clutch considers Top 10 in the world for mobile development. That’s pressure! But it’s good pressure, really. It’s “Okay, let’s impress the client” pressure. I’m not in my comfort zone at all most of the time, but I know I’ve got support.

The culture here is all about empowering us to do our very best work. We need to feel comfortable with the technology and feel comfortable to create results. Right from the get-go I was involved in client meetings and was encouraged by my Project Manager to share my suggestions.

I’ve been made to feel like I can create a real contribution to the future of mobile development as part of the Cheesecake Labs team. And I’ve got my eye on helping CKL become a world leader for Flutter development. Bold, considering I’ve only been here a few months? Sure. But certainly very possible with the rest of the Cakers by my side.

They say that “If I saw further, it was because I was on the shoulders of giants”. But if I was to put a CKL spin on that saying, it would be: “If I became a better person, it was because I was surrounded by Cakers and, more than that, surrounded by friends”

My advice for new grads and junior mobile engineers…

Your first job can be a dream role. Try not to settle for anything else.

I wake up in the morning excited to start work — and that’s a great feeling to start your career with.

If you aren’t there just yet, though, don’t worry. Do your homework, study technologies, study architectures. You can learn about other solutions already on the market and upskill yourself professionally by taking online courses.

And, most importantly, surround yourself with people who can make you a better person and encourage a mutual exchange of knowledge. My CKL ‘Buddy’, Diego, is the first person I go to with any difficulties I face and my Project Manager Fifo is a lifeline as well. Having people you trust to talk ideas through with is super important when you’re trying to change the world with technology!

It might sound lofty, but that’s how I explain what we’re doing at Cheesecake Labs. We develop tech that changes the world in a delightful, accessible way for all users.

Do you want to join the party too?

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At the time, my job description was Software Engineer. But I knew that in the not-so-distant future I wanted to climb to Senior Engineer and, eventually, to Tech Lead.

Even as I started my initial research into the Cheesecake Labs company and how it operates, I could tell that I’d found my tribe. The projects looked excellent. The team had great reviews. The structure of the company was exactly what I had in mind.

Now all I had to go was get in!

I entered the CKL recruitment process in March and on April 14th 2021, I was logging on for my first day.

My first three months on the Cheesecake Labs leadership program

The CKL recruitment team was really receptive to my aspirations of becoming a Tech Lead. In fact, they even encouraged me to join the leadership acceleration program from as early as my first day.

That’s one of the stand-out values I’ve come to love here at Cheesecake Labs. Sure, we’re a software design and engineering partner, but technology isn’t the only thing that matters here.

Professional and personal development is something that’s always been a priority for me — and that’s echoed back by the Cheesecake Labs team 100%. After all, the better we feel in the jobs we’re doing, the better job we can do for our clients.

Working 1 on 1 with the Senior Team

As an aspiring Tech Lead, I look up to the rest of the Senior Team as people who have “been there, done that” and can show me how it’s done.

Within my first few weeks in the team, I had sat down for a 1-to-1 with my Project Manager to talk about leadership, what it means to be a leader at CKL, and the ways that I could improve my leadership skills and competencies.

My PM gives me development tasks to try, but he also more-or-less leaves me to do the job: to lead! I’ve been inspired to step up and take the position of a leader — even if I still feel like I’m on the journey to getting there! I manage conversations with our clients and organize the engineering team.

Now that I’m training as a Tech Lead I’m also closer to the VP of Engineering. He’s giving me his advice, feedback on what to improve, and telling me what I need to do to become a better leader.

Massive thanks to the senior staffers who’ve supported me so far in the program:

• Marcelo Gracietti – CEO
• Natam Oliveira – VP of Engineering
• Caroline Schmitz – VP DHO
• Fabricius Zatti – PM
• Kalinka Sansonowicz – PM
• Matheus Fernandes – Tech Lead
• Victor Hugo Martins – Tech Lead
• Pedro Henrique Setti – Tech Lead
• Rodolfo Lottin – Tech Lead

‘Learning by doing’ is a fast-track to success

There’s always a learning curve to navigate when starting at a new company. And in my move to Cheesecake Labs, I’m also learning how to level up and manage a team.

It’s not always easy — but it is always fun.

I’ve managed to avoid getting stressed out by anything simply because my colleagues are so welcoming. I also get the feeling that they genuinely care about my progression. Mistakes aren’t mistakes, they’re lessons. And with the emphasis on ‘learning by doing’ I get to take all the advice I’m hearing and put it into practice immediately.

Other Cakers who have been through the leadership program here say that 1 year at CKL is like 3 years elsewhere. And I can believe them! Our company has a fast-paced learning method and we develop people in record time.

My advice for other Senior Software Engineers and those on their way to Tech Lead…

They say that, as a leader, you need to be a great communicator, have empathy for others, and know the value of teamwork (and how to promote it). I hope that during my first three months on the Cheesecake Labs leadership program I’ve started to exhibit these skills.

And, who knows, maybe I’ll even help inspire other people who want to get to where I am today?

If you’re reading this thinking, “How can I make the step from Software Engineer to Senior Engineer or Tech Lead?”, my advice would be:

Keep your finger on the pulse

The technology industry is constantly evolving.

I would say that keeping up-to-date with sector news, insights, and opinions is important for anyone working within our field — but it’s essential if you want to be a leader. Remember, people will look to you as someone who knows their stuff (both clients and colleagues alike).

Read everything you can. Play around with new tech as it becomes available. Have an opinion on what’s changing and why.

Learn from the best leaders

Being a Tech Lead is about both understanding and championing tech and helping other people succeed. That’s why I’d recommend any aspiring Senior Engineer to find and follow the prominent leaders who resonate with you.

Personally, I like Bill Gates and follow him on LinkedIn and via his blog. I make it my mission to read some of the books that Bill recommends — especially the ones on leadership and personal development, even if there’s no direct link back to the work I do.

I think there’s something to be gained from simply observing the world’s best leaders and thinking, “Okay, what’s working for them and why?

How did they achieve it?”.

Be available for your team — whatever the circumstances

This is an unusual time to become a new manager. My team is distributed right across Brazil and, as it stands we don’t have any plans to meet up IRL. And, at the same time, our projects move quickly and it’s crucial we all stay connected.

I’ve set the standard that my team checks in formally, once a day, to share news and updates. We also chat using Slack throughout the day, but with the understanding that someone’s response will not always be synchronous. We’ve all got our own stuff going on as we continue to navigate the pandemic — and we need to be as sensitive to that as possible while keeping morale and energy high and achieving excellence in our products.

There’s very little way of knowing what my next three months of tech leadership will bring, let alone the next three years! But for as long as I stay at Cheesecake Labs, I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be an unforgettable experience indeed.

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Until 1990, homosexuality carried the suffix “ism” and was treated as a disease. On May 17th of the same year, the World Health Organization (WHO) removed it from the list of diseases and adopted the suffix “ity”, which refers to behavior. This achievement became a reason to celebrate, which resulted on May 17th becoming the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Unfortunately, current studies show that much remains to be achieved, including basic rights that are still denied to the LGBTQIA+ community in many countries.

• 69 countries still consider it a crime to be homosexual – in 13 of them, people can be sentenced to death
• Until 2019, only nine countries in the world offered constitutional protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation. In practice, however, this does not mean that LGBTQIA+ people are effectively protected.
• One Brazilian LGBTQIA+ person dies by LGBTphobia every 26 hours, either by murder or suicide.
• Brazil is the country where most transgender are killed in the world.
• Only 4% of the trans population in Brazil are in formal jobs with the possibility of promotion and career progression.

Campaigns in favor of diversity

Diversity parades and other pride movements are gaining more and more popularity around the world. But it is still problematic that countries like Brazil, which has one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ pride parades in the world that takes place in São Paulo, is still the country where most transgender people are killed in the world.

It is because of this controversial reality that these movements need to be taken to the streets even more, to reach more people all over the world. The more diversity is naturalized, the more it will be accepted by society.

To take a stand in defense of the LGBTQIA+ community, some institutions and companies annually organize a Pride Week. It is a period dedicated to learning and reinforcing support for this important cause.

Pride Week at Cheesecake Labs

To nurture this moment of reflection, Cheesecake Labs has promoted its own Pride Week over the past few years. The event brings different people to speak and share their knowledge. The goal is to grow more each year and promote important discussions that support the LGBTQIA+ movement – in and outside the company.

The goal is to improve what we learned in past editions. This can be observed by how we appreciate diversity throughout the whole year and it reinforces the company’s values ​​- one of them being “Respect people and embrace differences”.

2020 – Pride Week remote (pandemic times) “Make yourself heard: digital activism, racial agendas and LGBTQIA+” [PT]

Currently in its third edition – the second one taking place online, this year’s event began with talks on topics such as giving up common ideas and beliefs about the LGBTQIA+ community through life stories shared between Cakers.

Throughout the week, Cheesecake also featured an open talk about the use of neutral language, its history and the do’s and don’ts. Also, the Cakers had a moment to watch a short film together, which has opened space for reflections and discussions. We brought different contents for this week, aiming to promote learning at different levels and impact everyone at the company.

What diversity brings to Cheesecake Labs

Cheesecake is able to captivate talents from different realities, who have different stories and cultural backgrounds, since it is focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all people.

This cultural wealth brings movement and motivation to all employees, and it is certainly one of the reasons why we grow. Diversity moves us!

“When we feel free and safe to be who we really are in a workplace, we can focus our energy on delivering a WOOOW service. By respecting people and embracing differences, we also bond more with co-workers while nurturing an environment of growth and collaboration.” (Marcelo Gracietti, Cheesecake Labs’ CEO)

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If so, you may also know that, each year, Clutch assesses and analyzes tens of thousands of mobile and web app development companies across the world. The result is a definite ranking of the best design and development partners based on unbiased, real-life client reviews, as well as other quantitative and qualitative measures.

This year, close to 22,000 companies were in the running, but only a handful of them could be named the best of the best. And Cheesecake Labs is right up there in the top 10.

Our journey from #22 to #10

2020-2021 will be remembered as a rocky year in business. Some truly groundbreaking innovations appeared as a result of the COVID pandemic, while less-lucky businesses had to close their doors for good.

The wider context of the last twelve months only makes Cheesecake Labs’ jump from #22 in the previous Clutch Top Mobile Application Developers list to #10 all the more exciting.

In case you’re not aware, Clutch’s rating is based on a collection of different factors, including client reviews, company experience, client list, industry recognition and market presence. And in 2020-2021, Cheesecake Labs has shot up the ranks as a result of:

• The caliber of clients we’ve added to our portfolio (global brands like Mercado Libre, Sodexo and AES)
• Our experience to deliver complex solutions (judged via client use cases)
• How we’ve portrayed and supported our skills and reputation via the website and social media, plus the point of focus we’ve communicated via blog post marketing
• And last, but certainly not least, the vast array of 5-star reviews we’ve received from our clients.

To summarize, this year has been a monumental year at Cheesecake Labs. We’ve continued to deliver exceptional digital products to our clients while also investing in additional external communication and marketing. We’ve added a number of well-known, global brands to our client base — seeing our team grow 30%, and being well on its way to 150+ Cakers by 2023.

To receive this recognition from Clutch is truly the icing on the cake (pun intended).

What’s next for Cheesecake Labs?

To say that we feel motivated by this honor is an understatement. We’re so thrilled to have put Brazil on the map for mobile application development — Cheesecake Labs is the only company founded, and with full operations, in Brazil in the Top #15 leadership board.

We’ve always known that Brazil represents an exciting and talented pool of software experts; Clutch’s latest announcement simply cements that fact. It reflects how strong Brazil is in the software industry — not just on an individual level (with people who are highly capable of designing and engineering incredible digital products) but as the home of Nubank (the largest digital bank in the world) and iFood (one of Latin America’s leading food delivery solutions).

In the words of Marcelo Gracietti, Cheesecake Labs CEO:

“This is a huge recognition for Cheesecake Labs — and for Brazil. It’s like bringing home an OLYMPIC GOLD medal!”

So where do you go from winning gold? Well, you try to achieve the same thing again next year, and the next year, and the next.

Cheesecake Labs team is now more ready, and more motivated, than ever. We’re ready to collaborate and co-create with clients — solving complex problems with leading technology and delivering delightful experiences to their customers all over the world.

As for Clutch’s list of Top Mobile Application Developers in 2022, we’ll have to wait and see. But we’re committed to doing more of the excellent and exciting work we’ve done to date. Because as our other accolades, including ‘Top Technology Workplace’ for 4 years in a row since 2017 by GPTW, will attest to: we have an incredible company culture, as well.

Do you want to work with a top 10, globally-renowned mobile and web app development partner? Then drop us a message today.

We’ve helped deliver 200+ web and mobile apps to market, for clients representing a range of sectors and sizes. Let’s do the same for you.

Interested in learning and evolving with the best people you’ve ever worked with? We’re constantly hiring amazing people to join our team of talented Cakers.

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