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Building Software Development Team in China

Building Software Development Team in China. 建立中國軟件開發團隊. Don Hsi dhsi@yahoo.com (408) 891-2023. 胥囯棟. About. ’ 81- ’ 82 University of Kansas, MSCS ’ 83 – ’ 90 Hewlett Packard 1990-2002 Halcyon Software 2002-2003 Stryon Inc. 2003 – Mirrors Int ’ l. China Connection.

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Building Software Development Team in China

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  1. Building Software Development Team in China 建立中國軟件開發團隊

  2. Don Hsidhsi@yahoo.com(408) 891-2023 胥囯棟

  3. About • ’81-’82 University of Kansas, MSCS • ’83 –’90 Hewlett Packard • 1990-2002 Halcyon Software • 2002-2003 Stryon Inc. • 2003 – Mirrors Int’l

  4. China Connection • 1990 - founded Halcyon in San Jose • 1993/1994 – Outsource to China software companies. • 1995 – Built Halcyon China (中國神鳥） at DongGuan city (廣東省，东莞市) • 1997 – Built Halcyon Pakistan at Karachi • 2000 – Built Halcyon China ChangSha city (湖南省，長沙市)

  5. Short Film 短片

  6. Outsourcing Experience • 1993/1994 • Lack infrastructure • High communication overhead • No consistency • No quality assurance • Low ROI • Cost is low!

  7. China Office • July 1995 • Located in DongGuan City 廣東省，东莞市 • Hired 20 from 120 people • Grow to 120 in 4 years

  8. Recruiting 招工

  9. Recruiting • Newspaper • Internet • Campus road show • Agency (Head Hunter) • Referral • Job Fair

  10. Probation Period 試用期

  11. Probation Period • 3 to 6 month • Reduced pay • Early termination penalty • Employment contract • Training program • On the job training • Most critical period

  12. Location 地點

  13. Non Prime Location • Less competition • Lower cost • More loyalty • Less turn over

  14. Salary 薪水

  15. Salary • Should not the be main/only attraction • Entry Level • 5000rmb in prime location • 3000rmb in 2nd tier cities • 2000rmb in inner cities • Growth plan • Load factor: ~1.87

  16. Benefit 福利

  17. Benefit • Insurance • Retirement • Medical • Housing & food & transportation allowance • Company sponsored events and activities • Special gathering and outing

  18. IP Protection 智慧財產保護

  19. IP Protection • Physical protection • Limit employee access • Establish water proof procedure • Regular audit

  20. Security 保安

  21. Security • Armed security guard • Access control • Employee safety • Install security monitor devices

  22. Software Development 軟件開發

  23. Software Development • Clear documentation • Modular design • Comply to coding standard • Regular code review and walk through cycle • Distributed Software Manufacturing (DSM)

  24. Software Testing 軟件測試

  25. Software Testing • Well written test plan • Leverage test tools • Establish measurable quality index • Acceptance criteria • Strong management support for QA team

  26. Process Management 流程管理

  27. Process Management • Leverage industry standard process management methodology - ISO, CMM, CMMi • Adopt MDA (Model Driven Architecture) with UML (United Modeling Language) • Recognize and allow process overhead

  28. Language Ability 語言能力

  29. Language Ability • English remain to be a concern • College level text book is translated • Need continuous language training program • Reading, writing, and verbal • Level 4 is norm, level 6 and above is more desirable

  30. Room & Board 住宿伙食

  31. Room & Board • Housing & food allowance is the norm • Company ran kitchen with chef is challenging • Catered food service is desirable • Company provided dorm for new employees

  32. Deadly Small Circle 致命的小圈圈

  33. Deadly Small Circle • Break down small circle whenever possible • Regular mixer can be counter productive, yet necessary • Break down barrier with regular group event and team building exercises • Consensus on company salary / bonus policy

  34. Think Like A Chinese 設身處地

  35. Think Like A Chinese • Understand the “communist” mentality and how they function • Put culture and up bringing into consideration • Practice “reverse brain wash” whenever possible • Build loyalty with incremental goal setting and rewards

  36. Summary • Timing has never been better • Abundant of resources • Excellent infrastructure • Process Management discipline • Focus on Team Work • Maintain tight control • Retain a good advisor

  37. Don Hsidhsi@yahoo.com(408) 891-2023 Q&A

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