Paavo Pauklin

Executive Board Member

Paavo Pauklin is a renowned consultant and thought leader in software development outsourcing with a decade of experience. Authoring dozens of insightful blog posts and the guidebook "How to Succeed with Software Development Outsourcing," he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Paavo hosts two influential video podcasts: “Everybody needs developers” and “Tech explained to managers in 3 minutes.” Through his extensive training sessions with organizations such as the Finnish Association of Software Companies and Estonian IT Companies Association, he's helped numerous businesses strategize, train internal teams, and find dependable outsourcing partners. His expertise offers a reliable compass for anyone navigating the world of software outsourcing.

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Netcorp

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Paavo Pauklin

Education

University of Tartu

Expertise

Remote Work

Web Development

Software Outsourcing

VelitSoftware Developement

IT Outsourcing

Publications

Software Development Outsourcing: from 2023 and beyond 10 Must-Do Activities to Start Working Remotely Avoid These 5 Mistakes in Software Development Outsourcing Has Recruiting Developers Become Easier?IT Expert: Many Have Put Software Development on Hold in Estonia. This Can be a Big Mistake Software CEO: Layoffs Can be Necessary, But They Can Also be Destructive

Presentations

How to Find Developers (Finnish)Managing Software Teams in Remote Work Mode (Finnish)Getting Global Talent to Scale Up Your Startup by Outsourcing (English)Podcast Episode “Everybody Needs Developers”Tech in 3 minutes: Multicloud vs Single Provider Cloud Environment

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.NET Upgrade Guide: A Calm Path To Current Support

November 13, 2025

Learn how to upgrade your .NET version, from Framework to .NET 8 and 10. This guide covers when to move, how to reduce risk, and the steps to stay current with .NET's latest features.

Do Your Developers Care?

November 1, 2019

After interviewing hundreds of CTOs over the past few years, I’ve discovered they all have one big concern in common.

Location-Based Risks of Outsourcing

January 13, 2020

How cheap gets expensive the location based risks of outsourcing

Sourcing best practises: Out, On, Off, or Near?

February 3, 2020

Frequently used to describe types of outsourcing, “out, on, off, and near” have overlapping meanings, however, they apply to different practices. Essentially, “outsourcing” refers to the transfer of non-core business activities to another organization, which can be located in the same country or abroad.

Remote Work ABC Complete Guide

March 13, 2020

Working remotely is something that most of us are going to experience over the next couple of weeks or even months. However, working remotely for more than one or two days is a new practice for most people and organisations.

Nearshoring Companies Well Prepared For Remote Work

March 26, 2020

Covid-19 has hit almost all industries around the world. Those companies who can still operate, most probably have to work from home offices.

Discount Days In Outsourcing

April 27, 2020

The crisis causes panic. Panic causes immediate cost cuts. Outsourcing is the easiest and fastest thing to cut.

Has Covid-19 Made It Easier to Recruit Software Developers?

April 27, 2020

Shortly after the crisis began, rumors began to spread that it would be easier to recruit developers in the domestic market. But what has become of this rumor so far?

Save millions by Outsourcing from Poland

May 4, 2020

If you are relying on local software companies to develop business-critical software, you probably receive a huge bill every month. You must wonder, is there a cheaper alternative?