Hayk Shirinyan: Offering Tailored Software Development Solutions To Fit Every Business’s Unique Needs

Hayk Shirinyan is an applauded leader with over a decade of expertise in software development, including ERP, CRM, ATS, CMS, and e-commerce solutions. As the CEO and lead developer, Hayk directs the Developer Partners team in delivering exceptional and customized software solutions to clients. Before founding Developer Partners, Hayk held senior roles at Korn Ferry, Logic Mate, and Imagine Communications, including senior software developer, software developer, and software developer intern positions. His extensive expertise in the software development industry has been pivotal in shaping Developer Partners’ strategic direction, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving significant growth.

A Glimpse into Hayk’s Early Life

Hayk is a self-taught developer who became a professional software professional by building applications independently. Hayk’s journey began in childhood. Initially drawn to video games, he soon shifted his focus to learning programming languages due to his parents’ encouragement.

From a very young age, Hayk exhibited a business-oriented mindset. As he grew older, he thought of establishing his own software company, building and attempting to sell several applications. Although he could not initially succeed in selling his creations, he gained invaluable experience that enabled him to secure his first position in software development. From there, Hayk focused on learning and growing.

The Genesis of Developer Partners 

Hayk had a full-time job as a software developer at a big company. He loved his job, but he was looking to get involved in more challenging projects; hence, he started freelancing for startups.

In some early-stage projects, Hayk served as the sole technical expert, gaining extensive knowledge in software development, architecture, security, DevOps, project management, business analysis, QA, and more. This comprehensive understanding empowers him to excel in every aspect of the software development lifecycle. However, at some point in time, the workload became too much for a person, leading him to delegate tasks to others. This eventually sparked the creation of Developer Partners in 2020.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Whether a small business or a large enterprise, Developer Partners’ software solutions are tailored to the specific needs of the client organizations. As said, content is king in marketing, and quality is king in software development. Developer Partners is renowned for developing high-quality software with solid architecture, sound security, and elegant code, which is something not all agencies can do.

There is a shortage of developers, but there is an even bigger shortage of good developers. We strive for the highest quality, and our clients have faith in us and choose to work with us over the long run, apprised Hayk Shirinyan.

The Key Driving Forces Behind Developer Partners’ Success

Software development is an ongoing process. It’s not like you build software in 3 months and then sell it for the next 10 years without any changes. Developer Partners is thriving in the market because of its evolving portfolio and regular updates and modifications in the process. This constant evolution powers the development of software and offers ongoing business opportunities.

Software development clients are usually long-term. As long as their business is around, they need a software development team to maintain and enhance their software. This long-term focus has helped the company steadily grow.

Hayk’s Distinctive Leadership Philosophy

Being an innovative leader, Hayk Shirinyan always strives to plan ahead, surround himself with capable and trustworthy people, and empower them to do their jobs. These are simple principles that are challenging to execute effectively. He learned through experience that the sequence of these actions are cruical. Initially, he tried to plan without having the right people around, which resulted in a greater workload and failure.

Over the years Hayk discovered that finding capable people who can handle daily business operations without his involvement is crucial. This frees up his time and energy and helps him focus on strategy for growth and scalability.

The Initial Team Building

While it may seem like there are a lot of developers nowadays, the reality is only a few of them have the right mix of skills and personalities that Developer Partners has. Another challenge is that some of the great developers Hayk met and expressed interest in hiring asked for salaries that his small business could not afford.

Instead of finding the developers, Hayk shifted his mindset to prioritize candidates’ attitudes toward learning and growth. While most people can acquire new skills and experience, personality is usually something that cannot be changed in most people. So, when he meets someone eager to learn and grow, he puts them at the top of his hiring list. Hayk consistently devotes a significant portion of his time to training and educating his team.

A Growth-Oriented Work Culture

At Developer Partners, Hayk created a working environment based on knowledge and learning. It’s crucial for developers to feel that they are learning new things and growing every day. When it comes to developer partners, Hayk uses every opportunity to impart his expertise and educate his team on everything he knows. “When someone does a good job, I always acknowledge the great work they did. When someone makes a mistake, I put all my efforts into explaining what they did wrong and motivating them to improve,” mentions Hayk.

Insights on Industry Trends: The Future of Software Development

“AI is big right now, but it’s overhyped. I fear that we might be living in an AI bubble. It feels like every company has the word “AI” in their marketing text, whether they heavily use AI or not. I just hope that if the bubble bursts, it won’t drag the whole economy down”, asserted Hayk.

On the other hand, developments in AI open new opportunities. For example, software companies will eventually venture into a new realm of programming, wherein they will develop software using prompts rather than programming languages. That’s a good thing because it will make developers more productive. Contrary to popular belief, he does not believe AI will eliminate jobs in software development. It will just give developers better tools to work with.

Tackling Challenges in the Software Development Industry

Being a part of the software development and space for nearly a decade, Hayk comprehends the challenges that come with the territory. He states that there is a lot of bad code out there. He is especially concerned about security loopholes.

Some of them are quite simple but very dangerous. On top of it, there is software in everything they use nowadays, such as cars and airplanes. If they contain those security vulnerabilities too, then God help them.

“At Developer Partners, we do rigorous security reviews to identify and fix security vulnerabilities if we find any. I review all the code my team writes to ensure high quality and that no security issues are introduced,” asserts Hayk.

The Road Ahead

Hayk aspires to expand its footprint and continue having double-digit growth for the next few years. At present, Developer Partners’ clientele includes only startups, but the visionary leader plans to eventually work with enterprise-level companies, which will open a whole new level of opportunities for them. Additionally, some of their current clients will grow into bigger companies, which means more work for them and additional growth with zero marketing efforts.

Sharing his industry insights, Hayk stated, “Software development as an industry will continue growing as well. You don’t have to be a tech company to need to develop software. Just about every company needs software nowadays. That presents huge opportunities for everyone in the industry.”