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(AVC Recap) Unlocking Hyper Productivity in Scrum: The Path to Delivering Exceptional Business Outcomes

Event recap series of Agile Vietnam Conference 2023 by SupremeTech! Session "Delivering 2x the work in 1/2 the time. Wait, why am I not getting this" by Ethan Soo. In the session titled "Delivering 2x the work in 1/2 the time. Wait, why am I not getting this," Ethan Soo, Scrum Fellow and Regional Partner of Scrum Inc., shed light on the two key solutions for achieving exceptional business outcomes in Agile environments. The first solution emphasized fixing the teams in an Agile way by creating tangible value. The second solution focused on fixing the organization as a whole. With his extensive knowledge and practical insights, Ethan Soo provided valuable guidance on how to fix teams in an Agile way, address organizational challenges, and create a hyper-productive Scrum team. Explore other sessions of AVC: Embracing Business Agility: A Journey from Agile IT to Holistic TransformationDriving Success with Agile Goal Setting: Insights on Implementing OKRsAgile Transformation Toolbox: Ultimate tips to successfully incorporate Agile into business Driving Tangible Value: Fixing Teams and Organizational Challenges To create hyper-productive Scrum teams, Soo emphasized the importance of first fixing the team structure. This involves establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and communication channels. With a solid foundation in place, the next step is to coach the system to align with the desired goals. Encouraging a cultural shift towards an agile mindset fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. The Key to Hyper-productive Scrum Teams: Agile Mindset and Effective Work Structure To establish hyper productive Scrum teams, Ethan Soo highlighted four essential elements. Firstly, adopting the Agile mindset was crucial for embracing the principles and values of Agile methodologies. Secondly, creating a well-defined work structure ensured efficient collaboration and productivity within the team. Thirdly, effective requirement management enabled teams to prioritize and deliver valuable features. Lastly, learning to say "no" to unnecessary tasks and streamlining the product backlog was vital for focusing on delivering business value. An agile mindset is the key It was emphasized that simply learning the Scrum rules was insufficient for success. Instead, teams needed to tailor their configuration and adapt the Scrum framework to their specific context and desired business outcomes. The speaker drew an analogy with professional badminton players, highlighting that mastering the rules alone does not make one a skilled player. This session provided valuable insights and practical guidance for teams aiming to enhance productivity and deliver exceptional results through Scrum. By focusing on the right mindset, structure, and efficient production practices, teams can unlock their potential and achieve desirable business outcomes. Streamlining Requirements Management for Agile Software Development Efficiently managing requirements is a critical aspect of agile software development. By prioritizing essential features and saying no to irrelevant tasks, your team can streamline the product backlog and ensure they are working on the most valuable items, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Say NO to Useless Tasks: Maximizing Efficiency in Production Running an efficient production process is vital for maximizing productivity. By eliminating unnecessary tasks and focusing on what truly adds value, your team can optimize their workflow and deliver high-quality software within shorter time frames. Tailoring Scrum Configuration for Desirable Business Outcomes Understanding that Scrum rules alone are insufficient, it is crucial to tailor your Scrum configuration to align with your business goals. You can achieve desirable business outcomes and drive success by continuously refining your approach and finding the right balance between rules and customization. To summarize, by optimizing team productivity, addressing organizational challenges, and embracing the Agile mindset, you can drive tangible values and stay ahead of the competition. Streamlining requirements management, maximizing production efficiency, and tailoring Scrum configuration further enhance your chances of achieving desirable business outcomes. Embrace the transformative power of agile methodologies and start your journey towards unlocking business success today. Experience Agile software development with SupremeTech At SupremeTech, we apply Agile methodology in custom software development to deliver faster and build better products. We upgraded Agile by customizing some unique add-on features, including a custom planning and monitoring tool, a real-time transparent report, and Agile with quality control. Let’s dive in and discuss with us to learn more!

When Technology Meets a Pioneering Spirit

SupremeTech’s Hackathon 2025 is not just a coding competition, it’s a place where bold ideas are tested, limits are broken, and new connections are formed. Every team carries its own story – about why they joined, their role in the group, or what they expect to gain after this intense yet inspiring journey. Among them, we had the chance to chat with Quang Dũng, a Technical Leader at SupremeTech, who is participating in a Hackathon for the very first time – while also taking on the role of team leader. Usually busy with deadlines and lines of code, this Hackathon is his opportunity to step away from routine work and challenge himself in a completely different way. We listened to his thoughts on challenges, pioneering spirit, and what he hopes to take away from this event. Let’s join SupremeTech and Quang Dũng in this conversation about the Hackathon! Q&A with Quang Dũng 1. Is this your first time joining a Hackathon?Yes, this is my first Hackathon. Everything feels new: the intensity, the pressure, and how teamwork changes under strict time limits. I wanted to experience this firsthand and compare it with the usual way of running projects. 2. What made you decide to sign up for the event?I wanted to challenge myself – to see how far I can go applying AI in real-world work. This is an opportunity for me and my team to pioneer ways of leveraging AI Copilot in a small group project of 3–5 people, while learning new workflows and testing practical applications. And of course, the prizes are also very attractive – hard to resist! Who knows, maybe I can go home and tell my wife that just two days of Hackathon brought back 50 million VND! (laughs). 3. What is your role in the team? If given the choice, what field would you like your project to be applied to?I’m the team leader – responsible for planning, setting the initial direction, and building a sample demo so everyone has a clear vision. In other words, I set the rhythm so the whole team can work smoothly together. If I had the chance to choose a project topic, I’d want it applied to practical areas like booking/reservation systems or internal management tools such as resource and project management. These fields are highly relevant to business needs and can create immediate value. 4. If you had to describe SupremeTech’s AI Hackathon in three words, what would they be? Challenge – Pioneer – Connection. Challenge: because everyone here must push beyond their own limits.Pioneer: because we are applying the latest AI technologies to real-world problems.Connection: connecting people, ideas, and the future of technology. 5. What do you expect to gain from this Hackathon? In my daily work, I’m often involved in project estimation. I expect this event will help me learn how to integrate AI Copilot into product development workflows. That could make estimations more accurate, save time, and improve overall efficiency at the company. In other words, what I look forward to most is not just the prize, but the knowledge and experience that can truly be applied to work. >> Read related articles: How a Hackathon Changed My Life – A Personal Story from the CEO of SupremeTech Closing SupremeTech’s Hackathon is more than a tech playground, it’s an opportunity for each individual to test themselves, learn, and break past their own limits. Stay tuned for the next tech journeys at SupremeTech, where even the smallest ideas can spark big changes!

How Could You Join a Hackathon Without Knowing This?

In the ever-evolving world of programming, the emergence of intelligent support tools is changing the way we write code. Copilot, often described as “AI-powered Pair Programming”, promises to revolutionize the workflow of software developers. In this article, I’ll focus on GitHub Copilot, the AI tool I personally use every day when coding. What is GitHub Copilot? GitHub Copilot is an AI assistant integrated into IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA/PyCharm, Neovim) developed by GitHub and OpenAI. It provides context-aware code suggestions as you type, and includes Copilot Chat for Q&A directly inside the IDE. Key Advantages of GitHub Copilot Faster coding: Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks with context-aware suggestions (functions, code blocks, basic tests).Learn new technologies quickly: Get API/syntax examples directly in your IDE; ask further via Copilot Chat.Automate boring work: Scaffold endpoints, write boilerplate, create sample tests, suggest snippets, and ensure consistent formatting.Seamless IDE integration: Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim; suggestions appear as ghost text/inline as you type. Limitations to Keep in Mind Not always accurate: May generate syntax, logic, or performance errors.Solution: Always review, run lint/tests, and benchmark when needed.Security & copyright risks: Could resemble public code or leak if sensitive data is pasted.Solution: Enable “block suggestions matching public code,” avoid entering secrets, follow organizational policies.Risk of dependency: Over-reliance may weaken fundamental coding skills.Solution: Use Copilot for speed, but keep code reviews and tests.Limited domain knowledge: Suggestions may not fit specific business contexts.Solution: Break down requests, add examples/constraints, manually refine critical parts. Quick Start (VS Code) Install extensions: GitHub Copilot and (optional) GitHub Copilot Chat.Log in to GitHub and enable suggestions in Settings.Create a new file, describe requirements in Vietnamese/English within comments or docstrings.Press Tab to accept, Esc to skip. Check IDE shortcuts for more. Simple Examples Just comment your request, and GitHub Copilot will write code for you. Example 1: Utility function to validate email (JavaScript) // Write function isValidEmail(email: string): boolean function isValidEmail(email) { return /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/.test(email); } Note: The regex above is basic — adjust according to project needs. Example 2: Quick API skeleton (Node.js/Express) // Create route GET /health that returns { status: 'ok' } app.get('/health', (req, res) => { res.json({ status: 'ok' }); }); Example 3: Basic unit test (Jest) // Write test for sum(a,b): 1+2=3, -1+1=0 test('sum basics', () => { expect(sum(1, 2)).toBe(3); expect(sum(-1, 1)).toBe(0); }); Tips for Using GitHub Copilot Effectively Write clear descriptions/comments: specify input, output, constraints, and examples.Always check & optimize code: run lint/tests, review performance, security.Break down complex requests: guide step by step for more accurate suggestions.Use Copilot Chat to research/explain, but always verify with original docs. Key Notes Enable “block suggestions matching public code” in organizational projects.Avoid pasting secrets (keys, credentials, sensitive data) into prompts. Conclusion GitHub Copilot is an AI assistant that helps you code faster, learn new tech quickly, and automate repetitive tasks — but you still need to review, test, and follow security policies. My Personal Experience Coding with GitHub Copilot Before using GitHub Copilot: Spent lots of time on repetitive, structured code.Slowed down by switching between coding and researching online. When first trying Copilot: Felt efficiency in simple features/functions.Struggled with complex features — Copilot often generated unnecessary code.Spent extra time reviewing Copilot’s output. After long-term use: Significantly reduced time on repetitive tasks (boilerplate, data mapping, simple CRUD, …).More consistent code (naming, structure), better documentation (docs, README) thanks to quick suggestions.Changed workflow: “comment-first” or “test-first” to guide Copilot, using Chat to refine and explain.Formed a risky habit: accepting Copilot’s suggestions too quickly without reviewing. Start Small & Measure Effectiveness Enable Copilot in your IDE, try with a utility function or basic test, turn on the “block public code” filter, and avoid pasting secrets. After one week, measure effectiveness (task completion time, amount of boilerplate written manually, number of minor bugs), then decide how much to apply in projects. Good luck using GitHub Copilot effectively — and may you achieve great success at the Hackathon!

How a Hackathon Changed My Life – A Personal Story from the CEO of SupremeTech

Written by Binh Nguyen, CEO of SupremeTech, from his own Hackathon journey Hi everyone,Today I’d like to share an experience that truly shaped who I am, not just as a professional, but as a builder. This is the story of how a Hackathon transformed my mindset from being just a developer into becoming a tech builder. Before moving into business analysis and later management, I started out as a Front-end Developer. Back in 2016, I was self-learning HTML, CSS, and React.js. Then in 2017, I had the chance to join a Hackathon that completely changed how I approached product development. It was the turning point that made me realize the difference between being a coder and being a builder. Step 1: Accepting the Challenge The Hackathon was organized by the Da Nang Business Incubator in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel, with support from venture capitalists and incubators from Israel. At that time, the prizes weren’t particularly big. But as someone new to the industry, eager to start a career and even dream of building a startup, I felt I had to join. Honestly, another reason was my competitive nature, I wanted to prove that even though I came from a non-tech background and had only been coding for a year, I could still stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others. Step 2: Preparing, Planning and Strategy For those unfamiliar, a Hackathon is a short, intensive coding competition where individuals or teams create a product in just a few days. You start from an idea, build it, and then present it on the last day - the demo day. The products are evaluated by the judges based on the Hackathon’s criteria. Our theme that year was straightforward: turn a startup idea into a product in just two days. If coding is a sport, then Hackathon is like a championship match. To build an app in such a short time, we had to prepare carefully, especially the methods to build a complete app as fast as possible. Boilerplates, bootstrap, pre-made components, even self-made code generation tools to save time… techniques that now are nothing difficult, but the goal of a Hackathon is always the same: build fast and ship immediately! With everything ready, we headed off to the competition. Step 3: Code, Bug, Hack and Chaos After the opening ceremony, we chose our topic and immediately got to work. Our topic was an app to find venues and make group reservations. Like most projects, the first 50% of the codebase went smoothly. We managed to build it within half a day. But the problems started when we moved into the core features and tricky logic like date pickers, slot reservations, venue data, etc. Ideas kept coming, we kept coding, and bugs showed up just as much. By 9 p.m., we were exhausted, buried in bugs, with no clear way forward, and nothing ready for the demo the next morning. So we decided to stop coding and discuss how to deliver on time. After more than an hour of debate, here’s how we planned the remaining work: Stop implementing backend logic and data crawlers, use front-end mockups to ensure demo flowDeploy on Heroku to save time on server setup and have a live productSpend extra time preparing slides to explain during the demo In the end, the chaos turned into something more organized. The funny part was that I, the front-end guy, had to keep coding, while our back-end guy ended up making the slides. Step 4: Demo – The G Hour After polishing things up until the last minute, we got on stage to demo. This part was quite similar to a sprint review, except that we had to stand on stage and present to a big audience. For everyone at ST now, sprint reviews are done very well already, so nothing more to add here. What surprised us was that the judges, especially the Israeli experts, didn’t pay much attention to the detailed features we had spent so much effort on. Instead, they asked “general” questions like: What is the technology that makes this product better than others?In what situations would users actually want to use this product? Step 5: Reflection – What I Gained We didn’t win for two main reasons: The software was quite complete but didn’t clearly show competitive advantages.Vietnamese users at that time didn’t really have the habit of booking tables/services via apps. Although we lost and felt quite upset at that moment, looking back now, I gained so much more: Confidence in setting up the initial codebase and preparing projects for productionUnderstanding that the value of technology lies in efficiency and competitiveness, not the number of featuresRealizing that users don’t care how much effort we put into building an app, they just want their problem solved in the best wayDelivering code fast and continuously, without waitingPreparation and choosing the right topic are the two keys to winningWith the right mindset, I could work with the best developers without losing confidence, even with less knowledge and experience Lastly: Try It Once—It Might Change You Too Hackathon changed me from being just a self-taught coder into a true tech builder. The mindset I gained in those two days has helped me a lot throughout my career until now. I believe many others will also learn valuable lessons from upcoming quality Hackathons. 100 million VND in prizes are waiting for you at the SupremeTech Hackathon this September 2025. Enjoy!