Algobash Discusses the Potential of Local Digital Talents in Indonesia

Research by McKinsey and the World Bank said that to face the Industrial Revolution 4.0, Indonesia needed 9 million digital talents; or 600 thousand talents annually during 2015 to 2030. For this reason, various strategies from upstream to downstream are needed to ensure that these needs are met.

A number of startups finally stepped in to try to solve the problem, some tried on the upstream side by seeking learning tailored to the needs of the industry. Others play on the downstream side by seeking to distribute trained human resources to the industry.

The one playing upstream is Algobash. Their services are designed not only to be able to process assessment employees utilize technology, but also provide competitions and courses coding free of charge for those affected from layoffs at startups to technology companies.

In the #Tuesdaystartup session, Algobash Co-founder Elfino Sitompul delivered a smart way for companies and prospective developer to be able to get opportunities to work in corporations in difficult times like today.

Opportunity to work in banking

One of the interesting facts shared by Elfino, used to be absorption developer most of the industry e-commerce. However, now many banking circles (including digital banks) are also massively seeking digital talent. Not just for developer only, but also risk consultant and other technology-related positions.

According to Elfino, this opportunity was then used by Algobash and his team, to provide relevant talent. On the other hand, those who are looking for a new job can also take advantage of this opportunity.

The value proposition offered on the Algobash platform is to ensure an objective, non-biased and massive recruitment process through solutions coding test and pre-employment assessment. This not only helps the company avoid the risk of bad hiring, but also ensures equal and even employment opportunities for all existing talents.

"However, because nowadays there are more and more talents, conventional banking to digital banks are also raising the standard assessment they. What was initially maybe only 70 has now become 75 by their standards," said Elfino.

Apart from banking, consulting firms that have contractual ties with the government and most of them are foreign consultants, also many use Algobash to find local digital talent.

Although currently there are many foreign platforms that offer products similar to Algobash, in terms of price, the technology offered by Algobash is becoming more competitive. So it is ideal for use by banks, conventional companies to startups.

The potential of local digital talent

Related to the potential of developer Currently, according to Elfino, local talent is now much better in quality and is not inferior to foreign talent who fills many strategic positions in startups to technology companies in Indonesia today.

But from the side skill, it would be better if local talents don't just focus on one framework or language only. But it is also important to be able to find ideas or find solutions to any existing problems. Thus can improve their quality even better

As a learning platform, Algobash also wants to provide an opportunity to all who want to improve their careers or want to try their new job in the world of technology. Not only those who have a special educational background, but those who are interested and like coding, can also take advantage of the Algobash platform to find work opportunities in companies that are in need.

"Personally, if they learn on their own from various channels, it will be much more interesting for me to recruit," said Elfino.

According to research by Microsoft and LinkedIn, there will be 98 million jobs that require talent with digital skills in the software development by 2025. Workers with skill digital in the field cloud or cloud computing will also be increasingly sought after, with a projected 23 million jobs by 2025.