In current  volatile market, software developer cannot survive only with technology expertise. He has to be Techno-Functional. Should have good understanding about client business.  

To have such profile, software developer has to take one step forward to understand client business & their end customer. Once they have Client business knowledge like

1.    How does their business work?

2.    What end customer expects from them?

3.    What all markets do they target?  

4.    Do those market need any technology advancement to attract more customers?

5.    What is future prospect of their business?

6.    Do they need to transform their business to remain competitive?

7.    Do they need any business transformation?

To remain top of the competition, software developer has to define new paradigm for themselves to transform as techno functional geek. Gone are the days when technical geek are in demand. Now client wants software developer to work as strategic partner.

 Above all lines are just like a philosophical thought not to frighten you people but to make you aware what client is expecting now a days from us. It is really a good opportunity to showcase our talent to client.

Don't miss this opportunity.

Other way around to remain competitive, keep learning new technologies like Cloud, Analytics, Mobility, Internet of Things. key focus area for 2016 -  Security is the center stage (Security as-a Service): still vulnerable area for entire world. Perfect place to start thinking how we can fill this gap.