Built for Restoration: How In-House Dev Drives Better Tech

JobSight’s Scott Gines shares how having in-house development helps drive innovation in restoration technology

On this episode of Ask The Expert, we’re joined by Scott Gines, Lead Developer at JobSight. We dive into the impact an in-house developer brings in the advancement of restoration technology. Scott has over 40 years of experience in software development and 15 years of experience in the restoration industry. He expanded ClientRunner from a 50-user tool into a CRM with 10,000+ users and built JobSight from scratch. JobSight’s focus on in-house, in-office development keeps the team closely connected to contractors’ needs, delivering industry-specific tools.

Key highlights include:

The importance of having an in-house software developer.
How Scott's experience in software development and the restoration industry helped shape the development of JobSight.
The benefits of having an in-house development team that closely collaborates with other departments (sales, operations, accounting, etc.) to create a user-friendly platform.
The ease of use, even when implementing complex features like AI-powered payment receipt capture.
The importance of balancing powerful functionality and simplicity when developing software for the restoration industry.

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Kayla McGowan is the Editor-in-Chief of Restoration and Remediation (R&R) magazine, bringing nearly 10 years of marketing and communications experience in the restoration sector. With a solid foundation in content creation, editing, and social media strategy, Kayla respects the vital work of the industry. At R&R, she develops content that engages and informs restoration professionals and manages content strategy for The Experience Events, bridging the cleaning and restoration industries. Outside of work, Kayla is an avid foodie who loves exploring new culinary experiences. She enjoys spending time with her family and embracing the outdoors. Kayla is excited to connect with industry professionals and contribute to R&R’s ongoing success. Reach her at mcgowank@bnpmedia.com or 757-849-2461.