# Shubham Gupta | Capterra > Writer Experience I’ve been writing for Capterra since Nov 2021, focusing on project management, construction, and ERP. I help businesses optimize their workflows from initial planning to execution and completion. My background in research and analysis allows me to break down complex topics into actionable insights, empowering business leaders and project managers to make informed decisions. Before joining Capterra, I covered topics in project management, IT, construction, manufacturing, and operations management, providing industry-specific perspectives that enhanced my approach to project management content. With over six years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise in producing clear, engaging content that addresses the challenges faced by project managers and businesses alike. Expertise I've analyzed nearly 200,000 verified user reviews and gathered insights from over 10,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and project management software buyers. My expertise is built on these real-world experiences, ensuring that my content stays relevant and practical for small and midsize businesses. Beyond data analysis, I actively engage with project managers and PMO leaders to stay updated on industry trends and challenges. Through interviews, case studies, and primary research, I translate evolving project management practices into easy-to-understand, actionable content. Some of my research has explored emerging trends in agile methodologies, common pitfalls in project execution, and the role of AI in project management software. Education I hold a BCom (Hons) degree from Delhi University, equipping me with the analytical and strategic skills necessary to evaluate project management tools and methodologies. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/sgupta --- # /Articles by Shubham Gupta Shubham Gupta Follow on[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-gupta2697/) **Writer** **Experience** I’ve been writing for Capterra since Nov 2021, focusing on project management, construction, and ERP. I help businesses optimize their workflows from initial planning to execution and completion. My background in research and analysis allows me to break down complex topics into actionable insights, empowering business leaders and project managers to make informed decisions. Before joining Capterra, I covered topics in project management, IT, construction, manufacturing, and operations management, providing industry-specific perspectives that enhanced my approach to project management content. With over six years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise in producing clear, engaging content that addresses the challenges faced by project managers and businesses alike. **Expertise** I've analyzed nearly 200,000 verified user reviews and gathered insights from over 10,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and project management software buyers. My expertise is built on these real-world experiences, ensuring that my content stays relevant and practical for small and midsize businesses. Beyond data analysis, I actively engage with project managers and PMO leaders to stay updated on industry trends and challenges. Through interviews, case studies, and primary research, I translate evolving project management practices into easy-to-understand, actionable content. Some of my research has explored emerging trends in agile methodologies, common pitfalls in project execution, and the role of AI in project management software. **Education** I hold a BCom (Hons) degree from Delhi University, equipping me with the analytical and strategic skills necessary to evaluate project management tools and methodologies. [Still Planning Production in Spreadsheets? Here’s When Manufacturers Move to MRP Software Published April 20, 2026 Production planning often begins in spreadsheets because they are familiar and easy to adjust. That works early on. As bill of materials (BOM) updates multiply and schedules start depending more on supplier timing, small gaps begin to affect daily decisions.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/mrp-software-vs-spreadsheets/)[Still Using Spreadsheets for Inventory, Here’s What It’s Costing You Published April 20, 2026 Inventory decisions often pivot after one moment: a stock report takes 20 minutes instead of two, a reorder goes out late, or a mismatch triggers a recount. Across SMBs, these moments add up.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/benefits-of-inventory-management-system/)[Project Management Software for Creative and Marketing Workflows Published April 13, 2026 Marketing and creative teams often manage multiple campaigns, tight deadlines, and frequent feedback cycles. These projects involve coordinating with designers, writers, and stakeholders while keeping assets organized and approvals on track.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-management-software-creative-marketing-workflows/)[How to Choose Project Management Software With Confidence: Insights From Real Buyers Published April 13, 2026 Project management teams often reach a point where tracking work across spreadsheets, chat tools, email threads, and shared documents starts slowing execution. As projects grow and contributors increase, teams need clearer ownership, stronger coordination, and consistent visibility into timelines, workloads, and progress. Project management software helps bring structure to planning, collaboration, reporting, and delivery so teams can manage work more reliably and keep projects aligned with business priorities.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-management-software-buyer-insight/)[AI is Raising the Bar for Project Team People Skills Published April 8, 2026 Your AI tool flags a risk. The team disagrees. Now what? That moment captures the shift in modern AI in project management. Sixty percent of project managers say they rely more on emotional intelligence after adopting AI, according to our PM Software Trends Survey.\*\* The system generates insight, but people still interpret it, debate it, and decide what happens next.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/ai-skills-for-project-managers/)[Choosing Project Management Software? Start With This Requirements Checklist Published April 2, 2026 Many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) don’t regret their project management (PM) software on day one. They regret it after workflows feel forced, costs rise, and features go unused. That usually traces back to one step that got rushed: defining project management software requirements.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/project-management-software-requirements-checklist/)[Stop Overpaying: How SMBs Can Cut Inventory Software Costs Published March 31, 2026 Inventory software becomes expensive when “we might need this later” drives decision-making. You choose a plan that fits your team today, but then someone asks for access to reports. Finance wants visibility. Operations want fewer limits. During the demo, the higher tier feels like the safer call.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/reduce-inventory-management-software-cost/)[Your PM team is switching tools faster. Here’s what AI has to do with it Published March 17, 2026 Nearly half of SMB project management teams now say AI is the top factor when selecting PM software, based on Capterra’s 2025 PM Software Trends Survey.\*](https://www.capterra.com/resources/ai-for-project-managers/)[What Buyers Look for in Inventory Software vs What Users Rely on Daily Published March 16, 2026 Most businesses buy inventory software the same way they buy other tools. They scan feature lists, watch a demo, and gravitate toward reports and dashboards that promise visibility. It feels like the safe choice. But once the software is live, priorities shift.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/inventory-software-features-buyers-vs-users/)[Spreadsheets Worked so far. So why do SMBs Switch to Inventory Software? Published February 9, 2026 Spreadsheets still run a lot of inventory today. In fact, about 34% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) rely on manual methods, and another 24% depend on spreadsheets\*. At first, inventory management in Excel feels quick and flexible.](https://www.capterra.com/resources/inventory-management-excel/) Page 1 of 5