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IT Career Energizer

415 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratings

Want to learn what it takes to start, develop and build a successful career in the Information Technology industry? The IT Career Energizer podcast enables you to find out how. More than 300 IT and tech professionals, consultants and experts have shared their career experiences and insights to help you to succeed. Previous guests have included Jeff Atwood (Stack Overflow), Troy Hunt (Have I Been Pwned), Nicole Archambault (La Vie en Code), April Wensel (Compassionate Coding), Kent Beck (Agile Manifesto), Chani Simms (SHe CISO Exec Founder), Danny Thompson (Community Leader), Sanjeev Sharma (DevOps Expert) and many more industry recognised figures.
Join Phil Burgess and his latest featured guest every Monday.

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Episodes

Seek Out Satisfying Work and Strengthen Your Non-Technical Skills with Ed Finkler

September 06, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.7 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Ed Finkler. Ed is a software developer at DelMar Software Development. He is also co-host of the Development Hell podcast and he is currently raising mental health awareness in the tech community with his Open Sourcing Mental Illness speaking campaign. In this episode, Phil and Ed Finkler begin by talking about how mental illness impacts tech professionals and why awareness of the issue needs to increase. They also talk a...

Explore Your Convictions and Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks with Luke Kanies

September 04, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Luke Kanies. He is a design and strategy-oriented advisor, speaker, writer and the founder of Puppet, a company helping to define the future of software.   He has a number of interests, including software productivity, business strategy and the inclusion of more people in the software revolution.    In this episode, Phil and Luke Kanies discuss how and why he created Puppet. Luke goes into detail about his journey thr...

Broaden your Horizons and Stay Flexible with Paul Boag

September 02, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Paul Boag. He is a leader in digital transformation and user experience design thinking.  Through consultancy and training, he helps organisations make better use of technologies. He is also author of five books including “Digital Adaptation” and “User Experience Revolution” as well as being a speaker on user experience design and digital transformation. In this episode, Phil and Paul Boag discuss the importance of taking...

Don’t Be Afraid of Failing and Always Ask Questions with Nicolas Frankel

August 30, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MB

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Nicolas Frankel. Nicolas is a developer advocate who has consulted for customers in a wide range of industry sectors including telecoms, banking and insurance.  He usually works on Java and Spring technologies with a focus on rich internet applications, testing, continuous integration, continuous development and DevOps.   As well as a frequent conference speaker, he is also author of three books inc...

Know What You Want and Periodically Review Your Career Direction with Cassidy Williams

August 28, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Cassidy Williams. She is a software engineer at CodePen and the director of outreach at cKeys.  Previously, she has worked for Amazon, L4 Digital, Clarifai and Venmo. She also runs a weekly newsletter and loves teaching and helping people become better coders.  In this episode, Phil and Cassidy Williams discuss the benefits of getting involved with the wider community and teaching them tech skills. They talk about the nee...

Find a Community to Join and Share What You Know with James Ward

August 26, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is James Ward. He is a software developer who shares what he learns with others through presentations, blogs, demos and code.  He is a self-proclaimed Typed Pure Functional Programming zealot but often compromises on his ideals to just get things done. And as well as being the co-author of “First Steps in Flex” and the creator of the first Java hosting service back in 1997, he helped to launch the Reactive Manifesto. In this...

Become an Effective Networker and Be Flexible About Your Career with Jennifer Wong

August 23, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Jennifer Wong.  She is a civil former engineer and self-taught software engineer specialising in UI and frontend development.  She has written for Net Magazine and has had projects covered by Mashable, Engadget, Gizmodo and more. She is also an avid conference speaker and a Mozilla Tech speaker. In this episode, Phil and Jennifer Wong discuss how being flexible about the work you do and pushing yourself to learn completel...

Developing Solutions for Your Problems Helps Others and Your Career with Kristijan Ristovski

August 21, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Kristijan Ristovski who is also known as Kitze. He is a developer and the founder of React Academy where he teaches React and Graph QL around the world.   He also launched ok-Google and more recently sizzy.co, which is a browser for designers and developers.  And he’s now in the process of documenting his journey on YouTube.    In this episode, Phil and Kristijan Ristovski discuss how solving problems you have helps o...

Learn to Learn Effectively and Become a Domain Expert with Adam Tornhill

August 19, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Adam Tornhill. Adam is a programmer who combines degrees in engineering and psychology.  He’s the founder of Empear where he designs tools for software analysis. He’s also the author of “Software Design X-Rays”, “Your Code as a Crime Scene”, “Lisp for the Web” and “Patterns in C”. In this episode, Phil and Adam discuss how domain expertise enables you to work faster, produce better products and cut down on maintenance. Th...

Set Milestone Goals and Put People First with Eric Weinstein

August 16, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Eric Weinstein. He is an engineering leader focused on building performant, scalable and easy-to-use distributed applications.  He has a background in web development, SVOD, ad tech and machine learning as well as experience with mobile development and blockchain applications. He is currently Director of Engineering at ZipRecruiter where he’s helping to build the world’s first artificially intelligent job marketplace. In ...

Keep Learning Share and Pay it Forward Big Time with Lalitkumar Bhamare

August 14, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Lalitkumar Bhamare. He is a Senior Software Test Engineer working at XING SE.   He is co-founder and chief editor of the magazine “Tea-time with Testers” which was first published in 2011 and now boasts a readership of 40,000 across the globe.   And is also the founder of TV for Testers and host of Techno Talk with Lalit.    In this episode, Phil and Lalitkumar Bhamare discuss the need to be a continuous learner a...

Find Work That Fits Your Values and Leads to Progression with Simon Prior

August 12, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Simon Prior. Simon is the QA Programme Manager at Camelot which is the home of the UK’s National Lottery.  He has previously worked as a developer, build engineer, scrum master, QA engineer and QA manager.   He regularly gives talks on testing and IT in schools and universities and he’s also the host of the Aylesbury Testing Gathering.    In this episode, Phil and Simon Prior discuss the role work culture plays in car...

Consider a Career in Security or Choose Something You Love with Dominick Baier

August 09, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Dominick Baier. Dominick is an independent consultant specialising in identity and access control. He helps companies around the world to design and implement authentication and authorization for their distributed web and native applications. He is also co-creator of Identity Server and the author of a couple of books. In this episode, Phil and Dominick Baier discuss the importance of building your brand and having a life...

Write to Achieve Clarity and Stay Ahead by Using Twitter with Scott Jehl

August 07, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Scott Jehl. He is a designer and developer working at Filament Group.  He is a tireless advocate of practices that ensure web access for all and is always chipping away at open source projects with his colleagues at Filament.   He is also author of Responsible Responsive Design, co-author of Designing with Progressive Enhancement and a frequent presenter at conferences throughout the world.    In this episode, Phil an...

Build Genuine Working Relationships and Invest in Yourself Monetarily with James Quick

August 05, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is James Quick. Founder of Learn Build Teach.  He is a self-taught Web Developer who is addicted to learning and has a passion for teaching.  He speaks at community events, participates in Hackathons and builds continuously.    In this episode, Phil and James discuss the importance of investing in yourself and talk about effective ways to do this. They also discuss the need to regularly check progress with your manager. As w...

Be Passionate about What You Do to Successfully Effect Change with Graeme Rocher

August 02, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Graeme Rocher. He is a co-founder of the Grails framework, the co-author of The Definitive Guide to Grails and Project Lead for the OCI Grails team.   He has worked in the software field for more than 20 years and has expertise in Grails, Groovy, Web Development, Dynamic Languages and the Java Virtual Machine.  He was awarded Oracle’s Groundbreaker Award in 2018 and has recently been named a Java Champion.    In this ...

Stay Focused on Solutions & Solving Problems with Rick Claus

July 31, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Rick Claus. Rick is a Microsoft Developer Advocate on the Azure engineering team. His role is to connect with technical communities in order to share his knowledge about the ecosystem and capture feedback on how to make things better. He has worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years, working on Core Azure infrastructure services, Windows Server, systems management and all things “cloud” In this episode Phil and Ric...

New Technologies and New Frontiers with Allan Kelly

July 29, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 22 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Allan Kelly. Allan is the author of several books including “Continuous Digital”, “Project Myopia” and “A Little Book about Requirements and User Stories”. He is also a regular conference speaker and the originator of Retrospective Dialogue Sheets, Value Poker and Time Value Profiles In this episode Phil and Allan discuss why a career in I.T. can be a risk, why new technologies will open up new problems to be solved and w...

Work on Open Source Projects and across all Business Areas with Aslak Hellesoy

July 26, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 36 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Aslak Hellesoy. Aslak is the creator of Cucumber and co-founder of Cucumber Limited.  He is a co-author of The Cucumber Book and was an early adopter of XP and BDD.   He has worked as a programmer, software architect, business owner and trainer in a variety of industries including finance, telecom and retail.   In this episode Phil and Aslak discuss his involvement in the test-driven way of working and how Cucumber ca...

Engage with the Tech Community be Empathetic and Achieve More with Bert Jan Schrijver

July 24, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Bert Jan Schrijver who is Chief Technical Officer at OpenValue in the Netherlands.  He focuses on Java, Continuous Delivery and DevOps.  And he is a Java Champion, JavaOneRockstar speaker and user group leader for the Dutch Java User Group.   He also loves to share his experiences by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code.   In this episo...

Set Fulfilling Career and Life Goals and Review Them Regularly with Sarah Guthals

July 22, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Sarah Guthals. She is currently a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft, focused on education.  She received a PhD in Computer Science from UCSD in 2014. During graduate school, she co-founded ThoughtSTEM, a company that teaches children to code through software and courses. She is also author of a dozen technical books targeted at students and was recently named in Forbes 30 under 30 list and UCSD’s 40 under 40 alumni. In...

Stay Marketable and Step up to Effect Change with Claudio Perrone

July 19, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Claudio Perrone. A well-known Lean & Agile management consultant, entrepreneur and start-up strategist.  He is a Fellow of the Lean Systems Society, the creative force behind A3 Thinker and the inventor of the PopcornFlow thinking model.   He has also been the driving force behind the design and development of several large scale solutions for global companies in the fields of e-learning, e-commerce, manufacturing and aut...

Working Independently is Beneficial but Put Some Money Aside First with Allen Holub

July 17, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Allen Holub.  An internationally recognised software architect and Agile-transformation consultant.  He’s worn every hat from CTO to grunt-programmer, and is an expert-level programmer in many languages.   He is also an international speaker and a widely published author, having written ten books and hundreds of articles.    In this episode, Phil and Allen discuss the unique challenges working as an independent throws...

Always Negotiate Job Offers But Never Name the First Number with Josh Doody

July 15, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Josh Doody. He helps software developers to get more high-quality job offers and negotiate higher salaries.  He is also the author of the book “Fearless Salary Negotiation”, a step-by-step guide to getting paid what you’re worth.   In this episode, Phil and Josh discuss the right way to negotiate high salaries. He shows the audience how a few simple language changes will turn you into a better negotiator and self advocate...

Set Clear Career Goals and Really Listen to Achieve Success with Rob Allen

July 12, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Rob Allen. He leads impactful, cohesive development teams from the ground up to solve thorny problems.  He turns wild-west-style engineering organisations into professional powerhouses by leading untested initiatives through to successful deployment and broader adoption.    In this episode, Phil and Rob Allen discuss why setting clear goals is essential. As well as how to work out what they should be and achieve them. The...

Build Genuine Relationships and Help Others to Unlock Your Full Potential with Laurie Barth

July 10, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Laurie Barth. She is a software engineer who started as a mathematician.   She currently works as a developer and consultant with Ten Mile Square Technologies in the Washington DC Metro area.   In this episode, Phil and Laurie Barth discuss how to use your previous skills and experience to succeed when taking on new roles. They also speak about how the background of those getting involved in the industry is becoming more ...

Stay Curious Try Everything and Get Involved in the Community with Arlene Andrews

July 08, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

Arlene Andrews is a self-guided learner who has moved into the Quality Advocate section of the tech world with Lightning Fox. In this episode Phil and Arlene discuss the importance of continual learning, why you should do due diligence on a company before agreeing to join them and how the current diversity trend is impacting the way the tech industry works.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: (4.10) TOP CAREER TIP Be curious and interested in everything. The more you know the easier it is to find int...

Stay Positive and Seek Out New Opportunities to Energize Your Tech Career with Thomas Maurer

July 05, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

My guest on today’s show is a senior cloud advocate for Microsoft.  As a member of the Azure engineering team, he engages with the community and customers around the world to share his knowledge and collect feedback to improve the Azure platform.   Prior to working for Microsoft, he was a Lead Architect for a consulting and engineering company in Switzerland.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show is Thomas Maurer. He works for Microsoft as a senior cloud advocate. In ...

Write to Help Others and Crystallize What You Learn With Jimmy Bogard

July 03, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MB

My guest on today’s show is Chief Architect at Headspring, author of MVC in Action books, an international speaker and a prolific OSS developer.  He is an expert in distributed systems, REST, messaging, domain-driven design and CQRS.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s podcast is Jimmy Bogard. He has a BSEE in Computer Engineering. But, he became a software developer and engineer. Jimmy worked for Icabob Design, VI Technology and Dell Inc in those roles. In 2008, he joined H...

Work Collaboratively with Your Clients to Produce Radical Solutions That Work with Henrik Joreteg

July 01, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

My guest on today’s show is a JavaScript developer, consultant, author and, educator.  He is a huge proponent of the web as a mobile app platform and wants to help developers push it to the next level.  Henrik is also a conference speaker and has taught workshops for Frontend Masters and O’Reilly and author of the book Human JavaScript.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s I.T. Career Energizer podcast is Henrik Joreteg. He is an independent JavaScript Consultant, speaker, an...

Communicate Clearly and Concisely to Create Applications That Break the Mould with Heidi Waterhouse

June 28, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a public speaker, blogger, and technical writer.  She has spoken at more than 40 conferences in three continents on a variety of topics.  She is also a Senior Developer Advocate for LaunchDarkly and she specializes in creating entire documentation suites for new companies.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on his IT Career Energizer podcast, today, is Heidi Waterhouse. She is an accomplished technical writer. Heidi has a talent for quickly und...

Accurately Identify Your Training Needs and Learn to Network to Improve Your Skill Set with Jeremy Clark

June 26, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show helps developers to take a step up in their skill set with a focus on making complex topics approachable, regardless of skill level. He is a Microsoft MVP for .NET, has authored seven courses for Pluralsight and has delivered more than 300 technical presentations across the United States and Europe.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s I.T Career Energizer podcast is Jeremy Clark. Currently, his focus is on helping IT professionals to q...

Map Your Own Career Path and Avoid Promoting Yourself into Misery with Jake Archibald

June 24, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

My guest on today’s show is a Developer Advocate at Google working with the Chrome team to develop and promote web standards and developer tools.  Prior to Google he worked at Lanyrd on their mobile website and for the BBC on JavaScript libraries and standards. He says that he wants the web to do what native does best, and fast. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show is Jake Archibald. He is a Developer Advocate at Google. Currently, he is working with the Chrome team develo...

Negotiate the Best Salary and Land Exciting IT Roles with Jeff Pierce

June 21, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

My guest on today’s show is a Staff Operations Engineer from Zendesk.  He describes himself as a Linux systems geek with a passion for making systems serve great content.  And he is recognized as an expert in metrics and monitoring, about which speaks, as well as a featured panellist for the MonitoringScale Live community panel.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show is Jeff Pierce. He has been working in the industry since 2003 when he started Coldflare Internet Services....

Be Open-Minded And Willing to Collaborate to Take Your Career to The Next Level with Anthony Bartolo

June 19, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a Senior Cloud Advocate for Microsoft.  He conducts “science experiment” Hackathons with industry-leading organizations to test theories and create Proof of Concepts utilizing Microsoft cloud services.   Previously he has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional 4 years running for evangelising mobility products and solutions through public speaking engagements and other efforts.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show i...

Embrace Change, Become More Empathetic and Give Back with Shaquilla Johnson 

June 17, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is an aspiring tech polymath, a coder, a speaker and a teacher.  She joined Atos’s rotational graduate scheme in 2016 under the Technical Consultancy Stream and was awarded Graduate of the Year in 2018.  She is also a Course Instructor for Code First: Girls.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s podcast is Shaquilla Johnson. She is just starting out on her IT career, yet she has already been able to have a big impact. In 2016, she joined A...

Build a Strong Network and Become a Continuous Learner to Stay Relevant In Your IT Career with Sibeesh Venu

June 14, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a software engineer working in Germany.  He has been working in the IT industry for seven years and has received multiple awards, including three from Microsoft.  He is also a keen photographer, a technology blogger and also has his own YouTube channel.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s IT Energizer Podcast is the software engineer and MVP, Sibeesh Venu. He is currently working in Germany as a Full Stack Developer for medialesson Gm...

Learn to Prioritize Your Happiness to Become More Productive and Succeed in the IT Industry with Jen Tong

June 12, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a Developer Advocate for Google Cloud Platform.  This gives her the opportunity to do silly things with lots of computers and to help developers build cool stuff on all sorts of platforms.   Previously she has worked in a variety of software roles, from robotics with NASA to developer advocacy for Google Glass.  She is also passionate about education, especially on the subjects of technology and science.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest o...

Learn to Develop Empathy and to Constantly Challenge Yourself to Become a Better IT Professional with Neil Killick

June 10, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a world-class software practitioner and business coach, consultant, and trainer.   He is an author, keynote speaker and a globally recognized expert in software development and delivery improvement, particularly using Agile, Scrum and other Lean-Agile thinking and approaches.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s IT Career Energizer podcast is Neil Killick. He is a Len/Agile software product development practitioner, who also coache...

Treat Your IT Career as a Business to Maximize Your Success with Andy Budd

June 07, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show was an early pioneer of Web Standards, writing a best-selling book on the subject of CSS.  He then went on to found Clearleft, arguably the first dedicated UX consultancy in the UK.   He also set up dConstruct, the UK’s first digital design conference, and UX London, the country’s first dedicated UX conference.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Andy Budd is a renowned Design Leader and agency CEO. He started his IT career working as a designer. During his...

Learn As Much As You Can About A Subject That Interests You with Tom Raftery

June 05, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show set up a software company while studying for a Ph.D. in Plant Science.  He has since worked for a number of companies at Group IT Manager and CTO level as well as immersing himself in the world of Social Software acting as a Social Media consultant.   More recently he completed an almost eight-year stint leading Green Monk, the clean tech, energy and sustainability practice of industry analyst firm Red Monk, before joining SAP as Global Internet of T...

Focus On Work That Makes You Happy with Reuven Lerner

June 03, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a full-time Python trainer.  In a given year, he teaches courses at companies in the United States, Europe, Israel, and China as well as to people around the world through his online courses.   He is a regular panelist on the Freelancers Show podcast, CTO of Rent Like a Champion and a published author, his most recent book being “Python Workout”.   He is also credited with having created one of the world’s first 100 websites just after graduat...

Be Curious and Identify What You Feel Passionate About with Jamie Phelps

May 31, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a full-stack developer, having recently joined Test Double which is an agency of highly skilled developers on a mission to improve how the world writes software. Prior to Test Double, he spent a decade working for 1Password where he focused his efforts on browser extensions and web page filling features. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s IT Career Energizer podcast is Jamie Phelps. He is a full-stack developer at TestDouble. A firm th...

Learn to Build a Strong Network and Help Others to Grow Your Reputation with Rosie Sherry

May 29, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show has spent most of her career in the software testing world, which led to her founding the Software Testing Club.  This evolved to become the Ministry of Testing which is a community of software testers that want to change, share and improve their craft. She says that she is a big believer in doing things ethically and that she’s fascinated by the world of community, marketing, tech, and software testing. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s...

Treat Your Career like a Marathon Rather Than a Sprint with Nicholas Walsh

May 27, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is Nicholas Walsh.  Nicholas is a Technical Evangelist for Amazon Web Services, working to empower developers everywhere and to create engaging educational content. Nicholas has worked to build developer tools across multiple organizations that power artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities in applications.  Many moons ago he worked as a research assistant in the biotech space. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s IT Career...

Learn to Overcome Adversity and Use Your Soft Skills to Progress your IT Career with Tejas Kumar

May 24, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a front end developer who has been writing code since he was 8 years old.  He enjoys people, code and talking to people about code. He now travels around the world encouraging, educating and empowering developers in the web development community. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on his show today is Tejas Kumar. He is a front-end developer who has been coding since the age of 8. Tejas has worked with a long list of front-end frameworks, program...

Find A Problem To Solve and Then Decide On The Technology To Solve It with Eric Meyer

May 22, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is an internationally recognized author, speaker, blogger and sometimes teacher and consultant.  He has been working with the web since late 1993 and is recognized as an expert on the subjects of HTML, CSS and web standards.   He is currently a technical lead at non-profit organization Rebecca’s Gift and is also co-founder of An Event Apart, a web design conference for UX and front-end experts.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s sho...

Learn to Empathize with Your Customers and Broaden your Worldview by Exploring New Tech with Dion Hinchcliffe

May 20, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is currently a VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research. He is a recognized industry expert on a variety of topics including digital transformation, social collaboration and online business models.  And in 2015 he was identified as one of the top 20 people most mentioned by IT leaders.   EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Dion Hinchliffe is Phil’s guest on today’s show. He is an internationally recognized thought leader, enterprise architect and IT spe...

Become Involved in Making Things Better in Your Community with James Montemagno

May 17, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a Principal Program Manager for Mobile Developer Tools at Microsoft.  He has been a .NET developer since 2005 working in a wide range of industries including game development, printer software and web services. Before becoming a Principal Program Manager he was a professional mobile developer and has been crafting apps since 2011. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: James Montemagno is Phil’s guest on today’s show. He is currently a Principle Program Manager f...

Learn to Broaden Your Horizons and Become a Good Communicator with Reid Evans

May 15, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

GUEST BIO: My guest on today’s show is a functional programming advocate.  He has worked in the IT industry for more than 15 years in a variety of roles including software support, development lead, project management and systems analysis. He is the co-founder of the Knoxville Functional Programmers group and is currently a senior consultant for Result Stack. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show is a functional programming advocate called Reid Evans. He started his IT ca...

Guests

Mandy Michael
2 Episodes
Allen Holub
1 Episode
Andy Budd
1 Episode
Andy Hunt
1 Episode
Asim Hussain
1 Episode
Brian Okken
1 Episode
Charity Majors
1 Episode
Dave Thomas
1 Episode
Denise Jacobs
1 Episode
Ed Finkler
1 Episode
Guillermo Rauch
1 Episode
Jake Archibald
1 Episode
James Montemagno
1 Episode
James Shore
1 Episode
Jen Looper
1 Episode
Jeremy Clark
1 Episode
Jeremy Keith
1 Episode
Joe Birch
1 Episode
Jon Skeet
1 Episode
Josh Doody
1 Episode
Justin Searls
1 Episode
Kelsey Hightower
1 Episode
Kent Beck
1 Episode
Kyle Shevlin
1 Episode
Lee Byron
1 Episode
Matt Harrison
1 Episode
Melissa Perri
1 Episode
Mitchell Hashimoto
1 Episode
Phil Haack
1 Episode
Wes Bos
1 Episode

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