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Software Developers Journey

301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Becoming a software developer is a journey. The Software Developers Journey show is an inspirational podcast for software developers. Every week, a successful software engineer shares their journey and tells us what they learned.

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#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI success

March 26, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Have you ever wondered how a symphony of ones and zeros harmonizes with the delicate touch of piano keys? Our latest guest, Denzil Eden, an MIT and Harvard alum with a storied tenure at Microsoft, bridges this seemingly vast chasm with grace. In a heart-to-heart, she illuminates the intricate dance between her love for AI and the creative pulse of her personal passions. From writing fiction to composing melodies, Denzil unveils the magic of weaving AI into the fabric of our hobbies, crafting...

#297 Brit Myers from Math Major to DevOps & Leadership

March 19, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Meet Brit Myers, VP of Engineering at System Initiatives, who turned her late start into a celebrated career in software engineering. She swaps stories about the self-doubt she wrestled with, the internship that fueled her passion, and how she discovered that forging ahead and tempering expectations can unearth success. Brit's insights are a treasure trove for anyone standing before the maze of a tech career, searching for that elusive entry point or the next turn. If you've ever wondered w...

#296 Katherine Lewis from teaching to lifelong learning at LinkedIn

March 12, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Have you ever wondered what it takes to shatter the mold and passionately pursue a career in tech? Katherine Lewis joins us to share her extraordinary journey in software engineering, offering a candid look at the trials and triumphs that have defined her path. From overcoming gender stereotypes to the pivotal advice that changed her career trajectory, Katherine's story is not just about coding—it's about finding one's place in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Her commitment to writ...

#295 Elise Carmichael has a challenges-driven career

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Embark on a remarkable tech odyssey with Elise Carmichael, whose formative years tinkering with a Commodore 64 paved the way to her influential tenure as CTO at Lakeside. Throughout our conversation, Elise's melodious passion for music intertwines with her tech expertise, illustrating how harmonious blends of interests can propel one's career trajectory. With anecdotes that stretch from the magic of early programming to the tough decisions that shaped her path, our chat with Elise is a compe...

#294 Erik Gross from the Navy to seeing life as a collaborative exercise

February 27, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

When his father cracked open the case of a Vic-20 computer, little did he know he was setting the stage for a lifelong tech odyssey. Fast forward, and here he is, sharing laughs and wisdom, demystifying the tech world one byte-sized lesson at a time. This episode peels back the layers of computer operation, programming, and the inestimable value of an engineering mindset. With his blend of expertise and approachability, Erik doesn't just talk tech; he embodies the joy of embracing your inner...

#293 Joshua Duffney over-pivoted to success

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Have you ever wondered how a passion for video games might ignite a career in the high-stakes world of tech? Joshua Duffney, Microsoft's cloud advocate extraordinaire, joins us to share his incredible transformation from teenage gamer to industry expert. Our conversation delves into the nuances of his technical odyssey, starting with a Christmas gift that launched his journey into computer networking and the significance of mentorship in carving out a successful path in technology. This epi...

#292 Bryan Clayton rolled up his sleeves to code it himself

February 13, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Picture this: a high schooler with a lawnmower turns his grass-cutting gig into a landscaping empire, only to sell it all and jump headfirst into the tech ocean, without even a floatie of coding knowledge. That's the story of Bryan Clayton, CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, who joins us to share the gripping tale of his entrepreneurial metamorphosis. Bryan's journey echoes the audacious spirit of the startup pioneers before him, and in this episode, we trek alongside him as he recounts the ear...

#291 Mark Herschberg from ballroom dancing to managing information flow

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Unlock the secrets to thriving in tech leadership with the insights of Mark Herschberg, whose own leap from physics aficionado to influential CTO unveils the vast scope of skills beyond engineering might. As Mark joins us, he lays bare the complex tapestry of success in the tech industry, pointing to the indispensable value of capabilities like leadership, networking, and communication. His own pivot from MIT to the startup world and beyond serves as a beacon for those charting their course ...

#290 Dave Van Beekum brings various talents together to create value

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Join the ranks of tech aficionados and entrepreneurial spirits as we unpack the riveting tale of Dave van Beekum, the brain behind Tweeva. Dave's trajectory is nothing short of inspiring from dismantling household appliances as a curious kid in New Jersey to orchestrating the growth of a digital marketing empire in Florida. Through a nostalgic trip down memory lane, we journey with him from his first encounter with a 286 computer to establishing his personal studio—a testament to the relentl...

#289 Sneha Inguva from feeling like an imposter all the way to Netflix

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

From the clattering coins of casino games to the complex coding at Netflix, our guest Sneha Inguva has a career narrative that's as unconventional as it is inspiring. Walking her cat Gatsby might be her quirky pastime, but it's her methodical approach to workplace challenges that sets Sneha apart. Tune in for a candid conversation where she unpacks her strategies for turning dissatisfaction into dialogue with management, and shares how jotting down thoughts, brainstorming solutions, and seek...

#288 Steven Schkolne found his balance between art, tech and business

January 16, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Embark on a riveting odyssey with Steven Schkolne, a polymath whose professional course has been as diverse as it is deep. As he shares tales from his early days dabbling in BASIC and Logo, you'll find yourself immersed in the nostalgia of programming's past, drawing unexpected connections to the complex dance of modern development. Listen and be inspired by the transformative power of passion, whether it's in code, art, or the simple joy of gardening. Steven's journey is a reminder that th...

#287 William Adams is a Silicon Valley legend, a one man coding machine, and an ally

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Have you ever considered the human story behind the code that powers our daily digital experiences? I had the pleasure of sitting down with William A. Adams, whose journey from a 12-year-old self-taught programmer to a key player at Microsoft is as inspiring as it is instructive. As we traverse William's path, you'll be enthralled by tales of innovation, the birth of AI tools revolutionizing programming, and the foresight to see beyond the keyboard to a future where coding is an entirely new...

#286 Brian Childress from geospatial data to fractional CTO

January 02, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of passion and professionalism, wondering if it's too late to change paths? Brian's story is a beacon of hope for career changers everywhere, as he shares his incredible shift from being an outdoor guide to a software engineering maven. With a candid discussion on the art of scaling impact, Brian's insights on mentorship, and his personal blueprint for knowledge dissemination through blogging and podcasting, this episode is a treasure chest of wisdom for...

#284 Valarie Regas from judoka & stay-at-home mum to renowned dev advocate

December 19, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Get ready for an engrossing episode, as we sit down with the remarkable Valarie Regas. Known for her passion in the tech industry, Valarie’s journey from a stay-at-home mom to a thriving DevOps engineer and full stack developer is a story that will leave you inspired. She opens up about her experiences navigating the tech world, the value in her unique background, and the game-changing role therapy played in her life.       Valarie also enlightens us on the trials and tribulations of job hun...

#283 Moriel Schottlender from astronomy and physics to architecting Wikipedia

December 12, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Imagine attending a summer camp at the tender age of six that sparks a lifelong love for software development. That's the journey our esteemed guest, Moriel, embarked on, leading her to explore the complexities of right-to-left language support and localization, and ultimately landing her a coveted position at Wikipedia. Moriel shares her gripping story that highlights the power of starting young and finding your tribe in the world of open source.      Buckle up as we navigate Moriel's unexp...

#282 Chris Simon from electrical engineer to CTO coach

December 05, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Have you ever wondered about the journey of a software developer from the early days of coding to launching successful startups? We delve into this intriguing topic with our guest, Chris Simon, a startup CTO coach who shares his rich and varied experiences in the tech industry. From his early days of coding on an Apple Fat Mac, Chris has always had a passion for programming. His deep understanding of technology, sharpened by scholarship in electrical engineering and years of working with com...

#281 Cecelia Martinez was a journalist and finance expert missing a jolt of excitation

November 28, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Let's set off on an awe-inspiring journey with our guest, Cecilia Martinez, who, armed with self-awareness and an appetite for growth, has carved out a successful career in software development. Starting from her high school days, designing layouts for myspace pages, Cecilia's trajectory includes journalism, web development, and a self-discovery of her place in tech communities. Her story of growth and transformation, nurtured by her battles with ADHD, the trials and triumphs of a software d...

#280 Aral Balkan tackling the big world with the Small Web

November 21, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

From the moment his father handed him an IBM PC with the simplest of instructions - "Play with it, don't be afraid" - Aral Balkan's worldview was forever changed. Our chat with this developer, professional speaker, consultant, and serial entrepreneur takes us on an enlightening journey through his life, shaped by his early immersion in technology's limitless potential. Aral's deep-seated passion for programming, his dedicated commitment to simplicity, and his advocacy for the internet as a t...

#279 Sophie Obomighie chooses to do hard things the hard way

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Can one's fascination with technology begin with a childhood story of a laptop reward? For our guest Sophie Obomighie, that was indeed the case. From there, Sophie describes her journey through the tech world, from building a website on halitosis to participating in Google developer group events. Despite her medical background, she found a way to marry her interests in tech and medicine, proving that multiple passions can coexist and even compliment each other. Sophie's path wasn't without ...

#278 Coleen Shane is a bad-cop security-expert with a tinfoil hat

November 07, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Join us on an enlightening tech odyssey with Coleen Shane, a trans woman who's made her mark in the realm of information security and networking. From the humble beginnings of tinkering with a Texas Instruments TI-99 in the 80s to a successful career at the VA hospital in Indianapolis, Coleen's journey is an inspiring tale of determination and passion. She shares insights from her experience and illuminates us on the delicate equilibrium between convenience and security. Ever wondered how t...

#277 Jodie Burchell from dinos to psychology to data science

October 31, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Who says a childhood dream can't shape your adult career? Dr. Jodie Burchell would undoubtedly argue it can. As a data science advocate at JetBrains, she's living proof that a meandering career path can lead to extraordinary places. Join us for a heartwarming journey that starts with her fascination for paleontology, travels through studying psychology and German in university, and ends up leading data science teams in Europe. Enjoy a chuckle with us as she recalls her forgotten German skill...

#276 Alexandra Spalato from Actress & pharmacist to business owner & dev

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

What does it take to transition from a life in pharmacy, business, and PR to becoming a successful software developer and business owner? Alexandra Spalato, our guest for this episode, has done just that. Her unconventional journey, fueled by a passion for learning, has led her through many roles - from actress to Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer - and eventually brought her into the realm of software development. Alexandra's story is as inspiring as it is educational, shedding light o...

#275 Cheuk Ting Ho from playing god to living with communities

October 17, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

What happens when a gaming enthusiast transitions into the world of tech, data science, and community management? That's the intriguing journey we explore with Chuck Ting Hall, a Community Manager at OpenSSF and prolific contributor to various tech libraries. From her early love for gaming, Chuck's passion for technology took a unique turn, leading her down a path that merges both the worlds of academia and business.  Chuck Ting's story begins where most of us find ourselves, at crossroads....

#274 Aleksandra Sikora is a serial language learner and open source maintainer

October 10, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Ever wondered how a software developer's journey unfolds? Well, today, we have a story that is sure to inspire. Join us as we explore the life of Aleksandra Sikora, a software engineer based in Wrocław, who shares her journey from learning to code in primary school to becoming a full-stack developer. A poignant chapter of her journey delves into the power of patience, the art of listening, and the invaluable skill of delegation when leading a team. She also recalls an article about a young g...

#273 Ori Keren from passionate dev to having an impact with LinearB

October 03, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

From humble beginnings to scaling the corporate ladder, Ori Keren's career in the tech industry is nothing short of inspiring. His passion for software development and team dynamics shines through as he recounts the challenges and rewards of evolving in the ever-changing tech world. Ori’s experiences have shaped not only his professional life but also the very fabric of how he views the confluence of technology and business. Ori placed the start of his journey at the age of 13 when he disco...

#272 Anna Sala Mercade from graphic design to saying yes to development

September 26, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

From graphic design to coding, Anna Sala's foray into software development was anything but conventional. Anna's initial curiosity was sparked by a chance conversation with a tennis player who shared insights about the world of development. This unexpected interaction set Anna on a transformative career journey, combining her unique design background with the ever-evolving world of software. Anna placed the start of her journey three years ago on a tennis court when a joke involving a Testl...

#271 Una Kravets joining bleeding edge design and coding at Google

September 19, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Una Kravets's journey in the tech world has been nothing short of captivating. From her dedication to creating and enhancing the user interface space to her insightful perspectives on the ever-evolving challenges of web development, Una's story is one of passion, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Her experiences span a wide range of tech endeavors, from her involvement in the W3C community and standards to her unique insights into the intricate world of web design. Una placed the start...

#270 Tejas Kumar between hemophilia, learning and digging deeper

September 12, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

From facing unexpected challenges in his school days to rising to the occasion as a software developer, Tejas Kumar's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He candidly speaks about facing adversity and how those experiences shaped his perspective, even leading him to unexpected avenues in the world of tech. Tejas placed the start of his journey when he discovered HTML. We then followed the story of his childhood, juggling between a life-threatening medical disease called hemophilia and su...

#269 Lilly Chen from high-school dropout to monk and tech-founder

September 05, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

From humble beginnings working on a spreadsheet application to grappling with the rapid transformations in the developer industry, Lilly Chen's journey through the software realm has been nothing short of fascinating. With experiences ranging from the challenges of being a first-time manager to the profound influence of mentors who "lifted as they climbed," Lilly offers a unique perspective on growth, resilience, and paving the way for others. Lilly placed the start of her journey in high s...

#268 Felienne Hermans rethinking how to teach kids to program with Hedy

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Stepping into the tech world is one thing, but embracing it with a passion for teaching and enhancing the way technology is learned represents a calling of a different order. Felienne Hermans' life has been a vibrant blend of software development, advocating for better ways of teaching coding and recognizing the importance of guiding the young generation into the programming world. Her journey from receiving her first computer and experiencing unique educational opportunities to her innovati...

#267 Steve Upton from adversarial relationships with devs to QA in high performing teams

August 22, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

In the ever-evolving realm of software development and testing, it's rare to encounter someone with as vast and varied an experience as Steve Upton. From his early foray into quality assurance to his insights on teamwork and agile methodologies, Steve's journey offers a lens into the nuanced world of development from a quality-first perspective. Steve placed the start of his journey coding in YABASIC on a PS2 and creating the infamous program "Insultor." Fast forward a few years, he graduat...

#266 Cory O'Daniel from a suit and a tie to one startup after the other

August 15, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

The realm of software development is as vast as it is intricate. For Cory O'Daniel, it's been a journey marked by coding and understanding the deeper nuances of being a software developer. Cory took a detour, discovering that there's more to the world of tech than just writing code – there's a profound beauty in problem-solving, connecting with peers, and carving out personal space in a rapidly evolving remote work landscape. Cory placed the start of his journey in high school, modding Duke...

#265 Mirjam Aulbach accountant, dog trainer, and senior engineer

August 08, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Unfolding the story of a truly diverse career trajectory, Mirjam Aulbach joins us to share her captivating journey from pursuing an accounting career and dog training to evolving into a full-fledged software developer. Mirjam's tale isn't just about career changes; it's about her lifelong passion for coding and how she kept it alive while juggling multiple roles in different domains, highlighting the power of persistence and dedication in shaping one's career. In this episode, Mirjam opens ...

#264 Nnenna Ndukwe driven by curiosity from a tanning salon to dev advocacy

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Nnenna Ndukwe is a seasoned software developer who profoundly understands the essence of community and its value in shaping one's career journey. In a world often dictated by individual prowess, Nnenna's story is a testament to the power of shared wisdom and the transformative capacity of communal learning in the tech industry. With a passion for continuous growth and a heart to impact others, her story reverberates the truth that one's journey can indeed inspire the journeys of many others....

#263 Phil Alves maker of product-developer teams

July 25, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Phil Alves, founder of DevSquad and LiveStats, is a software entrepreneur driven by building impactful solutions. From his humble beginnings, coding at age 12, to becoming a leader of development teams, his path has been marked by curiosity, determination, and a desire to improve developers' lives. Phil placed the start of his journey with Flash and ActionScript and then with PHP, with which he created his first business at the age of 16. We then discussed learning in the open, growing and ...

#262 Chris Zimmerman and his story of the Sucker Punch game studio

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Chris Zimmerman, the co-founder of Sucker Punch Productions, the powerhouse behind globally successful games like Infamous and Ghost of Tsushima. Chris started his journey as a software developer and evolved into a trailblazer in the gaming industry, showing the same resilience and innovation in his career as the characters in his games do. Chris placed the start of his journey in the mid-70s, programming games for an Apple II computer. During ...

#261 Chelsea Troy from ~lacking intellectual firepower~ to rocking at Mozilla

July 11, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Chelsea Troy, an inquisitive software engineer, data scientist, and respected educator, passionately shares her story, from the impactful challenges she faced in the nascent stage of her journey to her growth into a successful developer and teacher. Chelsea found her love for software development and data science in a winding path full of determination and resilience. Her inspiring story is a testament to her belief in the importance of accessible education and the potential that can be unle...

#260 Sev Huffmann between development at Microsoft and Deaf Culture

July 04, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Sev placed the start of her journey back in China as a child passionate about maths and logic. She then described how she struggled to find her way through education after losing her hearing. She talked about how she could go to the USA and study Information Technology at Gallaudet University. She then spoke about the Microsoft Explorer Program, which allowed her to dip her toes into software development and realize she was unprepared for more. We discussed how she enrolled in a Computer Sci...

#259 Larysa Visengeriyeva from mind scripts and biases to MLOps

June 27, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Larysa placed the start of her journey in the country she was born in, the Soviet Union, with her discovery of those books filled with 0s and 1s that she could not understand. Fast forward a few years, and she is hooked by Maths and Computer Science and doesn't want to do anything else. After her Master's degree in Odessa, she moved to Germany and studied again. From then on, we talked about how she pursued a Ph.D., pivoted on the problem she was tackling, and discovered a new field ML-Ops. ...

#258 Lisa Crispin on a journey to define what quality means

June 20, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

From a trainee reconversion program in the early 80s, Lisa took us on a fantastic testing journey. From discovering Agile before its time, living through highly collaborative Waterfall projects, to embracing XP and being one of the first to challenge the absence of "Testers" in the first installments of the method. Lisa spoke of how she came to write her first book, working with legends of our industry and kept being fascinated by quality. Here are the links from the show https://www.twitt...

#257 Emmanuel Gaillot componist, psychotherapist, humanist & programmer

June 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Emmanuel placed the start his journey in the 80s in a computer club. He described how he learned GW-BASIC and became hooked. He told about his love for music and how his parents encouraged him to pursue "real studies." He explained how he went to the USA to study Computer Science, music, and Japanese... and became a theater composer. He discussed his first job as a programmer and being bored (and bad at it) until he discovered eXtremeProgramming. He talked about learning TDD, exploring what ...

#256 Krisztina Hirth ran away from a boring life

June 06, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Krisztina placed the start of her journey by writing a few lines of PHP on a website and being hooked. But then we rolled back to hear about her life behind the iron curtain in her home country of Romania. We discussed her first career as a mechanical engineer and how this led her to write her first BASIC lines of code, move to Germany, and start from scratch. We talked about her reconversion and not finding jobs. We spoke about the job she finally found and how this opened her to a world of...

#255 Tomas Petricek always looking under the covers

May 30, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Tomas placed the start of his journey in high school, where he was part of a group of friends interested in computers. His interest in "understanding what's under the hood" ignited there. He explained how working in the open, publishing small open-source components got him to "professional development" alongside his university studies. Then we talked about how his interest in transpiling C# to Javascript (before transpiling to JS was cool) led him to F#, which led him to a working relationsh...

#254 Marjorie Aubert from nurturing plants to mob programming

May 23, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Marjorie placed the start of her journey during her work as an agronomist when she wrote her first R lines of code. She explained how her childhood in southern France brought her to study plants, create a hydroponic startup, work on risk and project management, and slowly become interested in web development. We spoke of her Bootcamp and how she found her first job. We discussed eXtreme-Programming and Mob-Programming, and what it's like to be a newbie in a teaching environment. Here are th...

#253 Mathias Verraes from music to languages and models

May 16, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Mathias placed the start of his journey with both hands on a TRS-80 computer and no other games to play than a compiler and the BASIC language. But fast forward a few years, we spoke about his music studies, his work creating music for ads and movies, and how programming came back as a hobby, which finally took precedence. We then jumped with both feet into languages and modeling. We spent the rest of the interview talking about interactions and how models serve us programmers and help our d...

#252 Diana Montalion from a bookstore to systems thinking

May 09, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Diana placed the start of her journey with her grandmother and maths, and having the feeling that she loved the wrong things. We discussed how she discovered computers but didn't embrace them for a long time. Diana explained how she wanted to become a writer, moved to Montana, and opened a bookshop. We talked about isolation and rediscovering programming, online gaming, and communities and how she finally went all-in, moved to Austin, TX, and said "YES" to everything. We saw how she became a...

#251 Aida Manna went in circles between QA and development

May 02, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Aida wanted to place the start of her journey three years ago when she started being a developer at ThoughtWorks. But then she went back more than a decade and started talking about her programming classes at university and how her first job was a manual QA Engineer job. Ensued a learning journey, trying to get into QA automation, thinking about going "back" to software development, and finding new problems to solve instead, like being the only engineer at a startup, building a QA team from ...

#250 Bobbi Towers learned to distrust eloquent speakers

April 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Bobbi placed the start of her journey with the absence of a gaming console and the presence of a family computer instead. She spoke about exploring and solving minor problems. But also about how music was her world as a teenager, she talked about ADHD/ADD and how her love for music brought her to a rabbi school in Israel. She explained how she learned to learn out loud, hacked her disability, and used this to her advantage. We finally spoke about the accident, which cost her a hand and desig...

#249 Claude Jones became the practical leadership guy

April 18, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Claude placed the start of his journey in the early days of the internet, learning HTML for the sake of Beanie Babies. He then described how this triggered his curiosity and ignited a never-ending passion. We talked about his first job and how his coworkers helped him navigate his unknown unknowns. How communities and relationships helped him evolve and grow. We then jumped into management and how he first dipped his toes into it for the wrong reasons, became a leader, and finally got the po...

#248 Limor Mekaiten embraced engineering management and mentoring

April 11, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Limor placed the start of her journey in her early childhood, doing a lot of maths and playing with computers. As a brilliant student during high school, she could enroll in enrichment classes and dip her does into computer science, which took us to do her military service in the IDF's Intelligence Corps Technological Unit 81. We talked about her experience as a QA engineer there and how she discovered this field first-hand. We then discussed how she returned to university to study computer ...

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Guillermo Rauch
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Llewellyn Falco
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Richard Campbell
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Sara Vieira
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Saron Yitbarek
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Stephanie Hurlburt
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