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Hack Cyprus PodcastMobile Platforms: Development experience on iOS and Android, native vs cross-platformIn this episode, we dive into the evolution of mobile development on Android and iOS, tracing the shift from native languages like Java and Objective-C to modern options like Kotlin and Swift 🧑💻📱. We explore how tools like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI have redefined UI building, and how IDEs like Android Studio and Xcode support developers through each phase of the journey 🔧✨.Joined by mobile development experts Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue, we also touch on the rise of cross-platform and hybrid frameworks like Flutter, React Native, and Kotlin Multiplatform—spotlighting the balance between efficiency and per...
2025-06-2241 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastPlatform Engineering: CECG's take on platform engineering and how it can help your companyIn this episode, we sit down with Joseph Samuel, CEO of CECG, to explore the company’s journey and its impact on the tech landscape 🌍. We discuss how CECG established its presence in Cyprus 🇨🇾, what the company specializes in, and its focus on platform engineering 🛠️. Joseph shares insights into current trends, the importance of platform engineering in modern development, and how platforms should be built to serve and empower developers 👨💻👩💻. We also dive into the infrastructure development lifecycle and why treating platforms as products is key to long-term success. Tune in for a deep and insightful conversation on building better developer experiences! 🚀💡...
2025-05-2142 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastMobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and the Android vs iOS war | Mike Yerou & Michalis MavrisIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mobile platforms 📱 with Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue and part of the organizing team in GDG Cyprus. We explore Pale Blue services and products and the history of mobile phones, from Nokia and Sony dumbphones to early smartphones like Symbian and Blackberry. We discuss the birth of iOS and Android, highlighting Apple's closed ecosystem and Google's open-source approach 🌐. Key milestones for both platforms are covered, including major feature developments and ecosystem dynamics. We reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of iOS and Android, and their impact...
2025-04-3033 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastCyber Security Insights: Career Paths, Challenges & Emerging Threats | Renos Nicolaou & Andreas GeorgiouYoutube LinkIn this episode, we explore the world of cybersecurity 🔐 with Renos Nicolaou from Hellenic Bank and Andreas Georgiou from Bank of Cyprus. We discuss their journeys into becoming security engineers, the various job positions in the field, and why cybersecurity is more relevant than ever 🚀. We dive into real-life security breaches, analyzing what went wrong and how they could have been prevented 🛡️. We also break down different career paths in security, including DevSecOps, threat intelligence, offensive security, and defensive security engineering. Finally, we discuss the latest emerging cybersecurity threats and what the future holds for this ever-e...
2025-03-1754 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastExploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and Impressions | Maria StylianouIn this episode, we dive into Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. We discuss Maria Stylianou's career journey, her progress, and goals 🎯. We explain what the Google Developer Group (GDG) is and highlight other Google programs like Google Developer Experts and Women Techmakers. We describe our experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin, detailing what Google I/O is, as well as Google I/O Connect and Google I/O Extended 🎙️. We share insights into major announcements, including the launch of Gemma 2 and updates to the Gemini API 🔥. Join us for a detailed recap! 📚Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, εξετάζουμε το Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. Συζητάμε την πορεία της Μαρίας...
2024-07-3153 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastExploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia MiscouridouOn this episode of the hack{cyprus} podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We start by breaking down the basics of AI, data science, and their relationship with statistics. Discover the differences between machine learning and traditional statistics, and learn about the history and milestones of AI, from the Turing Machine to the groundbreaking achievements of DeepMind and OpenAI. 🧠📊We explore the key areas of AI, including supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and the exciting field of generative AI. Understand how predictive models are applied in real-world scenarios, from real e...
2024-06-261h 33
Hack Cyprus PodcastSoftware Engineering Journey: From Skyscanner to Jinius | Angelos ConstantinidesΣε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Hack Cyprus, ετοιμαστείτε να ανακαλύψουμε μαζί το Software Engineering με τον tech lead της Jinius. 🚀 Συντονιστείτε μαζί μας καθώς ανακαλύπτουμε την ιστορία του από τις φοιτητικές του ημέρες στη Σκωτία μέχρι τον διορισμό του στη Skyscanner. 💻 Ο Άγγελος αναλύει τη δυναμική της ομάδας, το SDLC και τις προσδοκίες του ρόλου του.Επιπρόσθετα, ο Άγγελος μοιράζεται τις προκλήσεις της πανδημίας της COVID-19 στον τομέα των ταξιδιών. 🌍 Ακούστε για τη μετακίνησή του στην Κύπρο και πάρτε μια ματιά στον τωρινό του ρόλο στη Jinius. Αυτό το επεισόδιο αποτυπώνει την ουσία του τεχνολογικού ταξιδιού του Άγγελου - μια κατανοητή εξερεύνηση στον διαρκώς εξελισσόμενο κόσμο της τεχνολογίας. 🎙️In this episode of Hack Cyprus, buckle up for an exciting journey into the world of tech with Angelos Constantinides, Jinius's team lead. 🚀 Join us as we unravel his story from student days in Scotland to shaping the tech scene at Skyscanner. 💻 Angelos breaks down team dynamics, the software development life cycle (SDLC), and the expectations of his role. From app development insights to team collaborations, he makes tech talk easy for everyone. 🤓Beyond the bits and bytes, Angelos shares the challenges of COVID-19 in the travel industry. 🌍 Hear about his move to Cyprus, and get a sneak peek into his role at Jinius. 🎙️ Don't miss out on this tech-filled conversation! 🎉🔍Host:- Andreas Lefkatis- Michalis SchinisGuests:- Angelos Constantinides Sponsors:- Capacitor PartnersHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp GroupFollow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!
2023-11-231h 14
Hack Cyprus PodcastResearch and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) | Theodoros Loucaides🎙 On today's podcast episode, we're thrilled to host Theodoros Lucaides, the General Director of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) 🏛.🔍 We'll dive deep into:- RIF's core mission & goals 🎯- Its impact on Cyprus' entrepreneurial and innovative community 💡- The vital role research & innovation play in Cyprus' growth 📈 & quality of life 🌱- RIF's support programs, eligibility, application process, & more! 📚💰🌍 Special mention on how RIF boosts international collaborations!Tune in with Andreas Lefkatis 🎧 to uncover RIF and its commitment to a sustainable and innovative Cyprus 🇨🇾.🎙 Στο σημερινό επεισόδιο του podcast, είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι να φιλοξενήσουμε τον Θεόδωρο Λουκαΐδη, το Γενικό Διευθυντή του Ιδρύματος Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας (ΙδΕΚ) 🏛.🔍 Θα μιλήσουμε για:- Η βασική αποστολή και οι στόχοι του ΙδΕΚ 🎯- Ο αντίκτυπός του στην επιχειρηματική και καινοτομική κοινότητα της Κύπρου 💡- Ο ζωτικός ρόλος της έρευνας και της καινοτομίας στην ανάπτυξη 📈 και την ποιότητα ζωής 🌱 στην Κύπρο- Τα προγράμματα υποστήριξης του ΙδΕΚ...
2023-10-0942 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastGenerative AI | Maria Terzi🎙️🔥 Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του podcast, έχουμε τη χαρά να φιλοξενούμε την Maria Terzi 👩💻, CEO της Malloc. Ακούστε μας καθώς συζητούμε για συναρπαστικό κόσμο του Generative AI και του chat GPT. Η Maria μοιράζεται την ειδίκευση της στην ιστορία του Generative AI και τις εφαρμογές της σε διάφορους τομείς. Συζητάμε τις εντυπωσιακές εξελίξεις στην τεχνολογία του chat GPT και την επίδραση της στην αλληλεπίδραση ανθρώπου-μηχανής.Επιπλέον, εξερευνούμε τα σημαντικά στιγμιότυπα του πρόσφατου γεγονότος της Google IO, όπου παρουσιάστηκαν πρωτοποριακές εξελίξεις στο Generative AI .🌟🚀 Μην χάσετε αυτήν την συναρπαστική συνομιλία με την Maria Terzi, καθώς αποκαλύπτουμε τις συναρπαστικές δυνατότητες της συζήτησης που υποστηρίζεται από την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη. 🤖💬✨🔍🎙️🔥 In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Maria Terzi 👩💻, CEO of Malloc. Join us as we dive into the exciting world of generative AI and chat GPT. Maria shares her expertise on the history of generative AI and its applications in various fields. We discuss the remarkable advancements made in chat GPT technology and its impact on human-machine interactions. Additionally, we explore the highlights of the recent Google IO event, where cutting-edge developments in generative AI were showcased. 🌟🚀 Don't miss this captivating conversation with Maria Terzi as we unravel the fascinating possibilities of AI-powered conversation. 🤖💬✨🔍Host:- Andreas LefkatisGuest:- Maria TerziSponsor:- Capacitor PartnersHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp GroupFollow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!
2023-06-1639 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastWorking At Google | Michalis Yerou🎙️ In this episode of the Hack Cyprus podcast, we're joined by 🧑💼 Michalis Yerou, a former Google engineer who worked at the company for over 7 years. Michalis shares his experiences and insights on what it's like to work for one of the world's largest tech companies, how Google has changed over the years, and the various teams and products he was involved with, including 🤖 Android and the 🎮 Google Play Console.💻 During our conversation, Michalis shares his insights on the workings of the different teams at Google and how they collaborate to create some of the world's most innovative products. We also delve into what t...
2023-05-0648 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastInside Firebase | Andrea Wu🎙️ In this podcast episode, we have a special guest 👩💻 Andrea Wu, who is a developer relations engineer at Google. Andrea joins us to discuss all things Firebase.💡 During our conversation, Andrea shares her expertise on what Firebase is, and how it helps developers build high-quality apps faster and more efficiently. She walks us through the various features and services that Firebase offers. 📱🚀 🕵️♀️ We also delve into the workings of the developer teams behind the Firebase project, and Andrea sheds light on how these teams collaborate to continually improve and evolve the platform. 💼 Andrea also shares her personal journey of transitioning from...
2023-03-1532 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastJetBrains relocation & building IDEs | Alexander Pirogov🎙 In this very technical hack{Cyprus} podcast, we discuss with Alexander Pirogov - Product Manager @ JetBrains about his role and his relocation to Cyprus 🇨🇾! Alexander shares the latest developments at JetBrains including Rider, Fleet and Space. 🔥Listen first hand how it is working at JetBrains, the unexpected technical challenges when building an IDE 👨💻 and the available job opportunities 🚀 !Host:- Andreas Lefkatis- Michalis SchinisGuests:- Alexander PirogovFind him on Twitter & LinkedIn Sponsors:- Capacitor PartnersHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join ou...
2023-01-1858 min
Hack Cyprus PodcastJourney towards Engineering Management | Maria Stylianou🎙Πως γίνεται κάποιος Engineering Manager? Σε αυτό επεισόδιο ο Ανδρέας συζητά με την 👩🏻 Μαρία Στυλιανού (Engineering Manager at Marshmallow) για το ταξίδι της, τις αποφάσεις που έπρεπε να πάρει για να εξελιχθεί αψηφώντας πολλά στερότυπα και λοξοδρομώντας απο την “πεπατημένη οδο”! Η Μαρία μας μιλά για τον ρόλο της σήμερα και μοιράζετε μαζί μας γνώσεις και εμπειρίες σε μια εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέρον (και αρκετά τεχνική) συζήτηση στο Youth Makerspace Larnaca του Οργανισμού Νεολαίας Κύπρου 🚀 🔥🎙How to become an engineering manager? In this episode, Andreas talks with 👩🏻 Maria Stylianou (Engineering Manager at Marshmallow) about her journey! Maria shares her story, the opportunities she pursued and challenges she had to overcome towards a successful career. She talks about her role today in a super interesting (and a bit technical) discussion at Youth Makerspace Larnaca of Youth Board of Cyprus 🚀 🔥 Host:Andreas LefkatisGuests:- Maria StylianouHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp GroupFollow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!
2022-12-071h 23
Hack Cyprus PodcastCareers in Computer ScienceThe Computer Science industry is growing in Cyprus and you could be part of the action. Join us as we discuss how to get into Computer Science and the career paths available to get there. We also dive into what companies are looking for, and analytics about vacant job positions right now in Cyprus.Host:Andreas LefkatisGuests:- Maria Terzi- Valentinos Papasavvas- Michael SchinisHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp GroupFollow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!
2022-11-1140 min