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The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 97 – How Zain Mustafa Built a Tech Company from Scratch Welcome to another episode of Mentoring Developers! In this engaging installment, host Arsalan Ahmed chats with Zain Mustafa, the founder of Geeks of Kolachi—a tech company that blossomed from humble freelancing beginnings into a thriving enterprise with a team of over a hundred professionals. Zain shares his remarkable journey from tweaking video game codes as a youngster to choosing programming over a potential cricket career, highlighting the passion that propelled him into the tech world. Together, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of starting a tech company, especially during the pandemic. Zain discusses the importance of...2024-10-2454 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastHow Zain Mustafa Built a Tech Company from Scratch | Mentoring Developers | Episode 97Guest Bio: Zain Mustafa is the CEO of Geeks of Kolachi, a forward-thinking software development agency. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Zain has led numerous successful projects, specialising in web and mobile application development. His expertise spans across full-stack development, UI/UX design, and digital transformation, making him a versatile leader in the field. Under his leadership, Geeks of Kolachi has become known for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.Introduction to Zain MustafaArsalan introduces the guest, Zain Mustafa, founder of a tech company started from freelancing.Growing from Freelancer...2024-10-2454 min

Stress to Joy with ArsalanAhmed Salmeen’s Journey from Junior Role to Leadership HeightsJoin host Arsalan and special guest Ahmed Salmeen, a successful chemical engineer and a Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood Group, as they delve into a discussion on transitioning from stress to joy in both personal and professional spheres. In their conversation, they cover the importance of relying on yourself and becoming independent, drawing from Ahmed’s inspiring journey. Ahmed urges young Emirati men and women to start their careers from scratch, thereby increasing Emirati representation in key roles and industries.Ahmed and Arsalan also explore privatization and career opportunities for young Emirati talents, stressing that pre...2024-03-051h 07

Benaaam PodcastCtrl + Alt + Arsalan - A Tech Entrepreneur | Arsalan Ahmed | EP#3Join us for a captivating journey with Arsalan Ahmed, a hardcore developer and entrepreneur. Follow Arsalan's story as he navigates local market challenges, shifts to the global stage, and intertwines tech innovation with business. Arsalan's narrative is a blend of determination, innovation, and the fusion of dreams with reality. Press play for a tech odyssey that inspires your entrepreneurial adventure. Follow us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benaaamofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaaamofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benaaam.official 2023-12-082h 18

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 96 INTRO Stan is a goal-oriented professional with a historical record of providing IT project leadership, architectural solutions, and Agile/Scrum expertise to drive project initiatives. He has proven experience in leveraging internet and intranet, client and server, web development, and consumer-facing RIA application expertise to lead software development projects and technical transformations for diverse global clients. He is a demonstrated subject matter expert in Agile/Scrum, holding certifications as a Certified Agile/Scrum Master, Developer, and Trainer. He successfully streamlines project initiatives by practicing risk management, promoting Agile/Scrum adoption, and enhancing cross-functional stakeholder...2023-11-2335 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 94 INTRO “Richard Campbell spanned the computing industry both on the hardware and software sides, development, and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks and was on the board of directors of Telerik. Now he is the founder and chairman of Humanitarian Toolbox, Richard is also the host of two podcasts: .NET Rocks! and RunAs Radio.” Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ui2XmQgqvL0 Richard’s Bio: BIO Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry both on the hardwar...2023-08-171h 05

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 93“Shady Selim is the first Android Software Advocate in the Middle East. He is a Leading Mobile Developer of Android. He is a Google Speaker and AngelHack Ambassador. He is a Group Member of Flutter Egypt. He is a Leader of GDG & Kotlin Programming Languages” YouTube: https://youtu.be/qZY-LEzWfMI Shady’s Bio: Shady Selim’s career background includes mobile development, project management, and development advocate experience, with a history of successfully leading global teams on high-profile projects for industry giants such as IBM and Facebook. I am highly skilled as a team lead, de...2023-07-2749 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 92Guy Royse is a software developer with more than 25 years of programming experience and has been a part of a government program to teach computer programming to prisoners to enable them to live a normal and happy life after their prison terms. Now he goes out into developer communities and helps others build great software through cutting-edge technology solutions. He has much wisdom to share and we’re privileged to have him as our guest in this episode. Here we go YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGKIda7uZsA Guy’s Bio: Guy works for Redi...2023-07-131h 02

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 91Greg started his career in data science after not getting a proper job with his Ph.D. degree in physics. He joined a Data Science bootcamp and then got a job as a Data Scientist. Watch this interesting interview as he describes his experience. YouTube: https://youtu.be/vbSbKGwCUcA Greg’s Bio: Greg Damico is a Lecturer in Data Science at the Flatiron School and has been working there since March 2019. He hails originally from Columbus, OH, but has been in Seattle since 2013. He has an extensive background in ac...2023-04-1334 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 90 - How to get your first job after bootcamp “Kim started her software engineering career during the pandemic from scratch. She lost her job and started learning code from a bootcamp. In 4 months she got a job as a software engineer. Watch as she describes her experience. Kim Luu: BIO: My whole life’s purpose is to be helpful to other people. Originally, that desire led me to pursue a career in hospitality, where I could directly impact the one-to-one consumer experience through her attention to detail, clear communication, and forward thinking. After moving to the US, I regained touch...2023-02-0924 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 90 – How to get your first job after bootcampKim started her software engineering career during the pandemic from scratch. She lost her job and started learning code from a bootcamp. In 4 months she got a job as a software engineer. Watch as she describes her experience. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9ss1KedFLvo Kim’s Bio: My whole life’s purpose is to be helpful to other people....2021-08-3124 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 89 – Burton on design systems and KickStand-UIYouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/n-tuU-PlTvE Burton’s Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on...2021-06-2929 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 89 – Burton on design systems and KickStand-UI We discuss why UI design systems are important and how can they help you. Also, Burton gives us a demo of Kickstand UI – a design system he created. Watch the video to see how it can consistently help you make usable and accessible websites. YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/n-tuU-PlTvE Burton’s Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for...2021-06-2929 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 88 – Burton Smith: How To Breakthrough In TechBurton Smith’s Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on web components...2021-06-0140 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 88 – Burton Smith: How To Breakthrough In Tech How do you sneak into a career in software development? Surely, you need a Computer Science degree and certifications to land a great job? Not quite – according to Burton Smith. Burton stumbled into software development but was it a mere coincidence? Listen in as we discuss how he got his start and how new and aspiring developers can handle the myriad curve balls thrown at them. So what has all that got to do with Albert Einstein? The answer to that riddle is found in Episode 88! Burton Smith’s Bio: Bu...2021-06-0140 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 87 – Rocky Lhotka: How to be successful in techRocky’s Bio: Rockford Lhotka is CTO at Cognizant Softvision and is the creator of the open-source CSLA .NET development framework. He is the author of numerous books and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. Magenic (https://magenic.com) helps you deliver your digital...2021-05-2546 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 87 – Rocky Lhotka: How to be successful in tech Discover how Rocky Lhotka got his start as a software developer without a computer and went on to become a tech CTO. In this amazing story of resilience, Rocky shows us the path for the rest of us to follow. What a remarkable story! Rocky’s Bio: Rockford Lhotka is CTO at Cognizant Softvision and is the creator of the open-source CSLA .NET development framework. He is the author of numerous books and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. Magenic (https://ma...2021-05-2546 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 86 – Career Advice From A Bootcamp Instructor!List of topics Intro We discuss why we love computers and how it’s a creative escape How Code schools give you targeted information and don’t leave you in messy student debt The opportunity inherent in the software industry What challenges new coders are facing and why imposter syndrome is common in the software industry What...2021-05-1843 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 85 – Oscar wins the battle!Oscar’s Bio: Oscar is a Mexican-born Chicago-raised Software Engineer with experience in supply chain management. He has an obsession with fountain pens and making sure everyone feels safe. Oscar has a passion for helping folks of underrepresented communities break into tech and support them throughout their career. He currently fulfills this passion by helping organize […]2021-03-1934 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 84 – Sara is on a ROLL! | Mentoring Developers | #GirlsWhoCode | #React.js #HowToSucceedIn this exciting episode of Mentoring Developers, I talk to my friend, Sara. Her story and career progression is inspirational especially for women and people who come into technology from other professions. Get ready for this amazing no-holds-barred discussion about women in technology. Share your thoughts in comments! Sara’s Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a […]2021-02-2644 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 83 – Rob does Android and you can too!Rob is thriving as a freelancer and he will show you the how and why of freelancing in software and why that might be a good choice for you if you are a new or aspiring software engineer. We’ll learn the crazy story about him giving up the chance to be part of a startup […]2021-02-1239 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 82 – How do you even break into a software career | Mentoring Developers | Newbie DeveloperHow hard is it to switch careers and be accepted as a legitimate software engineer? Will you be considered an imposter? Tune in to this episode to find out! We discuss with Kevin Schwartz his career-switching journey into software and the ways he may have stumbled and fumbled and finally found his way. For show […]2021-01-0641 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 80 – Greg Thomas shows you how to move up the tech ladderLeave a comment with your career level to get the chance to win a copy of Code Your Way Up for free. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Greg’s Bio: Greg Thomas has been writing code, leading projects, breaking builds or developing and launching products – all while amassing an impressive wealth of experience as a […]2020-11-1340 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 79 – Matt Darby (reloaded)In this episode, Arsalan talks to Matt Darby from Columbus Ruby Brigade and Rackspace about his journey into software development and how he feels about the idea of structured mentorship for new and aspiring developers. Matt’s Bio: Matt has developed on the web for 17 years. He can configure pools of servers, architect and develop […]2020-11-1039 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 78 – Panel Discussion – Which languages and frameworks should you choose in 2021 as a new developerHave you been wondering what technologies you should invest your time in as we approach 2021 in the middle of a global deadly pandemic? Listen to this panel discussion to get our thoughts on that and share your thoughts with us in comments and email! Find the episode on YouTube here. Warner’s Bio Warner Moore […]2020-11-061h 14

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpidode 81 – CSS vs. SASS vs. LESS : Kevin Mack shows us how to navigate between these and beyond![/shadowbox] Kevin and Arsalan discuss the different options available to software developers to style their web pages. CSS is great for browsers to interpret and machines are great at using it but is there an easier, more intuitive way of describing the look and feel for a user interface? Certainly! There are many preprocessing tools […]2020-11-0148 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 77 – Covid 19 and life in a startupThanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback or some advice for us or our audience? Please give us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher and share your thoughts. If you found this episode useful, please go ahead and share it with your friends and family. You can also listen directly and give your feedback on […]2020-09-181h 04

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 76 – Noah wears many hats – How does he do it?How do you become a successful entrepreneur in a few a short years? How do you become the CTO of a startup company? How do you find success against all odds. Let’s talk to Noah Labhart who is showing us the way. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes and Important Links Noah’s Blog Code […]2020-07-2445 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 75 – How to identify and dismantle discrimination in the workplaceLet’s face it, people. Discrimination at an average workplace is an actual thing that happens – a lot! It comes in subtle flavors and shows up in unusual places. There is a way to nip this in the bud if we know where to look. Listen to Marie Watts as she opens up about her […]2020-03-0643 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 74 – Sparkbox Apprenticeship PanelIt’s rare for new software developers to enroll in a good apprenticeship program that teaches them the ropes in a relatively stress-free environment. Listen in as Arsalan talks to Ryan Cromwell and the ApprenticesTM about the good and the bad of software development apprenticeships. Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback or some advice […]2019-12-1245 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 73 – These kid coders are cool!Timothy’s Bio: Timothy Amadi is 10 years old and loves coding. He has built his own apps from the ground up including an eCommerce application, a blog application and even his very own version of Twitter. He also has an app that he is introducing to schools to help kids learn how to spell in […]2019-11-2840 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 72 – New Beginnings!A New Beginning! Hi There! So it’s been a while since I last wrote to you! My apologies. I had been traveling and also working on various projects. To be honest, the time-off really helped me focus so I hope everything is going great for you and you are looking forward to the rest of […]2019-10-1712 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 71 – Ross The Music Teacher Is Now A Coder?Ross’ Bio: Ross Trottier attended CU Boulder as a Classical Guitar Performance Major under the virtuoso Jonathan Leathewood, where he received the highest marks for theoretical studies. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches and performs full time. Additionally, when he isn’t teaching and working with his music students, Ross is coding a game-based music […]2019-02-191h 01

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 70 – How to start when you are clueless about technologies?Richard’s Bio: Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Kronick Enterprises, a passive income website development company. 70% of all the websites the company has produced currently receive thousands of daily visitors via organic search results. He has experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. In August of 2018, Richard decided to become a software engineer […]2019-02-051h 18

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 69 – Mauro Chojrin from Standup Comedy to Coding SuccessMauro’s Bio: Mauro is a PHP trainer and consultant from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He’s been teaching programming since 1997. He has learned several different languages and technologies along the way and has been working as a professional web developer since 2003. Mauro has worked for different-sized companies, acting as an architect, a technical leader, and a […]2019-01-1556 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 68 – Richard Kronick on Paving the Path to a Coding CareerRichard’s Bio: Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Kronick Enterprises, a passive income website development company. 70% of all the websites the company has produced currently receive thousands of daily visitors via organic search results. He has experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. In August of 2018, Richard decided to become a software […]2018-12-111h 01

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 67 – Jeremy Clark on Creating Your Own SuccessJeremy’s Bio: Jeremy Clark makes developers better. By drawing on over 15 years of experience in application development, he helps developers take a step up in their skillset with a focus on making complex topics approachable regardless of skill level. He is a Microsoft MVP for .NET, and he has authored seven courses for Pluralsight, […]2018-07-101h 08

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 66 – Damian Brady on the Rise to Cloud Developer AdvocacyDamian’s Bio: Damian is a Cloud Developer Advocate specializing in DevOps. After spending a year in Toronto, Canada, he returned to Australia – the land of the dangerous creatures and beautiful beaches – in 2018. Formerly a dev at Octopus Deploy and a Microsoft MVP, he has a background in software development and consulting in a broad […]2018-02-201h 05

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 65 – Regular expression mastery with Reuven LernerRegular expressions – those mysterious creatures we love to hate – now cower in a corner as you stand victorious! Here is your tale of regular expression mastery. Listen in! Reuven’s Bio: Reuven teaches Python and data science to companies around the world. He has written two eBooks, “Practice Makes Python” and “Practice Makes Regexp,” […]2017-10-2455 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 64 – How Holly helpsHolly has learned a great deal about mentorship as both mentee and mentor during her time in the tech field. In episode 64, she shares that knowledge with you and Mentoring Developers Co-host, Sara Ines Calderon. Be sure to listen in for all the juicy details. Holly’s Bio: Holly has over a decade’s experience in […]2017-09-1943 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 63- David Gatti on Development Setups and EnvironmentsDavid Gatti and Arsalan Ahmed are back with a discussion you won’t want to miss! David and Arsalan share their deepest secrets on which products work best and why they like them and use them over some of the others. Be sure to listen in to episode 63 and hear what they have to say. […]2017-08-2250 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 62 – Kelly Karsnia and the power of determinationKelly began her career as a customer service representative. She spent time in a call center, seated behind one of a gazillion cubicles answering call after call in technical customer service for a travel and transportation company. While many people in this line of work are happy moving up the corporate ladder to become a […]2017-07-2552 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 61: Fernando Hönig on AWS and Cloud Computing for Spanish SpeakersMeet our next guest, Fernando Hönig. Fernando is originally from Argentina and fully understands the challenges that Spanish-speakers around the world face in the IT industry when trying to learn new information and ultimately get ahead. He has found a way to give back to the Spanish community through his AWS program and social media channels. […]2017-07-0443 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 60: Allan Kelly on Agile Development and what’s wrong with itMeet our next guest, Allan Kelly. Allan began his career as a software developer but quickly moved into consulting. He has authored several books on software development and shares his love of tech and how to be more efficient in software development with others in the industry. Listen in to episode 60 and hear his […]2017-05-301h 10

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 59 – How software developers can make the Web secureSpecial guest, David Gatti has returned to Mentoring Developers. This time, he discusses the importance of internet security and what he has to say may surprise you. Don’t miss episode 59! Arsalan and David talk about usernames, passwords, and the importance of proper authentication. Say hello to David on Twitter! David Gatti’s Bio: David Gatti […]2017-05-0935 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 58 – Carlos is as Carlos doesFrom the TI 84 calculator to music and back to tech, Carlos has done it all. Although music still tugs at his heartstrings, the overwhelming desire to code has been seeded there for years as well. But, Carlos never before considered tech as a potential for a career, until recently when he took a chance […]2017-04-111h 00

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 57: How to Sell Yourself and Find WorkReturning to talk more about selling yourself and finding work in software development is David Gatti. David comes from a varied and global background in tech and more. Now, he’s here to confirm what’s true and what’s false about what you really need to do to get into tech. If you’re ready to hear more […]2017-03-1447 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 56 – Working remotely overseas and loving it – with David GattiOur guest in this episode is a jet-setting remote developer David Gatti. David appeared on the show as part of a panel back in episode 31. Now he’s back and he has something special to share. David works as a remote software developer from outside the US and he is here in episode 56 to tell us […]2017-02-2846 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 55 – How Leslie Chose The Right Code SchoolMeet Leslie Pajuelo! She comes from a background that combines computer science with geology. But Leslie wasn’t happy with her job. She wanted something more, something exciting, and something creative. She wanted to create software and realized that the fastest way to get there was through a code school or a coding boot camp. Nothing […]2017-01-241h 07

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 54 – Creating Software Development from ChemistryMeet Ken Luk. Ken graduated with a degree in biology and worked as an industrial chemist full time. But like many of us, his former job lacked the excitement and creativity that he so desired. In one fell swoop, Ken left his job and traveled halfway across the country to attend a coding bootcamp, where […]2017-01-1059 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 53 – Poverty vs. Dedication – The Man With A MissionMeet our next guest, Andre Witt. Andre grew up in an area where the school did the best they could, but the hope upon finishing high school was to simply be able to gain a two-year college education and find a trade. That was not enough for Andre. He aspired to so much more. And […]2016-12-2755 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 52 – Code School Vs. 4-Year CollegeThe decision to learn to code is a big one and often a life-changing one. While you could opt to get a formal education at a local college or university, obtaining your degree in computer science is likely going to take you two to four years. Do you really want to wait that long? Another […]2016-12-1356 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 51 – How to go from software boot camp student to instructor in no timeMeet our next guest, Adriana Castaneda. Adriana was initially taking a different career path. She was a biology major who had her sights on going into medical research, but something happened that changed her course. Her sister was a DeVry University student and Adriana accompanied her to some tech meetups. It didn’t take long before curiosity […]2016-11-291h 09

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 50 – From Educator to Developer to EntrepreneurListen in to episode 50 as Arsalan and Quincy discuss how Free Code Camp came to be and how you can benefit from this wonderful resource. Don’t forget to sign up for Arsalan Ahmed’s Five Steps to Success as a Software Developer email series to guide you on your coding journey. Quincy Larson’s Bio: Quincy […]2016-11-151h 12

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 49 – How Liz made it big as a new developerOur next guest is Liz Rush and while Liz has only been coding for the last few years, she has become an expert at branding herself, which has turned out quite well for her and even opened up new opportunities. Listen in to episode 49 of Mentoring Developers as Arsalan Ahmed and Liz Rush discuss […]2016-11-0159 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 48 – What’s more exciting – Working on aircraft or software?Amanda began her journey as a college student, but like most students, you need outside funding to complete your education. Amanda met this challenge by joining the military, specifically, the U.S. Air Force where she spends her time working on aircraft. In her free time, Amanda is pursuing her education in software development through an […]2016-10-1854 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 47 – Can you be more than just a developer?Meet returning special guest, Kevin Mack. Kevin was last on the show back in episode 26 and now he has returned to share further insight into the many career choices that are available when you get into tech. Kevin went from being a UX practitioner to getting involved in digital solutions, sales, and the creative […]2016-10-0453 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 46 – Is DevOps a good career for me?Episode Highlights and Show Notes: Arsalan: This episode of Mentoring Developers is dedicated to all the wonderful listeners, the community of listeners, as well as all of your struggles and triumphs. I really enjoy making these episodes. It’s a lot of fun talking to developers, mentors, and everyone associated with this industry. We really are trying […]2016-09-2059 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 45 – Needs and News with SaraArsalan and Sara have chosen three articles that highlight today’s episode. They will talk about the content of the article versus the facts and statistics behind it. After all, how and where you get your information is just as important as the information itself. A well-informed developer can reap the rewards of staying on top […]2016-09-061h 00

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 44 – How to get a great job as a developerMeet Cassandra Ferris. Cassandra is not a developer. Nor is she a consultant. Cassandra is a recruiter. Now, recruiters, at least in the tech industry, have in some cases gained a bad rap, but don’t let that stop you from listening in. Cassandra has a unique background and history that is very interesting. Have you […]2016-08-2354 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 43 – This girl rocks : Teacher, Entrepreneur, AngieOur next guest, Angie Carrillo, was in that very situation and took a unique stance to complete her project. Angie has an interesting story to tell. She had no prior knowledge of coding but wanted to do something very unique and special. But, completing her objective required the use of code. Since there was no […]2016-08-1630 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 42 – Can software testing be a good career for you?Meet Jennifer Cable, software manual tester extraordinaire. Jennifer came from a background blended in fine arts and graphic design in the newspaper field. With news now available online, Jennifer soon discovered that a change in career field was in order for her and her family to thrive financially. Listen in to episode 42 to find […]2016-08-0251 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 41 – 5 Steps To Success As a Software DeveloperDo you find yourself scratching your head trying to figure out how to break into the next higher sphere and make considerably more money without sacrificing family time? Does it seem that everyone else seems to have this “development” thing figured out but you have been left in the lurch? If this is you, read […]2016-07-2619 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 40 : About to get fired, how Marcus redeemed himselfMeet our next guest, Marcus Blankenship. Marcus began his career with some formal education but was never able to finish the degree. Yet, he used the knowledge and skills that he gained to learn how to learn programming languages, and you can too. Marcus’ experience provides for a unique story because he experienced some serious struggles […]2016-07-1951 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 39: Rerun: Is a Computer Science degree necessary to succeed as a developer?We learn from a junior developer, Pavlo Grijincu, how to quickly ramp up our skills to get our first job. Is it necessary to have a Computer Science degree to get our first job as a Software Engineer? Where do we go to equip ourselves with the technical and soft skills to make it big […]2016-07-0540 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 38 – How much money can you make after going to a code school?Our guest for episode 38 is Gregorio Rojas and he is an instructor and founder of the Sabio Learn to Code boot camp. Gregorio began his career in the sports management industry but soon decided that a change was needed. Now, he is here to give us all the juicy details of his story and how […]2016-06-281h 07

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 37 – Charles Max Wood on getting ahead as a developerCharles Max Wood entered the field of technology at the age of 26. He has worked as a developer in different situations and now works freelance. Since becoming a freelance developer, Charles hasn’t looked back. He runs several podcasts, is writing a book and a course, and much more. Charles comes to us in this […]2016-06-211h 03

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 35 – How Rachel became a champion for girls in technology and started a movementRachel Ober is helping to pave the way for women of technology everywhere. Rachel began with her loves of art, technology, and cognitive thinking and married the three together. Rachel’s love of technology soon leads her to a form a movement that helps support and educate women across the country. Listen in to Arsalan and […]2016-05-311h 09

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 34 – How Angelo Mandato, a PHP developer, founded a podcast hosting startupAngelo went from software developing to becoming a founder and CIO of a podcasting technology and community. After spending some time working with C++ and discovering the many benefits that PHP has to offer, Angelo changed gears and the rest soon became history. As with most of our podcasts, Arsalan and Angelo discuss how he […]2016-05-2457 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 32 – How a new Colombian developer found his dream in San FranciscoDavid Silva’s Bio: David is currently a front-end developer at Doctor on Demand, a telemedicine company in San Francisco. Originally from Colombia, he has been in love with computers and programming from an early age and has worked as a programmer for the past 8 years. Episode Highlights and Show Notes: Arsalan: Hi everyone. Today I have […]2016-05-1142 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 31 – Panel discussion on choosing the right programming language to learnEpisode 31 discusses all these questions and more. So, if you are new to the IT field or looking into how to get your start, listen in as Arsalan and his panel of experts consider the best beginner languages. Episode 31 experts include Fernando Paredes, David Gatti, Sara Ines Calderon, and David Silva, bringing you […]2016-05-0351 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 29 – How to get your dream SECOND job as a software developerIn episode 29 of Mentoring Developers, special guest, Sara Ines Calderon is back to explore the many ways to get noticed and land that job you’ve been dreaming of. So, get ready, get set, and give a listen in as Arsalan and Sara tell all. Sara’s Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a journalist and writer […]2016-04-1252 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 23: How to hire and build great teamsHappy Learning! Arsalan: Today, on our discussion panel we have Jeff Johnson and Edward Stull. I’m really excited about this discussion panel because it’s going to be about building a team and doing the hiring, but from two different perspectives. Jeff is on an upward trajectory but is still fairly new to the industry. Jeff […]2016-02-231h 03

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 19 – What’s it like to be a guest on Mentoring Developers? Sarah Mei special!Hello dear listeners! I’m your host Arsalan and I am really glad you could join me in Episode 19. This episode will be different from the first 18 episodes and we will look back at the way the podcast has gone in 2015 and where it’s going in 2016. Please let me know if you […]2016-01-2619 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 18 – A woman who codes is a woman who rocksSara’s Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a journalist and writer who lives between Texas and California. Follow her on Twitter @SaraChicaD. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: Arsalan: Today we have Sara Ines Calderon with us. How are you doing today? Sara: Hi. I’m doing well. Thank you so much for having me. Arsalan: It’s exciting to […]2016-01-191h 14

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 14 – Reuven Lerner on launching your software development careerGet advice from Reuven and Arsalan about starting and growing your career as a software engineer as well as hiring new developers. Reuven Lerner’s Bio: Reuven created one of the first 100 Web sites in the world just after graduating from MIT’s computer science department. Today, Reuven spends most of his time training programmers at companies […]2015-12-2258 min

The Mentoring Developers PodcastEpisode 13 – Why would someone get a PhD in Learning Sciences? Meet Dr. Reuven LernerWe all know that a solid education is crucial to get a push up in life, but it is not always necessary for software development. In fact, few go further than a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. If you’ve ever wondered what the future holds for a higher degree, this podcast is for you. Arsalan will […]2015-12-1550 min