Shows
Tech JrStop Glorifying Hustle PornHustle Porn is the glorification of working yourself to death. Stop it!
2023-05-2141 minTech JrLearning AWS with Hiroko NishimuraHiroko Nishimura joins us to talk about learning AWS as a newbie.
2021-11-181h 01Tech JrJAMstack and portfolio projects with Colby FayockColby Fayock joins us to talk about JAMstack, teaching, and React projects you can make for a portfolio.
2021-03-1252 minTech JrAre we suffering from survivorship bias?We recommend code boot camps as a valid path into Tech often, but we're both boot camp success stories. Are we unfairly biased?
2021-02-2652 minTech JrTwo-year Developers. A 2020 RecapWe've been developers for over two years! Hear how things have changed for us in 2020 and beyond.
2021-02-121h 23Tech JrRoy Jossfolk returns to talk SEO for devsRoy Jossfolk returns this week to talk about practical SEO for developers.
2020-11-091h 14Tech JrSam Julien sheds light on Developer Advocacy rolesSam Julien returns this week to talk about what it's like to be a developer advocate.
2020-09-221h 12Tech JrWhy Attitude MattersPart 5 of Breaking into the Tech Industry: Why your attitude matters. There's a lot of juniors out there that are just too salty
2020-08-2837 minTech JrJob Search StrategiesPart 4 of Breaking into the Tech Industry: Strategies for Conquering the Job Search
2020-08-2140 minTech JrResumes, Portfolios, and BeyondPart 3 of Breaking into the Tech Industry: Putting your best foot forward with a good Resume and Portfolio
2020-08-1340 minTech JrBootcamps v Self-Taught v CollegePart 2 of Breaking into the Tech Industry: How should you learn? Does it matter if you do a bootcamp instead of getting a college degree?
2020-08-0741 minTech JrWhat's it like to work in Tech?Part 1 of Breaking into the Tech Industry: Is working in tech right for you? Lee and Eddie break down what it's like to work as developers.
2020-07-2934 minTech JrRecruiter Javier Dutan offers advice for juniors looking for jobs during the pandemicRecruiter Javier Dutan joins us this week to offer his perspective on hiring, and hiring juniors specifically, during the COVID pandemic.
2020-07-231h 15Tech JrAuthentication and GraphQL for junior devs with Sam JulienSam Julien, dev advocate for Auth0 joins us to explain authentication strategies for early career devs, as well as GraphQL
2020-05-291h 08Tech JrSuccessfully making a career change and learning Ruby with Will JohnsonWill Johnson returns to share his success since we last spoke on the show. We talk about Will's work at Egghead, learning Ruby, and how his life has changed since breaking into the tech industry.
2020-05-211h 17Tech JrJavaScript Game Development in PhaserJS with SharpFivesAlex Hrybyk, aka SharpFives joins us this week to talk about game development in JavaScript with PhaserJS. Alex not only does the code, but the music and art for his games; we dig into his entire game production process.
2020-05-141h 14Tech JrSalary Negotiation with Michelle BrennerWe talked to Netflix Engineer Michelle Brenner about Salary negotiation this week. We cover strategies for documenting your performance, when to go outside the review process, and when to think about jumping ship. We also talk about backend development, Python, and AWS.
2020-05-061h 11Tech JrMachine Learning in JavaScript Round 2 with Gant LabordeGant Laborde joins us this week to talk about the lastest and greatest in AI/ML, his new course kickstarter, and more.
2020-04-291h 24Tech JrSurviving a Dead-end Tech Job with Stephen SantiagoWhen you first start out in the tech industry, your first job might not be that great. Fullstack Developer Stephen Santiago joins us this week to give advice on how to make the best of a bad situation and get the most out of a job, even if you're not super excited about it.
2020-04-231h 07Tech JrExploring IoT and DevOps with Jared PorcenalukIoT (Internet of Things) and DevOps are difficult concepts to wrap your head around. This week Orlando IoT's organizer and DevOps extraordinaire Jared Porcenaluk joins us to explain what IoT and DevOps are, and how to get into either area.
2020-04-151h 29Tech JrSurviving Code Reviews with Marko MarkovichCode Reviews are a scary thing for a lot of developers. Senior Engineer Marko Markovich joins us this week to talk about the code review process and how to handle is as a junior developer. We talk about what to expect, how to handle constructive vs destructive criticism, and bike-shed over variable names.
2020-04-081h 14Tech JrThe University of Barnes and Noble with Jayson PhillipsJayson Phillips is a self-proclaimed graduate of the University of Barnes and Noble. This week we talk to Jayson about working for a bootcamp, learning to code, and dig into some fun tech like flutter, Golang, and Rust.
2020-04-011h 08Tech JrRefactoring your finances with Lucas CasarezThis week we're talking all about personal finance with CFP Lucas Casarez. Lots of developers know plenty about technology, but how much do you know about budgeting, investments, and paying off debt? Lucas walks us through some specific advice on how you can give your self financial peace of mind.
2020-03-251h 27Tech JrBig Conferences vs Small ConferencesWhen you picture tech conferences, you probably think about huge convention centers and thousands of attendees, big name speakers, and more. But what about smaller, local conferences? This week we explore the differences between attending big and small conferences.
2020-03-1848 minTech JrEverything about conference speaking with Karl HughesCFP Land Creator Karl Hughes joins us this week to talk about why you should consider speaking at conferences and how to accomplish that goal.
2020-03-111h 09Tech JrWhy you should use React Native with Jamon HolmgrenReact Native is a powerful tool that lets you write JavaScript/React to create Mobile apps. RN expert Jamon Holmgren joins us to explain how to learn React Native.
2020-03-041h 10Tech JrTypeScript and Side Projects with Dylan IsraelDylan Israel joins us this week to share TypeScript tips, lessons learned in building a following, and how to manage multiple side projects.
2020-02-261h 09Tech JrRahat Chowdhury talks about self-care and mental health for developersThis week we talk about mental health and self-care. Rahat Chowdhury joins us to discuss how to manage depression, impostor syndrome, and avoid burnout during the job search and your career.
2020-02-1958 minTech JrLiving in a garage and learning to code: Chris Arter shares his amazing storyChris Arter learned to code one Summer in a Florida garage with no AC, no Wifi, and no money. This week we hear how Chris turned his life around during hard times.
2020-02-121h 31Tech JrLearning how to write front-end tests with Tomasz ŁakomyFront-end testing is a notoriously difficult subject to study, so we got a notorious teacher. This week senior front-end engineer Tomasz Łakomy walks us through the basics of front-end testing and explains the importance of writing tests for your code.
2020-02-051h 11Tech JrAdvent of Code! Lee spends a month learning Python through code puzzlesHave you heard of Advent of Code? It's one of the most challenging collection of programming puzzles out there. So naturally, Lee got suckered into trying it. To up the ante, he decided to do it in Python, which he is not very good at.
2020-01-2958 minTech JrJason Lengstorf shares his story, plus job-search, content-creation, and JAMstack tipsJason Lengstorf is a Gatsby alumni, Netlify developer advocate, and all-around great guy to talk to. We grill him about how he went from rock band member to rockstar developer (sorry), working with the JAMstack, selling vacuums door-to-door, and how to get a great start as a developer.
2020-01-221h 28Tech JrKyle Gill goes from college student to lunch with Kent C Dodds to working for GatsbyThis week we talk to Gatsby learning team member Kyle Gill on how he became a web developer, and how you can apply what Kyle learned on his journey to your own job search and career.
2020-01-151h 33Tech JrStarting your own conference, online meetup, and more with developer advocate Brian RinaldiHave you ever wondered what goes into running a tech conference? Brian Rinaldi joins us to talk about event organizing and being a developer advocate.
2020-01-081h 00Tech JrHappy New Year 2020! We reflect on 2019, and talk about goals and plans for next year.Lee and Eddie talk about their accomplishments and achievements in 2019, as well as resolutions and goals for 2020.
2019-12-3132 minTech JrDr. Ana Bell joins us to talk about teaching Python at MIT to new programmers.Author and Lecturer Dr. Ana Bell tells us all about teaching python to college students that have never coded before, as well as how she would approach teaching her parents to program.
2019-12-041h 03Tech JrCoder to Soldier and back! Howard Salter shares his wisdom as a veteran soldier, coder, and boot camp instructorEddie's Boot Camp instructor Howard Salter joins us this week to talk about his story as a developer turned soldier turned developer, as well as his experiences teaching boot camp students in-person and online.
2019-11-271h 19
Thunder Nerds💻 DevFest Florida Season 2019
We are LIVE at DevFest… DevFest Florida brings together the world-class experts in Android, Web and Cloud technologies to Orlando for 1 day of sessions, workshops, and showcases. https://devfestflorida.org/
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kWN9MbXYFE&list=PLiuqHIttx0cufzU9LLYGZwb_4zySXbzG1&index=1
Episodes
• Jen Tong – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/jen-tong/ • Whitney Livingston – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/whitney-livingston/ • Sivamuthu Kumar – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/sivamuthu-kumar/ • Diane Court – Neoware Studios – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/diane-court/ • Zach Sais – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/zach-sais/ • Hollene Hongdoxmai – https://www.thundernerds.io/2019/11/hollene-hongdoxma...
2019-11-2403 min
Thunder Nerds💻 Lee Warrick & Edwin Otero
Lee Warrick: A Front-end Developer by day, and by night the Organizer of Orlando’s Project Code Experience Meetup, Co-Host of the Tech Jr Podcast, and all-around Advocate for Junior Developers. Being a Career-Changer himself, Lee has made it his mission to pay-forward all of the help he received as a new developer ten-fold, and improve the lives of new developers in any way he can.
Edwin Otero: Full Stack Developer and web/print designer with over 15 years of industry experience. Versed in web languages such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node JS, Express JS, Re...
2019-11-2412 minTech JrGregg Pollack shares his successes and failures with startups and mastering VueVue Mastery Creator Gregg Pollack joins us this week to share his journey in creating multiple successful Orlando startups, as well as a sneak preview of Vue 3.
2019-11-201h 29Tech JrIrma Mesa talks about Product Management and Remote WorkThis week Irma Mesa joins us to talk about working from home, product management, and giving back to the community. Listen to her story and learn about how she helps her company make their best product possible... from home!
2019-11-131h 12Tech JrPhil Palmieri explains how to get a job working with NodeHave you ever wondered what it takes to get a job working with Node? Are you a front-end developer wondering what back-end development is like? Phil Palmieri walks us through the challenges he faces as a Node developer as well as what he looks for in new hires for his team.
2019-11-061h 12Tech JrPrototyping, Product Management, and Conference Proposals with Marisa MorbyThe only thing developers are worse at than pseudocoding is prototyping. Marisa Morby walks us through designing our apps and tells us how she approaches user research both at Gatsby and for personal projects. Then we talk about public speaking and Terry Pratchett.
2019-10-301h 23Tech JrHow to Learn Laravel and PHP with Matt StaufferPHP powers a lot of the internet, but developers love to hate on PHP. Matt Stauffer, author of 'Laravel Up and Running' wants to change that. Matt tells us how to avoid the pitfalls of learning PHP and the best way to get started learning.
2019-10-231h 28Tech JrWhat do CTOs want from developers? David Ledgerwood and Megan Fister Share their Research plus Resume and Linkedin adviceDo the terms "Passion" and "Culture Fit" make you confused and slightly annoyed when you ask what an employer is looking for in a new hire? We dig into what those things mean and what hiring managers really want in a candidate. Then, Ledge and Megan tell us how to convey those things through our resumes and Linkedin profiles.
2019-10-161h 34Tech JrWe've Been Developers for One Year!Lee and Eddie are celebrating their one year anniversaries in the tech industry! What have they learned, what surprised them, and what advice would they give their past selves?
2019-10-091h 15Tech Jr"What is Data Science?" with Amelia BennettData Scientist Amelia Bennett is one part programmer, one part statistician, and one part ...fireball hurling mage? In this episode she walks us through what her role is as a data scientist, as well as how she employs programming and machine learning to solve problems for businesses.
2019-10-0255 minTech JrUX Microinteractions and Animations with Jenell PizarroJenell Pizarro is a local Orlando developer from humble boot camp origins that now leads her own team of front-end developers. We talk to her about her story, community involvement, and UX Microinteractions!
2019-09-251h 09Tech JrMachine Learning with JavaScript? Gant Laborde teaches us Tensorflow.jsMad Scientist Gant Laborde joins us to explain how you can get into Machine Learning with a little JavaScript knowledge, no math required. We answer what ML/AI is, how TensorflowJS fits in, as well as make a few Skynet jokes.
2019-09-181h 11Tech JrSocial Media Secrets, Getting Kids to code, and Self-learning with Will JohnsonWill teaches us how to use Social Media to impress employers and build relationships, how to teach kids to code, and how he stays motivated to learn while juggling being a father of 6 and working 12-hour shifts at his factory job.
2019-09-111h 03Tech JrKurtis Kemple on AWS Amplify and becoming a Developer with a Felony ConvictionWe dive into working with AWS and cloud architecture this week with Kurt Kemple, a developer advocate for AWS. Kurt teaches us about AWS Amplify and how to get started with AWS, and then shares his story about getting started in the Tech industry as an Ex-con.
2019-09-041h 12Tech JrTesting Node Microservices with Gil TayarTesting is tough. This week we have Senior Applitools Architect Gil Tayar on the show to explain the types of testing, why you should test, and how to test node without pulling your hair out.
2019-08-281h 05Tech JrRecruiter Mike Torres shares Job-Search Strategies and SecretsEver wondered what recruiters do or how they operate? We did. Mike Torres wants to transition to a developer career and was willing to take us behind the curtain of the recruiting world!
2019-08-211h 20Tech JrLet's Explain Programming JargonOne of the hardest parts of programming is learning the basics. What are variables, functions, and recursion? Lee and Eddie attempt to tackle the basics in a way anyone can understand.
2019-08-141h 00Tech JrChris Biscardi introduces Gatsby ThemesChris Biscardi joins us this week to talk about Gatsby Themes, MDX, consulting, why companies should hire juniors, and Rocket League
2019-08-071h 11Tech JrAisha Blake talks juniors, conferences, and diversity in the tech industryAisha Blake joins us this week to explain how she ended up speaking at 14 conferences this past year as a junior developer, as well as starting a few of her own.
2019-07-311h 24Tech JrTravis Neilson talks UX/UI and the Design ProcessWhat is UX/UI? Is there a pseudo-code process for design? Google Search Designer Travis Neilson joins us to answer these questions and more!
2019-07-241h 57Tech JrOur Typical Developer WorkdaysHave you ever wondered what the day-to-day is like for a developer? Lee and Eddie talk about what they do daily and what it's like to actually work as a Junior Developer.
2019-07-1757 minTech JrGetting into Gatsby with Amberley RomoGatsby Team Member Amberley Romo joins us to tell her story and explain why you should try Gatsby! We also talk about the need for diversity in tech, and the struggles of being a Junior Developer
2019-07-101h 26Tech JrHacking the Job Search with Vincent TangHave you ever wondered how LinkedIn or Indeed work? Vincent Tang has done the research and joins us on the show to share his findings on how to raise your visibility when looking for a job!
2019-07-0358 minTech JrHow to learn Java with Michael Kimball, The Code OperativeWe're Oscar Mike with The Code Operative! Michael Kimball is a backend developer with his own YouTube channel dedicated to teaching Java, and this week he answers our questions about the language and how to get started.
2019-06-261h 05Tech JrRoy Jossfolk talks Freelancing for Junior DevsFreelance Web Developer Roy Jossfolk joins us to share his strategies for freelancing and common pitfalls to avoid when getting started.
2019-06-191h 21Tech JrCareer Coach Chad Bostick on Getting Hired as a Junior DeveloperDeveloper Career Coach Chad Bostick joins us to talk about how to get hired as a junior dev with no experience, resume tips, salary negotiations, and more!
2019-06-121h 08Tech JrOn Music and DevelopmentLee and Eddie discuss similarities between musicians and developers, and how the journey of learning music maps to that of a budding developer.
2019-06-0655 minTech JrDev Interview: Scott TolinskiSpecial guest Scott Tolinski of Level Up Tutorials and the Syntax podcast joins us to talk about his journey, business, and to answer all of your listener submitted questions!
2019-05-291h 27Tech JrDealing with Impostor SyndromeLee and Eddie talk about their run-ins with impostor syndrome and give advice on how to short-circuit those feelings when they surface.
2019-05-081h 00Tech JrjQuery!In this episode, we talk about jQuery! Should you learn it or should we pronouce jQuery and let it rest in peace?
2019-04-2244 minTech JrShould you do a Coding Bootcamp?In this Episode, Lee and Eddie talk about their experiences in a coding Bootcamp. Was it worth it? Do bootcamps deserve the ire of the tech industry?
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