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Beyond CodingQ&A #10: Personal Branding and Content Creation with Patrick AkilQ&A #10 is here! Take a shot every time I say "basically" 😆
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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Beyond CodingQ&A #9: Junior Developer Career Advice and Disruptive Tech with Patrick AkilQ&A #9 is here! Take a shot every time I scratch my nose 😆
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Advice for graduates starting in IT
00:02:06 - Junior developers and internships
00:06:56 - What does a recruiter expect?
00:08:31 - Eagerness
00:09:50 - What tech stack to master
00:12:50 - How to get a headstart at an organization as a junior
00:16:20 - Patrick and imposter syndrome
00:19:57 - Bad experiences in an interview process
00:22:55 - Self taught developers
00:23:49 - What language to erase
00:26:02 - The next big disruptive technol...2024-06-2645 min
Beyond CodingSenior Software Engineers and LeetCode With Ilya PimenovConnect with Ilya Pimenov:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-pimenov
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https://youtu.be/wN6aolC_YCM
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:27 - Starting your career as full stack developer?
00:02:57 - Learning every day
00:04:45 - Product managers talk to A LOT of people
00:07:31 - Ilya's career path
00:11:31 - Staff engineer challenges
00:13:34 - Patrick's next career steps
00:15:45 - Entrepreneurship and individual contributor skills
00:19:24 - Listening to internet traffic
00:25:05 - Comfort with ambiguity
00:27:45 - Fully understanding LLMs
00:29:58 - The biggest impact is in backend development
00:31:33 - Great Frontend engineers...2024-05-221h 12
Beyond CodingPerformance Reviews in Tech with Rustam Alashrafov & Jethro SloanConnect with Rustam Alashrafov:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustama
Connect with Jethro Sloan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdksloan
https://twitter.com/jdksloan
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/pxfQ0AyILYk
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Frequent performance reviews
00:03:36 - Working towards shared outcomes
00:06:26 - Working with OKRs
00:09:20 - Freedom of choice
00:12:14 - Promotions and favouritism
00:14:38 - Feeling heard
00:17:55 - Maximising happiness
00:20:57 - Aligning with a team
00:22:43 - Rewarding individual performance
00:24:57 - Challenges and motivation
00:27:09 - What can I do differently?
00:28:26 - Doing the bare minimum2024-04-2459 min
Beyond CodingQ&A #8: Salary Negotiations, Remote Working Abroad, Managing Time & More with Patrick AkilFull episode on YouTube ▶️
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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00:00:00 - Intro00:00:36 - How to negotiate salary in an interview00:05:43 - Knowing your numbers00:07:34 - Landing your first job00:11:16 - Balancing work, school and hobbies00:15:33 - Working remotely abroad00:20:47 - Developing tech skills and soft skills00:25:26 - Seeing the business side as a Product Manager vs. as an engineer00:30:11 - Learning large codebases00:35:25 - How to get into AI as web developer00:37:49 - Keeping your motivation as podcaster00:42:55 - Thank you so much!2024-04-1743 min
Beyond CodingSoftware Blueprints: Standardizing for Success with Anthony AlaribeConnect with Anthony Alaribe:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb
https://twitter.com/tonialaribe
https://apitoolkit.io
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:24 - Enhancing observability00:01:37 - Huge production issue00:04:08 - Orders are down, but why?00:05:28 - Things we don't think of as developers00:07:49 - Getting the first customer00:09:26 - Finding a niche00:11:54 - The fintech industry00:14:10 - The problem of many separate teams00:15:20 - Someone to hold you accountable00:17:14 - Knowing the competitors in your niche and sharing it00:20:42 - Filtering out what features you need00:23:24 - Standard operating procedures00:26:16 - Standardizing runbooks00:28...2024-04-1050 min
Beyond CodingJob Seeking in Tech: Strategies to Open Career Doors with Keki MwabaConnect with Keki Mwaba:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keki-mwaba
https://www.expatcareerdevelopment.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/8zBAyEgklMM
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - The tech market now
00:03:34 - Getting a first job is harder
00:06:45 - From cold calling to a job
00:09:05 - Not all roles are advertised
00:11:32 - Crafting an application
00:14:11 - Does resume format matter?
00:17:07 - Being intentional with your resume
00:19:09 - Share your story!
00:22:13 - Patrick's poll
00:23:56 - Network is most important
00:26:45 - Downsides of referral policies
00:28:08 - Quality or quantity approach
00:30:53 - Mapping out the2024-04-0339 min
Beyond CodingDesign-Development Collaboration with Yonatan ZivConnect with Yonatan Ziv:
https://www.yonatanziv.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonatan-ziv
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
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00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Design and Developer pairing00:03:24 - Separate design teams00:06:45 - We are all users00:09:30 - Incorporating feedback00:12:51 - Data wins, but not always00:15:11 - You have to have buy-in00:17:17 - Testing your assumptions00:18:58 - Fail fast from design00:20:31 - Full-stack designer00:22:39 - Design responsibilities00:25:12 - Design feeding development00:27:36 - Keeping product phases in mind00:28:18 - Solo designer challenges00:30:23 - Research takes so much time00:32:50 - When design involves development00:2024-03-2746 min
Beyond CodingMature Software Delivery with Elias NogueiraConnect with Elias Nogueira:
https://linkedin.com/in/eliasnogueira
https://eliasnogueira.com
https://twitter.com/eliasnogueira
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/jUQcq8NLxDk
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Digital vs. Physical boards
00:02:59 - The value of facilitating
00:08:41 - Standardizing way of working
00:12:40 - Elias explains how software is delivered
00:15:40 - Shift-left testing
00:17:14 - Cutting corners
00:20:15 - Changes and issues can not be prevented
00:22:23 - Quality engineers
00:25:47 - All engineers need to know the product
00:28:35 - Fail fast and often
00:32:28 - Communication issues between product and engineering
00:37:25 - Product2024-03-2048 min
Beyond CodingMore Features Will Kill Your Product with Maarten DalmijnExplore the pitfalls of feature overload with Maarten, as we discuss why less is often more in product development. Learn the value of simplicity in software and how to avoid the common trap of adding too many features.
Connect with Maarten Dalmijn:
https://linkedin.com/in/maarten-dalmijn
https://www.dalmyn.com
https://mdalmijn.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/suHq92IRqao
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Maarten writing a movie script
00:02:41 - Maarten's journey in tech
00:05:19 - The value of staying with domains
00:07:28 - Learning about domains
00:09:16 - Perfect requirements don't exist
00:10:51 - Frankenstein products
0...2024-03-1351 min
Beyond CodingInsights from App Development to Content Creation with Lucas MontanoExplore app development with Lucas Montano as he tackles technical challenges and shares his journey into tech content creation on YouTube, crafting content that educates and entertains. From profiling apps to breaking down practical tech challenges (Mr. Beast Giveaways), Lucas shares insights that are invaluable to both developers and tech enthusiasts.
Connect With Lucas Montano:
https://www.youtube.com/@LucasMontano
https://twitter.com/lucas_montano
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmontano
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/jwHlHVQY958
Beyo...2024-03-0649 min
Beyond CodingThe Lifecycle of Tech Startup Investing with Christina CaljéIn this episode with Christina Caljé, we examine the agile mindset critical for tech startup success. Discover how entrepreneurs learn from failures and decide when to pivot. We discuss practical strategies for navigating the investment lifecycle, offering valuable lessons for tech professionals
Connect with Christina Caljé:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscalj
https://www.christinacalje.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/-FWCbSAEiF8
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:29 - Biking experiences00:02:14 - Sustainability startups at the VU00:03:48 - Students managing crisis scenario's with ChatGPT00:06:15 - Mentoring startup founders00:08:24 - Having an advisory role to startups00:11:1...2024-02-2848 min
Beyond CodingFail Forward: From Startup Failure to YouTube Triumph with Arjan EggesIn this episode, Arjan discusses the hard-earned lessons from his failed startup and how they informed his successful pivot to YouTube. Learn about the realities of startup risks, the value of user engagement, and the strategies that helped him grow a digital audience.
Connect with Arjan Egges:
https://www.youtube.com/@ArjanCodes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjanegges
References:
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
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Be...2024-02-2157 min
Beyond CodingQuality Code, Safer World: Rethinking Security in Software Development with Jelle NiemantsverdrietJelle Niemantsverdriet joins us in this episode to discuss how the mindset around security is evolving, both from organisations and from professionals. My favourite takeaway is that security is on the same path as testing and becoming part of quality in software development.
Connect with Jelle Niemantsverdriet:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelleniemantsverdriet
https://twitter.com/jelle_n
References:
Digital Defense Report - https://www.microsoft.com/nl-nl/security/security-insider/microsoft-digital-defense-report-2023
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) - https://www...2024-02-1448 min
Beyond CodingHow to be a Great Product and People Manager with Roman ArceaRoman shares his insight and experience in field of Product Management and People Management. We discuss the attributes of a great product manager. Crucial skills to learn and attributes that are harder to learn.
Next to that, Roman shares he's had many roles in the tech industry. Some with people management responsibilities and some fully without. Luckily all experience matters, but what drives him to switch roles in the first place?
Listen in to find out!
Connect with Roman Arcea:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcea
...2024-02-0751 min
Beyond CodingStarting a Career in Data Science with Massimiliano UngherettiMassi shares his insight and experience in field of Data Science and AI. We discuss how the field has evolved and how you can distinguish yourself, build up your network and grow as fast as possible.
If you're just starting out as a data scientist, or in the tech field, this episode is for you!
Connect with Massimiliano Ungheretti:
https://linkedin.com/in/massimilianoungheretti
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/qMD5lJ5iiFA
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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Beyond CodingDeveloper Productivity, Platform Engineering & Architecture with Dennis van de LaarIn this episode, Dennis and I and discusses his transition to Microsoft, the impact of developer productivity, and the evolution of the architect's role in tech. Tune in for insights on creating value in cloud-native technology and navigating the balance between autonomy and structured platform engineering.
Connect with Dennis van de Laar:
https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-van-de-laar-0374b4
References:
Pace-layered Application Strategy - https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/pace-layered-application-strategy
Jim Wilt - Five Pillars of IT Architecture - h...2024-01-2446 min
Beyond CodingEnd User Computing and Working at Silicon Valley Startups with Ruben SpruijtConnect with Ruben Spruijt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rspruijt
https://twitter.com/rspruijt
Mentioned References:
Videos from Ruben's digital twin - https://www.youtube.com/@dizzion-frame/videos
Dizzion - https://www.dizzion.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/AfPxmTQT7ZI
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Beyond Coding Podcast style and audience00:02:59 - Retaining information from podcasts and books00:06:42 - What is End User Computing00:08:57 - The end user experience needs to be king00:10:02 - How long has End User Computing been around?00:11:30 - The tech and user experience side of End User Computing00:12:53 - Shadow IT2024-01-171h 00
Beyond CodingSaving Lives Through Technology with Dr. Cara AntoineConnect with Dr. Cara Antoine:
https://linkedin.com/in/caraantoine
https://twitter.com/carainholland
Literature References:
The Second Mountain by David Brooks
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/LZLG7sxVM_g
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Cara's podcasting experience00:01:59 - Seeing the learning00:04:07 - Shrinking attention spans00:07:28 - Starting with the conclusion00:09:06 - How Cara started at Polaroid00:11:11 - Making artwork more accessible to everyone00:14:36 - Save, improve and change people's lives and the planet00:17:42 - People who made a difference for you00:18:53 - Mission statements for drive and motivation00:21...2024-01-101h 18
Beyond CodingQ&A #7: 2024 Tech Trends, Managing Conflict, Gaining Respect & More with Patrick AkilFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/7iBLidwN49o
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:29 - Getting ready!00:00:45 - What new hobby would you like to try for 2024?00:01:52 - What tech trends are you anticipating for 2024?00:04:37 - My favourite Christmas gift00:04:44 - How do you see the future of the IT industry?00:07:26 - How do you see your future in IT?00:08:36 - Is there demand for .NET engineers?00:12:09 - With AI evolving, how do software engineers evolve with it?00:14:57 - AI and experienced software engineers00:17:44 - How do you find out what field to focus on?00:22:14 - What are some tools I should incorporate in my workflow?00:24:14 - Web dev and software...2024-01-0356 min
Beyond CodingHow to work with Anyone with Julia SullivanConnect with Julia Sullivan:
https://juliasullivan.nl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jusullivan
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/0EjMupALvOo
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:21 - Perfectionism and writing00:02:58 - It has to be good00:05:25 - Allow yourself to be a learner00:06:55 - I should know what I'm doing00:08:46 - Keep asking questions00:10:39 - Fear of looking stupid00:12:31 - The "human stuff" in teams00:14:11 - Team building00:16:08 - Shared mission and shared vision00:18:08 - The pressure of being a team leader00:19:26 - Prices and benefits00:22:00 - Getting buy-in from larger teams00:24:23 - Team values00:26:19 - Another obl...2023-12-2759 min
Beyond CodingTech Founder Decisions and Challenges with Malcolm MatalkaConnect with Malcolm Matalka:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-matalka-a6527382
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/htpxkxyCX9I
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - Where to dock your boat?
00:02:49 - Patrick's friends bought a boat
00:03:31 - Malcolm sold his house and bought a boat
00:05:52 - Relaxing on a boat
00:07:47 - Living small and minimalistic
00:09:22 - Taking the plunge twice
00:10:32 - Terrateam is a TACoS
00:11:47 - What is OpenTofu?
00:14:33 - Why people work on OpenTofu
00:16:05 - Terrateam and github actions
00:17:40 - Total cost of ownership
00:19:03 - The idea t...2023-12-2053 min
Beyond CodingChatGPT and Generative AI solutions at TomTom with Yu GuoConnect with Yu Guo:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yu-guo-yguo
TomTom at CES:
https://www.tomtom.com/events/trade-show/ces-2024
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Jip8CG1Mqi4
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:31 - How Yu ended up at TomTom
00:01:45 - Leveraging generative AI
00:03:56 - ChatGPT location plugin
00:07:11 - Embracing ChatGPT within the organisation
00:09:57 - Generative AI and rapid prototyping
00:13:10 - Domain knowledge is key with generative AI
00:15:31 - Rapid company innovation with AI
00:17:38 - Cocreating with other organisations
00:19:26 - BentoML a...2023-12-1340 min
Beyond CodingProduct Trends, Decisions and Domains with Bandan Jot SinghConnect with Bandan Jot Singh:
https://twitter.com/bandanjot
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandan
https://substack.com/@productify
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Qg1kaCaS9pE
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:20 - How to find like-minded people00:02:36 - Creating content creates relationships00:03:29 - Product strategy00:05:53 - Growing responsibilities in Gojek00:08:02 - Strategic thinking00:10:02 - Market research vs. experimentation00:13:38 - You're wrong 50% of the time00:16:11 - Ideas are a commodity00:16:38 - Product stages00:18:32 - Early stage product, no product ma...2023-12-061h 01
Beyond CodingLeadership, Strategy and Transparency with Keeya Wang-JonesConnect with Keeya Wang-Jones:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeyawangjones
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/tVNt6img4mU
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - Ingka and enabling coworkers00:02:51 - Customer journey mapping00:04:16 - Keeya used to be a coworker on the floor00:05:28 - 80-20 focus areas00:08:44 - Encouraging others to start experimenting00:13:12 - Figuring out your passion00:15:34 - Understanding the strategy00:18:48 - Executing with intent00:19:37 - Strategy to deliverables00:21:36 - Communication is key00:23:59 - Accommodating for diversity00...2023-11-2952 min
Beyond CodingInfluence, Confidence and Empowering Others with Francisca DiasConnect with Francisca Dias: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisca-dias
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/FLOxOU_lK54
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Francisca's day00:02:23 - How Francisca got great at public speaking00:03:44 - Educating others00:04:47 - Patrick's siblings and growing up00:06:28 - From aerospace engineering to tech00:08:13 - No one hearing your opinion00:11:43 - Empowering yourself00:13:28 - The way others perceive you00:15:28 - Understanding your value00:17:20 - How do you find your secret sauce00:18:49 - Looking at the past00:20:30 - Upholding your values...2023-11-2246 min
Beyond CodingFrom Tech Lead to CEO with Mahdi FanidisfaniConnect with Mahdi Fanidisfani:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdifanidisfani
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/geoUh6Tdl3Y
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - Mahdi's new role as CEO at Kruso00:02:53 - Typical consultancies00:04:36 - Value delivery squad00:06:17 - First months as CEO00:07:23 - Consultancy at Xebia00:10:36 - From tech lead to engineering manager00:12:19 - Many responsibilities00:14:11 - Lead by example and togetherness00:16:41 - Head of engineering00:18:59 - Unified engineering priorities00:20:37 - No more hands-on coding2023-11-151h 04
Beyond CodingQ&A #6: Deadlines, Imposter Syndrome and Burnout Symptoms & More with Patrick AkilFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/bKKQm6A1jJ8
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - Dutch IT market salary and engineering efforts
00:03:36 - Not feeling valued
00:04:19 - How do you manage your time?
00:05:23 - Learning off the job
00:06:21 - How would you build your own team?
00:08:40 - Technical skills
00:09:42 - How do you know a deadline is not realistic?
00:13:11 - How to overcome imposter syndrome?
00:18:42 - Is it possible to suc...2023-11-0834 min
Beyond CodingAgile Coaching and Organisational Problems with Tom SiebeneicherConnect with Tom Siebeneicher:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-siebeneicher
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/XEdICT5kSCA
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Tom ran his first marathon00:02:42 - Running long distance00:04:47 - Connecting with others through running00:05:48 - We hate swimming00:07:08 - Mental clarity and flexibility00:10:15 - How to not overwork00:12:27 - Sharing team goals00:14:00 - Tell me what to do00:16:22 - Understanding the why00:17:28 - Growing up in a different time and world00:18:37 - Why do we want to change?00:21:38 - Adapting...2023-11-0159 min
Beyond CodingLife Altering Events and Personal Growth with Joseph MuliConnect with Joseph Muli:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-muli
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/l__mtnOduoU
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Levent Tutar00:02:16 - Losing everything00:05:30 - Survival mode00:06:30 - Seeking help00:08:12 - Telling your story00:11:15 - What truly matters00:13:16 - Finding a community00:16:22 - What lead Joseph to NL00:18:08 - Different problems00:19:43 - Acts of service00:21:27 - A broken home00:23:29 - Learning about yourself00:25:00 - Self improvement00:27:39 - Reflecting00...2023-10-251h 06
Beyond CodingFrom Software Engineer to Engineering Manager with Michael DoyeConnect with Michael Doye:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdoye
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/zyebooludUo
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Barbecuing00:03:02 - Back to the office policies00:06:32 - Enforcing back to the office00:07:57 - Logging all your time policy00:09:34 - Dutch perspective00:11:40 - From software engineer to engineering manager00:15:04 - Different leadership styles00:17:34 - Being authentic00:19:38 - Letting go of hands-on work00:22:34 - Prioritising work00:23:00 - Burnout signs within a team00:25:18 - Being mind...2023-10-1852 min
Beyond CodingElegant Code and How Things Work with Andrew SnareConnect with Andrew Snare:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asnare
https://toot.community/@ajs
https://twitter.com/asnare
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/h4O3up5m0PU
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Disagreeing how things work00:03:18 - Understanding 99%00:05:44 - Comfortably being the expert00:06:47 - Getting used to making mistakes00:08:26 - The ingredients to an awesome work environment00:10:00 - Delivering high quality software00:12:12 - Building for scale00:13:25 - Removing components00:15...2023-10-1156 min
Beyond CodingRemote First Company Culture with Marleen Kappert & Sebastiaan BekkerConnect with Marleen Kappert:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marleenkappert
Connect with Sebastiaan Bekker:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiaanbekker
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/CwiDLWboAvs
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:28 - Work and holidays00:03:03 - Hotel and restaurant industry00:04:54 - Differences in tech organisations00:06:15 - Early in career program at Xebia00:09:56 - Hiring globally00:11:33 - Everyone is working from anywhere00:12:55 - Keeping the culture00:14:38 - Culture is ever...2023-10-0456 min
Beyond CodingPersonal Values, Creative Entrepreneurship and Process with Lindsay FallerConnect with Lindsay Faller:
https://cloudfields.cc
https://www.instagram.com/cloudfields.cc
https://www.lindsayfaller.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-faller-2277243
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/1vPDA54Yg9k
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - Podcasting experiences00:02:10 - Comparing yourself to others00:03:45 - Moving goal posts00:05:18 - Acting within your values00:06:57 - Lindsay's core values00:09:12 - How to find your core values00:13:08 - Self development00:15:27 - Sharing career...2023-09-2757 min
Beyond CodingGenerative AI, LLM Implementations and Challenges with Rens DimmendaalConnect with Rens Dimmendaal:
https://rensdimmendaal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rensdimmendaal
https://twitter.com/R_Dimm
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New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE 00:00:25 - Hosting and being a guest00:01:42 - Day to day of Rens00:03:29 - Generative AI: Where do we stand?00:06:18 - Honeycomb.io using an Gen AI to increase conversion00:09:23 - Plagiarism and chat bots00:12:23 - Integrating different solutions00:14:37 - Testing AI solut...2023-09-2051 min
Beyond CodingWorking from Anywhere, Goals, Impact and Freelancing with Eva Zahrawi RuizConnect with Eva Zahrawi Ruiz:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evazahrawi
http://the2ndhalf.nl
https://twitter.com/evaza
Check out her podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/en/podcast/the-2nd-half-your-guide-to-a-more-fulfilling-career-and-life/id1493425732
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
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New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - Planning for Japan 2025
00:02:20 - Patrick missed out on a trip to Japan and Russia
00:03:00 - Why Eva loves Japan
00:04:2...2023-09-131h 37
Beyond CodingMentorship, Design and Creative Engineers with Alyona VolkovaConnect with Alyona Volkova:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvol
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/jW3xmo27144
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Echo-free chambers00:01:00 - Calming yourself down00:03:15 - Overthinking things with public speaking00:05:29 - Recognising yourself in footage00:06:34 - Receiving compliments00:09:29 - Actively self-reflecting00:12:10 - Different ways to retain information00:15:05 - It all started with photoshop00:17:49 - Alyona's first real job as a developer00:20:40 - Moving from developi...2023-09-061h 02
Beyond CodingQ&A #5: How to be a Great Senior Software Engineer & More with Patrick AkilFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/KtJILlRIPOc
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:29 - How do you manage your own expectations00:02:41 - If you could change one thing from the past, what would that be?00:05:37 - What is the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?00:07:33 - Why did you transition from ops to development?00:11:54 - Applying to a new role00:15:45 - What languages are you learning?00:16:19 - Rehydrating...00:16:32 - What does it mean when someone says: you'll learn...2023-08-3041 min
Beyond CodingChanging Consumer Behaviour with Georges de BoeckConnect with Georges de Boeck:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgesdeboeck
Blinkist article (called it Blender, oops):
https://uxplanet.org/how-solving-our-biggest-customer-complaint-at-blinkist-led-to-a-23-increase-in-conversion-b60ad514134b
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/M1EkMTauIBU
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
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OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:22 - Preshow baby talk00:01:43 - How Georges got interested behaviour00:03:23 - Wrong expectations00:06:40 - Behavioural experiments to increase conversion00:09:26 - Georges's guerilla experiment00:11:41 - Interviewing...2023-08-231h 02
Beyond CodingHow to Innovate through Software with Carlos KelkboomConnect with Carlos Kelkboom:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-k-4016b8225
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/6QfyY9ffz6M
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - YouTube recommendation system00:02:15 - Innovation on YouTube00:03:37 - Starting up something new00:05:12 - Disrupting your own organisation00:07:08 - Big companies should invest in disruption continuously00:08:52 - The start of a project00:11:29 - How important is it to build this?00:13:24 - Building the system three times...2023-08-161h 06
Beyond CodingDeveloper Advocacy, Burnout Recovery and Communities with Lian LiConnect with Lian Li:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lian-li
https://twitter.com/lianmakesthings
https://lianmakesthings.dev
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/tuIxuiG2MIY
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Reminiscing about older videos00:02:46 - Standing on stage00:04:22 - The impact of developer advocacy00:06:04 - Measuring your impact00:10:09 - Transitioning to developer advocacy00:12:19 - What to focus on as dev rel00:14:32 - Discussions and disagreements0...2023-08-0851 min
Beyond CodingHow to Learn Through Content Creation with Raphael de LioConnect with Raphael de Lio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaeldelio
https://raphaeldelio.medium.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/raphaeldelio
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/aF7Pcvn0CdI
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - YouTube channels and making videos00:03:10 - Giving advice and downsides00:06:43 - How Raphael got into content creation00:09:11 - Sibling Influence00:09:41 - Pivoting to tech content00:13:20 - Making videos vs. writing00:14:40 - Interac...2023-08-0255 min
Beyond CodingOpen Source, Meetups and Developer Relations with Alessandro VozzaConnect with Alessandro Vozza:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrovozza
https://twitter.com/bongo
https://www.meetup.com/nl-NL/dutch-kubernetes-meetup
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/6_-AUxn-99E
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Puglia vacations00:05:24 - Moving to Amsterdam for love00:07:21 - Bulletin board system00:09:30 - Alessandro's origin story00:11:18 - Love for open source00:13:11 - Sustainable open source00:15:29 - Giving back to the communi...2023-07-2652 min
Beyond CodingCodam College: Free High Quality Education with Victoria Ous and David GironConnect with Victoria Ous:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaous
Connect with David Giron:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgiron
Additional links:
https://www.codam.nl/en
https://tumo.org
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/5lo6atmVjWQ
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:37 - Codam has no teachers00:01:29 - How Victoria got involved with Codam00:02:11 - David and the 42 Network00:03:42 - Codam's edu...2023-07-1957 min
Beyond CodingWhat makes a Great Team Lead with Rustam AlashrafovConnect with Rustam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustama
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/gmcmBJOAzXI
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:20 - Twice as Fit00:03:04 - Saints & Stars gym00:04:45 - Best time to work out00:06:43 - Nervous in front of camera's00:09:45 - Progress over perfection00:10:45 - What makes a great team lead00:13:58 - The most stressful weekend in Russtam's life00:16:10 - Everyone makes mistakes00...2023-07-1257 min
Beyond CodingHow to be a Great Public Speaker with Sabyasachi SenguptaConnect with Sabyasachi:
https://sabyasachisengupta.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabyasachi-sengupta-6505b5b
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/CZSJrCBge74
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:30 - How Saby got into public speaking00:05:27 - Brother dynamics00:07:41 - Learning from mistakes00:09:44 - Upbringing and how it affects us00:11:36 - Alex's magic power00:12:20 - Joining Toastmasters00:14:42 - Patrick has trouble starting00:15:24 - A typical To...2023-07-0546 min
Beyond CodingLearning, Open Source Communities and Systems with William RizzoConnect with William Rizzo:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-rizzo
https://github.com/wrkode
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/7-HKy1D7iso
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for sponsoring this episode!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:28 - Listening to learn00:03:28 - System 1 and system 2 explained00:06:17 - Texting and driving00:08:52 - Learning with mental boxes00:11:34 - Complex systems00:13:59 - Power in complexity?00:16:06 - What William did before working with Kubernetes0...2023-06-2844 min
Beyond CodingProgramming languages, Work Cultures Abroad and finding Joy with Abdullah ZaiterMy friend and colleague Abdullah Zaiter joins us for this episode today 🙌
He shares thoughts on using different programming languages, shares his experience working in different organisations abroad and explains his feeling of fulfilment in staying results oriented and adding value.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Abdullah Zaiter:
https://zaitech.dev
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaitera
https://adplist.org/mentors/abdullah-zaiter
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/pS8Psy5DPv4
New episodes every Wednesday with our hos...2023-06-2149 min
Beyond CodingHow to Change and Improve Organisations with Nilguin van RaadThis episode with Nilguin van Raad is one of my favourites.
Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think 🎙
A few quotes that stuck with me:
With pure intentions and zero judgement you can say anything
If things need to be said or done, you need to say or do them
Building a relationship can take time, but it can also be done in an instant
People act like the people around them
References:
Rose of Leary
Getting out of the Box...2023-06-1447 min
Beyond CodingServerless, Microservices, Software Architecture and Food 😋 with Yan CuiI left in a bit more of the pre-show than usual, let me know if you enjoyed that part.
AWS Serverless hero (man that's a cool title 🤩), Yan Cui comes on to share his journey with Serverless and take on Microservices done right. We also discuss some interesting articles such as the Amazon Prime Video migration and the Hey.com article: Why we're leaving the cloud .
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Yan Cui:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theburningmonk
https://twitter.com/theburni...2023-06-0759 min
Beyond CodingQ&A #4: Passion, Day in the Life, YouTube and Patrick’s NYC trip & More with Patrick AkilThe more I do these Q&A's, the more privileged it feels. I get to share my experience, introspect, reminisce, laugh and hopefully add value and perspective.
Thank you for making it possible :)
#Q&A nr. 4, counting them 😂🙌
Enjoy 🎙
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/KOdohsC6dtk
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - What do you look for in a gu...2023-05-3141 min
Beyond CodingHackathon Awesomeness, Career Benefits and Culture with Sashrika KaurI’ve never heard someone talk bad about hackathons. Everyone loves it.
The projects that’ve been built during hackathons have even been the start of a company, of something big.
But what about hackathons make people like it so much. Is it the people, the format, the culture?
Sashrika Kaur comes on to discuss all these things and more!
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Sashrika Kaur:
https://linkedin.com/in/sashrika-kaur
https://twitter.com/sashrikakaur
Full ep...2023-05-2457 min
Beyond CodingBlogging, Teaching and Sharing Knowledge with Andrew DuthieAndrew comes on to share his love for blogging and knowledge sharing in general. Especially with regards to teaching. Whether it’s in tech, or anywhere else, it’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling to see people grow and overcome challenges with your guidance.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Andrew:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devhammer
https://twitter.com/devhammer
https://devhammer.net
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/APPp7jZMZrA
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Pat...2023-05-1757 min
Beyond CodingHow to Build a Product Company with Andreas PrinsAndreas Prins comes on to share the pivot and journey he’s gone through with StackState, a product company. My biggest takeaway is how much more effective you can be by solving one problem, and solving it really well. By maintaining focus on a single use case, things become simpler and more clear. Both from a customer perspective, as well as from the teams that build the product.
“If you need 6 web pages to explain what you do, you might want to rethink your solution”
One of my favourite quotes from the episod...2023-05-1047 min
Beyond CodingInsecurities, Judgement, Behaviour and Self-Care with Alex ØstergaardInsecurities, everyone has them, but not everyone deals with them the same. And interestingly enough, behaviour and insecurities can originate from experiences you’ve had as a child.
This is one of the many takeaways I had from chatting with Alex Østergaard on this episode.
With an interest in coaching myself, it was a real pleasure to learn from his perspective and how he does things. Active listening, zero judgement and self-compassion being a few ingredients to his success.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Alex Øst...2023-05-0351 min
Beyond CodingHigh Performance Mindset with Reiner KraftManaging your mind. It’s not something I thought you could do, or would need to do. But after chatting with Reiner Kraft, I think doing so can have a profound impact on bringing focus and increasing performance.
Reiner shares his journey of becoming aware of mindfulness to now helping others to manage their minds with data and through coaching.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Reiner Kraft:
https://linkedin.com/in/reiner
https://www.themindfulleader.net
https://www.youtube.com/channel...2023-04-2654 min
Beyond CodingQ&A #3: Personal Development, Podcast Goals & More with Patrick AkilWe're back with another Q&A episode! 🙌
Tons of great questions and a very special guest jumps in here and there as well!
The man with many names, my friend and producer: Roald Willemsen
🎙Enjoy! 🤗
Full episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/srJp0N9_iLc
New episodes every Wednesday with me 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!
OUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:47 - If you could start your career over what would you do diffe...2023-04-1944 min
Beyond CodingChanging Culture, Career Insights and Outcomes with Jason LengstorfOur 100th episode special with Jason Lengstorf!
It's been a while since we've done an in-person episode, but Jason happened to be in the neighbourhood, so we made it happen 🙌
We had a blast and kept rolling longer than usual with exciting discussions on various topics 🚀
Thank you so much for tuning in for this milestone episode, I truly appreciate your support! 🤗
Connect with Jason Lengstorf:
https://www.jason.af
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlengstorf
https://twitter.com/jlengstorf
https://www.youtube.com/chann...2023-04-121h 51
Beyond CodingMain vs. Side Hustle, Work Ethic and Leveling Up with Vanessa SanyaukeWhat started out as a passion project turned into a full-fledged global organization for Vanessa Sanyauke. She shares how to level up in your career, set realistic expectations and how she started
a side hustle which later became her main hustle.
What really stuck with me is how far hard work and dedication can bring you, but not without sacrifice.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Vanessa Sanyauke:
https://www.vanessasanyauke.com
https://linkedin.com/in/vanessa-chiedza-sanyauke-9b41171a
https://twitter.com/vanessasanyauke
http...2023-04-0544 min
Beyond CodingChatGPT, Research vs. Experience and Teamwork with Forrest KnightForrest Knight shares how his perspective towards ChatGPT has shifted as we discuss the benefits of having AI as a team member, its place in a team, and the tasks that AI can handle.
Next to that we cover the benefits of working in a team in comparison to working on personal projects, the value of creating, and the differences between learning from research and experience.
You’ll really like this one!
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Forrest Knight:
https://youtube.com/c/@fknight
http...2023-03-2953 min
Beyond CodingPersonal Development, Goals and Career with Milan MilanovićMilan Milanović shares his structured approach to personal development. A fundamental aspect of that is personal goals. He explains why setting the right goals is crucial for success, and how to sustainably achieve them over time.
Next to that, we touch upon the significance of mentoring and coaching and how a regular cadence can accelerate your personal development and career growth.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Milan Milanović:
https://milan.milanovic.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanmilanovic
https://twitter.com/milan_milanovic
Full episode on YouTube ▶️ https://youtu.be/vW3w3CWyI7w
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
B...2023-03-2246 min
Beyond CodingData Analytics, Building a Product and Big Data with Alex FrebergAlex Freberg comes on and shares his experience of pursuing content creation and consultancy full-time, along with the thought process behind his decision.
Additionally, he gives us a little sneak peek into the product he's building with his startup.
We also discuss the various analyst roles you might come across and what the differences are between them.
Finally, we touch on big data challenges and the best practices for companies to collect and store data effectively.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Alex Freberg:
https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-03-1542 min
Beyond CodingChanging Careers, Listening and Podcasting with Bart FarrellProbably the most fun conversation I’ve had while having the most connectivity issues 😂
Hopefully nothing noticeable :)
Bart Farrell comes on and shares his non-linear journey to the tech industry. I love how he leverages his previous experience in what he does now and isn’t afraid to jump into the unknown.
Next to that, we discuss our learnings from having had many conversations with different. Listening is one of the key takeaways there.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Bart Farrell:
https://twitter.com/birthmarkbart
https://www.linkedin.c...2023-03-0858 min
Beyond CodingPlatform Engineering & Platform as a Product with Luca GalanteWhat is Platform Engineering, why does it exist and why should you care? Those are the main questions we discuss in this episode and who better to do that with than Luca Galante 🙌
He shares his journey with platform engineering, the different flavours he's seen in organisations and how the DevOps is dead controversy developed.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Luca Galante:
https://twitter.com/luca_cloud
https://linkedin.com/in/luca-galante
More on Platform Engineering:
https://platformengineering.org
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/x8k...2023-03-0156 min
Beyond CodingKnowledge Sharing through Writing with Luca RossiI know many developers that blog, or have ever thought of blogging. I’m in that group as well.
But the people I know that have turned writing into their full-time gig is a lot smaller.
Luca Rossi belongs to that group and he comes on to share how he started refactoring.club, how he optimised his process and also what challenges he faces: ivory tower writing, solo perspective and being a liability to name a few.
I’m happy to have had such an open and honest conversation with him about his proc...2023-02-2248 min
Beyond CodingEthics, Values, and Layoffs in Big Tech with Dorothea BaurCan companies afford ethics in bad times? Looking at the recent mass layoffs in big tech, it looks like they couldn't.
Dorothea Baur shares how she combines ethics and strategy to bring value to organisations. Next to that, we discuss the relationship between ethics, purpose and company values. Through this lens, we discuss the reputational damage of the big tech layoffs.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Dorothea Baur:
https://baurconsulting.ch
https://twitter.com/DorotheaBaur
https://linkedin.com/in/dorotheabaur
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/KxS2THT7rM4...2023-02-1549 min
Beyond CodingKubernetes, DevOps and SRE the right way with Nana JanashiaWhat stuck with me from this chat with Nana is that curiosity and hunger for learning & sharing will bring you further than anything else.
In her case, learning Kubernetes and AWS and sharing that knowledge eventually lead to becoming Docker Captain, AWS Hero & CNCF Ambassador.
Those were never goals, but always a result of focussing on efforts.
In doing so she managed to grow a YouTube community of 700k subs.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Nana Janashia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-janashia
https://twitter.com/Njuchi_
https://www.tec...2023-02-0852 min
Beyond CodingQ&A #2: First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree & More with Patrick AkilWe're back with another Q&A episode! 🙌
Had a blast answering your questions 😁
Let me know if I should do more of these 💬
Xebia Essentials: Resource about Software Development Done Right (not for sale):
https://essentials.xebia.com/cards
Books & Resources by Pat Kua:
https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/IqcFUeOJ3qE
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!
OUTLI...2023-02-0138 min
Beyond CodingA Career as Manager with Wim den Besten“If people see you as a leader in a good way, then you’re doing a good job as a manager”
Having been a manager at Oracle for 20+ years, Wim shares his unique experience on leadership, how to inspire and how to add value as a manager.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Wim den Besten:
https://www.wimdenbesten.nl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wim-den-besten-9635b4
https://twitter.com/wimdenbesten
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/hXvytR0UuiA
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil! 2023-01-2545 min
Beyond CodingRememberable Presentations and Personal Branding with Sabine WojcieszakSabine shares how to give presentations people will remember. How to leverage storytelling, stay authentic and create your content in a goal-oriented way.
On top of that we discuss the importance of personal branding and being more visible. Both for employees and organisations.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Sabine Wojcieszak:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabineberneckerbendixen
https://twitter.com/SabineBendixen
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/SV6tneTIdSE
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possi...2023-01-1842 min
Beyond CodingJob vs. Career, Content Creation & Motivation with James Q QuickJames shares how developer advocacy experience and content creation has helped him throughout his career, especially early on. Next to that, we discuss the difference between a job and a career, motivation and passion.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with James Q Quick:
https://www.jamesqquick.com
https://twitter.com/jamesqquick
https://www.learnbuildteach.com
https://www.youtube.com/@JamesQQuick
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/tdvuAbc7P7U
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode...2023-01-1157 min
Beyond CodingSexTech Startup with Emilie WiersmaTailoring to a user group which hasn't traditionally been tailored much to, Emilie aims to create the biggest sex-positive marketplace in the world with Konfettie!
Like any other founder, she's had to overcome challenges, but not everyone deals with being slandered and banned from social media. The way she picks back up in the face of adversity is admirable and I'm really happy she's sharing her learnings along the way.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Emilie Wiersma:
https://nl.linkedin.com/in/emiliewiersma
https://twitter.com/sextechsavvy
2023-01-0452 min
Beyond CodingDedicated Teams, Autonomy and Effectiveness with Serge Beaumont“What people want the most is to be useful, be effective and have an impact on the world. The specific responsibilities that come with it, tend not to be as important as that.“
Serge Beaumont shares how to achieve dedicated teams, the importance of autonomy and how to be effective together.
A great listen for those that love effective teams!
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Serge Beaumont:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergebeaumont
https://mobile.twitter.com/sbeaumont
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://you...2022-12-2856 min
Beyond CodingOpen Core, Pricing and AI product development with Dat TranDat Tran shares how he co-founded Priceloop, what problem it solves and how he's choosing to open source the core product.
I've seen more and more organisations choose this open core strategy. It removes lots of the hurdles for customer and developer adoption. On top of that, you join forces / create a community to make the product better.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Dat Tran:
https://dat-tran.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dat-tran-a1602320
https://twitter.com/datitran
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.b...2022-12-2155 min
Beyond CodingA Career as Tech Lead or Engineering Manager with Patrick KuaEngineers can get promoted to leadership positions without knowing what is expected of them. It's less of the same and more of a sidestep.
Pat Kua and I discuss the tech lead and engineering manager roles and what makes a person effective being in that role. On top of that we give perspective for people interested in those positions.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Pat Kua:
https://www.patkua.com
https://twitter.com/patkua
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patkua
Pat's newsletter:
https://levelup.patkua.com
Ful...2022-12-1448 min
Beyond CodingDiversity, Inclusion and Work Culture in Asia with Priska BurkardA diverse work culture is what companies are striving for to gain an edge in innovation and to stand out as workplace environment. However, this is easier said than done.
Priska and I explore the diversity and inclusion she's seen in the Asian work culture in comparison to the European work culture. On top of that, she shares her advice to organisations in hiring and accommodating for a diverse work environment.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Priska Burkard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priskaburkard
https://techface.ch
https://twitter.com...2022-12-0745 min
Beyond CodingMental Health Problems and Conference Talks with Stacy CashmoreMental health is often overlooked until it's too late. When that happens, it's a long way back to recovery.
Stacy Cashmore shares her story involving mental health problems and how trusting people and asking for help will lead you to a better state mentally.
Finding out what works for you and accommodating for yourself should not make you feel bad. It's completely healthy to look after and take care of your mental health.
My favourite quote:
"Everybody has mental health. Some people have mental health problems, but EVERYBODY has mental health and...2022-11-3057 min
Beyond CodingQ&A #1: Podcasting, Tech Layoffs and First Job as Developer & More with Patrick AkilFirst of its kind on the beyond coding podcast, an episode with just me answering your questions.
Let me know if I should do more of these 💬
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Q6VJg98ERoU
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:43 - Should I go for a master's degree in computer science?
00:02:35 - How do I get my first job in the tech market?
00:04:35 - Why don't you twe...2022-11-2340 min
Beyond CodingProduct, Relationships and Teamwork with Chiedza MugutiProduct Leadership has always been a topic that I've found interesting and wanted to explore more of. Pair that together with the wonderful Chiedza Muguti and you have an amazing episode! 😊
She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to product, leadership, teamwork and more! Had an amazing time learning from her and I finished this episode feeling energised and inspired.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Chiedza Muguti:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiedzamuguti
https://twitter.com/chiedzajm
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to...2022-11-161h 00
Beyond CodingCoaching, Listening and Leadership with Sumit GuptaThis episode is all about coaching and leadership. If you want to get better at either of those, this is the episode for you. 🙌
Sumit shares the value of having a personal coach, how listening is a gift and how each coaching skill is also a leadership skill.
My favourite learning is how he breaks down communication into different conversations. Doing so allows you to focus on which conversations are most challenging for you, and get better at having them.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Sumit Gupta:
https://linkedin.com/in/sumit4all2022-11-0953 min
Beyond CodingTech Startups, SaaS and Funding with Denise EdwardsDenise Edwards comes on to share how to find the right team, the right product, scale correctly, get funding and much more.
If you've ever had thoughts of starting your own business like me, I'm sure you will love this episode.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Denise Edwards:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsdenise
https://twitter.com/deniseedwardsco
https://saaslaunch.io
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!
Full episode on YouTub...2022-11-021h 06
Beyond CodingFrom Ideas to Games and Products with Rosemary Lokhorst“Ideas are a dime a dozen. People who implement them are priceless.”
- Mary Kay Ash
In my view, this still holds true. But how do you execute and turn an idea into a product, or even a game?
This episode with Rosemary Lokhorst covers exactly that.
What I admire about her is she doesn’t shy away from things she’s never done before, or things that have never been done before.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Rosemary Lokhorst
https://linkedin.com/in/lokhorst
https://twitter.com/lokhorstr
http://lokho...2022-10-2639 min
Beyond CodingFalling in Love with Web Development with Kyle Cook from Web Dev SimplifiedIf you’ve gone on YouTube and searched how to get stuff done in web development, chances are you’ve come across Kyle Cook from web dev simplified. He’s put up an incredible catalog of videos to simplify web development, for free.
What’s really cool is he started off teaching himself web development after falling in love with it. From there, his fundamental knowledge has grown through teaching others.
Some of the topics we cover this episode:
☑️ Kyle’s journey to web dev
☑️ Starting from scratch as developer
☑️ How Kyle’s YouTube channel came t...2022-10-1951 min
Beyond CodingEmpowering and Enabling People, what Great Managers do with Nick van MeeterenGreat managers are those with a people first mindset.
They go through fire for their team,
allow people to make mistakes and grow,
and protect people from putting their work over their life and family.
Nick van Meeteren is one of those people and I had an incredible time learning from his view and mindset.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Nick van Meeteren:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickvanmeeteren
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this epis...2022-10-1241 min
Beyond CodingCloud Security Podcast behind the scenes with Shilpi Bhattacharjee & Ashish RajanThis episode was recorded within minutes of me meeting Shilpi & Ashish from the Cloud Security Podcast in-person. They were in Amsterdam for a conference and swung by to make this happen. 🙌
They shared a little glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of the cloud security podcast and what it’s like to work with your significant other. On top of that we discussed cloud security awareness, challenges and education.
Enjoy🎙
Connect with Shilpi Bhattacharjee:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpi-bhattacharjee
Connect with Ashish Rajan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a...2022-10-0550 min
Beyond CodingPublic Speaking in Tech with Neil ThompsonPodcaster and speaker Neil Thompson shares his journey with regards to public speaking and allows others to share theirs through his podcast Teach the Geek.
Getting better at public speaking has more benefits that you might think.
It will improve your communication skills to a point where you can influence decisions and motivate change.
This is especially true in the tech world.
A few of the topics we covered, in order 💬
☑️ How Neil’s public journeys started
☑️ The importance of presenting
☑️ Switching careers
☑️ Neil’s children’s book
☑️ Coding bootcamps2022-09-2845 min
Beyond CodingRecruiting Tech Talent with Chase KocherWe’ve been in an employee’s market for a while now in the tech space.
The demand is far more than the supply when it comes to technical skills.
And I don’t see that changing soon.
Because of this, it can feel quite transactional.
Automated inMails, generic messages and mismatches when it comes to hard skills.
I think recruiters who do their research, tailor-fit, pinpoint why and add a personal touch stand out like no other and add value.
I like how Chase puts it: “If you’re trying to...2022-09-211h 00
Beyond CodingHappiness and Self Improvement with Ken JeeMaximising for happiness, instead of maximising for output.
That really stuck with me after my conversation with Ken Jee.
When you maximise for output, you’re on a path that leads to more output, and more output until you burn out. Realising what drives you, what your personal values are and what makes happy will allow you to shift your attention to the things that matter in your life.
Because life is like a pencil that will surely run out. It’s up to you to leave behind your beautiful writing of life.
(Yes...2022-09-1455 minBeyond CodingBecoming Great at CSS with Kevin PowellCSS. In my experience developers have a love/hate relationship with it.
It can be fun and rewarding to implement an awesome design. But it can also be frustrating.
Kevin Powell is one of the few people I know that truly loves CSS. To the point where he’s been teaching others through his YouTube videos for the last 5 years! If you really want to become expert in something, teach it to others. Kevin took that notion to the next level and the results are truly amazing. 🙌
A few of the topics, in order...2022-09-0758 minBeyond CodingHabits, Decentralisation and Decentralised Systems with Merlijn BoogerdMerlijn Boogerd shares how he’s always been fascinated by Decentralisation and Decentralised Systems.
I love the Wikipedia example he gives. A group of people came together and created this system and the ability to change information is completely open and public. Decentralised in that way. It’s become one of the cornerstones in how we find information.
Wikipedia is 20+ years old though…
What other benefits could Decentralised Systems offer nowadays?
We discuss all of that and more! In order 💬
☑️ 80% of humans behaviour is habitual
☑️ Decentralised Systems
☑️ Benefits of Public Data
☑️ Crow...2022-08-3148 minBeyond CodingResiliency, Adaptability and Cyber Security with Nyota GordonWhen life gets difficult, how do you deal with it?
You can’t run away. You have to keep going.
How you react, recover and continue is up to you!
This was one of my main takeaways from talking with Nyota Gordon.
I love her energy and absolutely want what she’s having 🙌
More topics we covered, in order 💬
☑️ Office shenanigans
☑️ What is resiliency?
☑️ Sharing experiences
☑️ From the military to cybersecurity
☑️ Mindfulness at the workplace
Connect with Nyota Gordon:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyotagordon
https://twi...2022-08-2454 minBeyond CodingTech Leadership with Ariel WeinbergerWhenever I meet someone that exemplifies great tech leadership, I love picking their brain.
Because there is no cookie-cutter mold for tech leaders, or leaders in general. 🍪
Their experiences, mindset, failures and feedback are incredibly valuable.
Having a conversation and getting their perspective is one of the best ways to learn.
And it helps form your own perspective. 🤔
My conversation with Ariel Weinberger did exactly that for me.
Loved his take on culture, hiring, mentorship and more! 🙌
A few of the topics, in order 💬
☑️ Technical Leadership Roles
☑️ Effective...2022-08-1750 minBeyond CodingCareer Progression and Growth with Jeff PerryThe way you might think about your career may evolve.
A focus on growth and progression early on.
More reflection, realisation and intent later.
What’s interesting to me is that in the end, all your experience matters.
With the right amount of guidance and clarity,
you’ll eventually reach the unimaginable.
That’s really exciting to me.
Jeff Perry and I touch on all of that and more!
A few of the topics, in order 💬
☑️ Career clarity
☑️ People feeling stuck in their ca...2022-08-1055 minBeyond CodingDecision Making, Slowing down Time and Storytelling with Gilbert EijkelenboomWhy do people do the things they do?
I’m not quite sure, but it’s definitely thought provoking 🤔
Especially when I think about my own decision making.
Sometimes we need certain conversations, certain triggers, to make us think and reflect.
This episode with Gilbert Eijkelenboom was exactly that for me.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
More of the topics we covered, in order 💬
☑️ Gilberts professional poker journey
☑️ How people make decisions
☑️ Considering your audience
☑️ Slowing down time
☑️ Getting better at sto...2022-08-0353 minBeyond CodingLeadership and Finding your Passion with Stephanie WongI truly enjoyed learning from Stephanie Wong how she found her passion in technical content creation.
It doesn’t just fall out of the sky and land in your lap.
It takes time, experimentation and effort to take shape within your life.
Throughout that journey, you’ll have key players and leadership, setting you up for success.
However, in the end, you make the decisions in your personal journey.
More of the topics we cover this episode, in order 💬
☑️ Being authentically yourself
☑️ The best way to fin...2022-07-2742 minBeyond CodingSelf-Worth, Salary and Mindset with Tobi OluwoleI had a blast talking to Tobi Oluwole on self-worth, salary and mindset. What really stuck with me is that breaking limits can become more and more common.
Because most of the time, when you think you’ve reached a ceiling, be it your growth, or your income, there’s no actual ceiling.
The only ceiling that’s there is the one you put there yourself.
Background, expectations, scepticism etc. can all contribute in creating this fictional ceiling.
But since you created it in the first place, you can also remove or bre...2022-07-2052 minBeyond CodingHackathons, Startups and Data Science with Krish NaikWhat’s better than Online Hackathons? In-person Hackathons!
Krish Naik shares how he’s been organising 24 hour long in-person hackathons together with iNeuron.ai. It’s a way to engage with the community and stimulate learning and growth. Additionally, it has been an effective way to hire.
More of the topics we cover this episode, in order 💬
☑️ The Joys of Physical Hackathons
☑️ Education should be Affordable and of High Quality
☑️ How iNeuron.ai has grown to where it is now
☑️ The Benefit of learning early-stage Technologies
☑️ The difference between Data Science and Data Engineering2022-07-1353 min
Beyond CodingEmpathy Driven Software Development with Andrea GouletEmpathy is software skill.
It might sound strange, but after my conversation with Andrea Goulet I strongly believe that’s the case. She explains how trust is the foundation of not only great software, but also great engineering teams. How do we build trust? Through empathy, and Andrea lays out some great practical examples of how it benefits everyone.
More of the topics we cover this episode, in order 💬
☑️ Research Focussed Approach on Empathy
☑️ The importance of Trust and Vulnerability
☑️ The Four Components of Empathy
☑️ Legacy Code drives your business
☑️ Empathy is a Sk...2022-07-061h 06Beyond CodingEffective Software Teams with Daniel Terhorst-NorthWhat is the fastest and most effective you’ve ever been in a software team?
That’s how we start off this episode and joining me is Daniel Terhorst-North who’s a coder, coach, and consultant and has been for almost 3 decades 🙌
More of the topics we cover this episode, in order 💬
☑️ Fast and Effective Software teams
☑️ It’s not done until it’s in Production
☑️ How SOLID is outdated
☑️ Organisations struggling with effectiveness
☑️ Value stream mapping
Enjoy! 🎙
More on Daniel Terhorst-North:
https://dannorth.net
https://twitter.com/tastapod
ht...2022-06-291h 05Beyond CodingVisual learning and Developer Advocacy with Priyanka VergadiaEver feel like reading is just not for you? Well… Maybe you’re more of a visual learner 🤔
Priyanka shares how she leverages the power of visualisation to communicate complex topics in a simple and easy to understand fashion ☁️
On top of that, we go through the freedom she gets to experiment and learn as Developer Advocate @Google. Really cool! 🙌
Some of the topics we cover this episode, in order 💬
☑️ Visualisation and feedback from the community
☑️ Letting go of Perfection
☑️ The freedom to experiment as Developer Advocate
☑️ Maintaining focus with a goal in mind
☑️ Visual learni...2022-06-2254 min