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Software Engineering TalesFrom Retail to Product Management - Santiana Brace and her Unconventional Journey into TECHToday, I invited Santiana Brace, an experienced product manager, to talk about her unconventional journey into tech.
Santiana shares insights on transitioning from retail to product management, the value of learning from mistakes, and how she balances a demanding job with family duties.
We also discuss collaboration and communication in the dev team.
Join us for an inspiring story and practical tips!
You can connect with Santiana here on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiana-brace/
00:00 Introduction
02:00 A Day in the Life of a Product...
2025-01-1435 min
Software Engineering TalesCode, Create, Connect: John Cricket's StoryIn today's episode, I talk with John Cricket,
a seasoned software engineering manager and successful content creator.
We talk about John's career journey, which was not straightforward, his ventures in building an audience through LinkedIn and starting his business after he got laid off
John also shares valuable insights on the importance of soft skills, leadership styles, and the future of his Coding Challenges project, which helps software engineers learn new languages and enhance their skills through real-world applications.
You can connect with John here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...
2025-01-0735 minSoftware Engineering TalesIncreasing Development Efficiency with AI, Career Shifts, and Empowering Junior Developers with Petr GlaserSend me a messageHow to connect with Petr:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bleedingdev/His AI in development trainings - https://ai.bleeding.dev/In Czech - https://naucme.it/kurz-aiIn today's episode, I am talking with Petr Glaser, a senior software engineer, about how AI can be utilized effectively in software development. We discuss:How can AI boost productivity in software development?What is the mindset shift from freelancing to business building?What are the benefits and drawbacks o...
2024-11-2147 minSoftware Engineering Tales#4 - The Human Side of Software Engineering with Vojta HordějčukSend me a messageGet in touch with Vojta here: https://www.voho.eu/. You can find his Linkedin profile there, and also check out his Spotify - there is some cool music there!In today's episode, I am talking with Vojta Hodějčuk, a senior software engineer based in Prague, Czech Republic. We dive into a down-to-earth conversation touching on multiple aspects of balancing a demanding software engineering career with personal life, and then go beyond that.How does Vojta juggle a demanding job and...
2024-11-0454 minSoftware Engineering Tales#3 - Lindsay Kloepping - The Intersection of Tech and Business: Insights on Product ManagementSend me a messageConnect with Lindsay on her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lkloepping/Follow her blog: https://medium.com/@lindsaykingkloeppingToday I am talking with Lindsay Kloepping, covering a wide range of topics related to product management.Join us as we answer questions such as:What is product management and how does it intersect with customer needs, business needs, and technology?When and why did the role of product management emerge?How does product management differ fr...
2024-10-2938 minSoftware Engineering Tales#2 - Mindi Weik - Switching Careers and Building Community in Software EngineeringSend me a messageToday I talk with Mindi Weik, a US-based software engineer who transitioned from a career in real estate to tech.You can reach Mindi here: https://mindi.omg.lol/We explore her journey through a tech bootcamp while working full-time, the challenges she faced as a junior developer, and the unique obstacles women encounter in the tech industry.Mindi shares the importance of seeking feedback, community support, and networking, offering concrete examples of mentorship and success ...
2024-10-2231 minSoftware Engineering Tales#1 - Scott Varho - Crafting Software: Get it right, don't try to be right.Send me a messageToday I talk with Scott Varho, founder and principal consultant of OLO about high performing teams and current challenges of industry. Scott shares his diverse career journey, his insights, and the critical role of human elements in product development. You can connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottvarho/And you can reach out to his business OLO here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/olosolutions/02:14 Scott's Professional Journey03:4...
2024-10-1456 minSoftware Engineering Tales#0 - Show TrailerSend me a messageStories from the Human Side of Software Engineering - That's what this podcast is about. I explore the software crafting industry one story at a time. Not convinced? Listen to this short Trailer. Listen to some of the stories, some of the wisdom from upcoming episodes. We are launching on October 15th (fingers crossed), so hit subscribe and welcome aboard!00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:30 Empowered Teams and Problem Solving - Scott Varho02:09 Cu...
2024-10-1106 min
ProgramHRování - váš HR průvodce světem ITDev Stories (#3): Pavel Polcr (3PillarGlobal) - Z rekvalifikačního kurzu do ITPavel dnes pracuje jako softwarový inženýr ve společnosti 3Pillar Global. Dříve pracoval jako obchodník v sektoru bankovnictví a do kariéry v IT mu dopomohl (kromě velké píle a sebevzdělávání) také rekvalifikační kurz. O čem jsme se s Pavlem bavili: 1. Proč se rozhodl změnit kariéru - jaké byly první reakce rodiny & šéfa2. Jaký byl rekvalifikační kurz - proč si vybral právě tento kurz, jaké byly podmínky přijetí, jak celý kurz probíhal a jak mu pomohl najít práci3. ...
2022-04-2025 min
Rozbité prasátkoZměňte práci a staňte se dobře placeným ajťákem s Honzou Javorkem, zakladatelem junior.guru🤯 Co se z epizody dozvíte?Kdo by nechtěl vydělávat více peněz? Pravda je taková, že v některých profesích je strop výdělků dost nízký. To však neplatí pro IT obor. IT toho však nabízí mnohem více než jen vysokou mzdu! O tom, proč se stát ajťákem, vám řekne Honza Javorek, IT guru pro všechny začátečníky a career switchery z projektu junior.guru. A aby toho nebylo málo, svůj životní příběh odvypráví i Pavel Polcr, který se ze světa financí vydal do svět
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