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Guidance Counselor 2.0Episode 429 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend w/ DevRel Expert, Tessa Krieseltalking about the importance of getting out, productivity hacks, and getting away from your deskif you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!2025-03-1740 min![php[podcast] episodes from php[architect]](https://www.phparch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/podcast-on-dk-blue-e1503504275482.png)
php[podcast] episodes from php[architect]Community Corner: DevRel With Tessa Kriesel
In this episode, Scott talks with Tessa Kriesel about #DevRel and her talk at #phptek 2025.
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The WP Minute+Thinking Outside of the WordPress BoxSay thanks and learn more about our podcast sponsor Omnisend. In this episode of the WP Minute+ Podcast, Matt sits down with Tessa Kriesel, a seasoned expert in developer relations and founder of Built for Devs. Once deeply involved in WordPress, Tessa now works with developer-focused companies to help them engage technical audiences authentically. She shares insights on how companies can build trust, engage communities effectively, and think strategically beyond traditional marketing.The conversation examines challenges freelancers and agencies faced in 2024 and what to expect moving into 2025. Tessa discusses the shift in DevRel from c...2025-02-2437 min
Do the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDevPulseDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 minDo the Woo Media ChannelDeveloper Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess KrieselIn this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.2025-02-0659 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with David MarshallIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with David Marshall, a Kansas City-based software engineer with a fascinating journey from professional musician and car sales to coding. David shares how he transitioned into tech through a coding bootcamp, landed his first developer role, and leveraged his sales background to become a more effective engineer and communicator.The conversation dives into the intersection of creativity and engineering, the reality of AI in software development, and the challenges junior developers face breaking into the industry. David also shares insights into working with Angular, React, and Node...2025-01-3148 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Matt WhitworthIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel talks with Matt Whitworth, founder of PureType, about his journey from building his own operating system as a teenager to leading fintech teams and now launching a developer education platform. They discuss imposter syndrome, why developers struggle to invest in their own learning, and how PureType helps engineers level up without the time sink of traditional courses.Matt also shares why he built PureType using Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, the challenges of being a solo founder, and how AI is changing how developers grow their skills. If you're looking...2025-01-3147 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Kevin GriffinIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with Kevin Griffin, a seasoned software consultant, Microsoft MVP, conference organizer, and president of the .NET Foundation. They dive into Kevin’s 20-year journey in tech, from his early days hacking on computers to leading development teams and organizing developer events.Kevin shares his insights on consulting, the evolving role of a CTO, and the importance of system-level thinking for developers. They discuss his lessons from making an $8,000 serverless mistake, the challenges of running conferences like Revolution Conf, and why multi-threaded income is crucial in today’s unpr...2025-01-301h 05
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Clark SellIn this candid episode, Tessa Kriesel chats with Clark Sell, founder of That Conference, Unspecified, and From Code to Clarity. The conversation explores the emotional highs and lows of building a community-focused event, lessons learned from navigating a rapidly changing tech landscape, and the challenges of balancing innovation with sustainability.Clark opens up about the evolution of That Conference and the difficult decision to pause its operations. He shares his passion for fostering human connection among developers, his vision for smaller curated gatherings, and his ongoing journey to harness his unique ability to bring people together meaningfully...2025-01-281h 13
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Tejas KumarOn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel is joined by the incredible Tejas Kumar, a seasoned technologist and AI DevRel engineer at DataStax, with over 20 years of experience at companies like Vercel, Spotify, and Zeta. Broadcasting from Berlin, Tejas dives into the art of democratizing AI, showcasing tools like Langflow, a drag-and-drop, low-code solution empowering developers and non-developers alike to build AI agents with ease.The conversation spans diverse topics, including the empowering role of teaching others, dismantling imposter syndrome in tech, and creating accessible AI sandboxes. Tejas shares insights on productivity techniques like "offensive and...2025-01-2555 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Amy DuttonIn this engaging episode of 99 Dev Problems, host Tessa Kriesel welcomes guest, Amy Dutton, a seasoned web developer with 24 years of experience. Amy shares her journey from starting web development at 16 to becoming the lead maintainer of RedwoodJS. The conversation touches on her evolution from design to development, her early career experiences, and her latest ambitious project, Build Twelve—a year-long challenge to develop 12 projects in 12 months.Amy dives deep into the tech stacks and decision-making processes behind her projects, including her experiences with Laravel and Next.js, as well as the complexities of framework development. She al...2025-01-231h 01
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Nick TaylorIn this engaging episode, Tessa Kriesel chats with Nick Taylor, a Developer Advocate at Pomerium, about his journey from software engineering to developer advocacy. They explore the nuances of transitioning into DevRel, the importance of technical expertise, and the unique challenges of advocating for complex products. Nick shares insights from his career in open source, his love for community building, and his strategies for creating authentic connections in the developer ecosystem.From rugby tales to building backyard ice rinks, Nick reveals the importance of networks, passion projects, and staying connected to the developer community. The conversation highlights...2025-01-2358 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Alex C. BerkIn this heartfelt episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with Alex C. Berk, a seasoned front-end developer at Shipium, to explore his journey through tech, the challenges of scaling systems, and how faith and family shape his career.Alex shares his story of growing from a self-taught coder to a pivotal member of a reunited team of Zulily and Amazon alumni. He dives into his work with modern tools like TypeScript, React, and Node.js, and the collaborative culture at Shipium that fuels innovation in supply chain optimization. From solving complex database scaling issues to...2025-01-221h 08
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with David BealeIn this heartfelt episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with David Beale, a self-taught technologist and Site Reliability Engineer at PayNearMe, to explore his incredible journey through adversity, creativity, and the tech industry.David shares his story of resilience, beginning with a challenging childhood and unconventional start to his career, building from skateboarding websites and MySpace themes to leading impactful technical initiatives at companies like Etsy and Glossier. He reflects on the lessons learned from roles in DevOps, sales engineering, and site reliability, emphasizing the importance of grit, adaptability, and the connections we form along...2025-01-1653 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Aaron FrancisIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel welcomes Aaron Francis, co-founder of Try Hard Studios, to discuss his unique journey from accountant to developer educator, his love for Laravel, and the grit it takes to thrive in tech and business.Aaron shares how his background in accounting shaped his problem-solving mindset and led to a passion for teaching complex topics like databases and development frameworks. As a self-taught developer, Aaron emphasizes the value of perseverance, curiosity, and putting your work out there—even when you feel unqualified. He discusses his latest project, an open-source Laravel library, an...2025-01-151h 01
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Brian CaselIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel is joined by Brian Casel, founder of Instrumental Products, to discuss his journey from front-end dev to full-stack mastery and his passion for building tools that empower developers. Brian shares insights from his unique career path, transitioning to Ruby on Rails, and the pivotal role AI plays in accelerating development workflows.Brian explains how Rails remains a premier choice for building MVPs and SaaS products, thanks to its simplicity and developer-friendly philosophy. The conversation also dives into how AI tools like Cursor have transformed his productivity, unblocking challenges that...2025-01-1437 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Carl AlexanderIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with long-time friend and developer extraordinaire Carl Alexander. Carl shares his journey from building robotics projects as a child to becoming a prominent figure in the WordPress and PHP communities. With a passion for programming deeply ingrained in his DNA, Carl dives into the challenges of navigating a non-linear career path, the joys of building developer tools, and the importance of creating spaces where developers can thrive together.The conversation explores fascinating topics, including Carl’s insights on neurodivergence and the “double empathy problem,” how developers communicate, and wh...2025-01-131h 05
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Noah HarrisIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Noah Harris, a senior engineering manager based in Buffalo, New York. Noah shares his journey from Atlanta to Buffalo, his transition from electrical to computer engineering, and his deep passion for coding, leadership, and community.Noah dives into:Why he sees coding as playing with Legos and an art form.His leadership philosophy rooted in servant leadership and empowering teams.The productivity boost he gets from mastering Vim motions.The importance of finding your tribe and staying connected to the developer community.He also shares...2025-01-1059 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with James Q. QuickIn this episode, Tessa Kriesel chats with James Q. Quick, a seasoned developer, speaker, and teacher currently serving as the Head of Developer Experience at MakeSwift, a visual builder integrated with Next.js and part of the BigCommerce ecosystem. James shares his insights on blending developer-centric and marketer-friendly tools, crafting effective documentation, and navigating the ever-evolving challenges of DevRel roles.Highlights include:Career Journeys: From education and self-taught paths to boot camps, James reflects on the diverse routes into tech..DevRel Challenges: Balancing startup agility within larger organizations and building tools that meet both developer and...2025-01-0941 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Joe CasabonaIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel is joined by Joe Casabona, a systems and automation coach, and the creator behind an incredible resource of podcast and automations templates. Joe shares his journey from software engineering to helping entrepreneurs and content creators streamline their processes through no-code automation. He talks about his unique approach to automation and how his technical background allows him to create systems that reduce complexity for others.They dive into topics like automation tools such as Zapier and Make, Joe’s use of AI in workflows, and his experiences with automating business pr...2025-01-0853 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Flo MerianIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with Flo Merian, a seasoned developer, founder, and marketer with a rich history of supporting DevTool startups and building communities. Flo shares insights into his journey, starting from self-taught coding as a teenager to co-founding impactful initiatives like Marketing to Dev, a thriving community for DevTool founders and marketers, and his latest venture, Launchweek.dev—a platform for showcasing new developer products.Key Highlights:Origins of a Developer: Flo recounts how his brother introduced him to coding, leading to his lifelong passion for building and innovation.Th...2025-01-0744 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Tim BanksThis week on 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Tim Banks. Tim brings a wealth of experience from the tech industry and a unique perspective as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and five-time Pan American medalist. Together, they explore parallels between the discipline of martial arts and the challenges of DevOps, including navigating complex systems, maintaining resilience, and fostering continuous learning.In this candid conversation, Tim shares:His journey into tech and lessons from DevOps.Strategies for tackling burnout and staying focused in high-pressure environments.How diverse life experiences can shape your approach to problem-solving.Practical advice...2025-01-0741 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Kevin BlancoIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode of 99 Dev Problems, host Tessa Kriesel chats with the multifaceted Kevin Blanco, a DevRel advocate, film enthusiast, and tech professional from Costa Rica. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings, discovering computers in high school, to becoming a passionate community builder and a creative force in developer advocacy.Topics covered include:Community Power: Kevin highlights how the Drupal community's generosity shaped his career and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the communities that uplift us.From Developer to Advocate: Transitioning from a 15-year tech engineering role to DevRel...2025-01-0349 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Sean FalconerIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, about his diverse career journey from academia to entrepreneurship and leadership in the tech industry. Sean shares insights into his unique role at Confluent, where he focuses on innovation and strategy in AI, and reflects on his transition from being a hands-on engineer to taking on broader leadership responsibilities.Sean dives into his experiences founding a two-sided marketplace for blue-collar workers, the lessons learned, and why it’s vital to understand your strengths when scaling a business. He also re...2025-01-0232 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Jason Torres [Holiday Edition]In this festive holiday edition of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel welcomes Jason Torres, a developer evangelist at torc.dev, for a candid conversation about the power of community, meaningful connections, and the often-overlooked importance of great documentation in tech.Jason shares his journey from the film industry to tech, where he's found his niche in fostering authentic engagement within developer communities. We dive into how Torc has experienced exponential growth by focusing on relationships and creating a supportive environment for developers. Jason highlights their initiatives like virtual networking events and lunch meetups that provide inclusive spaces for...2024-12-2445 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Genghis PhilipIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Genghis Philip, an engineering manager at Kipsu, who shares his journey from archaeology to tech, his passion for coaching (both in ultimate frisbee and engineering teams), and his thoughtful approach to career growth and team building.Genghis discusses the importance of building high-performing teams by aligning incentives, fostering autonomy, and creating a culture where engineers thrive. He highlights the value of succession planning—not just for individual careers but as a critical strategy across teams and organizations. From enabling junior developers to embrace problem-solving without over-relying on AI...2024-12-2040 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Alex StandifordIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Alex Standiford, founder of Novatorius, Siren, and creator of PHP Nomad. Alex shares his journey from WordPress developer to agency founder, shedding light on the challenges of balancing client work with product development. He dives deep into PHP Nomad, a groundbreaking framework designed to enable nomadic programming, allowing code to seamlessly transition across platforms like WordPress, Laravel, and beyond.Listeners will learn how Alex utilizes AI tools like ChatGPT for problem-solving and project management, why he designed PHP Nomad to decouple integrations for maximum flexibility, and how...2024-12-2045 min
Scaling DevToolsTessa Kriesel - the DevTools sprintTessa Kriesel is the founder of builtfor.dev, where she helps DevTools founders with GTM.In this episode we talk about how she helps founders improve their go to market strategy in a short sprint.Links:Built for DevsTessa Kriesel This episode is brought to you by WorkOS. If you're thinking about selling to enterprise customers, WorkOS can help you add enterprise features like Single Sign On and audit logs. https://workos.com/2024-12-1938 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Mike BifulcoIn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel chats with Mike Bifulco, CTO and co-founder of Craftwork, a Y Combinator-backed company redefining the home services experience with innovative technology. Mike shares insights into Craftwork's mission to modernize home painting services through thoughtful tech integration and human-centric design.From leveraging Rails, React Native, and Next.js to tackling multilingual software challenges and behavioral economics in UX design, Mike provides a deep dive into the technical and human aspects of building scalable, customer-focused products. He also discusses the importance of curiosity, collaboration, and leadership in engineering teams—and offers ad...2024-12-1843 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Neal TovsenIn this episode, we sat down with Neal Tovsen, a seasoned fractional CTO who brings over two decades of enterprise and startup experience to the tech industry. After working at companies like GE and Siemens, Neal ventured into entrepreneurship before finding his passion in fractional CTO work, where he helps non-technical founders and coaches technical founders navigating the startup world. Throughout the conversation, Neal shared invaluable insights on technical leadership, discussing how development decisions need to align with business context and goals. He offered a fresh perspective on the perpetual challenge of balancing code quality with business needs, suggesting...2024-12-1749 min
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Chris SwiftIn this episode, Chris Swift, a senior engineer in FinTech shares insights from his 13-year journey in tech. The conversation explores the evolution of development tools, the shifting landscape of remote developer culture, and practical approaches to solving complex integration challenges. From discussing the importance of foundational programming knowledge to sharing real-world strategies for communicating technical needs to business stakeholders, this episode offers valuable perspectives on modern software development.Key topics include the evolution of adopting AI developer tools, changing dynamics in technical leadership, approaches to technical problem-solving, and building effective developer relationships in remote environments. Whether...2024-12-1736 min
Coffee and Open SourceTessa KrieselTessa Kriesel is the CEO of Built for Devs, where she fast-tracks developer tools from idea to essential. With over a decade in DevRel leadership at companies like Snap Inc. and Twitter, Tessa coaches early-stage startups and enterprises to build developer programs that drive adoption, innovation, and revenue. Her unique approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic marketing, helping dev tools become indispensable parts of developers' workflows. A former engineering manager and self-taught open-source developer, Tessa bridges the gap between technical innovation and business success in the dev tools ecosystem.
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codeFellowship( )Finding Refuge & Strength in Christ w/ Tessa KrieselIn this episode, JB is joined by Tessa Kriesel, CEO & Developer GTM Strategist for BuiltForDev (https://www.builtfor.dev/). Tessa gives her raw and powerful testimony of how she found refuge in Jesus Christ, and continuously finds it while receiving strength to persevere in the trenches of life in the midst of a layoff from a Silicon Valley company to building her own Developer Relations business from the ground up.
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Multithreaded Income PodcastMake Money from People With Money | Multithreaded Income Episode 40 with Tessa KrieselIn this episode, host Kevin Griffin sits down with Tessa Kriesel to discuss her journey from being laid off at Snap to becoming a successful self-employed consultant in the developer relations (DevRel) space. Tessa shares her experience dealing with an unexpected job loss and navigating the challenges of finding her next steps. She elaborates on leveraging her network, the importance of super fans, and various revenue streams, including consulting, content creation, and sponsorships. Tessa also highlights the value of hiring a business coach early and the benefits of an open-handed approach to giving. Join this inspiring conversation to learn...2024-05-211h 01
Community PulseMentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86)Part of the road to being better at Developer Relations is applying what we’ve learned and passing that knowledge on to others. Whether you are a direct mentor or leading a team of folks new to DevRel, it’s important to take stock of what we are doing and how we can best serve the people we know with the knowledge we have.
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Come hang with us! Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: solo.to/tdesseyn LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn2023-10-0634 minGuidance Counselor 2.0Episode 268 - A letter to Recruiters w/Head of DevRel at Snap, Tessa KrieselI am joined by Tessa Kriesel who is Head of Platform DevRel at Snapchat and we are diving into how recruiters need to handle the engineering ecosystem of tech.
Come hang with us! Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: solo.to/tdesseyn LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn2023-09-0438 min
Uncommon Conversations: Deep Talks with Community & DevRel Leaders6. The intersection of community management and Developer Advocacy, with Tessa Kriesel and Rachel Sunderland at LaceworkIn this 12-minute convo, Tessa Kriesel and Rachel Sunderland, at the time both at Lacework, discuss hiring for and stepping into a new community management role, and how to empower new community team members to be successful from the start.Community and DevRel leaders perform incredible feats to grow, engage, and support their communities, empower their businesses, and build products and experiences people love. Each day, they bring their companies and communities closer together. These are the stories of their work. The Uncommon community is powered by Common Room, the intelligent community growth platform that enables you...2022-08-0312 min
8 Bits8 Bits with Tessa Kriesel!This week we are joined by Tessa Kriesel!Tessa is a DevRel leader and advisor to many early-stage startups.Join us as we learn about Tessa's journey from self-taught, open-source web developer to Head of DevRel at Snap, inc.2022-05-171h 00
One Knight in ProductDeveloper Relations & Product Management - Friends or Foes? (with Tessa Kriesel, Head of Platform DevRel @ Snap & Wesley Faulkner, Head of Community @ SingleStore)A message from our sponsor
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DevRel Book ClubSuperfans with Tessa KrieselBlogs and, later, social media created business opportunities that would have been unviable without the potential for a global audience. Using community building, amongst other techniques, entrepreneurs have been able to reach customers through a shared interest. In Superfans, entrepreneur Pat Flynn shares the story of how building a personal following affect the success of his […]2022-02-1638 min
DeveloperRelations.comSuperfans with Tessa KrieselBlogs and, later, social media created business opportunities that would have been unviable without the potential for a global audience. Using community building, amongst other techniques, entrepreneurs have been able to reach customers through a shared interest. In Superfans, entrepreneur Pat Flynn shares the story of how building a personal following affect the success of his […]2022-02-1638 min
In Before The Lock🧵 53: What’s in it for me?“What is the best way to get stakeholders excited about getting involved and engaging in your company community?” — Tessa Kriesel. Brought to you by Commsor.2022-01-1104 min
Technically TrueMastering Cross-functional DevRel With Tessa KrieselIn this episode, we chat with Tessa Kriesel, Head of Developer Relations at Fast. We talk about her experience with building cross-functional DevRel teams, her approach to advocacy, building trust in communities, and how founders can set their DevRel teams up for success. She also shares some advice for folks looking to start their DevRel career.
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The Get Options PodcastPodcast E118: What’s wrong with hourly billing?Updates Kyle: Talkity talk talk talk. Adam: Chiropractors do work. WC Santa Clarita Sara: I haven’t left my house since I got home from California on Tuesday. WordPress News Pagely on Today Show Changes Tessa Kriesel has accepted a position at Twitter Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: Code is Poetry shirt / caffeine / Coders & Atomic Habits …2020-02-1953 min
getoptionspodcast's podcastThe Get Options Podcast - E118 - What’s wrong with hourly billing?The Get Options Podcast - Episode 118 Life Updates Kyle: Talkity talk talk talk. Adam: Chiropractors do work. WC Santa Clarita Sara: Haven’t left my house since I got home from California on Tuesday. WordPress News Pagely on Today Show Changes Tessa Kriesel has accepted a position at Twitter Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: Code is Poetry shirt / caffeine / Coders & Atomic Habits Kyle: Bu...2020-02-1953 min
silverliningproductions's podcastE0312 - The KitchensinkWP Podcast - My onboarding client processThis week I share my new client onboarding process Upcoming Events no wordcamps Segment 1: In the News WC Asia Cancelled. Awesome Motive acquires AIO SEO - last week.. after I went to “press with the audio..” WooCommerce Partners With Square to Expand Services for CBD Merchants Tessa Kriesel - signed on to work as a dev advocate at twitter! Segment 2: Client Onboarding Segment 3: Tool of the Week 5 Scripts for Firing Sh...2020-02-1711 minThe Get Options PodcastPodcast E107: When should I fire a client?Life Updates: Kyle: Life good. Adam: Gotcha! surprised Kyle at WC Jackson. News: Come to our WCUS get-together for coffee. Shoutout to the Women in WP podcast. Changes: Sal Ferrarello joins WebDev Studios Tessa Kriesel – leaves CircleCI, joins Tugboat & launches Devocate Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: WC Miami / Coffee / Ask by Ryan Levesque Kyle:…2019-10-1649 minThe Get Options PodcastPodcast E107: When should I fire a client?Life Updates: Kyle: Life good. Adam: Gotcha! surprised Kyle at WC Jackson. News: Come to our WCUS get-together for coffee. Shoutout to the Women in WP podcast. Changes: Sal Ferrarello joins WebDev Studios Tessa Kriesel – leaves CircleCI, joins Tugboat & launches Devocate Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: WC Miami / Coffee / Ask by Ryan Levesque Kyle:…2019-10-1649 mingetoptionspodcast's podcastThe Get Options Podcast - E107 - When should I fire a client?Banter/Updates Kyle: Life good. Adam: Gotcha! surprised Kyle at WC Jackson. News: Come to our WCUS get-together for coffee. Shoutout to the Women in WP podcast. Changes: Sal Ferrarello joins WebDev Studios Tessa Kriesel - leaves CircleCI, joins Tugboat & launches Devocate Wearing/Drinking/Reading? Adam: WC Miami / Coffee / Ask by Ryan Levesque Kyle: Cloudways t-shirt, Sandhills Development hoodie / cranberry juice / Traction Q1 When is the right time to fire a client? And how? - Michelle Ames Q2 - Any favorite productivity tools to keep you on track with your to...2019-10-1649 min
The Pagely PodcastEp 3: Tessa Kriesel. Teaching under-represented minorities to codeFor transcript, links, show notes, video and more visit: https://pagely.com/podcast/episodes/ep-3-tessa-kriesel/
Tessa Kriesel is the Community Manager for CircleCI and founder of Outspoken Women and Coders of TMRW. She wears many hats but the consistent theme of her work is empowering under-represented minorities to learn to code and transition into rewarding & high-paying careers.
In this interview Tessa shares her public speaking experience, how she copes with impostor syndrome, a beautiful "where are they now" story of a former student now gainfully employed as a React Developer, her experience chairing the s...2019-09-1050 minThe Get Options PodcastPodcast E099: What feature would be the cornerstone of another CMS if it were to overtake WordPress’ prominence?Life Updates Adam: Summer in full swing. Summer time blues? New camps to mentor assigned. Kyle: Remove trees? News WordCamp Central America might happen WP Engine acquires Flywheel Ghost / Automattic bashing? Changes Tessa Kriesel joins CircleCI as Community Manager Wearing/Drinking/Reading Adam: WCUS 2016 / Coffee + Water / Every Tool’s a Hammer – Adam…2019-07-101h 00The Get Options PodcastPodcast E099: What feature would be the cornerstone of another CMS if it were to overtake WordPress’ prominence?Life Updates Adam: Summer in full swing. Summer time blues? New camps to mentor assigned. Kyle: Remove trees? News WordCamp Central America might happen WP Engine acquires Flywheel Ghost / Automattic bashing? Changes Tessa Kriesel joins CircleCI as Community Manager Wearing/Drinking/Reading Adam: WCUS 2016 / Coffee + Water / Every Tool’s a Hammer – Adam…2019-07-101h 00getoptionspodcast's podcastThe Get Options Podcast - E099 - What feature would be the cornerstone of another CMS if it were to overtake WordPress’ prominence?The Get Options Podcast - Episode 99 Life Updates Adam: Summer in full swing.. Summer time blues? New camps to mentor assigned. Kyle: Remove trees? News WordCamp Central America might happen WP Engine acquires Flywheel Ghost / Automattic bashing? Changes Tessa Kriesel joins CircleCI as Community Manager Wearing/Drinking/Reading Adam: WCUS 2016 / Coffee + Water / Every Tool’s a Hammer - Adam Savage Kyle: LearnDash t-shirt / Coffee / Knight Errant (A Star Wars Tale) Questions 1. Someone who would consider themselves an “advanced user”, not a designer or developer. Where would they fit...2019-07-101h 00
BoldLifeTessa Kriesel - Learn by Doing and ExperiencingTessa Kriesel, Developer Outreach Manager at Pantheon and expert in several Open Source CMS platforms, joins us to discuss her path from Guitar Hero enthusiast to a career in Open Source development.2019-07-0300 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Systems & Automation to Help Solopreneurs Reduce FrictionTeaching Web Development with Tessa KreiselTessa Kriesel is a developer, community advocate, and educator. In this episode we get into our approaches to teaching, why it’s important, and the importance of giving opportunities to underserved areas and groups. We also discuss our “aha” moments – that time where programming suddenly clicked for us. Show NotesTessa KrieselPantheonOutspoken WomenCoders of TomorrowCoder DojoCodePenW3SchoolsJosh Koenig and PantheonSponsored by: The Events Calendar | Pantheon
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How I Built ItTessa Kreisel and Teaching DevelopmentTessa Kriesel is a developer, community advocate, and educator. In this episode we get into our approaches to teaching, why it’s important, and the importance of giving opportunities to underserved areas and groups. We also discuss our “aha” moments – that time where programming suddenly clicked for us.
Show Notes
* Tessa Kriesel
* Pantheon
* Outspoken Women
* Coders of Tomorrow
* Coder Dojo
* CodePen
* W3Schools
* Josh Koenig and Pantheon
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Hallway ChatsEpisode 33: Tessa Kriesel
Introducing Tessa Kriesel
Tessa Kriesel is an agency and community engineer at Pantheon and she’s been a web developer for over 10 years. She’s the founder of Outspoken Women, she’s passionate about diversity initiatives and teaching people to code and mentoring new developers.
Show Notes
Website | tessak22.com
Website | Outspoken Women
Twitter | @tessak22
Website | Girl Develop It
Episode Transcript
Liam: This is Hallway Chats, where we talk with some of the unique people in and around WordPress.
Ta...2018-01-2534 min