IChatable, where insightful conversations meet the world of tech! Join us as we delve into captivating discussions with industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. From their career journeys, from one country to another 🌍, and from one company 🏢 to another, each episode uncovers behind-the-scenes 🫣 stories of people in tech, offering a blend of inspiration and information. Stay updated on the latest trends. IChatable is your source for conversations that bridge the gap between the tech-savvy and the tech-curious. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us!
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IChatable, where insightful conversations meet the world of tech! Join us as we delve into captivating discussions with industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. From their career journeys, from one country to another 🌍, and from one company 🏢 to another, each episode uncovers behind-the-scenes 🫣 stories of people in tech, offering a blend of inspiration and information. Stay updated on the latest trends. IChatable is your source for conversations that bridge the gap between the tech-savvy and the tech-curious. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us!
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Recent Episodes
May 4, 2026
S1 E5 Amir Bashir, CTO of Simplicity
<p>Amir is the CTO of Simplicity, it’s a non-for-profit organization that manages 10 billion New Zealand dollars.</p><p>Amir’s story is about purpose, leadership, people, and true character.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what we covered:</p><p>• 👨👩👧👦 One of 8 siblings </p><p>• 💼 Early career as a Development Manager at Interest </p><p>• 🌍 Moved to UAE, but left due to toxic culture </p><p>• 🧭 Returned to NZ and searched for more meaningful work </p><p>• 📞 Got a surprise call from Sam Stubbs </p><p>• 🏦 Became CTO of Simplicity</p><p>• ⚖️ Discussed non-profits vs for-profits </p><p>• 👥 Shared how he manages teams and hires people </p><p>• 🎯 Gave interview tips and advice for young professionals </p><p>• 🧠 Talked about people skills, tech skills, and the most important skill </p><p>• ⚠️ Explored corporate toxicity and how it grows </p><p>• ❤️ Hidden gem: Amir cares deeply, and his character shows in hard times </p><p><br></p>
September 7, 2025
S1 E4 Daniel Larsen, Principal Cloud Architect
<p>Daniel Larsen is an amazing Tech Leader, his journey from radio waves to Microsoft, our incredible guest has a career full of twists and turns.</p><p>Here’s what we covered:</p><ul><li><li>🎙️ Started his career in <strong>Radio Stations</strong></li></li><li><li>👨💻 Became a <strong>Developer</strong></li><li>✈️ Moved to the <strong>UK</strong>, then back to <strong>NZ</strong> to </li><li>💰 Started his <strong>Own Business</strong></li></li><li>🚀 Dabbled as a <strong>CTO</strong> — and discovered why it wasn’t for him</li><li>💻 Spent <strong>7 years at Microsoft</strong> and uncovered the secret sauce of how such a huge company stays agile and productive</li><li>🏗️ Shared <strong>3 unique gems of advice</strong> on how to become an <strong>Architect</strong></li><li>⚖️ Talked about <strong>work–life balance</strong></li><li>🤖 His hot take on <strong>AI </strong>and how it will reshape software development</li></ul>
December 26, 2023
S1 E3 Marcel, Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead
<p>Marcel is a Microsoft MVP🥇 (Most Valuable Person), an MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer🎓 with 20 years of experience, and a Practice Lead at Datacom. </p> <p>We will discuss:</p> <ul> <li>🌍 The difference in working culture between Brazil and NZ.</li> <li>🥇His Microsoft MVP, how he got it, and the effect of it on his career.</li> <li>How do you differentiate between a 👩💻Developer, 👩💻🚀Senior Developer, or 👩💻🚀🚀Tech Lead?</li> <li>📐💻👨💼The difference between Software Architect, Solution Architect, and Enterprise Architect.</li> <li>👨💼🚀 How to progress our careers in Software Development. </li> <li>🌪️🤷♂️ Where do the problems usually come from, and how can we avoid them.</li> <li>🕊️🙌 Some advices for Team Leads: how to make your team trust you and How to help your Junior Developers.</li> </ul>
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