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About Inside Tech Careers
Inside Tech Careers gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting roles in tech. Hosted by Harry Wake — a 17-year-old student and co-founder of Mission Encodeable — each episode features inspiring guests who share what their jobs involve, what a typical day looks like, and the advice they’d offer to anyone interested in pursuing a similar path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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- Mission Encodeable
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- First episode
- 21 Oct 2024
- Latest episode
- 3 Mar 2025
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
3 Mar 2025
S1E17 - Katherine Mathieson: Director at The Royal Institution
In the final episode of this first series, Harry interviews Katherine Mathieson, the Director of The Royal Institution - an independent charity dedicated to connecting people to the world of science. Katherine shares how she discovered her passion for science communication; she offers her advice for those interested in careers in science communication careers, and emphasises the importance of scientific literacy in today's world. They also explore how the 225-year-old Royal Institution maintains its historic mission of making science accessible to everyone, while adapting to reach a larger audience than ever before through social media platforms. Katherine on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinemathieson/) Katherine on Twitter (https://x.com/kath_math) The Royal Institution website (https://www.rigb.org/) The Royal Institution on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalInstitution) The Royal Institution on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Feb 2025
S1E16 - Nick Nurock: Founder at Standup Computing
Harry speaks to Nick Nurock, a former Software Engineer at Transport for London (TfL) who now runs Standup Computing, delivering AI literacy workshops to school students. Starting his career as an electronics engineer, Nick transitioned into software development and played a key role in TfL's contactless payment system implementation. While at TfL, he also formalised and expanded their software development graduate and apprenticeship schemes. Nick now focuses on educating young people about artificial intelligence through his startup, Stand Up Computing. Having already taught over 2,500 pupils, he aims to demystify AI and encourage critical thinking about its benefits and risks. He shares valuable insights about getting started in software development, and advises new developers not to get discouraged when their code doesn't work the first time, as problem-solving is a key part of the development process. Nick on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknurock/) Standup Computing (https://standupcomputing.com/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
17 Feb 2025
S1E15 - Jess Sullivan: Software Engineer at Scan.com
Harry speaks to Jess Sullivan, a Software Engineer at Scan.com. Jess explains how she taught herself to code, discussing how she started with free resources and the importance of choosing the right language to learn. Jess discusses how AI tools have become part of her daily work. She offers valuable insights for aspiring developers, highlighting the importance of resilience, finding the right programming language to start with, and joining supportive communities. She also shares practical advice about improving typing skills and reassures listeners that a traditional computer science background isn't necessary to succeed in software development. Jess on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sullivan-1ab72ba1/) freeCodeCamp (https://www.freecodecamp.org/) CodeNewbie Podcast (https://www.codenewbie.org/podcast) Women and Non Binary Ruby (https://www.wnb-rb.dev/) Algorithms Illuminated by Tim Roughgarden (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Algorithms_Illuminated/W6xDtAEACAAJ) Refactoring: Ruby Edition by Jay Fields, Shane Harvie, Martin Fowler and Kent Beck (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Refactoring/6jyOUrJBJHAC) Coderspeak: The Language of Computer Programmers by Guilherme Orlandini Heurich (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Coderspeak/23UCEQAAQBAJ) The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille Fournier (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Manager_s_Path/xeUpMQAACAAJ) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Feb 2025
S1E14 - Tom Read: Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Serco
Harry talks to Tom Read, formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Director General at the UK Government Digital Service, and now the Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Serco. Serco is a multinational company that works with governments to fulfil contracts across many sectors including defence, health, space, justice, migration, customer services, and transport. Tom discusses the range of contracts which Serco operates, highlighting some interesting and unique examples. Tom also shares his advice for those thinking about starting a journey in technological leadership. Tom on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thommeread/) Tom on Twitter (https://x.com/thommeread) Pivot Podcast (https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot) No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/_/M1XADwAAQBAJ) Marty Cagan’s books (https://www.svpg.com/team/marty-cagan/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Feb 2025
S1E13 - Mirnali Koneswaran: Policy Officer at Royal Academy of Engineering
Harry speaks to Mirnali Koneswaran, a Policy Officer at the Royal Academy Of Engineering who specialises in education and skills policy development. Previously, Mirnali contributed as a Research Assistant at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, focusing on data analysis and research initiatives. Mirnali breaks down what policy is and how it can have a tangible impact. Harry and Mirnali also discuss the Engineers 2030 project that Mirnali’s team is working on, which aims to challenge how we think about engineering today, and how the engineering workforce needs to be different. Mirnali on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnakones/) Engineers 2030 (https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/engineers-2030) Watch UK Parliament debates and committees (https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/watch-committees-and-debates/) Two cheap ways to test your fit for policy work from Effective Altruism Forum (https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/BjgE7EpCKodQ3nAyp/two-cheap-ways-to-test-your-fit-for-policy-work) Royal Academy of Engineering website (https://raeng.org.uk/) Parliamentary Office of Science Technology (POST) (https://post.parliament.uk/) 80,000 Hours (https://80000hours.org/) Visit UK Parliament (https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
27 Jan 2025
S1E12 - Matthew Browning: Principal Product Manager at YouGov
Harry speaks to Matthew Browning, a seasoned tech professional with an impressive background that includes co-inventing BBC iPlayer and working on various projects at the BBC. Matthew now serves as a Principal Product Manager at YouGov, bringing his wealth of experience to the world of data analytics and market research. Matthew shares his advice for young professionals and discusses the changing landscape of technology careers, from the dot-com boom to today's globalised workforce. Matthew on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbrowninglondon/) Matthew’s personal website (https://matthewb.org/) BBC iPlayer patent (http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?FT=D&date=20100422&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_gb&CC=US&NR=2010100899A1&KC=A1&ND=5) Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/) O'Reilly Media (https://www.oreilly.com/) Programming Perl by Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen and Jon Orwant (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Programming_Perl/xx5JBSqcQzIC) FOSDEM (https://fosdem.org/2025/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Jan 2025
S1E11 - Dave Leonard: Strategic Director of IT at Watergrove Trust
Harry speaks with Dave Leonard, the Strategic Director of IT at the Watergrove Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust of schools based in Rochdale, in the North West of England. They discuss the challenges and rewards of managing IT in an educational setting, and delve into the future of technology in schools, including the impact of AI on education and the growing importance of cybersecurity. Dave on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-leonard-it/) Dave on Twitter (https://x.com/itbadger) Dave’s Learning Dust Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ltzox3oGasZmWFufLEnXA) Edufuturists Podcast (https://www.edufuturists.com/podcast) Open: How We'll Work, Live and Learn in the Future by David Price (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Open/8s7SnQEACAAJ) Association of Network Managers in Education (https://anme.co.uk/) Google Champions Community (https://edu.google.com/for-educators/communities/) Yes Man by Danny Wallace (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Yes_Man/OmD6bKchHHgC) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 Jan 2025
S1E10 - Chris Cox: Chief Technology Officer at Quality Compliance Systems
Harry talks to Chris Cox, the Chief Technology Officer at Quality Compliance Systems, about his journey from programming enthusiast to CTO and the essential balance of technical expertise and soft skills for success.
6 Jan 2025
S1E9 - Sammy White: Learning Lead at Glean
Harry speaks to Sammy White, a former Learning Evangelist and now the Learning Lead at Glean, a company which aims to revolutionise note-taking for students in higher education. They explore the challenges and rewards of working in EdTech, and Sammy explains how her background in education informs her work in product marketing. Sammy on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatthetrigmath/) Glean website (https://glean.co/) Microsoft Speaker Coach (https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/rehearse-your-slide-show-with-speaker-coach-cd7fc941-5c3b-498c-a225-83ef3f64f07b) Common Sense Education (https://www.commonsense.org/education) Google Applied Digital Skills (https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/s/en/home) Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/index.htm) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Dec 2024
S1E8 - Leanne Cummings: Deputy Director of GOV.UK
Harry interviews Leanne Cummings, Deputy Director of GOV.UK, about the UK Government's digital transformation and the unique challenges of managing GOV.UK's vast online presence.
9 Dec 2024
S1E7 - Arthur Turrell: Senior Manager for Research and Data at The Bank of England
Harry interviews Arthur Turrell, a Senior Manager for Research and Data at the Bank of England, about his transition from physics to data science and the intersection of finance and data.
2 Dec 2024
S1E6 - Joshua Lowe: EduBlocks Team Lead at Anaconda
Harry interviews Joshua Lowe, EduBlocks Team Lead at Anaconda, on his educational pathway, apprenticeships, and career advice for launching a tech career.
25 Nov 2024
S1E5 - Ben Page: CEO at Ipsos
Ben Page, Global CEO of Ipsos, shares insights on market research, AI, and synthetic data, offering advice for aspiring market researchers and leaders on transforming the sector.
18 Nov 2024
S1E4 - James Kuht: CEO & Co-founder at Inversity
Harry speaks with James Kuht, an Oxford medicine graduate and former military CTO who was a founding member of the Prime Minister’s Data Science team at 10 Downing Street. Now, as the founder of Inversity, James aims to train tomorrow’s technologists by addressing some of the world’s toughest challenges. In this episode, James shares pivotal moments from Inversity’s journey so far and offers advice for aspiring founders. James on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskuht/) James on Twitter (https://x.com/kuhtjames) Inversity (https://inversity.co/) Y Combinator Startup School (https://www.startupschool.org/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Nov 2024
S1E3 - Faria Anzum: Senior Product Designer at Canva
Harry speaks to Faria Anzum, a product designer on the ecosystem team at Canva, which is a design platform that empowers hundreds of millions of users worldwide to create stunning visuals. Faria recounts her journey into product design and shares her advice for aspiring designers, and how they can get started. Faria on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farianzum/) Faria on Dribbble (https://dribbble.com/farianzum) Canva for Education (https://www.canva.com/education/) The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Design_of_Everyday_Things/nVQPAAAAQBAJ) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Nov 2024
S1E2 - David Leen: Staff Software Engineer at Netflix
In this episode, Harry speaks with David Leen, a Staff Software Engineer at Netflix who shares his journey from studying theoretical physics to working with generative AI at one of the world’s leading tech companies. David shares some insights about Netflix’s unique culture and values, discussing the company’s “people over process” approach and its emphasis on candour and responsibility. David also explains the work of Amazon Web Services, and how he was on the team revolutionising cloud computing. Finally, David discusses the skills he believes are essential for success in tech, from attention to detail and curiosity to the importance of networking. David on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dleen/) No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/_/M1XADwAAQBAJ) Netflix Culture (https://jobs.netflix.com/culture) Radical Candor by Kim Scott (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Radical_Candor_Fully_Revised_Updated_Edi/cCqLDwAAQBAJ) The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Culture_Map/nWAHAQAAQBAJ) Jeff Bezos’s Shareholder Letters (https://quartr.com/insights/business-philosophy/collection-jeff-bezos-shareholder-letters) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Oct 2024
S1E1 - Alex Selby-Boothroyd: Head of Data Journalism at The Economist
In this episode, Harry talks with Alex Selby-Boothroyd, Head of Data Journalism at The Economist. Alex shares fascinating insights about how his team transforms complex data into compelling stories and visualisations, from tracking the Ukraine war using satellite data to analysing the impact of COVID-19. Having led the data journalism team since 2017, Alex offers a unique perspective on how the field has evolved, including The Economist's journey from publishing its first chart in 1926 to now having a specialised team of over 20 data journalists. He discusses the three core skills needed in data journalism - writing well, being good with data, and having good ideas - and explains why human insight remains crucial even in the age of AI. The Economist is a global newspaper founded in 1843, known for its concise analysis of world events and its distinctive data visualisations that help readers understand complex topics through clear, impactful charts and graphics. Alex on Twitter (https://x.com/AlexSelbyB) Alex on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-selby-boothroyd-367a5342/) The Economist’s Free and Discounted Student Subscription (https://subscribenow.economist.com/student) How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information by Andy Kirk (https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/How_Charts_Lie_Getting_Smarter_about_Vis/qP2KDwAAQBAJ) Journocoders (https://journocoders.com/) Off the Charts Weekly Newsletter from The Economist (https://www.economist.com/newsletters/off-the-charts) 30 Day Map Challenge (https://30daymapchallenge.com/) Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wake) Harry on Twitter (https://x.com/HarryJWake) Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-encodeable/) Mission Encodeable on Twitter (https://twitter.com/missionencode) https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com) © Mission Encodeable 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
21 Oct 2024
Trailer for Inside Tech Careers
Welcome to Inside Tech Careers! Inside Tech Careers gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting roles in tech. Hosted by Harry Wake — a 17-year-old student and co-founder of Mission Encodeable — each episode features inspiring guests who share what their jobs involve, what a typical day looks like, and the advice they’d offer to anyone interested in pursuing a similar path. Find all of the episodes of this podcast at: https://missionencodeable.com (https://missionencodeable.com). Copyright © Mission Encodeable 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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