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Choosing the right career in tech with Claire Alexander
Are you a tech student who’s confused about choosing a career? Then this Programmable episode might just be what you need.
We talked to Claire Alexander, whose career has spanned various roles. She is an HR professional, a talent advisor for tech companies, a career coach, and an ex-employment lawyer.
Claire helps job seekers get hired in tech startups and scale-ups, advance their careers and learn how to leverage AI to work smarter.
Claire aims to support over 1,000 job seekers and 500 people in challenging work situations. She also shares her views on how tech careers are changing and explains how to shape your future to land your dream job.
Here are a few links to stay in touch with Claire:
https://www.coachclaire.co/ (https://www.coachclaire.co/)
Claire’s LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/in/claire-alexander-careercoach-recruitment-hr)
Jump in to JDoodle (https://www.jdoodle.com/) and code in over 88 languages.
9 Oct 2024
How to be a 10x engineer with John Ferlito
For Programmable podcast episode #11, We sat down to chat with John Ferlito, CTO and co-founder of Gladly (https://gladlyapp.com/). This tech startup is helping creators and influencers monetize their skills directly with their audience.
John was also founder and CTO of Bulletproof Group, a managed cloud service provider which IPO’d in 2012.
His experience as a CTO and founder is an amazing resource to developers. Listen to the full episode to get all the fantastic details!
Follow John on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnf/), and check out Gladly here. (https://gladlyapp.com/)
24 Sept 2024
Product Management Kung Fu with David Wang
We started off the interview with a simple question: What’s exciting about product management? And David’s response was perfect - the legacy that your work leaves behind.
There are many professions in the world where many of us don’t get to see the real impact that it makes, all we have are stats to look for but with product management, David sees a real change happening in the world with the choices he makes.
"If there's one job that can really leave a legacy, it's through the work that you do as a product manager"
Product Academy (https://www.productacademy.io/)
Connect with David on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/productdave/)
11 Sept 2024
A career switch doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds with Hannah Beder
From a Google intern to a leading role in educational technology at startup Cadmus, Hannah Beder's story is not just about climbing the tech ladder but about finding and following one's true passion. Find out all about her incredible tale as we dive in!
Find out more about Hannah and the resources she mentioned
Follow Hannah on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbeder/)
Code like a girl (https://www.codelikeagirl.com/)
Cadmus (http://cadmus.io)
Creatable Burundi (https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/creatable-burundi-appeal?srsltid=AfmBOorztNcsXGVB7vcvV-W0PQp2uugOuOWfOI5QET0wNDSzSUp5EvXq)
Macquarie Bank (https://www.macquarie.com.au/)
NSW Young Woman of the Year 2020 (https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/awards-and-events/past-nsw-women-of-year-awards/2020-awards/hannah-beder)
Meet the inspiring Hannah Beder (https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/study-with-us/young-wie-club/women-in-engineering-blogs/q/meet-the-inspiring-hannah-beder)
3 Sept 2024
Finding the joy in life with RamG Vallath
RamG Vallath describes himself as a human proton. A spreader of positivity. When a surprising health setback left this high-performing IIT grad practically paralyzed, he asked the question: “how do I know if I am pushing myself too hard?” You’ll be inspired by his engineer’s curiosity and boundless work ethic.
RamG Vallath’s journey is a powerful reminder that while technical skills are important, it’s the people skills that truly drive success.
RamG Vallath on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramgvallath/?originalSubdomain=in)
ramgvallath.com (http://ramgvallath.com)
From Ouch to Oops (https://www.amazon.com/Ouch-Oops-RamG-Vallath/dp/9351368173)
Active Parenting: How to Raise Your Child to be Positive (https://www.amazon.com/Active-Parenting-Raise-Child-Positive-ebook/dp/B09CN158SP?ref_=ast_author_dp)
Oops the Mighty Gurgle (https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Mighty-Gurgle-RamGopal-Vallath-ebook/dp/B08HNDB8NC?ref_=ast_author_dp)
27 Aug 2024
Is a tech degree worth it in 2024? With Puneet Saxena, co-founder of Edept
Coding bootcamps, online software development courses, and video tutorials are more prevalent than ever. It has some people asking: is a computer science degree worth it in 2024?
On Programmable Podcast episode #07, I spoke with Puneet Saxena, co-founder of Edept, a startup that builds industry-linked programs for students and universities. Edept works with companies like KPMG for data analytics, Emergo for blockchain, and ThriveDX for cybersecurity.
If you want to keep track of Puneet, check out the link below:
https://edept.co (https://edept.co)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneet-saxena/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneet-saxena/)
20 Aug 2024
Finding software development zen with Gokul Chandrasekaran
This one was special for me.
In Programmable Episode #6, I got to speak with Gokul Chandrasekaran, the founder and CEO of JDoodle.
Gokul spoke about how to make tough career decisions, why he built JDoodle, the frustration of wasted time as a software dev, and his favourite developer job ever.
Listen to the full episode to find out more.
Links:
JDoodle (https://www.jdoodle.com/)
Connect with Gokul on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokulchandrasekaran-jdoodle/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:06 The Importance of Being a Generalist
16:51 The Role of Solutions Architects
27:41 Simplifying Coding with JDoodle
41:49 The Future of Software Development with AI
43:42 Continuous Learning and Exploration
13 Aug 2024
Don’t know your career path? Start climbing hills, with VC investor James Alexander
James Alexander, co-founder of Galileo Ventures, had an unusual journey from student, to software engineer, to VC investor. In this episode I spoke to him about:
His best advice for technical students and software engineers wanting to start a startup
How he makes investment decisions
His predictions for industries to join
Read more from James Alexander
VC Down Under on Substack (https://vcdownunder.substack.com/)
Galileo Ventures podcast (https://galileo.ventures/podcast)
James Alexander on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesalexandersydney/)
Incubate Startup Accelerator (https://incubate.org.au/)
Relevance AI (https://relevanceai.com/)
Tixel (https://tixel.com/)
6 Aug 2024
Are computer science grads still relevant?
In this episode, we talk to Mohit Midha, the founder of Hoogly (https://www.hoogly.com/ ), an AI-powered platform designed to foster a strong sense of culture and belonging within remote teams. Mohit shares his entrepreneurial
journey, from his first venture, Mangahigh (https://www.mangahigh.com/en/), where he revolutionized math education through gamification, to his current focus on addressing the challenges of remote work.
We also talk about the evolving job market, certain fields stand out for their growth potential. Mohit highlighted the importance of focusing on AI and computer science. “If I was 16 or 18, I would study pure computer science,” he mentioned. AI and related technologies are becoming foundational across industries. Pursuing studies in these areas can open doors to various career opportunities.
Connect with Mohit (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitmidha/)
#ai #gamification #education #hoogly
30 Jul 2024
How to land a six-figure cloud architect job with Lucy Wang
Tech with Lucy (https://www.youtube.com/c/TechwithLucy) on YouTube exploded to 150k+ subscribers in just three years. Lucy Wang, the YouTuber behind Tech with Lucy, spoke to me about securing a cloud job at AWS, side projects to build, and cloud technologies to learn.
We even spoke about specific cloud roles, like Cloud Support Engineer, Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, and software engineer. The average cloud architect in San Francisco earns around $269k USD total compensation, or about 2 million INR in Bengaluru, according to Glassdoor.
That kind of role can seem unattainable when you’re still studying.
But there are shortcuts.
Keep listening to find out Lucy’s top tips on landing a six figure job in cloud computing.
#cloudcomputing #ai #awscertified #solutionarchitect
Tech with Lucy on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TechwithLucy)
23 Jul 2024
“Everything is gonna go okay.” Finding your CS passion, with Dan Halabe and Mike Engber
If you’re lucky, you’ve had a teacher who made a big impact on you. A teacher who made you sit up a little further in your seat. Who shaped your character or interests well beyond the semester or year you spent in their classroom.
For me it was Mr Wiffen, the mathematics teacher who helped me and a class of 25 students finish their entrance exams 2 years early.
Mike Engber and Dan Halabe probably don’t even identify as teachers–they’ve had long, successful careers in tech–but somehow I think their students think of them as one of these impactful teachers.
I sat down with them to talk about teaching Computer Science at De Anza College (https://www.fhda.edu/) in Silicon Valley, Mike’s storied career as a developer at Apple, and Dan’s experiences as a developer, technology consultant and his time working with the team who wrote the first client-side browser applications EVER for Netscape.
If you’re an educator who wants to get in touch with Dan or Mike, shoot us an email at hello@jdoodle.com.
16 Jul 2024
Are you just a bug fixer? How to actually care about your developer job, with Silvia Pfeiffer
They don't teach this at school.
Should I work for a startup or a corporate?
What industry should I work in?
How can I avoid screwing up my first technical job?
In Programmable Episode #1, I discuss these crucial questions with Dr. Silvia Pfeiffer, computer scientist and co-founder of Coviu telehealth platform.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:59
Spinning Out a Company from a Research Organization
08:10
The Impact of the Pandemic on CoView
12:24
The Challenges and Rewards of Scaling a Startup
20:00
Transitioning from Founder to Next Chapter
31:29
The Role of Software Engineers in Solving Critical Problems
45:32
Finding Your Passion and Making a Difference
Links discussed
Silvia Pfeiffer | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviapfeiffer/)
Coviu (https://www.coviu.com/en-au/)
CSIRO (https://www.csiro.au/en/)
8 Jul 2024
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