TechTak is a podcast for everyone who is looking for inspiration, advice and motivation to study and/or work in the tech industry.
Through real conversations with tech professionals, you’ll discover how they built their careers, overcame challenges and grew in tech.
Whether you're starting your journey, switching careers or looking to level up, TechTak helps you find your path and take the next step.
TechTak tackle the inspiration.✨
Ammar Uddin is a Product Owner.
In this episode, Ammar shares his education and career journey, discussing how he discovered his path toward management. He reflects on the learning experiences that shaped his career and explains how a strong technical foundation helped him grow into product management roles.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Ammar's journey and hear his valuable insights on the Product Owner role.
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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction02:07 - Discovering a Passion for Technology and Leadership03:54 - From Software Development to Management04:30 - Ammar’s Educational Journey05:24 - Landing His First Product Role After Graduation06:15 - Early Career Challenges and Lessons Learned07:27 - The Journey from Business Analyst to Product Owner08:50 - Understanding the Business Analyst and Product Owner Roles11:05 - Why Influence Is a Critical Skill for Product Leaders12:00 - Navigating Career Growth and Advancement12:35 - Project Management vs. Product Management: Key Differences14:35 - How AI Is Shaping the Product Owner Role16:26 - The Biggest Challenges Throughout His Career Journey19:03 - Advice
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5 Jul 2026
#50 The Journey of Matt LeMay
Matt LeMay is a product management consultant, author and coach who helps teams build better products through clear communication and practical decision-making.
In this episode, Matt shares his career journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and his insights on product management, AI, writing books, and building high-performing product teams. He also offers practical advice for anyone looking to grow in the field.
Listen to the full episode to hear Matt's inspiring story.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Discovering a Path into Tech
05:13 - Making the Leap to Product Management
07:46 - Navigating the Early Career Challenges
09:33 - Career Direction
11:34 - The Value of Trying Things You're Not Good At
12:45 - How He Progressed in His Career
15:47 - Making the Most of Every Opportunity
17:07 - The Story Behind His Books
21:23 - Practical Advice for Product Managers
24:36 - The Impact of AI
26:08 - About His Book: Impact-first Product Teams
28:40 - His current role
29:11 - Advice
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14 Jun 2026
#49 The Journey of Heba Elayoty
Heba Elayoty is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Kubernetes Contributor.
In this episode, Heba shares her journey through IBM, ITWorx and Microsoft, the challenges of career transitions, moving to a new country, returning after a career break, and the importance of continuous learning and staying curious.
We also talk about her experience as a software engineer, team lead, mentor, and her contributions to the Kubernetes community. She shares valuable lessons about growth, building connections, representing yourself in the tech community, and how every experience can become part of your journey.
Listen to the full episode to get inspired by Heba’s experience, learn from the lessons she gained along the way, and discover insights that can help you shape your own career journey.
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00:00 - Introduction02:49 - Discovering Her Passion for Technology04:45 - Preparing for a Career in Computer Science05:10 - Starting Her Professional Journey & Getting Her First Opportunity07:33 - The Importance of Guidance Early in the Career Journey10:06 - Becoming a Mentor and Supporting Others11:22 - Her Experience at IBM14:09 - Exploring Different Roles Throughout Her Career16:21 - Leadership Journey: Becoming a Team Lead18:05 - Moving to the US: A New Chapter19:12 - Returning to Work After a Career Break: Challenges & Growth20:56 - Joining Microsoft: A New Opportunity24:00 - Career Transitions and Embracing Change27:11 - The Importance of Continuous Learning30:00 - "Shut Up and Learn" then You will Get it33:35 - The Role of a Software Engineer: Product & Customer Perspectives36:37 - Exploring Different Roles and Experiences at Microsoft41:00 - Contributing to the Kubernetes Community41:55 - Mentorship: Helping Others Grow45:30 - Building Connections and Creating Opportunities47:21 - Self-Representation and Visibility in the Tech Community48:08 - Every Experience Has Value: Final Thoughts & Advice
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