In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with Marcus Hellberg, VP of Developer Relations at Vaadin, a provider of modern web frameworks for Java that empowers developers around the globe to create intuitive web applications that their users love! Previously, he worked as a Researcher for Abo Akademi University and was a Lead Developer at Collaboratum Oy.They discuss Marcus’ beginnings in coding for fun; why he still works with Java; some of the difficulties and easiness of selling such a technical product; and why there is such value in getting feedback from your users. Not only that, but he also outlines the relationship between customers and those in the tech community - is there much of a difference between them, or are they one in the same?Episode resourcesMarcus’ LinkedInVaadinAbo Akademi UniversityCollaboratum OyIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode we’re joined by Sid Maestre, VP of Developer Relations at APIMatic, a platform that simplifies API consumption by automatically generating high-quality SDKs, code samples, dynamic docs, and test cases for your API. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of Developer Relations at Karbon; the Director of Developer Experience & Advocacy at Lob; and is also an experienced public speaker within the industry!They discuss what it’s like collaborating with marketing in the DevRel world; Sid’s unconventional origins in social sciences; as well as some of the core principles that he’s learned whilst being in DevRel. They also delve into whether it’s your personality or ability that drives your success - which do you think it is?Resources Sid’s LinkedInSid’s TwitterAPIMaticKarbonIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Major League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with Titus Winters, Principal Software Engineer at Google (a company that needs no introduction), and the Founder and TLM for Abseil. Titus is also the Author of Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time.When he was asked for whom the book was intended, Titus said: “We were aiming for this to provide the “Why”, and our understanding of best practices at Google scale. I think it’s probably most useful for people involved in policy and decision making for a software organization - whether that is the people making the decisions or the people proposing changes and improvements”.This conversation gets right into why computing education should really focus on the craft of programming rather than the mathematical side, especially in an increasingly automated world, whether or not the increase in automation will pose a threat to programming education, and just how much the programming industry has evolved and grown in such a scarily short time!Episode resourcesTitus’ LinkedInGoogleAbseilSoftware Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over TimeIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with Sean Falconer, Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow, a data privacy vault delivered as a simple and elegant API, transforming the way businesses handle their users’ financial, healthcare and other personal data. He is also the host of the Software Daily Podcast, and previously worked at Google as the Business Communications Developer Relations Lead.They dive headfirst into the trials and tribulations of beginning a startup company; the transferable skills a developer acquires from their job; the importance of basic theoretical knowledge in coding; the difference between the various educational bodies in coding; and why you should always learn from your mistakesEpisode resourcesSean’s LinkedInSkyflow Software Daily PodcastProvenStanford If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with Trey Botard, Developer Advocate at Atomic, the trusted way for people to connect their payroll accounts to an app. Before his role at Atomic, Trey was a Full-Stack Developer and Developer Advocate at Fluree. He was an Application Architect at Signature Consultants,  was also an Application Developer at Volvo Group.Together, they discuss how tech can solve people’s problems (especially in the workplace), why you should always optimize and see the value in your work, the importance of cleaning up your documentation so users aren’t put off by your product, and which department a DevRel belongs to.Episode resourcesTrey’s LinkedInAtomicFlureeSignature ConsultantsIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with PJ Hagerty, Senior Developer Advocate at Spotify. PJ is also the Founder and Chief Community Officer at DevRelate.io, a service giving smaller organizations the opportunity to be members of the tech communities they want to be part of at an affordable cost. Not only that, but he is the Co-Host of the Community Pulse Podcast, and is a Board Member for Open Sourcing Mental Illness (OSMI).They delve into why Spotify is such an interesting place to work and its developer origins, unpack the parallels between music and math which unpin programming, identify some of the annoying habits of modern day developers, and why the way the education system teaches math and coding needs to be altered. They also outline the importance of coding theory and that, even though not everyone enjoys it, there are also those who do.LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pjhagertyEpisode resourcesPJ’s LinkedInDevRelate.io Community Pulse PodcastOpen Sourcing Mental Illness (OSMI)If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode, Jon speaks with Michael Heap, Director of Developer Experience at Kong, a cloud connectivity company backed by the likes of Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google). Michael is also the author of ‘Ansible: From Beginner to Pro’, a clear and concise guide on how to use Ansible, a simple way to automate apps and IT infrastructure. They discuss how your own failure can actually benefit you in the long run, how to align your work to the needs and wants of others, the misconceptions of DevRel Strategies, and how personability for a manager is absolutely key. They also delve into why a manager should always be introspective and the difference it can make for the team.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mheapTwitter: https://twitter.com/mheap?lang=en Episode resourcesKong Inc.Ansible: From Beginner to ProNexmo (now Vonage)The Manager’s PathLeadership and Self DeceptionIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode, Jon speaks with Lorna Mitchell, VP of Developer Experience at Redocly. She has created award-winning documentation, is an expert in her field, and writes a blog in which she shares articles, videos, and podcasts. In this episode, they discuss why writing your own tutorials can be such a powerful tool for learning, how PHP has grown and evolved over time, how engineering is mainly problem-solving, and the many ways it’s helped her learn about external topics and her award-winning documentation with her previous company Redocly. They also discuss how they deal with their complex workload and the ease of Sphinx.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornajaneTwitter: https://twitter.com/lornajaneWebsite: https://lornajane.netEpisode resourcesRedocly Sphinx DocumentationKathy SierraIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode, Jon speaks with Marcos Placona, Director of Developer Relations, at Circle, a global financial technology firm that enables businesses to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications across the globe.They discuss what drew Marcos into Developer Evangelism, how the job has changed over the years, the importance of coping and managing burnout, the parallels between Web2 and Web3 when they both first started, and why it’s important to explore all avenues in the tech world before settling on one. Episode resourcesCircleTwilioKrunchIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify Major League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of the State of Developer Education podcast, Jon speaks with Jennifer Petoff, Director of Program Management of the Google Cloud Platform and Technical Infrastructure Education. She is also an avid blogger of both tech and travel and was previously a volunteer career consultant at the American Chemical society.They explore Jennifer’s unexpected journey from chemistry into tech and the culture shock that came with it; what it’s like mapping out new programs and joining new teams in a place like Google; some of the key guiding principles in teaching new subjects; and what some colleges and universities could learn from her method of building new curriculums.Episode resourcesJennifer’s LinkedInJennifer’s BlogAmerican Chemical Society If you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so