Beyond Coding

The differences between a good and a great CTO can be subtle, but João Rosa lays them out clearly. Do you need to know it all when it comes to tech? Does success mean you can’t fail? Well… not exactly. Listen in to learn more about the modern-day CTO from a modern-day CTO.

Ever thought about what it would be like to take a job abroad and move countries during the pandemic? Dillon Parfitt is one of the few people that took that plunge!! The company he joined… Xebia! On the Beyond Coding podcast Dillon shares the challenges he faced while taking those steps: finding a job abroad, moving countries and starting a new chapter. Check it out!

As the first European Alibaba Cloud MVP, Léon is the go-to guy for moving software applications to China. We talked about cultural differences, Chinese cloud providers, and the technical challenges businesses face when entering the Chinese market.

With 26 years of experience in IT, Serge has seen it all. In our conversation, he talks openly about how mental health issues affected his life and how he overcame them. He also shares his experience in IT leadership.

Urs Peter, a seasoned software development consultant and certified Kotlin trainer, shares insights on the vital importance of knowledge sharing in engineering culture. He discusses the shift from traditional collaboration to navigating remote work dynamics, emphasizing how personal interactions foster innovation. Urs highlights the joy of mentorship and the necessity for engaging educational methods, while also tackling hiring techniques that assess mindset and adaptability. He also reflects on generational tech interactions and the playful mindset needed for learning Kotlin.