

Beyond Coding
Patrick Akil
For software engineers ready to level up. Learn from CTOs, principal engineers, and tech leaders about the skills beyond coding: from technical mastery to product thinking and career growth
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Jun 9, 2021 • 46min
Moving countries and starting a new job during the pandemic with Dillon Parfitt
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!

Jun 2, 2021 • 51min
Moving software applications to China with Léon Rodenburg
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.

May 26, 2021 • 1h 9min
Mental health and IT leadership with Serge Beaumont
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.

May 19, 2021 • 46min
Taking the time to share knowledge with Urs Peter
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.


