

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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Apr 3, 2024 • 40min
Job Seeking in Tech: Strategies to Open Career Doors with Keki Mwaba
Connect with Keki Mwaba:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keki-mwaba
https://www.expatcareerdevelopment.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/8zBAyEgklMM
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - The tech market now
00:03:34 - Getting a first job is harder
00:06:45 - From cold calling to a job
00:09:05 - Not all roles are advertised
00:11:32 - Crafting an application
00:14:11 - Does resume format matter?
00:17:07 - Being intentional with your resume
00:19:09 - Share your story!
00:22:13 - Patrick's poll
00:23:56 - Network is most important
00:26:45 - Downsides of referral policies
00:28:08 - Quality or quantity approach
00:30:53 - Mapping out the market
00:33:18 - Follow-ups matter more than you think
00:36:20 - Do your research and be genuine
00:38:49 - Keki should start a podcast!!

Mar 27, 2024 • 47min
Design-Development Collaboration with Yonatan Ziv
Connect with Yonatan Ziv:
https://www.yonatanziv.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonatan-ziv
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/FUboYgDNhF0
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Design and Developer pairing00:03:24 - Separate design teams00:06:45 - We are all users00:09:30 - Incorporating feedback00:12:51 - Data wins, but not always00:15:11 - You have to have buy-in00:17:17 - Testing your assumptions00:18:58 - Fail fast from design00:20:31 - Full-stack designer00:22:39 - Design responsibilities00:25:12 - Design feeding development00:27:36 - Keeping product phases in mind00:28:18 - Solo designer challenges00:30:23 - Research takes so much time00:32:50 - When design involves development00:35:11 - Investing in team culture00:37:24 - Staying in the same domain as designer00:41:54 - User journey differences across industries00:44:44 - The best design learning journey

Mar 20, 2024 • 48min
Mature Software Delivery with Elias Nogueira
Connect with Elias Nogueira:
https://linkedin.com/in/eliasnogueira
https://eliasnogueira.com
https://twitter.com/eliasnogueira
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/jUQcq8NLxDk
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Digital vs. Physical boards
00:02:59 - The value of facilitating
00:08:41 - Standardizing way of working
00:12:40 - Elias explains how software is delivered
00:15:40 - Shift-left testing
00:17:14 - Cutting corners
00:20:15 - Changes and issues can not be prevented
00:22:23 - Quality engineers
00:25:47 - All engineers need to know the product
00:28:35 - Fail fast and often
00:32:28 - Communication issues between product and engineering
00:37:25 - Product minded engineers
00:40:51 - Zero bug policy
00:43:13 - Bugs in games
00:44:34 - Saying no
00:47:34 - Outro

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Mar 13, 2024 • 51min
More Features Will Kill Your Product with Maarten Dalmijn
Explore the value of simplicity in software development and avoiding feature overload with Maarten Dalmijn. Learn about the challenges of removing features, the importance of rapid A/B testing, and making big decisions early. Discover why less is often more in product development and the significance of building trust and changing directions in software engineering.

Mar 6, 2024 • 49min
Insights from App Development to Content Creation with Lucas Montano
Explore app development with Lucas Montano as he tackles technical challenges and shares his journey into tech content creation on YouTube, crafting content that educates and entertains. From profiling apps to breaking down practical tech challenges (Mr. Beast Giveaways), Lucas shares insights that are invaluable to both developers and tech enthusiasts.
Connect With Lucas Montano:
https://www.youtube.com/@LucasMontano
https://twitter.com/lucas_montano
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmontano
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/jwHlHVQY958
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:28 - How Lucas got into app development 00:03:30 - Native app development and changes in IOS 00:06:31 - Unique challenges in app development 00:09:23 - Supporting many different devices 00:12:34 - Senior app developers are experts at profiling apps 00:14:06 - Testing and updating in app development 00:16:33 - Content is the new app 00:18:57 - Communities and content 00:21:07 - Breaking down the Mr. Beast giveaway challenge on X 00:25:40 - Real life constraints 00:28:16 - How Lucas comes up with ideas for content 00:30:10 - Educating and entertaining 00:31:44 - Learning tech through projects 00:33:22 - Comfort in sharing learning experiences 00:36:41 - AI and software development 00:39:53 - Lucas works with his wife on the YouTube Channel 00:42:26 - Lucas has an AI team member 00:45:27 - YouTube is a platform for projects 00:47:00 - Open sourcing projects 00:47:57 - Channel Memberships 00:48:39 - Rounding off

Feb 28, 2024 • 48min
The Lifecycle of Tech Startup Investing with Christina Caljé
Explore the agile mindset for tech startup success with Christina Caljé. Learn about learning from failures, practical strategies for navigating the investment lifecycle, and valuable lessons for tech professionals. Discover the fine line of conviction, different VC models, and skills for organizational stages. Dive into learning from diversity, working towards an exit, and embracing technology in startups.

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Feb 21, 2024 • 57min
Fail Forward: From Startup Failure to YouTube Triumph with Arjan Egges
From startup failures to YouTube success, Arjan shares valuable insights on risk-taking, user engagement, and pivoting strategies. Learn about shattering egos, healthy optimism, and the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship. Discover how Arjan's journey on YouTube began and the challenges of navigating the online education landscape.

Feb 14, 2024 • 49min
Quality Code, Safer World: Rethinking Security in Software Development with Jelle Niemantsverdriet
Jelle Niemantsverdriet joins us in this episode to discuss how the mindset around security is evolving, both from organisations and from professionals. My favourite takeaway is that security is on the same path as testing and becoming part of quality in software development.
Connect with Jelle Niemantsverdriet:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelleniemantsverdriet
https://twitter.com/jelle_n
References:
Digital Defense Report - https://www.microsoft.com/nl-nl/security/security-insider/microsoft-digital-defense-report-2023
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/?CMP=OOH_SMB_OTH_22222_MC_20200501_NA_NM20200079_00001
Sidney Dekker - https://sidneydekker.com
Kelly Shortridge - https://kellyshortridge.com/blog/
Chaos Engineering - https://www.securitychaoseng.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/A7DS1KCw6dY
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - Security is a matter of software quality
00:02:19 - Security way of working
00:04:37 - Professional pride
00:06:53 - Layers of defense, or excuse?
00:09:05 - The industrial revolution in IT
00:10:48 - Security as speciality
00:13:18 - Collaborating with the security department
00:14:29 - Building bridges
00:16:22 - Willingness to listen
00:19:29 - Scenario analysis workshops
00:21:01 - Unpredictable human behaviour
00:23:21 - Seemless and friction in security solutions
00:25:28 - Instant cake
00:26:38 - Red, blue and purple teaming
00:28:34 - Exploring the boundaries in AI
00:31:38 - Gamified security
00:32:46 - With risk comes reward
00:36:17 - Security costs vs. benefit
00:38:49 - Frequent password changes
00:41:20 - Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
00:43:55 - Sidney Dekker - Human error doesn't exist
00:46:23 - Kelly Shortridge - Sensemaking
00:47:14 - Sharing knowledge around security

Feb 7, 2024 • 52min
How to be a Great Product and People Manager with Roman Arcea
Discover the insights of a great product manager, including navigating ambiguity, influencing others, and creating a clear product vision. Explore the parallels between surfing and product management, and how switching roles can lead to personal and professional growth. Dive into the challenges of managerial dynamics and the importance of empathy in team management.

Jan 31, 2024 • 55min
Starting a Career in Data Science with Massimiliano Ungheretti
Massi shares his insight and experience in field of Data Science and AI. We discuss how the field has evolved and how you can distinguish yourself, build up your network and grow as fast as possible.
If you're just starting out as a data scientist, or in the tech field, this episode is for you!
Connect with Massimiliano Ungheretti:
https://linkedin.com/in/massimilianoungheretti
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/qMD5lJ5iiFA
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - The habit of taking daily walks00:02:08 - Smokers at work00:03:33 - Catching baddies at ING00:06:26 - Being in over your head00:09:24 - Finding Comfort as a Data Scientist00:13:22 - What Massi is doing with GenAI at TomTom00:15:05 - Finding fulfillment in outcomes00:18:16 - Asking for feedback00:19:06 - How have Data Science has evolved00:23:02 - Data Scientist and. other data roles00:25:20 - Qualifying as Data Scientist00:26:18 - From meetups to a first Data Science job00:29:53 - How to distinguish yourself as Data Scientist00:33:18 - What to put in your portfolio00:35:21 - Data Science interviews00:37:57 - Handling rejection from technical interviews00:41:17 - How to grow as fast as possible00:46:08 - Feedback that has stuck with Massi00:47:49 - Way of working as Data Scientists00:52:28 - Experimenting and managing expectations


