alphalist.CTO Podcast - For CTOs and Technical Leaders

Logistics, Tech, and Groceries Discover how Flaschenpost uses tech to deliver groceries within two hours ⏳ in this CTO podcast featuring Aron Spohr, CTO @ Flaschenpost - a grocery delivery service. 🍏🍞🥚🥫 Listen to find out: Why boring 🥱 is good in a tech stack (SPOILER: They run their ecommerce 🛒 site in .NET and C# ) Why they went with a hybrid approach (web container + native SPA) to apps Why they now buy before they build 🛠️ How he hacked Deutsche Telekom 📶 at age 16 Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: OfferZen OfferZen) Accelerate your developer hiring with OfferZen, a community-first developer job platform. OfferZen connects curated, actively-searching developers with exciting job opportunities at over 2000 companies in Europe and Africa. Of the over 600 developers on-platform monthly, more than half have 4+ years of experience. Candidates are encouraged to respond to interview requests within 48 hours, which gives companies using OfferZen an average of 25 days to hire. The best part? No upfront commitment is required: you only pay once you hire. Alphalist listeners get 2 months of free hiring with OfferZen. Learn more about OfferZen

Creating Simulators for the Reinforcement Learning of Autonomous Vehicles Get insight into the world of reinforcement learning in this CTO podcast with Maria Meier CTO @ Phantasma Labs (a Simulation-a-a-Service). Maria shares with us how the simulation industry🔮 is developing - particularly in the autonomous vehicle context. Listen to find out: Why reinforcement learning 🍭 is about to catch up to the other 2 ML paradigms Why we need to model diversity in AI 👩‍🦽👴🧒🌍 - especially when simulating urban pedestrian traffic. How much progress the autonomous vehicle industry 🚘 has made towards Level 5. How standardisation 📜 is unfolding in ML Listen here

The Past, Present and Future of C++ Come to a new appreciation of the code that powers most of the hardware you interact with in this CTO podcast featuring Bjarne Stroustrup - Creator of C++. Join us as we discuss the past, present, and future of C++ - a language used in everything from ATMs 🏧 to rocketships 🚀. Listen to find out: Why we need to differentiate between coding 👨‍💻 and programming ⚒️ Why he doesn’t want to start C++ from scratch ❇️ The challenges of maintaining 🏗️ a language used by millions of people How C++ 💪 trumps other languages in efficiency Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ROQ Technology ROQ Technology Getting your unique web application off the ground is now faster and cheaper than ever. Focus on what makes your business really stand out in your next application without wasting time developing the same common components. With ROQ you get a powerful and flexible customizable Kickstarter application on day 1. All important features such as login, user management, notifications, mailing, chat, and many more are already integrated. There is no vendor lock-in as it is open source and available via Github and runs on your own laptop within minutes thanks to Docker. Built by web app experts Fabian Wesner (former Spryker CTO and alphalist podcast guest) and Tim Niemeier (Ex-CTO Rocket) - ROQ is a headless Feature-as-a-Service (FaaS) that is designed to scale. Learn more about ROQ Technology

Ethical Engineering + Reliable Scalable Architecture Discover new ways to think about ethical engineering 😇 and technical architecture 🏗️ in this CTO podcast featuring Yonatan Zunger, Creator of WXZ Layers of System Approach and Distinguished Engineer at Twitter. This is your opportunity to hear from someone whose architectural philosophy is inspiring companies like Github. Listen to find out: How to build a multi-layer 🍰 architecture (WXZ) that gives a reliable way to test ideas out. Why we need to consider ethics and privacy in everything from UI 🖱️ to AI 🤖 What the IC track 🧑‍💻looks like (titles and roles) What 4 skills 🧠 every project needs Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ROQ Technology and NordVPN ROQ Technology Getting your unique web application off the ground is now faster and cheaper than ever. Focus on what makes your business really stand out in your next application without wasting time developing the same common components. With ROQ you get a powerful and flexible customizable Kickstarter application on day 1. All important features such as login, user management, notifications, mailing, chat, and many more are already integrated. There is no vendor lock-in as it is open source and available via Github and runs on your own laptop within minutes thanks to Docker. Built by web app experts Fabian Wesner (former Spryker CTO and alphalist podcast guest) and Tim Niemeier (Ex-CTO Rocket) - ROQ is a headless Feature-as-a-Service (FaaS) that is designed to scale. Learn more about ROQ Technology NordVPN NordVPN is more than just a VPN - it is a cyber-security tool that reduces the risk of data breaches, malware, and ransomware so you can safely share information between employees - no matter where they are working. Now your whole team can securely access company resources remotely, connect to any public Wi-Fi, and explore region-specific content. NordVPN's new Threat protection features a built-in antivirus; blocks malicious ads, and stops hackers from stealing your data. Enjoy the ease of a dedicated business VPN that integrates with your company’s existing platforms and protects every endpoint — computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal today by going to nordvpn.com/alphalist to get a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about NordVPN

How to Scale a Start Up with No Code + Low Code + Hard Code Find out how to be more efficient by using a mix of no-code, low-code and hard-code in your tech stack in this practical CTO podcast episode featuring Andreas Wixler, the CTO of FINN 🚙. Listen to find out: When, why and how to migrate ➡️ your core business code from no-code to hard-code How to test and document an API-first set up How to get the entire company automating ⚙️ processes in no-code How to navigate no-code and low-code limits ⚠️ Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ROQ Technology; NordVPN and MOIA ROQ Technology Getting your unique web application off the ground is now faster and cheaper than ever. Focus on what makes your business really stand out in your next application without wasting time developing the same common components. With ROQ you get a powerful and flexible customizable Kickstarter application on day 1. All important features such as login, user management, notifications, mailing, chat, and many more are already integrated. There is no vendor lock-in as it is open source and available via Github and runs on your own laptop within minutes thanks to Docker. Built by web app experts Fabian Wesner (former Spryker CTO and alphalist podcast guest) and Tim Niemeier (Ex-CTO Rocket) - ROQ is a headless Feature-as-a-Service (FaaS) that is designed to scale. Learn more about ROQ Technology NordVPN NordVPN is more than just a VPN - it is a cyber-security tool that reduces the risk of data breaches, malware, and ransomware so you can safely share information between employees - no matter where they are working. Now your whole team can securely access company resources remotely, connect to any public Wi-Fi, and explore region-specific content. NordVPN's new Threat protection features a built-in antivirus; blocks malicious ads, and stops hackers from stealing your data. Enjoy the ease of a dedicated business VPN that integrates with your company’s existing platforms and protects every endpoint — computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal today by going to nordvpn.com/alphalist to get a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan + a bonus gift! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about NordVPN MOIA Make cities better, safer, and more beautiful places to live in by partnering with MOIA. MOIA is on a mission to partner with public and private mobility partners to make urban mobility so demand-oriented, flexible and convenient that - together - the mobility revolution can succeed. Join MOIA on a mission to reduce our carbon footprint, obliterate traffic jams, and make better use of our transportation infrastructure. Learn more about MOIA

Software Architecture in 2022 Get clarity on how to build great software in 2022 in a world exploding with methodologies and languages with the legendary software craftsman Uncle Bob Martin. The Clean Coder ✨is known for Test Driven Development ✅ and his contribution to SOLID 🧰 and the Agile Manifesto 📜 and he is here to share how to incorporate it into a professional setup. Listen to find out: How to do Technical Debt ⚖️ the right way. Why your hiring 📜 should be language-agnostic 💬 Why pair programming 🤼🏻 is better than code reviews How Agile 🎛️ came about the 🔮 Future of Software With over 60 years of experience and many books and courses under his belt - this is the technical architecture overview you have been waiting for. Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ROQ Technology and MOIA ROQ Technology Getting your unique web application off the ground is now faster and cheaper than ever. Focus on what makes your business really stand out in your next application without wasting time developing the same common components. With ROQ you get a powerful and flexible customizable Kickstarter application on day 1. All important features such as login, user management, notifications, mailing, chat, and many more are already integrated. There is no vendor lock-in as it is open source and available via Github and runs on your own laptop within minutes thanks to Docker. Built by web app experts Fabian Wesner (former Spryker CTO and alphalist podcast guest) and Tim Niemeier (Ex-CTO Rocket) - ROQ is a headless Feature-as-a-Service (FaaS) that is designed to scale. Learn more about ROQ Technology MOIA Make cities better, safer, and more beautiful places to live in by partnering with MOIA. MOIA is on a mission to partner with public and private mobility partners to make urban mobility so demand-oriented, flexible and convenient that - together - the mobility revolution can succeed. Join MOIA on a mission to reduce our carbon footprint, obliterate traffic jams, and make better use of our transportation infrastructure. Learn more about MOIA

Kathryn Koehler, Director of Dev Productivity Engineering @ Netflix, shares insights on internal tooling, measuring developer productivity, supporting language choice, ideal team size, and Netflix culture. They discuss the challenges of being opinionated in a large company, the Rocket Book plastic notebook, using exercise as a productivity hack, and reflections on career decisions and company culture.

How To Attract, Retain and Engage Tech Talent Learn how to be the CTO that everyone wants to work for by listening to this talk by Ken Coleman. Known as America’s Career Coach, this Ramsey Personality is also the bestselling author of books like ‘From Paycheck to Purpose’, ‘Proximity Principle’, and more. Discover the winning recipe you need to attract and retain talent in today’s market from someone who has spoken to over 5000 people live-on-air who are looking to leave or join leaders. Plus, find out how to hone your servant-leadership skills by asking your team the right questions, balancing patience and progress, and choosing the right mentor. Listen to find out: What are the 6 Rules of Engagement that will help you retain 🧲(and attract) talent in today’s market The difference between Purpose 🧭, Vision 🔭 and Mission and how to use them to create a future-proof company. What is the secret to leading successful autonomous and remote teams? How to attract the right talent with a winning job description. This is a golden talk for technical leaders looking to up their game. Listen here BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Haufe HR Services and OfferZen Haufe HR Chatbot Haufe HR Chatbots allows employees to get answers fast for all queries relating to HR without disturbing the HR team each time. Your HR team can focus on other things while the bot automatically answers all questions based on 300 pre-formulated answers (continuously updated to be legally compliant) and your own legal content. Very little IT time is required to set up this tool which allows employees access to the HR information they need 24/7. Plus the Haufe HR Chatbot can also act as a mood barometer - giving you regular insights on which topics are frequently requested in the company. There are so many integrations and it works 'out-of-the-box' plus you get a FREE setup when you use the coupon code alphalist. Learn more about Haufe HR Services AND OfferZen) Accelerate your developer hiring with OfferZen, a community-first developer job platform. OfferZen connects curated, actively-searching developers with exciting job opportunities at over 2000 companies in Europe and Africa. Of the over 600 developers on-platform monthly, more than half have 4+ years of experience. Candidates are encouraged to respond to interview requests within 48 hours, which gives companies using OfferZen an average of 25 days to hire. The best part? No upfront commitments required: you only pay once you hire. Alphalist listeners get 2 months of free hiring with OfferZen. Learn more about OfferZen

Rachel Potvin, VP Engineering at GitHub, shares tips on maintaining developer productivity in rapidly scaling teams. Topics include team productivity metrics, future architecture approach, prioritizing build queues, and creating a developer-friendly work environment. Also discussed are tools for productivity and security, building the Time Machine feature, reflections on open source, and remote work challenges.

How to Build Sticky Products Cal Henderson, CTO of Slack, creator of Flickr, and author of ‘Building Scalable Websites’ (O'Reilly Media, 2006) shares how Slack was built from both a tech and product perspective and what you should be doing to reclaim your focus time ⏱️. Listen to find out: How Slack does focus time What tech stack👩‍💻 powers Slack across platforms Why Twitter 🐦 has allowed for better products to be created why you need to disconnect to produce Listen here