Culture of Code Podcast (Felix Thea)

In today's episode, I'm joined by Xin Lu, a seasoned tech industry leader who previously served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Adobe. We discuss the evolving landscape of tech careers in 2023, focusing on the opportunities and transitions within fields like machine learning and generative AI. Xin shares valuable insights to help you navigate these career shifts and explores the diverse roles available in the industry, whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out. Join us as we delve into the tech industry's future and how you can prepare for it. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode, we have Dylan Drop. Dylan is a seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. He started his career as a software engineer doing freelance work for small startups, and then went on to work for Blue Apron and GrubHub, where he eventually transitioned into management. Dylan held a variety of roles at GrubHub, managing teams working on customer-facing features such as ordering, pricing, and enhancements to the diner app. He is currently a senior engineering manager at Meta, where he's working on privacy-related projects. 

In this episode, an experienced technical coach and software engineer, Lanna, shares her career journey—from various roles including chef, flower shop maintenance employee, and construction director to software engineer. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Connect with Lanna 🤳 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lanna-brasure TIMESTAMP 00:00 Meet Lanna 00:19 Journey Before Becoming a Software Engineer 01:36 Transitioning into Tech 02:30 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers 03:33 Self-Learning and Coding Bootcamp Experience 06:39 First Job as a Software Engineer 08:56 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges 10:27 Advice on Job Interviews and Networking 14:13 Experiences in Different Job Environments 18:55 Advice on Continuous Learning and Career Decisions 22:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

In today's episode we have Osman Masood, a software development manager at Amazon. Osman has over a decade of experience in the industry, starting his career at Microsoft before moving on to work at startups, Apple, and Uber before joining Amazon. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Osman's journey from playing games as a child to becoming interested in software engineering. 01:53 Osman's motivation for learning software engineering and how he continued to keep going when things got tough. 03:50 They discuss the rewarding feeling of seeing someone use something you've built and how that can be more accessible when working on smaller projects compared to larger companies like Apple, Uber, and Amazon. 05:30 The accessibility of impact for infrastructure engineers versus product engineers and how the end customer isn't always the only customer. 06:39 The big lessons he learned from working at Microsoft, Apple, Uber, and Amazon 09:14 How recognition plays a key role in promotions and career growth 12:13 The challenges of balancing becoming a better engineer with marketing your work and how to reconcile these seemingly different skillsets. 17:51 Is it worth it to join a top tech company like Microsoft or Apple 19:27 What advice he would give to someone who wants to provide upwards feedback to their manager. 21:02 Closing thoughts

In today’s episode, we have Michelle Yurovsky, Director of Product at Tanium and previously Principal Product Manager at UiPath. Michelle started her career working as an iOS developer and nutrition consultant at a nutrition startup, where she did a bit of both roles, and eventually moved to UiPath starting as an Engineer - and now Director of Product at Tanium.

Are you a software engineer who’s concerned about job security in the ever-changing tech landscape? You're not alone. In this video, we've gathered insights from industry leaders to help you future-proof your career, how to avoid and survive layoffs. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In today’s episode, we have Vladimir Sheyda, Director of Engineering at Dropbox. He’s a passionate engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in application security and cloud infrastructure.

In this episode you'll learn:

➡️ What are the most important topics to cover in a 1:1 with your manager

➡️ What is the GROW framework nd how it can help your career

➡️ The big myth about who has more control, an engineer or their manager

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Timestamps:

00:00 Into

03:01 The challenge of managing a large surface area for an infrastructure team with many internal clients, and how Vladimir stays abreast of everything.

04:25 How Vladimir prioritizes identifying and filling gaps in his team, specifically regarding hiring and training.

06:30 The Ignite program at Dropbox, which brings in people from other industries to provide new perspectives and technical training.

07:12 What makes an individual contributor (IC) coachable and able to upskill, according to Vladimir's experience.

09:05 The willingness to take risks and fail publicly as a necessary attribute for growth

11:41 Dealing with investing time into team members who may eventually leave or transfer teams.

13:36 The importance of taking risks in investing in team members, and that the alternative is much worse.

14:06 The manager's or director's job in identifying what motivates people to stay, and advice for those who are less experienced and don't yet know what motivates them.

17:17 Felix asks about the best way for ICs to get the most value out of one-on-one meetings with their managers.

20:26 How to handle situations where an IC doesn't agree with their manager's assessment of their work, and how to calibrate better in those situations.

24:42 The importance of being on the same page and using a growth framework to establish common goals between managers and ICs.

28:15 The skills needed to manage a growing team, and how to develop them along the way.

31:17 The differences between a top-down and bottom-up culture, and the pros and cons of each.

33:11 How to lead without relying on authority in a bottom-up culture, focusing on establishing common goals and optimizing approaches rather than being married to a particular solution.

35:06 Vladimir dispels the myth that managers have all the power, explaining that ICs actually have more control and power in the relationship dynamic at Dropbox.

In this episode, we're joined by John Patton, senior Director of Solutions Engineering at Salesforce. John is a tech industry veteran with varied experiences and perspectives, having worked in distinct roles from co-founding and mobile platforms for nonprofits, to sales distribution, to pre-sales, to configuration, and now engineering. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 Into 01:00 What Solutions Engineering is and its function within a company. 02:03 The day-to-day work of a Solutions Engineer, particularly leading up to a pitch or first engagement with a client. 04:10 Breakdown of technical work versus sales work in Solutions Engineering. 05:59 The compulsion to show technical work and how asking questions can be more useful than providing answers. 08:25 The typical background of a Solutions Engineer and how to teach people to strike the right balance between showing technical work and asking questions. 10:56 The importance of domain knowledge in Solutions Engineering 12:22 How to improve soft skills such as communication 14:29 The wall between engineering and business and how engineers can expand their scope to understand the why behind their work. 17:06 He asks for advice on how to become proficient in translating between different layers within a company. 20:32 The value of being vulnerable and asking questions to facilitate translation and provide value. 25:20 The different types of solutions engineering jobs, including pre-sales, post-sales, and deployment. 29:10 The biggest misconception about solutions engineering 31:02 The importance of building credibility and partnerships with sales counterparts 35:46 The most common question he gets from people looking to transition into solutions engineering #productmanagement #softwareengineer #techcareers

In this episode, we have Joelle, a former struggling single mom who shares her inspiring journey from working dead-end retail jobs to becoming a thriving software engineer after taking the coding bootcamp path. Joelle opens up about the sacrifices, doubts, and ultimate rewarding payoff of teaching herself to code to completely transform her life and financial situation. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/qwExDjUE 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamp 00:00 Meet Joelle 00:49 The Turning Point in Joelle's Career 01:57 College vs. Bootcamp 04:39 Joelle's Bootcamp Experience 05:50 Balancing Act: Motherhood and Career Change 07:50 The Job Hunt Experience 11:52 Life After Bootcamp 17:59 Contract Work: Navigating the Freelance World 26:22 Advice on Contract Work 31:07 Closing Thoughts #techcareers #softwareengineer #podcast

In today’s episode, we have Ritendra Datta, Director of Engineering at Meta. Ritendra built his career on applied machine learning back when machine learning wasn’t as popular as it is right now. He realized that machine learning will be huge because of the volume of data produced year over year was growing tremendously. 

He worked at Google for 10 years focusing on understanding search queries and built a team of 30 people and eventually move to Meta to work on Reels & video recommendations.

Timestamps:

00:00 intro

01:11 What is applied machine learning and its career path for software engineers.

04:14 What courses and skills students should focus on for a career in machine learning.

07:39 Career path and advice he would give to someone interested in transitioning into machine learning engineering.

11:25 Ritendra's experience and belief in learning by doing and discusses some books and resources that helped him in his career growth.

14:42 Ritendra discusses his learning process of managing large teams and scaling his skill set.

19:26 How Ritendra develops self-awareness and recognizes when his focus or skillset needs to change as the organization scales.

24:03 Ritendra talks about his experience of faster launches at Meta compared to Google and the pros and cons of the speed.

27:46 Ritendra's experience with burnout and how he mitigates it.

32:27 His advice on whether bringing in more complexity into projects is helpful for promotion.

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In today's episode we have Abhishek, Engineering Manager of Autonomous Driving (Perception) at NVIDIA. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the podcast guest, and do not reflect the official policy or position of his or her employer. This interview is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZc... Show notes 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Abhishek explains computational research and its role in his career 02:22 The shift from computational research to software engineering 03:56 Abhishek's academic journey from mechanical engineering to software engineering 04:03 The role of software in various fields, not just computer science 06:07 The pervasiveness of software engineering and its career prospects 06:47 Abhishek's observations on the role of software in different fields and careers 08:43 The impact of software skills on education and future job requirements 09:19 Abhishek's advice on preparing for the changing job market 12:03 Specializing vs. being a generalist in software engineering 13:50 How to identify solid ground in the ever-changing tech industry 15:35 Abhishek's thoughts on the most profitable industry of our time 16:08 Successful transitions from software engineering to other roles in the tech industry 18:57 The importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the tech industry 19:22 Abhishek shares his thoughts on how to stay nimble and capable of diving into new areas on demand 22:58 The role of a strong math and physics background in software engineering 25:58 The interview process in tech companies and its potential evolution 26:51 Abhishek's perspective on common myths about management roles in tech 30:09 Wrap-up

In today’s episode, we have Hunter Meyer. Hunter is an Engineering Manager II at Box, and Founder at Meyer Visions - a venture capital firm that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies.

Hunter’s career in programming didn’t start immediately. He graduated from a university with a degree in marketing, but he wasn’t happy when he started his career. 

He eventually wanted to take computer science and become a programmer but didn’t want to spend money going back to school for another 4 years. So at the age of 22, he quit his job, learned Ruby, and went to a coding bootcamp; which propelled him to where he’s at today. 

In this episode, we have Alison, a Senior Manager at Salesforce. She shares her unconventional journey into the sales engineering field with no technical expertise. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Allison 01:01 Transition into Sales Engineering 02:39 Understanding Pre-Sales and Sales Engineering 04:08 Developing Skills for Sales Engineering 05:14 Overcoming Challenges in Sales Engineering 06:08 Improving Storytelling Skills 08:45 Understanding the Customer's Needs 08:53 The Role of Discovery in Sales Engineering 10:59 Navigating Difficult Conversations 13:24 The Partnership between Sales and Sales Engineering 14:31 The Importance of Internal Discovery and Account Planning 15:17 The Day-to-Day Life of a Sales Engineer 21:41 Career Progression in Sales Engineering 26:43 The Power of Storytelling in Technical Selling 29:16 Closing Remarks and Appreciation #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

Thinking about a career in software engineering? We asked 6 software engineers at the top companies like Google, Meta, Square, and Lyft about what it’s like to start and succeed as a software engineer if you were to start today. We've gathered insights from industry leaders to give you a comprehensive look at what it really takes to succeed in this field.

In this week's episode, software engineer Julia discusses her transition from a design background into software engineering, triggered by frustration with her career and a lifelong interest in programming. She shares her experiences with a coding bootcamp, her rapid salary growth after transitioning to companies paying in dollars, and her thoughts on online networking, written communication skills, the interview process, and the potential impacts of AI on the software development industry. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Julia's Journey into Software Engineering 00:28 Transitioning from Design to Software Engineering 03:24 Choosing a Coding Bootcamp 05:45 Challenges and Learnings from the Bootcamp 07:55 Landing the First Software Engineering Job 10:30 Exponential Salary Growth 12:53 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers 13:35 The Role of AI in Software Engineering 14:57 Hot Takes on the Software Engineering Industry 16:13 Conclusion #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

In today's episode, we have Zia Mohammad, senior product Manager. AWS Quantum, which is an Amazon company and also a venture scout at Grisha Robotics. Prior to that, he worked with other companies like IBM and Chime.

In today's episode of Culture of Code, we have Michael Avrukin, Engineering Manager at Google managing Google Sheets Infrastructure and Sheets Mobile team.

Gain valuable knowledge about technology trends, full-stack development, and the skills necessary for success in the industry, along with the truth behind misconceptions in tech, the future of tech careers amidst AI and automation, and learn how to future-proof your software engineering career.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:42: Michael's his role on the Google Sheets team.

01:46: Managing both an infra team and a product team, and whether this is a unique situation in his career.

03:23: The differences between working on a product team versus an infra team and how it affects career progression.

07:13: How career progression involves overlapping skills and how engineers can work with product managers to craft a business story.

09:14: How the process of developing ideas is iterative and not a one-time pitch.

13:07: Sources of inspiration for engineers who want to expand their scope and present bottom-up ideas.

16:43: The shift towards a more bottoms-up approach in software engineering and the role of proof of concept in getting ideas adopted.

20:12: Using proof of concept as a tool to build evidence for ideas before detailed scoping or planning.

20:57: Michael discusses the importance of staying on top of technologies without getting distracted by chasing the next shiny object.

23:19: Felix and Michael talk about how many ideas in technology get recycled over time, and how to balance experimentation with prototypes versus focusing on customer needs.

24:49: Michael discusses his observations on the evolution of software engineering roles and how there is now less siloing and more emphasis on full-stack development.

30:34: Recommendations for how software engineers can prepare for the evolving skills necessary to thrive in the industry, including borrowing ideas from other industries.

32:22: The misconceptions people may have about managing a complex product like Google Sheets, and the growing distrust of tech and tech workers.

37:30: The fear mongering around AI taking over software engineering jobs and the layoffs in the industry, but also what keeps them hopeful about the future of tech careers.

41:48: Closing

#Google #softwareengineer #artificialintelligence #techcareers

In this week's episode, David, software engineer and alumni of App Academy, shares his journey from working two jobs merely making ends meet to becoming a successful software engineer earning six figures. Starting from a non-technical background, David shares how he overcame challenges, drawing upon his personal and professional experiences. If you're considering a career switch or looking for inspiration, this video is a must-watch. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode, we delve into Carlos Rymer's remarkable journey from an unconventional background in environmental science to a successful career in tech. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments that sparked his interest in software engineering and how he navigated the challenges of breaking into the tech industry. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In today's episode we have Vineet Joglekar, Engineering Manager at Google. Prior to joining Google, he worked at Bloomberg and Amazon. At Amazon he managed teams that built and supported tools for creators to create live streams, enhance and enrich Amazon Live's Homepage, interactivity features and Amazon Live app on Fire TV.

In today’s episode, we have Nash Raghavan, Director of Engineering at Netflix.

Nash spent the early part of his career in consumer hardware working at companies like Palm and HP

One thing that he learned from these first jobs was that competing in the consumer hardware space is really tough, so he wanted to move out of consumer hardware space and joined LinkedIn for 7 years as head of engineering for Lynda.com which is now LinkedIn engineering

There he learned a ton about distributed systems and cloud computing.

After taking a career break, he eventually joined Netflix as part of their studio engineering organization.  

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

01:12 How difficult was it to move from one industry to another?

02:47 How to make sure you're not scoping down your creative thinking

04:30 How do you make sure you are not bringing in bad habits to another company

06:28 What is involved in a product reboot

09:18 How to encourage a team to change something that's already working

13:14 How does being a part of a product reboot help your career?

15:00 Making an impact...how important is that for an engineer?

19:26 How do you make decisions on a day-to-day basis?

21:41 How to find opportunities to work on product reboots

24:19 Advice on engineers taking breaks

26:27 The Netflix Culture

28:25 Unique challenges of building software for partners compared to building software for end consumers

32:12 Biggest myth/misconception at each career transition, what was the truth?

34:23 - Is management right for me?

In today's episode, we have Dan Shiebler, head of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Abnormal Security, and was previously a machine learning engineering manager at Twitter.

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In this episode, Dilyan shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from finance to a fulfilling data science career at 36, revealing the unexpected challenges and surprising rewards he encountered along the way. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏Meet Dilyan 00:58 📈 His Natural Progression to Data Science 01:34 💡 The Turning Point: Embracing Technology 02:38 😰 Overcoming Fears and Doubts 03:05 📝 Planning the Career Switch 03:43 🏫 His Flatiron School Experience 05:01 🤝 Support Systems and Skepticism 06:17 ⏱️ Timing and Market Conditions 07:42 🔬 Specialization in Data Science 09:50 🔍 The Job Search Journey 14:29 💼 Navigating Job Interviews 18:53 🎉 Receiving Multiple Job Offers 20:23 🏠 The Impact of Remote Work 24:19 🤔 Reflecting on the Career Change

In today's episode we have Tiffany Jachja, Engineering Manager at Autodesk and also a Career Coach. Tiffany has navigated various roles and environments, from an information systems researcher to leading professional services at Red Hat.

Her journey has taken her through the exciting realm of startups, where she contributed to transforming a company into a unicorn. Along the way, she has coached individuals through tech career transitions, leveraging her expertise to guide them towards success.

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In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring journey transitioning from teaching to becoming a software engineer in the midst of the pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and discovering he has ADHD, and how he overcame them to land his first software engineer job and transform his life. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏 Meet Jason 01:00 🍎 Jason's Teaching Journey 02:05 💻 Discovering Coding and Initial Struggles 03:02 🔄 The Decision to Change Careers 03:39 🚀 Starting the Coding Bootcamp Journey 04:22 📝 Preparing for the Entrance Exam 05:45 🤐 Keeping the Career Change Private 10:21 🔍 Navigating the Job Search Post-Bootcamp 11:36 🤝 The Importance of Networking and Referrals 13:38 🎉 Landing the First Job 18:06 👨‍💻 Transitioning to a Software Engineer Role 19:41 🧠 Discovering ADHD and Its Impact 24:42 💰 Life Changes and Financial Stability 27:14 💡 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineer

Jeremy shares his personal journey of transitioning from a backend developer role to a successful Senior Solutions Engineer at HubSpot. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In the latest episode of the Culture of Code podcast, we sit down with Christian Lovern, software engineer and an alumnus of App Academy. Christian shares his journey from working at retail, to navigating the intensive coding bootcamp at App Academy. Christian's story is not just inspiring but also packed with practical advice for aspiring coders. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Alessandro Zanardi, the co-founder and CEO of CodeWorks, a leading coding academy offering both remote and onsite programs. Alessandro shares his unique journey from studying political science to becoming a tech CEO, and his experiences working in various roles within the tech industry. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Shivram Subramanian, an engineering manager at Lyft. Shivram shares his unique journey from being a video game enthusiast to becoming a tech industry leader. He discusses how his fascination with the artificial intelligence in FIFA sparked his interest in coding and led him to a career in software engineering. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the podcast guest, and do not reflect the official policy or position of his or her employer. This interview is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only

In today's episode, we have Julian Dunn, Director of Product Management at GitHub for GitHub Actions. Prior to his role at GitHub, Julian worked as the Director of Product Marketing for incident response at PagerDuty, where he honed his skills in the industry. Julian's extensive experience in the tech industry also includes his work at Chef Software, where he held various engineering and product roles, working on products such as Habitat, Chef Automate, InSpec, and Chef Infra. Julian started his career at Chef as a post-sales field engineer, where he gained valuable experience and knowledge of the industry. Additionally, Julian has worked on cloud infrastructure automation and operations for SecondMarket, a New York-based alternative markets startup that was eventually acquired by NASDAQ Private Market. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where he managed all content delivery, publishing, and streaming media systems for CBC.ca, the largest media website in Canada. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43 What is GitHub Actions 03:22 How GitHub has been integrated with Microsoft after being acquired by the company a few years ago. 05:26 Julian's diverse background in engineering, DevOps, and product management, and when is the right time to shift careers 08:55 Starting a product management department from scratch and how being a generalist led to new opportunities. 11:18 The importance of company size when it comes to career opportunities and how self-awareness is crucial in recognizing when it's time to switch things up. 14:06 Julian gives advice on seeking out opportunities and vouching for oneself in order to get chosen for new roles. 16:41 The differences between product management and product marketing 20:38 The engineering perspective on product management and how he started the product management department at Chef. 23:28 Julian's advice on establishing a product management function within a company and talks about the blurry boundaries of the role.

In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Tristan, a Senior Product Manager at Amazon and an alum of Product School. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamp 00:00 - Meet Tristan 00:32 - Tristan's Early Career and Startup Experience 01:19 - Discovering Product Management 01:49 - Advice on Breaking into Product Management 03:14 - Effective Networking and Mentorship 05:15 - Understanding the Role of a Product Manager 06:36 - The Journey to Product School and Beyond 07:43 - The Reality of Job Market After Bootcamp 09:21 - Income Trajectory After Product School 12:04 - Job Market Insights and Networking Strategies 17:11 - The Role of AI in Product Management 19:34 - Controversial Take on Product Management 21:29 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, we have Deepti Tadala, a senior product manager at PayPal and alumni of Product School - a product management bootcamp. She talks about her career journey, the transition from consulting to product management, the importance of building a portfolio, and many more. She also discusses the impact of the bootcamp on her salary and career as a product manager. Let's dive in. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In today's episode we have Shaun Hickson, Engineering Manager at Google, managing foundational technical infrastructure for Google and Google Cloud.

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Have you ever considered changing your job as a Software Engineer, especially during layoffs and hiring freezes? In this video, we ask five people in the tech industry about changing jobs - from how they transitioned from being a software engineers into other roles like becoming a product manager or engineering manager, or to go from being a software engineer into entrepreneurship. And if you are thinking about changing companies… what to look out for when you are changing jobs during hiring freezes and layoffs. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode, Carlos sheds light on the evolving landscape of Product Management and its growing significance in today's business world. He takes us on his personal journey, from his early days in computer science to the founding of Product School, and insights on Product School, Product Management in general, and many more. Explore our Product Management Playlist ⏯️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRZfLaxb1izDu8rC6cu8EMnE4NKl8hmIJ Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP

In this episode, Richard Jang, Senior Product Manager of AIOps at Cisco Wireless, and Alumni of Product School, shares his professional transition from software engineering to product management. He opens up about the advantages of being a product manager and distinguishes the roles of a product manager and a software engineer. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP