As you might know, not every software engineer comes from a computer science background. But why is that? Well.. if you want to learn how to program, there’s not a lot that’s stopping you. Especially nowadays, there’s a lot of content, or even courses and companies, that’ll help you along the way. And as more and more jobs (or parts of jobs) get automated, it might be help to learn about how that automation works in the first place. Just like how we learned to do a lot of math before using a cal...
Nov 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 25
Today we talk about mentorship in tech. One of the best things about mentorship is that it's a clear win-win. It helps the mentee gain clarity on specific situations or career questions. And it helps the mentor in mastering active listening and giving non-biased advice. Hope you like it! Enjoy :)
Oct 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 24
There's a lot going on over at bol.com, especially behind the scenes. Today Mirko van Ede (director of engineering) and Rogier Lommers (tech lead) join us to discuss one of their biggest ongoing projects: migrating to the cloud. Enjoy!
Oct 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 23
One of my favourite things as a software developer is interacting with the community. It's a community that's about learning, sharing, collaborating, and paying it forward. All you have to do to be part of it is to engage with other people. Brian Vermeer is a person that has given back to the community so much so that he became Java champion. Enjoy!
Oct 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 22
It takes great skill to turn an idea into a product. Especially when you're starting from scratch. Erwin did just that, and shares how he and his team built an app that could improve how kids are treated for anxiety. Enjoy!
Oct 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 21
One of the key takeaways from this conversation is that we should favour progress over perfection. Especially as software developers, perfection is something that'll never come. Instead we should focus on progression and let the fear of the unknown drive us forward. This is what drives Mahdi and how he got to his current position. He shares how he became tech lead, and what skills you should focus on to become one as well. Enjoy!
Sep 29, 2021•51 min•Ep. 20
Are you comfortable with what you're doing and the problems that might arise from that? In a way, that's what security and personal risk is all about. Jeroen and Nanne provide some useful tips you can use to secure your own laptop and to reduce the risk of something bad happening. On top of that, they share what they've seen happen when that security is not there. Enjoy!
Sep 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 19
Robby shares how he used to clash with leadership when he was a software engineer. Which lead to a lot of frustration. He didn't really understand why they clashed, but after freelancing for a while, he realised the answer lied in the lack of guidance and the quality of leadership he'd experienced. This realisation is what lead him to focus on his soft skills and go down the path of leadership. His way of giving back is to share with us what he's learned on what makes a good leader. Enjoy!...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
Some people have trouble starting, but that’s not Juan. Instead, he looks further ahead at his goal to become great at what he does. Currently that’s analytics engineering, which fills the gap between data engineers and domain analysts in the data world! During our conversation, I was truly impressed by his work ethic. I think it's pretty inspring. Enjoy!
Sep 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 17
I was sceptical about Sales at first, but I love the way Richard lays it out: You’re facilitating the buying process, and it should lead to a win-win. It’s not a transaction. It’s knowing your product/service, and more importantly getting to know your customer, what their problems are and what they actually need. In this, it’s very similar to what a software engineer should know, as well about what they’re building and for whom they’re building it. I’m curious if you’ll see it that way as well. ...
Sep 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 16
Kevlin Henney shares his vision on the next big disruption in tech and software. And the funny thing is, the next big thing might already be out there, it’s just unevenly distributed.
Aug 25, 2021•54 min•Ep. 15
What really brought Rein Droog and Bugaboo together is Culture. Having that connection, the same principles and shared understanding is the foundation of their success. That doesn’t mean smooth sailing though… Being globally responsible has its own unique set of challenges. The key to overcoming those lies in communication and teamwork. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 14
What is quality ? Why do we need it? How can we improve it? It's a vague term and people often mean different things with it. But we do know it's important. With over 100 million downloads on his open source project, Dennis "The Continuous Improver" Doomen is our go to guy. He not only explains what quality means and why we need it, but gives us tools to improve it. Enjoy!
Aug 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 13
Tight budget, fast communication, big impact. Have you ever thought about working at a startup? It’s an environment where you can really put your stamp on a product or solution. Driven by that, my friend Jethro crossed continents to work at one. But how do you do put your stamp on something? And how do you make it a good one? Let’s find out!
Aug 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 12
Dennis is the only guy I know who’s actually built VR and AR software. And it’s not just small stuff… we’re talking rockets! It's a shame that a lot of what VR and AR can do is not accessible to the average consumer yet, but why is that? Let's find out! Authorization Code: 385332
Jul 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 11
Even without being a kick-ass developer, Evelyn kicks ass. She truly leverages her background and passion for social science to help teams and organisations solve problems without writing code. I didn't completely understand it before talking to her, but the conversation we had was truly eye-opening One of my favourites so far. Enjoy!
Jul 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 10
Why is it so hard to solve problems sometimes? Well… it takes a certain skill to be able to identify them. The more you do it, the better you get at it, and Alex Thissen is here to guide you on that path. He’s the guy that not only helps you find the problem, but teaches you how to fix it. Enjoy!
Jul 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 9
Gareth clearly lays out the biggest problems that a lot of us in the software industry will recognise. But why do these problems exist in the first place? The common denominator he identifies is code (ironically). But how do you solve code..? Listen in to find out!
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
You might’ve heard of it: Domain Driven Design… But what does it mean exactly? And even if you know what it means, do you know how to apply it… or what parts to apply? Today Kenny Baas-Schwegler is here to answer all these questions and more!
Jun 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 7
Zowie takes us through his unique journey within the cryptocurrency startup space. Where it was instantly ‘GO TIME!’, with funds raised within minutes. Where deciding and adapting was key, and hope was not a strategy. This is the journey that lead to him joining forces with BUX Crypto and becoming the Head of Technology. This episode was recorded live at the End2End conference.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 6
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.
Jun 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 5
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 09, 2021•46 min•Ep. 4
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.
Jun 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 3
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 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2
As a seasoned software development consultant and certified Kotlin trainer, Urs shares his vision on the importance of knowledge sharing in creating a successful engineering culture.
May 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 1
