The V.City Podcast

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The V.City Podcast

Peter Ojum is the host of a popular podcast and YouTube channel called V.City. On his show, he offers valuable advice on how to pursue wealth, knowledge, and fulfillment. Peter shares his insights on various topics such as information technology, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, cloud engineering, software engineering, career growth, and leadership. He often invites guests to share their experiences, stories, and knowledge in these areas, making his show a great resource for anyone looking to learn and grow.

Episodes

Finding Tech Jobs in Canada vs USA & The Ultimate Programming Language

In this engaging episode of the V.City Podcast, Peter, Emmanuel, Jason, and Sam dive deep into the Frontend vs Backend Career Paths, the tech landscape, comparing the US and Canada's tech sectors, discussing the merits of various programming languages, and unraveling the complexities of APIs. They explore differences in opportunities, pay and total compensation, and the tech industry's stability between the two countries, debate the utility of learning programming languages like GoLang, JavaScri...

Feb 06, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

Journey to Apple as a Software Engineer and how to overcome the FAANG Job Interview process- Emmanuel Ogunmuyiwa

Join us in this inspiring and informative episode of "The V.City podcast with Peter Ojum," where we dive into the fascinating journey of Emmanuel, a software engineer at Apple. Peter Ojum engages Emmanuel in a candid conversation about the realities of breaking into the tech industry, specifically landing a coveted position at Apple. You will be captivated as Emmanuel reveals his unique path, from the struggles of securing internships to navigating through various tech roles. This episode is a g...

Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

Beginning a Career in Tech and what it is like working at Intuit as a Software Engineer - Samuel Tsokwa, Jason NGuessan and Peter Ojum

Are you a new Product developer, IT Cloud consultant, Software engineer, or Infrastructure engineer? This episode is all about the journey of a junior or beginner in the tech industry. It's a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's also one that's full of opportunities for growth and success. We'll explore how to build a reputation that will help you stand out and make a difference in your workplace. And we'll share insights on how to keep your passion for growth alive, so you can continue t...

Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

How To Have Tough Conversations While Working In Tech ft. Jynx Younan

It can be tasking to have a tough conversation with your boss or employee, especially in the tech industry. This episode discusses tips to make it easier to coach, train and give feedback effectively. The tech industry is changing rapidly and learning & development roles are needed more than ever, Jynx Younan gives insights from his many years of experience in the tech industry.

Apr 09, 2022•50 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Building a Community in the Technology Industry in Nigeria by David Abu and Peter Ojum

This episode is a brilliant episode about community building with a focus on technology in Nigeria. Peter Ojum (Microsoft Concierge Lead Facilitator) and David Abu (Microsoft Cloud Advocate) have a riveting conversation on the power of community-building programs. We discussed the job of a cloud advocate and shared the success stories and challenges David faced when training students for the Microsoft Power Platform, in Nigeria. In this enlightening conversation, you will learn about David's pla...

Mar 19, 2022•38 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

The Life of an Infrastructure Software Engineer in Canada

In this episode, Peter and Jason discuss infrastructure software development and cloud computing. They discuss topics from the tech industry in Canada vs the USA, to comparing Docker and Jenkins, and the skills that are needed to get you noticed in the technology industry. Jason tells the story of how he landed his first tech job and gives some great life advice at the end. https://projectilestream.com/linktree/

Feb 06, 2022•46 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

5 Special Things I Learned in 2021

Here is what I learned this year. I'll talk about 5 major things I learned this year. I hope the Christmas season was great for you and you got to spend time with your friends and family. As we come to the end of the year, I have reflected on the lessons I learned. I discuss some life lessons in this episode. I wish you a happy new year.

Feb 06, 2022•4 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

How to become a successful IT Manager and Leader in the Tech Industry

In this episode, Peter Ojum discusses with Carlson Factory about growing in the technology industry and becoming a leader in the field of Information technology (IT). Carlson gives insight into what drove him to excel in anything relating to computers and how his career grew so quickly. Here you will learn about the challenges we faced and how we overcame them. To get a job in FAANG (Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Amazon ( AMZN ), Apple, Netflix, Alphabet (formerly known as Google)), and Mic...

Dec 28, 2021•44 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

How to get a tech job in FAANG: Internships, resume building, interviews, software development and engineering - Sam Tsokwa and Peter Ojum

Sam Tsokwa and Peter Ojum look back on their journey through university in Canada and the United States. It is a fascinating thing to look back and excavate what we have learned along the way. With the help of family and friends, we have gone through tedious college courses, internships, or co-ops and got jobs in Fortune 500 tech companies. To get a job after college in FAANG (Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Amazon ( AMZN ), Apple, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly known as Google)) may not be ...

Nov 28, 2021•49 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Things I learned when I moved to Canada from Nigeria (the re-play)

These are just my opinions from my experiences living in Canada and interacting with people. Correct me if I’m wrong or ignorant in any way. On my YouTube channel, I talk about a lot of my experiences here in Canada. On my podcast, I talk about tech, business, entrepreneurship, and building relationships. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @projectile_md https://projectilestream.com/linktree/

Sep 04, 2021•12 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

The V.City Introduction

Welcome to The V.City podcast by Peter Ojum. Here we will discuss productivity, technology, and maintaining value in your lifestyle.

Aug 24, 2021•1 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast