Today we’re revisiting my conversation w/ Alexandra Foote, who used her internship experience to coach students to land job offers at top tech companies. We talk about the importance of internships and how to prepare for technical interviews.
In this episode, we revisit my conversation with Sara Diaz, Information Security Lead at Thoughtworks North America. We talk about the career paths in the security field as well as security basics that anyone can implement in their digital life.
In this ep from S2, I chatted with Stephen Sam, who graduated from UConn with a Masters in Computer Science & Engineering, about all things grad school. From the GRE to the actual workload of grad school, we cover all the bases for anyone looking to further their academic career.
Back in S1, I chatted w/ @heyvrk about topics including software engineering, shaping your career, & the difference b/w startups & big companies. We delved into her career journey, including SWE @ Google, lecturer @ Stanford, & Director of Platform & VP of Engineering @ Glitch.
Is mental health a priority for you?
We’re revisiting my S1 episode with @MoodyKhedr, founder of FloraMind, which develops tools to guide young people toward positive mental health. Learn tips for practicing good mental health, & how toxic positivity can affect your life.
Why is it important to take breaks?
This week, I talk about the benefits of taking a break.
Speaking of taking breaks, this will also be the last new episode before a short break where we'll be replaying some favorite episodes from S1 and S2. We'll be back soon to continue S3!
How can you bridge the gap between healthcare and technology? 🏥
In this episode, I chat with @gulesheikh, a former CTO of over 12 years. We discuss innovations in healthcare, how technology can help the healthcare industry, and how to get started in healthcare tech.
What is engineering operations (eng ops) & how can it help engineers be more effective? I chat w/ @shannondotpizza, Engineering Manager of Engineering Operations @Chime. She explains Eng Ops & why it’s key to a healthy engineering organization.
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This week’s guest is Lakeidra Smith, Founder/CEO of The Cyber Consultant, LLC, and author of “Cyber Curiosity: A Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity”. We discuss how to protect yourself & your family from cyberattacks, & the first steps you can take right now as a listener!
What does the path to Chief Technology Officer look like?
In today’s ep, I chat w/ James Connor, fractional CTO for AdvisorBOB, ONTrac, and Voice4Impact. He talks about what traits and soft skills make a great CTO and his own journey to CTO. Check out the ep now on Spotify!