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TechTak Real Stories Behind Tech Careers

Wiem Zine Elabidine

TechTak is a podcast for everyone who is looking for inspiration, advice and motivation to study and/or work in the tech industry.

Through real conversations with tech professionals, you’ll discover how they built their careers, overcame challenges and grew in tech.

Whether you're starting your journey, switching careers or looking to level up, TechTak helps you find your path and take the next step.

TechTak tackle the inspiration.✨

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  • #53
    August 22 · 21 min

    #51 The Journey of Ammar Uddin

    Ammar Uddin is a Product Owner. In this episode, Ammar shares his education and career journey, discussing how he discovered his path toward management. He reflects on the learning experiences that shaped his career and explains how a strong technical foundation helped him grow into product management roles. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Ammar's journey and hear his valuable insights on the Product Owner role. ----more---- 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 02:07 - Discovering a Passion for Technology and Leadership 03:54 - From Software Development to Management 04:30 - Ammar’s Educational Journey 05:24 - Landing His First Product Role After Graduation 06:15 - Early Career Challenges and Lessons Learned 07:27 - The Journey from Business Analyst to Product Owner 08:50 - Understanding the Business Analyst and Product Owner Roles 11:05 - Why Influence Is a Critical Skill for Product Leaders 12:00 - Navigating Career Growth and Advancement 12:35 - Project Management vs. Product Management: Key Differences 14:35 - How AI Is Shaping the Product Owner Role 16:26 - The Biggest Challenges Throughout His Career Journey 19:03 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #52
    July 5 · 30 min

    #50 The Journey of Matt LeMay

    Matt LeMay is a product management consultant, author and coach who helps teams build better products through clear communication and practical decision-making. In this episode, Matt shares his career journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and his insights on product management, AI, writing books, and building high-performing product teams. He also offers practical advice for anyone looking to grow in the field. Listen to the full episode to hear Matt's inspiring story. ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Discovering a Path into Tech 05:13 - Making the Leap to Product Management 07:46 - Navigating the Early Career Challenges 09:33 - Career Direction 11:34 - The Value of Trying Things You're Not Good At 12:45 - How He Progressed in His Career 15:47 - Making the Most of Every Opportunity 17:07 - The Story Behind His Books 21:23 - Practical Advice for Product Managers 24:36 - The Impact of AI 26:08 - About His Book: Impact-first Product Teams 28:40 - His current role 29:11 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #51
    June 14 · 50 min

    #49 The Journey of Heba Elayoty

    Heba Elayoty is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Kubernetes Contributor. In this episode, Heba shares her journey through IBM, ITWorx and Microsoft, the challenges of career transitions, moving to a new country, returning after a career break, and the importance of continuous learning and staying curious. We also talk about her experience as a software engineer, team lead, mentor, and her contributions to the Kubernetes community. She shares valuable lessons about growth, building connections, representing yourself in the tech community, and how every experience can become part of your journey. Listen to the full episode to get inspired by Heba’s experience, learn from the lessons she gained along the way, and discover insights that can help you shape your own career journey. ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:49 - Discovering Her Passion for Technology 04:45 - Preparing for a Career in Computer Science 05:10 - Starting Her Professional Journey & Getting Her First Opportunity 07:33 - The Importance of Guidance Early in the Career Journey 10:06 - Becoming a Mentor and Supporting Others 11:22 - Her Experience at IBM 14:09 - Exploring Different Roles Throughout Her Career 16:21 - Leadership Journey: Becoming a Team Lead 18:05 - Moving to the US: A New Chapter 19:12 - Returning to Work After a Career Break: Challenges & Growth 20:56 - Joining Microsoft: A New Opportunity 24:00 - Career Transitions and Embracing Change 27:11 - The Importance of Continuous Learning 30:00 - "Shut Up and Learn" then You will Get it 33:35 - The Role of a Software Engineer: Product & Customer Perspectives 36:37 - Exploring Different Roles and Experiences at Microsoft 41:00 - Contributing to the Kubernetes Community 41:55 - Mentorship: Helping Others Grow 45:30 - Building Connections and Creating Opportunities 47:21 - Self-Representation and Visibility in the Tech Community 48:08 - Every Experience Has Value: Final Thoughts & Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #50
    May 5 · 42 min

    #48 The Journey of Mahmoud Hafez

    Mahmoud Hafez is a Principal Solutions Architect In this episode, Mahmoud shares how he started his career as a medical representative before making a bold decision to transition into tech through ITI. From there, he built a strong foundation in software, moved across different roles and companies, and went on to work with global organizations including AWS, Google, and Databricks. He shares valuable learning experiences. Listen to the full episode to learn more. ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:41 - His Background as a Medical Information System 04:23 - Getting into ITI Egypt 08:13 - Early Career Guidance 09:49 - His first job and his different roles 10:30 - Working in Germany 11:17 - The Path to Amazon (AWS) 14:11 - His experience at AWS 15:23 - Growing From Role to Role 17:43 - Impact as a Source of Motivation 18:24 - How he progress in his career 19:35 - Obstacles During His Time at Google 25:00 - A New Chapter at Databricks 29:57 - The Impact of Your Manager on Your Work 32:08 - Learning Through Hardship 34:37 - Transition to the UAE 37:02 - About His current role 38:25 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #49
    February 28 · 28 min

    #47 The Journey of Susan Barrance

    Susan Barrance is a Senior Commercial Director at Signify Technology. In this episode, she shares her professional experiences that shaped her journey, highlighting the different roles she stepped into and how each stage contributed to her growth as a director. She also offers practical advice for engineers navigating their job search and building their careers. Listen to the full episode to gain insights from her experience and journey! ----more---- 00:00 – Introduction 02:48 – How she started her journey 04:00 – The beginning of her career in recruitment 06:45 – How to identify the right candidate for a role 10:06 – Her role working with candidates 10:53 – Her role working with clients 12:55 – Challenging situations she faced in her role 17:12 – How to help junior engineers land their first job 20:10 – AI and its impact on recruitment 22:20 – The business of Signify Technology 24:43 – Her current role at Signify Technology 26:12 – What’s next 27:30 – Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #48
    Nov 30, 2025 · 45 min

    #46 The Journey of Jon Pretty

    Jon Pretty is an open-source developer. In this episode, he shares about his education path and his professional experiences that shaped his journey in Tech, especially in Scala. We talked about the risks he took throughout his career, the challenges he faced along the way, and the lessons he learned from his career journey and open-source work. We also discussed his current new project using Scala 3: Soundness. Listen to the full episode to gain insights from his experience and journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 03:57 - Discovering the Passion for Programming 07:20 - Educational Journey 09:45 - First Steps into the Professional World & Scala 11:40 - Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Starting from Scratch 15:42 - Challenges and Lessons Learned 21:45 - How He Entered the Scala Open-Source World 25:49 - Traveling the World to Attend Conferences 28:40 - How He Progressed in Open-Source Work 29:24 - The Changing Job Market for Scala Developers 31:18 - Why Scala? 33:27 - About his current open-source project: Soundness 36:20 - Make Soundness Accessible 38:24 - Advice 39:32 - The Impact of Jon in the Scala community 42:03 - Imposter Feelings in New Developers 44:00 - Welcoming Newcomers: Making It Easier to Join ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #47
    Oct 3, 2025 · 49 min

    #45 The Journey of Fabian Thiele

    Dr. Fabian Thiele is a Group Director, Technology, Data and BI, Data & AI at ECCO. In this episode, Fabian shared his journey from academic research and a PhD in particle physics to building a career in Tech. We talked about how he approaches learning from reading and lectures to learning by doing and how experimenting and trying things out can be one of the most effective ways to grow. We also discuss why code reviews matter, even when working with AI-generated code. We highlight the value of team building and what makes a strong engineering culture. Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience and insights! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - What Drew Him Into Tech 03:43 - His Education Path 04:20 - Learning Through Curiosity 06:37 - Academic Transition: Embracing Physics Without a Formal Degree 10:15 - How He Approaches Learning 15:52 - About His First Job 20:44 - The Transition From Academia To Industry 23:23 - About his Role as Data Scientist 25:45 - About his Role as a Team Lead 33:35 - About his Current Role 39:50 - About AI Coding Tools 40:25 - The Importance of Critical Review 43:28 - How about AI Review? :D 46:13 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #46
    Jun 16, 2025 · 41 min

    #44 The Journey of Ali Saleh

    Ali Saleh is a Site Reliability Engineer at Google. In this episode, Ali shares his journey from studying and doing research, to working as a .NET developer, then moving into data engineering, machine learning, and finally site reliability engineering. He talks about the challenges he faced along the way and what he learned through each step. Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - What inspired his Tech Career 03:46 - Behind the Hype: The Reality of Computer Science 05:15 - From Student to Professional 07:43 - The challenges he has faced 10:04 - Getting into Machine Learning Research 11:15 - The Transition After the Revolution 12:37 - Balancing a Master’s in Germany with a Software Job 17:06 - His Interest in Research 20:25 - His Job at Zalando 23:40 - His Job at MOIA 27:58 - His Job at Delivery Hero 28:50 - His Job at Google 36:30 - Skills Needed to Be a Site Reliability Engineer 37:53 - Knowing what you want to Do? 39:23 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #45
    May 6, 2025 · 22 min

    #43 The Journey of Rim Sqalli

    Rim a skilled Scrum Master shares her educational background, career path, and practical advice from her experience in Agile environments. Listen to the full episode for helpful tips on teamwork, project flow, and succeeding in an Agile role. ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 03:10 - About her education background 03:42 - How Her Career Journey Led Her to Become a Scrum Master 05:58 - How to Prepare and Train for a Scrum Master Role 07:34 - How to Land Your First Job as a Scrum Master 09:49 - How Her Previous Job Helped Her Build the Skills to Become a Scrum Master 11:48 - The Challenges and Rules of Being a Scrum Master 13:45 - A Typical Day of A Scrum Master 15:48 - How a Scrum Master Coaches and Supports the Team 17:12 - The Definition of Ready vs The Definition of Done 18:28 - Knoweledge Sharing Idea 21:07 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #44
    Feb 22, 2025 · 37 min

    #42 The Journey of Mouna Amarou

    Mouna is a Scala Backend Engineer. In this episode, she discusses her experiences navigating the challenges in both her studies and career. Mouna also offers valuable insights and tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, all while pursuing success in the tech industry. Additionally, she shares practical advice on preparing for job interviews and highlights the importance of connecting with people to advance in your career. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - How she got into computer science 02:52 - Her educational path 03:35 - Her first internship 04:45 - Gender Gap in Computer Science: The Experience from Education to Career 08:20 - The obstacles she faced during her studies 10:05 - Tech is for everyone, and people should accept that 11:25 - Making an effort to create a safe environment 12:36 - Her experiences before landing her first job 13:33 - How she figured out which direction to take 14:44 - How she got into learning Scala 17:05 - Working on projects as proof that helps in getting a job 20:11 - Which resources she used to learn Scala 21:37 - Tips for job interviews 26:05 - Be open and flexible to new ideas 27:21 - Her impact on the team 28:26 - Be expressive and kind 29:25 - Celebrate 30:06 - About her current job 31:50 - Her learning experience 34:35 - How to balance work and life 36:39 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #43
    Dec 25, 2024 · 35 min

    #41 The Journey of Eslam Hindawy

    Eslam Hindawy is an Engineering Manager. In this episode, Eslam shares his inspiring journey through his studies and career, how he overcame the challenges along the way and grew into different roles. He gives practical advice on finding the right career path, developing your skills, and achieving your goals. Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:32 - What inspired his Tech career 04:16 - His Education Path 05:05 - About his internship 06:49 - How to decide which path to follow after graduation 08:56 - The challenges at the Start of His Career 10:07 - About his first job 10:16 - The Balance Between Guidance and Personal Effort 11:10 - Early Learning Experience in His Journey 13:20 - His Career Growth Journey 14:50 - Starting his new Role in Germany 15:47 - The challenges he faced 17:43 - His Job Experience 19:04 - Promotion Tips 20:41 - How to progress in your career 21:55 - About his current Job 22:10 - The responsibilities of the Engineering Manager 24:15 - The current Challenges 25:58 - How he handles Challenges 27:49 - About his Side Projects 32:12 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #42
    Nov 25, 2024 · 52 min

    #40 The Journey of James Ward

    James Ward is a Developer Advocate for AWS. He started his journey as a professional Software Developer since 1997, dedicating much time of his career to helping developers create software that truly excels. He is a co-author of the book Effect Oriented Programming and a co-host of the podcast Happy Path Programming. To learn more about James's inspiring journey, listen to the full episode! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:33 - How he began his programming journey 04:15 - The power of receiving and providing guidance 06:23 - How he navigated the journey to discover his path 08:22 - The challenges he had faced during his first jobs 11:02 - The importance of Communication and collaboration in his role 14:30 - How to bring kindness into interactions and be collaborate 18:30 - About some of his different roles 23:10 - Product management experience 25:15 - About his current role 31:30 - About the AWS community 32:42 -Balance working on his other side projects 35:00 - About his book 39:34 - The collaboration on writing the book 42:08 - About his podcast 46:45 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #41
    Sep 24, 2024 · 48 min

    #39 The Journey of Shailvi Wakhlu

    Shailvi is a seasoned Data Leader and Self-Advocacy Expert with over seventeen years of experience building technology products. She has spoken at nearly 100 global conferences and Fortune 500 events, coached close to 500 individuals, and authored the best-selling book "Self-Advocacy." Her career includes notable roles at Salesforce, Fitbit, and as the Head of Data at Strava. She is the founder of Shailvi Ventures LLC. Listen to the full episode and learn about her impressive and inspiring journey. And check-out her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ44XNZG ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - How she discovered her interest in coding, and how it led her to develop a passion for data. 03:29 - About her first job 04:47 - The challenges she has faced in the beginning of her career 06:44 - The importance of diversity in Tech field 09:19 - How she took the step to start her own business 12:00 - Developing various competencies within her enterprise 15:32 - Taking ownership 17:02 -The transition back to corporate 19:08 - How she progressed in her career 22:07 - Being open to opportunities 22:50 - The challenges she had faced 25:51 - Her job at SalesForce 26:34 - The challenges she had faced 31:42 - Moving forward if you can 33:10 - How she started to write her book "Self-Advocacy" 35:05 - Some advice from the book 37:11 - About self-promotion 41:51 - How she started giving talks 44:21 - Her current state in her professional life 46:15 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #40
    Aug 12, 2024 · 46 min

    #38 The Journey of Vijay Ravi

    Vijay, Data Engineer at LiveIntent, shares insights from his diverse educational and professional journey. His experiences span studies in Bahrain and India, followed by a Master's in Business Analytics in the USA. Throughout his career, Vijay explored various roles and discovered a passion for Data Engineering and generative AI. Listen to the full episode and learn about his inspiring journey! Here is Vijay's Instagram: vijayxtech ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 03:11 - Educational background 04:06 - Internship experience 05:38 - Let's automate everything 08:13 - Challenges faced 10:16 - Decision to pursue further studies in the US 11:11 - Admission hurdles 13:00 - Insights from his Master's program in the US 13:38 - Job search during the COVID pandemic 14:27 - Impact of the study environment 16:18 - Progress post-studies 20:17 - Job search tips 22:58 - His online content 24:22 - Importance of certifications 26:57 - First job in the US as a Data Analyst/Data Engineer 27:45 - Early career challenges 29:32 - Transition to current role 30:33 - Current job responsibilities 32:20 - Ongoing challenges 33:52 - Future plans 35:18 - Evolution from data science to data engineering, AI, and fact-checking 38:38 - Thoughts on AI’s potential impact on jobs 42:33 - Guidance on entering Data Engineering 43:51 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #39
    Jun 1, 2024 · 37 min

    #37 The Journey of Cristina

    Cristina is a Backend Scala Engineer at MOIA. She talked about her path during her studies and her career. Cristina worked in various positions until she found her passion for Scala. She spoke about her various experiences and the challenges she encountered along the way. We also talked about the importance of creating a safe environment for women and minorities in tech. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - How she got into programming 04:52 - Education path 07:02 - The way she figured out the path to follow and the challenges 08:56 - Her experience as a Data Scientist 12:10 - What brought her to Scala 13:15 - How she progressed in her journey 14:19 - Moving to the Germany 14:50 - The obstacles she had encountered in the past as a woman in Tech 19:30 - The importance of the company culture and the people 20:40 - The struggles women face at work 21:33 - How we can improve to provide a safe work environment 23:29 - Her experience as a programming teacher in high school 26:28 - Her participation in a Community that inspire girls and women 27:25 - Her experience at MOIA 30:25 - The opportunities to grow in the same company 31:33 - Parenting and work 34:17 - Her goals for the future 36:03 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #38
    Apr 13, 2024 · 39 min

    #36 The Journey of Markus Nerlich

    Markus Nerlich is a Process Manager He talked about his journey, and the way he discovered his passion through curiosity, which motivated him to persevere even in the face of numerous obstacles. Listen to the full episode and learn about his inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 01:58 - The beginning of his journey in Travel industry 02:10 - The inspiration to learn about computers and connectivity 03:40 - Working in a global Travel Management Company 05:02 - Studying aviation management 05:56 - His progress in his career 07:08 - His job in a cruise company 08:20 - Certification as a project management 08:32 - The challenges during COVID and how it affects his work 09:57 - How to keep going during difficulties 11:27 - Working from the office during COVID 12:36 - About his role as a Quality management specialist and an IT Application Manager 16:17 - Vessels vs Aviation 17:30 - About his role as a Process Manager 19:26 - The importance of Coordination in his job 21:21 - the importance of Testing in his job 23:36 - Which system is involved in his job and what is the impact on the passenger 26:05 - His passion for aviation 32:00 - The teamwork 34:09 - Traveling as part of your job 35:30 - The importance of being curious 36:14 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #37
    Mar 1, 2024 · 34 min

    #35 The Journey of Galina Atamankina

    Galina Atamankina is a Tech Trainer at Tech Starter and one of the organisers of the AWS Women's User Group Berlin: https://www.meetup.com/berlin-amazon-web-services-meetup-group/ Galina talked about her career path. Throughout her journey, she has embraced diverse roles and skillfully seized every opportunity to expand her knowledge and perspective. She aims to assist others throughout their journey and impart her knowledge, which ultimately led her to choose her current role that fulfills her purpose. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:53 - Her Education Path 03:24 - The start of her career 03:55 - Her first opportunity to work in Tech 06:17 - Her job as a Customer Support Engineer 08:24 - The challenges she had faced 11:02 - The importance of soft skills in the workplace 14:57 - Her job as a Technical writer 16:00 - How she pursued a degree in business informatics 17:25 - Her job as an Assistant Administrator 18:20 - Her job as a Quality Assurance Engineer 18:45 - Her job as a DevOps 20:08 - Her job as a Technical Trainer 21:54 - The current challenges 23:31 - Her current role 25:32 - About the AWS Women's User Group Berlin 29:48 - Women in Tech ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #36
    Jan 27, 2024 · 31 min

    #34 The Journey of Alika Rebel

    Alika is a hands-on CTO at Kaizo and she organises a Scala meetup in Amsterdam. Alika shared about: her journey during her studies and her career path, how she dealt with different challenges, how she took the different opportunities and built new skills, and how she included her passion and creativity to bring more opportunities and expand her knowledge. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - Her Education Path 04:03 - Her internship 05:44 - The journey to get her first job 10:14 - Her experience as a Big Data Engineer 10:45 - The challenges she had faced 12:04 - How she progressed in her career 13:06 - Her experience as a Backend Engineer 14:36 - How she applied her Data science knowledge into her work 15:52 - Follow your passion and see where it leads you 16:42 - The challenges she has faced 17:42 - When you can't find a mentor 19:09 - How she progressed in her career in Amsterdam 21:10 - Her experience as a CTO in Kaizo 22:51 - The role of the CTO 25:31 - How her previous experiences helped her on her current job 27:53 - About organizing the Scala meetup in Amsterdam 30:09 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #35
    Dec 2, 2023 · 51 min

    #33 The Journey of Flavio Brasil

    Flavio Brasil is a Principal Software Engineer and a speaker atTech conferences. Flavio shared about his inspiring journey along his career path and how he dealt with the different challenges that he had encountered. Listen to the full episode and learn more about his inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:22 - How he got interested into programming 05:26 - His education path 07:00 - About his internship 09:58 - How he dealt with the challenges 10:50 - His experience as a manager 13:13 - How he progressed in his career 13:54 - His job as a software engineer 14:40 - How to take the right path 17:20 - working on open source projects 18:20 - The challenges he had faced 23:19 - His experience working in Twitter 28:00 - About promoting your work 31:26 - How he started giving talks 32:32 - His progress in his career 37:33 - About learning new programming languages 38:30 - His current challenges 39:40 - His ongoing open source work 44:20 - About some of the obstacles 48:40 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

  • #34
    Oct 13, 2023 · 50 min

    #32 The Journey of Koussay Khelil

    Koussay Khelil is a Senior Software Engineer at ClickGUARD He discovered his passion for computers at a young age, studied computer science, and started working at a Tech company during his studies, which helped him develop his programming skills and grow in his career. In this episode, Koussay talked about his career path and shared many tips that helped him personally. He talked about some challenges he had encountered during his journey and how he dealt with them to grow at every step in his career. Listen to the full episode and learn more about his inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - His education path 06:29 - About his internship 08:28 - The good things about teaching 10:56 - The challenges he had faced 13:50 - His first job as a Frontend Developer 15:24 - The balance with working and studying 19:14 - The importance of setting boundaries 25:40 - About his next job 26:13 - The obstacles he had faced 28:34 - In every challenge there is an opportunity 30:20 - How he progressed in his career 33:19 - About English at work 36:14 - Don't be afraid to share your ideas 38:33 - About his current job 40:44 - About remote work 45:20 - About his goals at his current job 46:10 - Working abroad? 47:06 - The current challenges 48:05 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

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