Decoded

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  • From Word of Mouth to Ruling the World at Slack feat. Justin Hardin

    Justin Hardin, Senior Software Engineer at Slack, has seen firsthand how Slack has evolved from a platform designed for gamers into a digital workspace solution helping companies communicate and work together — especially in an increasingly remote environment.

    In this episode, Decoded host Sydney Lai chats with Justin about how Slack started and some of the technical challenges faced when developing the platform. The pair also discuss the future of work — and how tools like Slack are helping develop the remote workspaces businesses need to succeed.

    41 min
  • Latinx in Tech feat. David Silva
    Almost 20% of the U.S. population is Latinx. So, how do we provide opportunities for diversity in the programming world, particularly for the Latinx community? David Silva, Co-Founder of the nonprofit Techqueria, has worked tirelessly to help members of the Latinx community uncover their potential in the programming world.
    During this episode, Decoded host Sydney Lai chats with David about what drives developers to build, as well as the skills and opportunities that exist in diverse communities of developers. They also talk about David’s work as a community leader and how this work impacts tech companies and their hiring of Latinx developers.
    Other discussion topics include:
    • David’s experience getting started in software development 
    • What inspires David to continue driving the Latinx movement in the tech industry
    • How David has seen the tech industry disrupt the Latinx community
    • How aspiring developers in the Latinx community can position themselves to succeed

      • RELATED LINKS
      • Check out David’s organization, Techqueria.
      • Follow David on Twitter and LinkedIn.
      • Learn more about OutSystems.

        • Apply         for the OutSystems App-Development School --  2 weeks of remote training in OutSystems with a certification exam and introductions to employers who are actively hiring within your region!
        38 min
      • Back to Work feat. Dave Fontenot
        Rejoining the workforce can be tough, but rejoining the workforce as a developer can be even tougher. For Dave Fontenot, General Partner at Backend Capital and Founder of the developer networking website HackMatch, he has lived the life of a developer, a monk, and a Hackathon whiz. He also started his own VC fund based on the thesis of investing in great developers. Dave has experienced rejoining the workforce first-hand, and even created tools and communities to make that change simpler.
        Dave sat down with Decoded host Sydney Lai to chat about how to find your way back into the industry after a hiatus. The pair also shared tips and ideas that developers may need to thrive after rejoining the workforce.
        Other discussion topics include:
        • Dave’s experience getting into programming.
        • Making the decision to take a sabbatical.
        • Avoiding programming burnout.
        • How jobs in other industries impact your programming, and vice versa.

          • RELATED LINKS
          • Learn more about Dave’s VC fund Backend Capital.
          • Follow Dave on Twitter and LinkedIn.
          • Check out Dave’s companies HackMatch and MHacks.
          • Learn more about OutSystems.

            Apply for the OutSystems App-Development School — 2 weeks of remote training in OutSystems with a certification exam and introductions to employers who are actively hiring within your region!
            52 min
          • Rookie Year feat. Katie Mallinson & Royce Willmschen
            It’s funny to think about what has — and hasn’t — changed for fledgling developer careers over the past several decades. Both Katie Mallinson, Full Stack Developer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Royce Willmschen, Senior Manager of Software Engineering at HPE, have unique upbringings in the development space. Royce began his development career in the early 1980s and has since become a senior manager at one of the most notable IT companies in the world, while Katie’s development repertoire is beginning to flourish as her career continues to grow.
            Decoded host Sydney Lai sat down with Katie and Royce to discuss their career journeys and how to successfully transition from student to junior developer. Royce and Katie also discuss the importance of mentorships and how that can help shape the course of your career as a developer.
            Other discussion topics include:
            • What got both Katie and Royce interested in software development;
            • What the hiring process looked like for them at the beginning of their careers;
            • Aspects of the developer world that Katie wasn’t aware prior to getting her first gig; and
            • How junior developers can continue to climb up the professional ladder by understanding how top-tier companies recruit, retain, and mentor their employees.
              • RELATED LINKS
              • Check out everything going on at HPE.
              • Follow Katie on LinkedIn.
              • Follow Royce on Twitter and LinkedIn.
              • Learn more about OutSystems.
                Apply for the OutSystems App-Development School — 2 weeks of remote training in OutSystems with a certification exam and introductions to employers who are actively hiring within your region!
                38 min
              • From Developer To Entrepreneur feat. Philip Thomas
                The journey of a developer can lead to a variety of paths, and oftentimes the lessons and skills learned can be priceless for scrappy entrepreneurs looking to develop their own offering to better the world. 
                A notable example can be found in the highly successful career of Philip Thomas, VP of Product and Engineering at Zyper. Initially beginning as a meetup organizer for the developer community, Philip’s career grew to founding the developer community platform Moonlight, which was recently acquired by PullRequest. He is now a VP for one of the biggest brand community software companies in the world.Philip sits down with Decoded host Sydney Lai to share the story of his career as a developer and how it positioned him for success as a founder and entrepreneur. Other discussion topics include:
                • How Philip's path toward a career as a doctor led to him find his true passion in development;
                • How his developer journey brought him into the role of a founder/entrepreneur in the $4 billion influencer economy;
                • Building awesome products in the developer community and how that art is keeping people connected;
                • Ways to ensure you’re having fun with what you develop for work; and
                • How to grow as a developer and what a transition to C-level leadership looks like.

                  • RELATED LINKS
                  • Check out Philip’s company, Zyper.
                  • Get weekly content from Philip on building online businesses.
                  • Learn more about the developer community Moonlight.
                  • Follow Philip on Twitter and LinkedIn.
                  • Learn more about OutSystems.
                  • Reach out to Sydney Lai on Twitter, guest recommendations welcomed!
                    • Apply for the OutSystems App-Development School — 2 weeks of remote training in OutSystems with a certification exam and introductions to employers who are actively hiring within your region!
                    39 min
                  • Closing the Gender Gap feat. Joey Rosenberg
                    In a male-dominated industry, how can the community come together to help close the gender gap? Joey Rosenberg, Chief Leadership Officer for the international nonprofit Women Who Code, has experienced everything the industry has to offer — from getting her hands dirty in the startup world to working for Fortune 50 companies and supporting organizations like Girl Scouts of America. Therefore, it's a wonderful opportunity to chat with Joey about how to inspire women to excel in technology and development careers.
                    Joey sits down with Decoded host Sydney Lai to discuss how women can find their true selves within the industry. Other topics covered in the discussion include:
                    • Joey’s unexpected journey into the tech world;
                    • The history of Women Who Code and where it stands in the industry;
                    • The hurdles women have to overcome in the tech world;
                    • How diversity fuels innovation; and
                    • What works well when building diverse teams that will succeed.
                      • RELATED LINKS
                      • Learn more about OutSystems.
                      • Check out Women Who Code.
                      • Follow Joey on Twitter and LinkedIn.
                      • Get in touch with the OutSystems community.
                        Apply for the OutSystems App-Development School — 2 weeks of remote training in OutSystems with a certification exam and introductions to employers who are actively hiring within your region!
                        43 min

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