Stop chasing hype and start choosing wisely. In this New Year–themed episode, the panel looks ahead to 2026 to unpack which tech skills are truly worth investing in—and which ones may no longer deliver the same value. Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, Ike Gabriel Yuson, and Neil Ivan Palacios reflect on skills that peaked in 2025, those that quietly became essential, and how trends in cloud, AI, and platform engineering are reshaping career paths.

To close the January run with actionable advice for listeners at any stage—students, shifters, juniors, or burned-out seniors.

Why do most tech goals fade by February? This episode challenges the idea that motivation alone drives lasting change and reframes New Year’s resolutions around systems, habits, and intentional constraints. Will Jose, Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, and Isaeus Guiang share practical insights on building workflows, routines, and environments that support consistency beyond Q1. The discussion focuses on sustainable goal-setting, realistic productivity practices, and how engineers and tech professionals can design systems that make progress inevitable—even when motivation runs low.

Shift thinking from academic lessons to real-world problem-solving, business awareness, and leadership thinking.

Demystify how young professionals step into leadership roles—not through titles, but through influence, ownership, and initiative. Join Marc Ian, Jon David Frilles, Maki Villano, and Kayne Rodrigo as they share real-world experiences on leading projects, earning trust within teams, and driving impact early in their careers. The discussion focuses on practical lessons, mindset shifts, and everyday actions that help engineers grow into leaders while continuing to build strong technical foundations.

Demystify AI careers — what’s real, what’s hype, and how beginners can actually get started.

Join Piolo Justin Cabigao, Samantha Servo, Luis Maverick Gabriel, and Jayz Carillo as they explore the core skills that define today’s engineering baseline, from cloud fundamentals and Kubernetes orchestration to practical AI integration. The conversation cuts through the hype to clarify what new engineers actually need to learn early in their careers, how these technologies fit together in real-world environments, and where to focus for long-term impact. The episode highlights hands-on experience, architectural thinking, and building adaptable skills that scale with rapidly evolving teams and platforms.

Dive into the strategies and practices that make IT systems resilient, scalable, and reliable. Guests will share insights on cloud architecture, operational workflows, AI monitoring, and IT audit processes that ensure systems perform consistently under pressure or during unexpected incidents. The discussion focuses on practical lessons, cross-functional collaboration, and how to design systems that grow with your business, without framing it around cybersecurity.

Explore what defines good software engineering in 2025. This episode unpacks modern engineering philosophies, from choosing the right architectures and frameworks to writing clean, maintainable code that stands the test of time. In this episode, Jhon Morales, Maverick Gabriel, Jed Tan, and Marc Ian discuss how developers balance speed with quality, design for scalability from day one, and adapt systems to evolving technologies and business needs.

Understand how passion projects become real opportunities: jobs, startups, or major differentiators in competitive industries.