The DevLab Podcast

Join us for this new episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by super interesting Hassan Akhtar of Funding Circle.

We start by finding out how Hassan went from a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering into becoming a Software Developer, and why he made that change.

He then takes us through what he enjoys about tech and what he's looking forward to in the digital space as well as how he keeps up with tech trends.

Finally Hassan discusses what drew him to Funding Circle and how it has been being hired and onboarded during the pandemic.

You can reach out to Hassan here.

With an exciting background and tech stack, Funding Circle are changing the game for small businesses owners. Through their platform, their investors have lent £13.1 billion in 160,000 loans to small business owners, unlocking jobs and opportunities for the global economy. You can find out more about them here.

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Join us for this new episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by Phil Stavri and Mark Robinson of the Moneysupermarket Group.

Mark and Phil take us through their very different routes into tech, and what drew them to their current roles,

Mark then discusses his experience being hired and onboarded during the pandemic and Phil then shares his tips for how to be a successful manager.

Finally, Mark and Phil delve into how the company culture, the tech stack they use and how their processes had to adapt.

You can reach out to Phil here and Mark here.

Based in Manchester but with roles around the country, MoneySuperMarket Group, which is currently hiring via hackajob, operates a modern cloud-based technology platform. You can visit them here. 

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In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Andrew Blackburn, Product Lead at Kainos.

We delve into Andrew's journey into Product, and how inquisitiveness has helped him in his career.

He then takes us through what he's learnt in his roles in several industries including Oil & Gas, the Public Sector and of course, Tech.

Finally Andrew discusses digital transformation, his tips for those in tech and how he got promoted twice during his time with Kainos.

You can reach out to Andrew here.

Kainos reimagines how organisations operate and create new ways of working that improve people’s experiences and lives. With decades of experience in innovation and creativity, and operating in 23 countries, you can find out more about them here.

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In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by Ordnance Survey’s very own Jo Shannon, who is the Director of Technology & Design and has decades of experience.

Jo takes us through her impressive and non-traditional route into tech, starting as a Receptionist, Senior Project Manager,  and many more in between.

She then touches upon how working for Ordnance Survey during the pandemic changed her way of thinking and allowed her and her team to work better together.

Lastly Jo discusses what excites her about tech currently and how we can keep the conversations and ideas flowing.

You can reach out to Jo here.

Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for GB and a world-leading geospatial data and technology organisation, which is currently hiring via hackajob. You can visit them here.

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In the first episode of The DevLab podcast by hackajob, we’re joined by none other than Claire Reckless - Engineering Manager,  Liam Pringle - Senior Software Engineer, and Andrew Gorton - Software Engineer, all from MoneySuperMarket Group.

Claire shares an inside look into how the testing community has helped her and how beneficial finding your community can be.

Liam and Andrew delve into the importance of mentoring, and the skill of coaching whilst being a developer.

Finally, Liam, Claire and Andrew discuss what drew them to MoneySuperMarket Group, and give an inside look into how the company runs, the tech stack they use and their processes.

You can reach out to our guests here: Claire, Liam and Andrew

Based in Manchester but with roles around the country, MoneySuperMarket Group, which is currently hiring via hackajob, operates a modern cloud-based technology platform. You can visit them here. 

If you have any questions about this episode, please email ‘[email protected]’ and we’ll get back to you. 

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