In this episode of The Forward Slash, James sits down with Guy Royse, Developer Advocate at Redis, Guy shares insights into what it means to be a developer advocate—helping engineers solve problems, teaching new technologies, and building communities. He and James dive into the world of conferences, discussing the value of in-person events, networking, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Are soft skills the secret weapon of high-performing technologists? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Tyler, Senior Staff Consultant at Callibrity and a Full-Stack & iOS Polyglot Programmer, to explore how mastering soft skills can sharpen technical execution, improve collaboration, and elevate engineering teams to new levels of efficiency.

In this episode of The Forward Slash Podcast, James and Aaron sit down with special guest Tracy Beeson, Director of Transformation at Health Alliance Plan. They explore shifting Agile methodologies, new frameworks, and evolving industry demands, and ask the big question: Is Agile dead, or has it simply transformed?

This week, James and Aaron explore modern security challenges and opportunities with Tyler Welton, a 15+ year InfoSec expert. They discuss open-source vulnerabilities, confusion attacks in third-party tools, and how security products can help developers stay productive while staying protected.

In the latest The Forward Slash podcast episode, we’re diving deep into this game-changing discipline with Joel Vasallo, Senior Director of Platform Engineering at TAG - The Aspen Group. From redefining workflows to tackling unique challenges in healthcare and beyond, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about building better systems and better developer experiences.

On this episode, we dig into the (maybe not so) unique challenges and opportunities of building cutting-edge technology at scale for Microsoft. Nat Pollock, Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, joins Aaron and James this week, to chat about navigating the complexities of software development at a global tech giant.

This week on The Forward Slash, James and Aaron dive into more than just a reflection of 2024. They uncover the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs that defined the IT world—and share what it’s really been like creating and hosting this podcast along the way.
But they don’t stop there! Get ready for bold predictions and key trends to watch as we step into 2025. Whether you're in tech or just curious about the future, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Rich Schramm, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of vizabli, to explore the essence of entrepreneurship. Rich dives into the complexities of working in highly-regulated industries like medical technology, highlighting how to balance creativity with compliance. Discover the drive it takes to embrace your inner entrepreneur!

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Berardelli, leader of Callibrity's Foundations practice, to explore the art of uncovering the why behind every client need. With over 20 years of experience developing enterprise-level software and building strong cross-functional relationships, Steve shares his expertise on how understanding the core problem sets teams up for success—and why creating a thoughtful plan doesn’t mean you abandon the need to be agile

Yum! Brands UX Manager Erica Price joins Aaron and James today. They talk about using empathy with users, brand managers, and subject matter experts to make sure everyone feels heard. They also discuss user-forward design, UX testing, and and how AI can support all of this work.