Work In Progress

Work In Progress

By Minh PhamBusinessTechnologyEducationSelf-ImprovementCareers
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Work In Progress episodes

  • Expectations - When the shoes on the other foot

    People are hard!

    Sometimes you end with the right folks, many other times you just don't.

    In this episode, Alan and Minh dive into what it's like to hire someone who didn't pan out the way you hoped. Everyone has a role to play, and its incredibly important people take that seriously in to avert disaster.

    47 min
  • Not Quite Meeting Expectations

    Has your current role not quite lived up to the expectations you thought it would? What are your options? In this episode, we explore some of them.

    Go for the jugular

    Earning the trust of your peers
    Be an agent of change
    Quit your job

    52 min
  • Return of the Jedi

    Topics that came up in this episode:

    Leadership / Management as a career direction

    Forrest Gump and Expectations
    "Resources"
    School and how it colored our views on responsibilities
    Sisyphus and the boulder of software development

    38 min
  • Watercooler Talk - Feb 2021 edition

    What is with the world now?

    Everything seems to be as insane as ever and today we just take a deep breath to chat about some of it. Back by popular demand - watercooler chat episode 2!

    We talk big tech, parler, gamestonks, and more!

    Note: We are not financial advisors, We just like the stock, 💎 🤲

    44 min
  • From Engineer to Manager - ft. Bobby Morgan

    From Engineer to Management.

    Many software engineers find themselves facing this very transition at some point in their career.

    Whether by choice or by necessity, its a decision not to be taken lightly.

    In this episode we talk to Bobby Morgan and his experiences going through that exact experience.

    Special Guest: Bobby Morgan.

    47 min
  • 2021 and the Ethics of Tech

    Renewed discussions around Technology and it's intricate interaction with free speech has been spurred by recent events.

    Alan and I spend some time discussing the role that technology has within our evolving society, and what responsibility we have as the technologists that enable this new world.

    Note: We are not presenting any particular political party, affiliations, or view points - rather we take the perspective of humans tasked to build and contribute to the diverse ecosystem of technology that drives our modern world.

    We hope our discussion spurs some interesting thoughts for you!

    41 min
  • A Life Of Learning Stuff - ft. Patrick Isaac

    Our guest this episode is Patrick Isaac who hosts his very own podcast:

    Learn Stuff by Patrick Isaac

    Twitter: @_patrickisaac
    Instagram: @_patricisaac

    He's an avid dancer, a life long learner, and a career switcher. We dive into his background, what made him who he is, and how he continues to live out his passions while also pivoting careers into tech. As an engineer, he's got fresh perspectives on the challenges of the field, and as a career switcher, he's got plenty of words of wisdom for fellow humans wondering if a professional switch is in their near future.

    Special Guest: Patrick Isaac.

    38 min
  • Software Engineering - An Overview

    What is Software Engineering?

    We break this down into:

    Software, and it's constituent science - computer science, and

    Engineering, which we define as the practice of applying science to solve problems.

    If you've ever wondered whether you'd enjoy a career in software or tech, this is the episode for you.

    We dive into common activities and not so commonly discussed paths that a prospective student might be able to look forward to.

    Some resources mentioned in the episode regarding trying software engineering, specifically, development:

    • https://www.learn-js.org/
    • http://jsforcats.com/
    • https://www.amazon.com/Code-Language-Computer-Developer-Practices-ebook/dp/B00JDMPOK2/ref=sr_1_1
      • 46 min

    About Work In Progress

    From the publisher's feed

    Software Engineering is a confusing trade.