Detroit Labs Podcast

On this episode, the Detroit Labs' Talent Specialist team shares their experience recruiting, evaluating, and supporting candidates from well before they apply on through the entire application process, and beyond. Team members Nicole Minaudo, Pedro Gutierrez, and Rowan Blaisdell discuss evolving recruiting practices, ways your organization can restore balance to the candidate-to-organization relationship, and above all else, finding great people. OUTLINE What are you currently seeing in the hiring market? What avenues do you use to connect with candidates? How do you attempt to stand out when reaching out to candidates? What is your process in matching candidates with opportunities that interest them? What does the hiring process at Detroit Labs look like? What are you looking for in a candidate? After building rapport with the candidate, how do you keep that connection throughout the process? The value of a company is in the people that work there Tell us about the concept of ‘interviewing the company as much as they are interviewing you'. What should a candidate ask? Why? Open opportunities at Detroit Labs RESOURCES Learn more about our Colabs developer community: https://www.detroitlabs.com/colabs/ Learn about our open job opportunities: https://www.detroitlabs.com/careers/

On this episode, Detroit Labs team members Derek Quinn, Katrina Ohlemacher, and Kitty Garrison join Dan and Tobi to discuss accessibility in software, its importance in a “complete” software product, and best practices for planning and implementing digital products that are accessible to all users. OUTLINE: Introductions What is accessibility as it relates to software? Why would we want to make our apps/websites accessible? Who are software accessibility features for? Governing laws around software accessibility What types of tools are out there to help build accessible products? Live example of what an app looks like without built-in accessibility features Google and Apple accessibility frameworks Accessible software design naturally leads to a good user experience Accessible software design is a mindset, not a checklist What makes you passionate about software accessibility? Software accessibility training at Detroit Labs It’s never too late to begin implementing software accessibility features Closing remarks RESOURCES:

On this episode, Dan and Tobi talked with guests John Rondini, Co-Chair Cybersecurity & Data Privacy at Brooks Kushman, and Detroit Labs team members Jackie Michl and Brian Munzenberger. The group discussed preparing for, preventing, and responding to security breaches through an understanding of the laws and how your organization can incorporate secure thinking into your everyday practice.

On this episode, hosts Dan and Tobi will be joined by Detroit Labs Co-Founder and Chief People Officer, Nathan Hughes. As a VitalSmarts certified trainer in Crucial Conversations, Nathan will lead Dan and Tobi through a role-playing exercise in which we’ll learn how to manage conflict through effective communication.

On this special year-end episode of Labs Live, the entire Labs Live production team joins the stream to reflect on this past season's content. They'll talk about the wins and challenges in producing a stream like this, as well as notable moments from our 2020 streams, both on-screen and behind the scenes.

On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and guest host Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Labs, lead a panel discussion about the value and role of apprenticeships in this modern software industry. Do apprenticeships make sense for your organization? How do you create an apprenticeship program? What are the best practices to ensure the success of such a program and your new apprentices? Panelists: Taharah Saad, Employee Development Program Manager at Ford Motor Company Claire Sands, Director, Community Communications & Engagement at Postmates Jennifer Le, Senior Program Manager, Engineering Apprenticeship Program at LinkedIn

On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Detroit Labs Delivery Lead Shannon Kubenez and Technical Program Manager Chris Trevarthen. The discussion will focus on the process of scaling a team and navigating the challenges all teams face when adding new team members to an existing software team.

On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Jackie McLaughlin & Karen Liska-Evans from our OnSite team. They’ll discuss how hiring and onboarding has changed now that most companies are working remotely.

On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Katrina Ohlemacher and Jon Guest, Quality Engineers at Detroit Labs. They’ll discuss the role of Quality Assurance (QA) at Labs, the myth that the QA's job is to break things, and how QA's role leads to superior product experiences.

We’re LIVE with Eric Ristow of Lineage Logistics talking about data, user experience, and how Lineage has been able to create more efficiency across their operations.

We’re LIVE with Design Ops Lead Chris Stevens talking about the importance of adding structure and process to Design, how that supports our offerings like Design Sprints and Discovery, and what all of this looks like when your entire team is remote. 

On this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi talk to parents at Labs. They share what has helped them have moments of success while working from home. 

We’re LIVE with a special remote episode of Labs LIVE! Guest hosts Erika and Chrissy cover all things women in tech: Leaning in (or not), balancing family life, and how they make it all work.

Join us in a discussion with Delivery Leads Jackie Michl and Dee Doyle, who are sharing insights on supporting effective teamwork and collaboration on remote software teams. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation by asking questions and sharing your tips for working remotely. 

Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Detroit Labs, talks to us about what it’s been like supporting a now fully remote team and shares tips so you can be successful too.

What is it like working remotely as a designer? Join Steven and Dave as we discuss tips, tools, and process.

Host and sales engineer Tobi and Developer Nikki are talking about The Black Tech Experience on Labs Live!

In this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi sit down with Developer Coach Jen Socia to announce the 2020 Apprenticeship Program! We are taking applications until February 23, 2020.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi sit down with delivery lead Ryan Petrill to talk about Design Sprints -- What are they? What's the value of running one? Learn about the Design Sprint process, and how you can #GetStarted building the right product.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi reflect on 2019, anticipate 2020 Trends, and introduce our #getstarted engagements with Mary Emerine from our Business Development team.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi talk to App Developer Brian Munzenberger about his history as a developer and how he's been able to adapt throughout his career.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi talk to Developer Elle Gover about Civic Apps and the impact that civic technology can have on Detroit and other communities.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi welcome Ted Hansen, Quality Engineer at Detroit Labs, to the show to talk about FIRST Robotics. 

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi discuss the cannabis industry and its adoption of technology with Josh Diskin, Director of Business Development at Detroit Labs.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi discuss Server-side Swift with Anne Cahalan, Developer at Detroit Labs.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi welcome Kyle Denomme, People Coach at Detroit Labs. Watch to learn what a People Coach does, his coaching philosophy, and specialized training.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi welcome Josh Dahlberg, a Delivery Lead at Detroit Labs. Tune in to watch them discuss agile project development and why it matters.

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi welcome Nicole Minaudo, Talent Specialist at Detroit Labs. Tune in to watch them discuss company culture, interview tips, and the top three things developers look for in an employer

On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi welcome Lauren Mathieson, Senior Product Designer at Detroit Labs. Tune in to watch them discuss UX Research and its role in the product development process.