JavaUnscripted

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A podcast that talks about the journey we take to learn to code, to become proficient, and the challenges we face. Not strictly a podcast about tech but also about our life experiences and the experiences of our guests.

Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold, Charlie Malave


    • Jan 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Try / Catch - Layoffs vs Grit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 51:41


    On todays episode, we dive into a deep discussion with Eric as he shares his journey from being laid off to getting rehired in as a Senior Software Engineer within a couple of weeks. Not an easy topic to discuss, layoffs almost feel taboo these days, but there is hope for everyone impacted. We're all in this together. Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted | https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted | javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Sam: Under the Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 56:37


    On the third episode of season two we turn the tables for a very special series in which we interview Sam! Sam is 1 of your trio of hosts here on JavaUnscripted, we thought it'd be fun for our listeners to get to know Sam a bit more! We share tales of histories past, what led to this path of software development, and beyond! We are so thrilled to be share this episode with our audience, so kick back and enjoy! Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted | https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted | javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Pursuits Outside of Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 72:57


    On the second episode of season two we have our first guest, Casey Brandt. Casey is a senior software engineering manager, an author, and a mentor. Casey describes his inspiration background and journey into tech. We explore our passions outside of engineering and the similar ways our paths have crossed while developing as engineers. We are so thrilled to be share this episode with our audience, so kick back and enjoy!Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted | https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted | javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Guest: Casey Brandt Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    new Season (2, 'The Recap and Beyond')

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 50:57


    Welcome to season 2!!! JavaUnscripted is a podcast made by people from all walks of life on their developmental journey to...develop. We will celebrate Ws, talk through Ls, interview friends, and, if there's time, talk a little tech. We focus on the journey, not the destination. And hopefully, try to catch any errors along the way. Thanks for listening! Eric Saldivar on LinkdIn Charlie Malave on LinkdIn Sam Arnold on LinkdIn (Podcast Mixed/Edited by Charlie Malave)

    leadingGreatly()

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 76:27


    On today's VERY special episode of JavaUnscripted (episode 10!), we speak with Senior Software Engineer, lead engineering instructor, and overall incredible human, Reid Klarsfeld! Reid has been our mentor, instructor, and guide over the past 9 months of our lives. We are so happy to have him join us today as we discuss leadership and empathy within the software engineering space and beyond! Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted | https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted | javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Guest: Reid Klarsfeld Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Import {Recruiter} from 'tech'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 73:44


    On episode 9 of JavaUnscripted we talk to our friend, Brian who is a longtime tech recruiter! He shares his journey from being in the military and breaking into tech. Let's dive in and find out what the other side of the job search has to say! Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Bootcamps vs Traditional Routes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 84:20


    On episode 8 of JavaUnscripted we dive deep into one of the most asked questions I've seen around the internet while debating whether or not a bootcamp was the right decision. We share our experiences as current bootcamp residents, why we chose this path, and what other more traditional educational paths could have looked like. We are joined today by a friend and fellow resident, Wes. Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave | Eric Saldivar | Sam Arnold Guest: Wes Appleget Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Composing Your Self Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 77:17


    An episode (in anticipation of hiring, putting ourselves out there) on self image! How do we know what parts of us to be confident in, how do we let outside views influence our self image? How do we bundle ourselves up succinctly in the form of an interview or resume? On this episode we dive DEEP into the topic with our good friend and cohort-mate, Kelsey. Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave, Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold Guest: Kelsey Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Achieving Success, No Matter The Variables

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 76:36


    On this episode we talk about achieving success as a software engineer, no matter the obstacles. On this very special episode, we bring on our friend and Mentor, Andrei C. who shared his amazing story about moving to America without knowing any english, overcoming his struggles towards becoming a more empathetic engineer, and how he ultimately landed mid/senior level engineering role. This episode provided a lot of value to us as hosts and we hope you find value in it as well! Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave, Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold Guest: Andrei C. Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Add. Commit. Push towards your passion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 64:18


    On this episode we talk about passion. What is it? Should we rely on it solely? How do we know we're onto something worthwhile? Listen in as we discuss this topic with an amazing engineer, mentor, and overall great human - Tom. We dive deep into breaking through what passion means to us and invite you to reflect on what it means to you. Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave, Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold Guest: Tom Harper Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    Deploying Community Aboard The Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 81:12


    On this episode we dive into the topic of mentorship and community! How does one go about finding/becoming a mentor? How to we find/build communities? Our very special guest this week is Allison, a newly graduated Codesmith alumni who is currently working on getting her first ever job as a software-engineer! Allison shares tons of wisdom with us about her journey as a software developer and how mentorship and community have helped her along the way. Get in touch! https://twitter.com/java_unscripted https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted javaunscripted@gmail.com Get connected! Hosts: Charlie Malave, Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold Guest: Allison Jacobs Audio Engineer: Charlie Malave

    What's your For Loop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 71:14


    What's your For Loop? On this episode we dive into the topic of daily improvements and how these incremental changes build up to the bigger picture that is your life. We talk about the areas where each of us strive to grow, how we monitor that growth, and what keeps us moving forward. This episode features our friend and classmate, Damian, who share's his life experiences and wisdom with us as we dive through these topics. Twitter: @Java_UnScripted || Contact: javaunscripted@gmail.com || https://anchor.fm/javaunscripted || Look us up on LinkdIn! || Hosts: Charles Malave, Eric Saldivar, Sam Arnold || Guest: Damian Allert ||

    const impostorMonster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 58:52


    impostorMonster = "Impostor syndrome: a concept describing high-achieving individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud" Episode 2 breaks down Impostor Monster. We discuss how to recognize it, how to defeat it, and how to live with it. We also present our FIRST ever guest, a Codesmith alumni and a previous mentor, and hear about her software development journey.

    console.log('Episode01_Hello_World')

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 40:16


    JavaUnscripted is a podcast made by people from all walks of life on their developmental journey to...develop. We will celebrate Ws, talk through Ls, interview friends, and, if there's time, talk a little tech. We focus on the journey, not the destination. And hopefully, try to catch any errors along the way. Thanks for listening! Eric Saldivar on LinkdIn Charlie Malave on LinkdIn Sam Arnold on LinkdIn (Podcast Mixed/Edited by Charlie Malave)

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