Spotlight on Software Development

Episode 3. Spotlight on Software Development Your company has just introduced remote flexible working - how can you maximise the benefits and overcome the challenges in a software development role. Damian Karzon is a talented software developer with expertise in both web and mobile development. Since filming, Damian has been promoted to Technology Lead at Work180. Damian and Nicola discuss how software developers can maximise the benefits of remote working and overcome the challenges. They also discuss diversity and inclusion which is the main focus of Work180. They talk about the resources Damian uses for continued learning as well as what innovations he would like to see in the future. Damian Karzon LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkarzon/ Damian Karzon blog - http://dkdevelopment.net/2019/05/25/working-remotely/ Damian Karzon Twitter - dkarzon Information about Work180 - https://au.work180.co/about-us

There is lots of talk about Functional Programming but how do you make the transition to this different programming paradigm? John Novak is a very talented software engineer who has always been fascinated by computers since he was a teenager! He has a deep understanding of a variety of programming languages including C/ C++, Java and has been programming commercially in Scala for the past 4 years. John describes how initially learning Functional Programming as a hobby fundamentally changed his problem-solving skills and way of thinking. John offers lots of advice on how other programmers can make the transition to Functional Programming. Please find below books and online courses he recommends. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (textbook and video lectures) https://groups.csail.mit.edu/mac/classes/6.001/abelson-sussman-lectures/ https://mitpress.mit.edu/sites/default/files/sicp/index.html Functional Programming in Scala Specialization (Coursera course) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/scala Programming in Scala (book) https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Scala-Updated-2-12/dp/0981531687 Functional Programming, Simplified https://alvinalexander.com/scala/functional-programming-simplified-book Functional Programming in Scala https://www.manning.com/books/functional-programming-in-scala John’s blog - http://blog.johnnovak.net/ Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnovak1979/

You have just been promoted into a technical leadership role, so what happe­ns now? Paul Chiu is a high caliber senior developer with several years’ experience in a software leadership role. He is also the Co-founder of 10PIXELS, an e-commerce agency. In the first episode of the “Spotlight on Software Development” Series, Paul and Nicola discuss the challenges of transitioning into a technical leadership role and how he overcame them. They discuss what qualities are required to progress into a tech leadership role? and what characteristics he looks for when recruiting software developers. They also talk about the value of a university education and what resources Paul uses for continued learning. Lastly, the host of 'Spotlight on Software Development' Nicola Steel puts forward the question. What will be the next big thing in software! Paul Chiu LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulchiu1/ Paul Chiu blog “You’ve Been Promoted to Technical Manager, Now What?” - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:article:7660479970897075241/ Paul Chiu blog “Pitfalls When Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Technical Manager” - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:article:7142746667973691621/