Mentoring Developers is a podcast for new and aspiring software engineers and their mentors. In each information-packed episode, senior and junior software professionals talk about their first forays into programming, their struggles, their goals and passions, their thoughts on mentorship, actionable advice for newbies and their managers, and much more. This podcast is for you if you have ever struggled with or wanted to help someone with technical and career decisions, resources for learning, anxieties, fitting in, or achieving success. A new or aspiring software developer is faced with a multitude of hurdles on her way to becoming a respected and accomplished member of the development community. Is there anything better than throwing them in the deep end of tight development schedules and hope they survive? In many years of working with and mentoring new and aspiring software developers, Arsalan has noticed that newbies often struggle in silence and the software development industry has failed to provide a clear path for people to succeed and to understand their needs especially when it comes to minorities, women, and people with disabilities. It's about time someone talked about these issues from the point of view of new developers. This podcast calls for empathy towards the inexperienced developer who may not fit the mold of a "brogrammer" but deserves to be treated as an asset rather than a liability.
Zain's Bio: Zain Mustafa is the CEO of Geeks of Kolachi, a forward-thinking software development agency. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Zain has led numerous successful projects, specialising in web and mobile application development. His expertise spans across full-stack development, UI/UX design, and digital transformation, making him a versatile leader […]
Stan's Bio: BIO “Stan boasts extensive experience with Agile/Scrum since 2006, taking on roles like Agile Coach, Solution Architect, and Scrum Master across 10+ significant projects. He's adept at offering technical leadership, and Scrum Master responsibilities, and has conducted East Coast client assessments to determine their readiness for transitioning to an Agile/Scrum setup List of […]
INTRO “Richard Campbell spanned the computing industry both on the hardware and software sides, development, and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks and was on the board of directors of Telerik. Now he is the founder and chairman of Humanitarian Toolbox, Richard is also the host of two podcasts: .NET Rocks! and RunAs […]
“Shady Selim is the first Android Software Advocate in the Middle East. He is a Leading Mobile Developer of Android. He is a Google Speaker and AngelHack Ambassador. He is a Group Member of Flutter Egypt. He is a Leader of GDG & Kotlin Programming Languages” YouTube: https://youtu.be/qZY-LEzWfMI Shady's Bio: Shady Selim's career background includes […]
Guy Royse is a software developer with more than 25 years of programming experience and has been a part of a government program to teach computer programming to prisoners to enable them to live a normal and happy life after their prison terms. Now he goes out into developer communities and helps others build great […]
Greg started his career in data science after not getting a proper job with his Ph.D. degree in physics. He joined a Data Science bootcamp and then got a job as a Data Scientist. Watch this interesting interview as he describes his experience. YouTube: https://youtu.be/vbSbKGwCUcA Greg's Bio: Greg Damico is a Lecturer in Data Science […]
Kim Luu: BIO: My whole life's purpose is to be helpful to other people. Originally, that desire led me to pursue a career in hospitality, where I could directly impact the one-to-one consumer experience through her attention to detail, clear communication, and forward thinking. After moving to the US, I regained touch with my innate […]
Kim started her software engineering career during the pandemic from scratch. She lost her job and started learning code from a bootcamp. In 4 months she got a job as a software engineer. Watch as she describes her experience. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9ss1KedFLvo GUESTS' Bio: My whole life's purpose is to be helpful to other people....
YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/n-tuU-PlTvE Burton's Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on...
YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/n-tuU-PlTvE Burton's Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on...
Burton Smith's Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on web components...
Burton Smith's Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on web components...
Rocky's Bio: Rockford Lhotka is CTO at Cognizant Softvision and is the creator of the open-source CSLA .NET development framework. He is the author of numerous books and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. Magenic (https://magenic.com) helps you deliver your digital...
Rocky’s Bio: Rockford Lhotka is CTO at Cognizant Softvision and is the creator of the open-source CSLA .NET development framework. He is the author of numerous books and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. Magenic (https://magenic.com) helps you deliver your digital...
List of topics Intro We discuss why we love computers and how it’s a creative escape How Code schools give you targeted information and don’t leave you in messy student debt The opportunity inherent in the software industry What challenges new coders are facing and why imposter syndrome is common in the software industry What...
List of topics Intro We discuss why we love computers and how it's a creative escape How Code schools give you targeted information and don't leave you in messy student debt The opportunity inherent in the software industry What challenges new coders are facing and why imposter syndrome is common in the software industry What...
Oscar's Bio: Oscar is a Mexican-born Chicago-raised Software Engineer with experience in supply chain management. He has an obsession with fountain pens and making sure everyone feels safe. Oscar has a passion for helping folks of underrepresented communities break into tech and support them throughout their career. He currently fulfills this passion by helping organize...
Oscar’s Bio: Oscar is a Mexican-born Chicago-raised Software Engineer with experience in supply chain management. He has an obsession with fountain pens and making sure everyone feels safe. Oscar has a passion for helping folks of underrepresented communities break into tech and support them throughout their career. He currently fulfills this passion by helping organize...
In this exciting episode of Mentoring Developers, I talk to my friend, Sara. Her story and career progression is inspirational especially for women and people who come into technology from other professions. Get ready for this amazing no-holds-barred discussion about women in technology. Share your thoughts in comments! Sara's Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a...
In this exciting episode of Mentoring Developers, I talk to my friend, Sara. Her story and career progression is inspirational especially for women and people who come into technology from other professions. Get ready for this amazing no-holds-barred discussion about women in technology. Share your thoughts in comments! Sara’s Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a...
Rob is thriving as a freelancer and he will show you the how and why of freelancing in software and why that might be a good choice for you if you are a new or aspiring software engineer. We'll learn the crazy story about him giving up the chance to be part of a startup...
Rob is thriving as a freelancer and he will show you the how and why of freelancing in software and why that might be a good choice for you if you are a new or aspiring software engineer. We’ll learn the crazy story about him giving up the chance to be part of a startup...
How hard is it to switch careers and be accepted as a legitimate software engineer? Will you be considered an imposter? Tune in to this episode to find out! We discuss with Kevin Schwartz his career-switching journey into software and the ways he may have stumbled and fumbled and finally found his way. For show...
How hard is it to switch careers and be accepted as a legitimate software engineer? Will you be considered an imposter? Tune in to this episode to find out! We discuss with Kevin Schwartz his career-switching journey into software and the ways he may have stumbled and fumbled and finally found his way. For show...
Leave a comment with your career level to get the chance to win a copy of Code Your Way Up for free. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Greg's Bio: Greg Thomas has been writing code, leading projects, breaking builds or developing and launching products – all while amassing an impressive wealth of experience as a...
Leave a comment with your career level to get the chance to win a copy of Code Your Way Up for free. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Greg’s Bio: Greg Thomas has been writing code, leading projects, breaking builds or developing and launching products – all while amassing an impressive wealth of experience as a...
In this episode, Arsalan talks to Matt Darby from Columbus Ruby Brigade and Rackspace about his journey into software development and how he feels about the idea of structured mentorship for new and aspiring developers. Matt's Bio: Matt has developed on the web for 17 years. He can configure pools of servers, architect and develop...
In this episode, Arsalan talks to Matt Darby from Columbus Ruby Brigade and Rackspace about his journey into software development and how he feels about the idea of structured mentorship for new and aspiring developers. Matt’s Bio: Matt has developed on the web for 17 years. He can configure pools of servers, architect and develop...
Have you been wondering what technologies you should invest your time in as we approach 2021 in the middle of a global deadly pandemic? Listen to this panel discussion to get our thoughts on that and share your thoughts with us in comments and email! Find the episode on YouTube here. Warner's Bio Warner Moore...
Have you been wondering what technologies you should invest your time in as we approach 2021 in the middle of a global deadly pandemic? Listen to this panel discussion to get our thoughts on that and share your thoughts with us in comments and email! Find the episode on YouTube here. Warner’s Bio Warner Moore...
Kevin and Arsalan discuss the different options available to software developers to style their web pages. CSS is great for browsers to interpret and machines are great at using it but is there an easier, more intuitive way of describing the look and feel for a user interface? Certainly! There are many preprocessing tools and...
Kevin and Arsalan discuss the different options available to software developers to style their web pages. CSS is great for browsers to interpret and machines are great at using it but is there an easier, more intuitive way of describing the look and feel for a user interface? Certainly! There are many preprocessing tools and...
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How do you become a successful entrepreneur in a few a short years? How do you become the CTO of a startup company? How do you find success against all odds. Let's talk to Noah Labhart who is showing us the way. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes and Important Links Noah's Blog Code...
How do you become a successful entrepreneur in a few a short years? How do you become the CTO of a startup company? How do you find success against all odds. Let’s talk to Noah Labhart who is showing us the way. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes and Important Links Noah’s Blog Code...
Let's face it, people. Discrimination at an average workplace is an actual thing that happens – a lot! It comes in subtle flavors and shows up in unusual places. There is a way to nip this in the bud if we know where to look. Listen to Marie Watts as she opens up about her...
Let’s face it, people. Discrimination at an average workplace is an actual thing that happens – a lot! It comes in subtle flavors and shows up in unusual places. There is a way to nip this in the bud if we know where to look. Listen to Marie Watts as she opens up about her...
It's rare for new software developers to enroll in a good apprenticeship program that teaches them the ropes in a relatively stress-free environment. Listen in as Arsalan talks to Ryan Cromwell and the ApprenticesTM about the good and the bad of software development apprenticeships. Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback or some advice...
It’s rare for new software developers to enroll in a good apprenticeship program that teaches them the ropes in a relatively stress-free environment. Listen in as Arsalan talks to Ryan Cromwell and the ApprenticesTM about the good and the bad of software development apprenticeships. Thanks for Listening! Do you have some feedback or some advice...
Timothy's Bio: Timothy Amadi is 10 years old and loves coding. He has built his own apps from the ground up including an eCommerce application, a blog application and even his very own version of Twitter. He also has an app that he is introducing to schools to help kids learn how to spell in...
Timothy’s Bio: Timothy Amadi is 10 years old and loves coding. He has built his own apps from the ground up including an eCommerce application, a blog application and even his very own version of Twitter. He also has an app that he is introducing to schools to help kids learn how to spell in...
A New Beginning! Hi There! So it's been a while since I last wrote to you! My apologies. I had been traveling and also working on various projects. To be honest, the time-off really helped me focus so I hope everything is going great for you and you are looking forward to the rest of...
A New Beginning! Hi There! So it’s been a while since I last wrote to you! My apologies. I had been traveling and also working on various projects. To be honest, the time-off really helped me focus so I hope everything is going great for you and you are looking forward to the rest of...
Ross’ Bio: Ross Trottier attended CU Boulder as a Classical Guitar Performance Major under the virtuoso Jonathan Leathewood, where he received the highest marks for theoretical studies. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches and performs full time. Additionally, when he isn’t teaching and working with his music students, Ross is coding a game-based music...
Ross' Bio: Ross Trottier attended CU Boulder as a Classical Guitar Performance Major under the virtuoso Jonathan Leathewood, where he received the highest marks for theoretical studies. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches and performs full time. Additionally, when he isn't teaching and working with his music students, Ross is coding a game-based music...
Richard’s Bio: Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Kronick Enterprises, a passive income website development company. 70% of all the websites the company has produced currently receive thousands of daily visitors via organic search results. He has experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. In August of 2018, Richard decided to become a software engineer...
Richard's Bio: Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Kronick Enterprises, a passive income website development company. 70% of all the websites the company has produced currently receive thousands of daily visitors via organic search results. He has experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. In August of 2018, Richard decided to become a software engineer...
Mauro’s Bio: Mauro is a PHP trainer and consultant from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He’s been teaching programming since 1997. He has learned several different languages and technologies along the way and has been working as a professional web developer since 2003. Mauro has worked for different-sized companies, acting as an architect, a technical leader, and a...
Mauro's Bio: Mauro is a PHP trainer and consultant from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He's been teaching programming since 1997. He has learned several different languages and technologies along the way and has been working as a professional web developer since 2003. Mauro has worked for different-sized companies, acting as an architect, a technical leader, and a...
Richard’s Bio: Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Kronick Enterprises, a passive income website development company. 70% of all the websites the company has produced currently receive thousands of daily visitors via organic search results. He has experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. In August of 2018, Richard decided to become a...
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