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Join us on Oh for Food's Sake this week as Amy welcomes Cameron Rigg, the Lead Product Developer at Tesco and Co-founder of Flourish in Food Mentoring. We start with Cameron reminiscing about his early love for food and nutrition, ignited by his grandmother's baking and a remarkably supportive food technology teacher.Cameron walks us through his career trajectory, from a placement year at Pizza Hut, a significant stint at Co-op where he transitioned from development to buying, and finally his current role at Tesco. He opens up about his challenges, like the difficult decision to move back north and the hurdles of taking on a buying role during economically tumultuous times.A key highlight of the episode is Cameron sharing how he balances his professional life while managing a substantial commute. He emphasises the importance of time management, setting boundaries, and prioritising personal well-being, offering actionable tips for anyone feeling the strain of their work schedule.Cameron also elaborates on the origins and objectives of the Flourish in Food Mentoring scheme. Born out of a desire to support students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Flourish is an initiative that pairs industry professionals with mentees, helping to nurture the next generation of food industry talent..Cameron also gives us his perspective on the evolving work culture of Gen Z and Alphas, who are changing the game with their fresh take on work-life balanceWhether you're looking to grow your own career, give back through mentoring, or just hear an inspiring story about thriving in the food retail industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice.Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction, Lucy's Absence, and Welcoming Cameron Rigg 2:46 – Cameron's Early Interest in Food and Influential Mentorship 5:40 – Sheffield Hallam University Experience and Placement at Pizza Hut 10:26 – Transition to Co-op and Career Growth 15:50 – The Move to Buying During Economic Challenges 18:50 – Returning to Development at Tesco 20:26 – Balancing a Challenging Commute & Work-Life Balance 25:00 – Flourish in Food Mentoring Scheme: Origins and Impact 30:50 – Generational Differences in Work Approaches 39:07 – Responsibility and Rewards of Working in Food Retail 45:02 – Effective Time Management and Avoiding Burnout 52:10 – Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksLinks and Resources:Website Link: https://ohforfoodssake.co.uk/FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/ohforfoodsakeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oh-for-food-s-sake/You can follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_forfoodssake/For industry consulting from Lucy, connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.Find her on Instagram or LinkedIn for further support with industry coaching and facilitation from Amy.Oh For Food's Sake is sponsored by Microsearch Laboratories: https://micro-search.co.uk/ See you next time!
In this episode of our Shop Talk Podcast Cheech and Curtis sit down with Shawn Combs. Shawn is the Director of Product Design and Development for the Orvis Company in the Fish, Hunt and Dog Categories. He is also the Lead Product Developer for Rods and Reels.
Kanna is a PDE4 inhibitor and it has very similar effects to SSRI, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works really well on a biochemical level to keep those good hormones flowing around but it's gentle enough so you don't have to worry about serotonin syndrome. - Bandit French Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 500 In this episode, Lead Product Developer at LiftMode, Bandit French joins our host, Josh Trent, to talk about a plant that has been used for centuries by indigenous people in South Africa, its influence on our cognitive functions, and how it can sustainably boost our serotonin level. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of a South African plant, Kanna, and learn about its positive effects on the human brain? Join Bandit and Josh as they discuss why Kanna is nature's MDMA, its effects on the brain and amygdala, and why it's safer than pharmaceutical drugs. LiftMode LiftMode offers quality & innovative nootropics for cognition enhancement, mental and physical health, and energy boost. *Save 20% With The Code "JOSH20" LiftMode's Kanna Extract Powder LiftMode Kanna Extract powder is a powerful mood-support supplement derived from the African succulent, Sceletium tortusum. It grows naturally in South Africa and has been used for millennia by the Khoisan bushmen. This extract contains very high concentrations of the alkaloids Mesembrine and Mesembrenone. Kanna extracts are reputed to produce tranquil yet cheerful states of mind while acting as a mild
Jason Charnes, Lead Product Developer at Podia, joins. the show. I learn more than I'll ever need to know about European taxes, we're both super excited for Sin City Ruby, and we talk about being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.Links:https://jasoncharnes.com/@jmcharnes on TwitterPodiaSin City RubyRemote Ruby PodcastReact on RailsShakapackerShakaCodeSupport the showReady to start your own podcast?This show is hosted on Buzzsprout and it's awesome, not to mention a Ruby on Rails application. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you and you'll get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.SponsorsA big thanks to OBLSK for being the very first sponsor of the show!
One of the largest and most recognizable hobby retailers in the world.. they are known for keeping their prices low and their quality high, offering everything from aircraft, surface, boats, radios, batteries, and so much more. But some of you may not know very much about this worldwide retailer, and this week we have Hobby King's Lead Product Developer for Airplanes, Stuart Warne and Product Specialist, Rob Caprio joining the show to fill us in!Visit Hobby King!Learn more about the AMA
Interview with Lead Product Developer, Lauren Pryor
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Consuming REST API for Integration webinar on November 20, 2019.In this session LJ will cover consuming REST API for Integration with new 19.08 feature capability and options for pre-19.08 REST API consumption. LJ Longwing is a Lead Product Developer For more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Best Practices for Creating a Custom Connector webinar on October 17, 2019.In this session they will cover the best practices for creating a custom connector and provide a demo of creating one, which includes:• Overview of a Custom Connector• Best Practice naming conventions, considerations, etc. when creating• Development Controller Setup• Reviewing a custom connector• Using the testing utility to “unit test” the connector• Deploying to the local controller to test• Troubleshooting (Areas to investigate, available logging, etc.)• How-to promote to productionKevin Goerlitz is a Product Development ArchitectJimmy Wu is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Mid-tier & Tomcat Best Practice Configuration for Performance Webinar on June 10, 2020.In this session they will review the best practice Mid-tier, Tomcat, and ehcache configuration settings for optimal end user perceived performance. The rationale behind the recommended settings for Small, Medium, and Large environments will be covered. As Mid-Tier uses ehcache for building web content, each cache category needs fine tuning to optimize JVM heap memory usage and minimizing disk access spooling. This talk covers key metrics for measuring spooling, JVM heap usage, and a strategy for ehcache performance optimization.Dan Barbera is a Lead Product DeveloperHugo Vuong, Ph.D. is a Product Development ArchitectFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Using the Subquery Option to Optimize Row Level Security Searches Webinar on June 24, 2020.In this session they will review what is Row Level Security (RLS), differences between the existing RLS options and RLS subquery options. Also covered RLS Subquery implementation, enabling, format of queries and troubleshooting best practices.Mark Walters is a Principal Technical Support AnalystRajendra Kapale is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Best Practices for Creating a Custom Connector webinar on October 17, 2019.In this session they will cover the best practices for creating a custom connector and provide a demo of creating one, which includes:• Overview of a Custom Connector• Best Practice naming conventions, considerations, etc. when creating• Development Controller Setup• Reviewing a custom connector• Using the testing utility to “unit test” the connector• Deploying to the local controller to test• Troubleshooting (Areas to investigate, available logging, etc.)• How-to promote to productionKevin Goerlitz is a Product Development ArchitectJimmy Wu is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Understanding the Best Practice Configuration Recommendations for the Remedy ITSM Platform Solution recorded webinar July 2019.In this session, Kent and Doug will review the best practice configuration recommendations for the Remedy ITSM Platform Solution.They will help you understand the configuration recommendations and how you can use them in your environment. The best practice configuration recommendations are provided based on the BMC performance team’s ITSM Solution testing.Doug Reif is a Principal Technical Support AnalystKent Dillard is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Database Considerations for the Remedy Platform Solution webinar on July 24, 2019.In this session, Rajeev will cover database considerations for the Remedy Platform Solution in July’s monthly webinar.This presentation will discuss various database considerations based on your Remedy deployment to optimize performance. The following topic areas will be included:* Oracle Case Insensitivity and the LIKE operator* Oracle cursor_sharing & Remedy 9.x/18/x versions* Oracle SQL Plan Directives, 12c optimizer features & Remedy* Oracle optimizer_features_enable parameter and Remedy* MSSQL’s PARAMETERIZATION & Remedy 9.x, 18.x, and 19.x versions* MSSQLs Maximum Degree of Parallelism and the Cost Threshold for Parallelism parameters for tuning* MSSQL’s Schema Binding and Indexing of ViewsRajeev Patel is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Introduction to Hierarchical Groups webinar on April 24, 2019.Please join Bob as he presents on the Remedy AR System Licensing Overview during the May 2019 webinar. In this session he will cover what types of licenses are available in the AR System, how licenses are consumed (and released), how to observe and track license usage, as well as more advanced topics like Server Group and AR client behavior as they relate to licensing. Bob Poulos is Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, the founder and Lead Product Developer of SaunaSpace, makers of Near Infrared Saunas. You’ll hear Brian share his personal health struggles with toxic-related acne, adrenal fatigue, brain fog, insomnia and the role that saunas played in restoring his health. He shares how his journey inspired him to create SaunaSpace to help others discover how saunas are a simple pathway to general health and natural healing. We also discuss: What are Near Infrared saunas and why they are more effective than other saunas How saunas resculpt, rebuild and restore the body against the toxic exposures of the modern world Why they are so effective for detoxification Sunlight and the effects that the different kinds of rays have on the body, EMFs and even the sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous systems Use the code “FABLIFE” to receive a 5% discount on SaunaSpace products at www.saunaspace.com READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/086 SUBMIT A QUESTION: http://www.livefablife.com/podcast
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - Introduction to Hierarchical Groups webinar on April 24, 2019.Please join Vlad for an introduction to Hierarchical Groups and Best Practices during the April 2019 Connect with Remedy webinar. In this session he will cover an introduction to Hierarchical Groups (HG), configuration, and troubleshooting. You will learn about what is HG, when to use it, and best practices for configuration of the permission model. Also troubleshooting of common issues and how to resolve will be covered. Vlad Katsman is a Lead Product Developer For more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Replay of the Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy - 19.02 Digital Workplace Updates recorded webinar on April 25, 2019.Please join John as he will review the updates in Digital Workplace 19.02 including an example of how-to rebrand Digital Workplace in this short webinar. John Gallagher is a Lead Product DeveloperFor more information on the monthly webinar series please visit Connect with BMC Helix ITSM and Remedy Monthly Webinar Series
Robert Sösemann is an Agile and lean-code enthusiast, Lead Product Developer at Up2Go International, and inventor of ApexMetrics, a Code Climate engine. Lorenzo Frattini is a Salesforce-certified Technical Architect and creator of Clayton.io, a code-review robot. In this episode, we discuss code quality, how to measure it, when code is “done,” its business value, and more!