Best Think Big Code Small Podcasts (2024)

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EP49 - Are there really any new software engineering problems? 56:14

9d ago56:14

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For decades, we've been riding the wave of innovation, chasing the next big tool, the next breakthrough in software development. And yet, here we are, still grappling with the same age old challenges. Chris and I came across an article from Ray Carnes on Medium. He titled it, I haven't seen a new software development problem in 30 years. And he's n…

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Brand Safety & Platform Integrity at Spotify, TikTok and Google with from Dave Byrne 48:05

10h ago48:05

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Leadership in digital ecosystems requires a commitment to safety, trust, and ethical practices. Our guest today, Dave Byrne, founder of Trust Raise and a member of the Irish Digital Board, shares his journey from major tech giants to establishing a company dedicated to improving the integrity of digital platforms. Dave Byrne has had an illustrious …

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Cracking The Code For A Career in Cyber Security with Former FBI Special Agent Dave Mahon 42:31

15d ago42:31

42:31

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field that requires continuous learning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of both the technological landscape and human behavior. Today’s guest, Dave Mahon, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, shares his journey from the FBI to leading global cyber…

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Financial fluency for healthcare professionals - an intimate conversation with Sandy Pollack 49:54

4d ago49:54

49:54

We have Sandy back again to help us dive into understanding the importance of financial fluency for physicians and other healthcare professionals. If you want to leave me with feedback and comments, please email me at hmfhd2020@gmail.comBy Vu Kiet Tran

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EP48 - Communication, Pairing, and Building the Right Culture in the Remote World 1:11:09

20d ago1:11:09

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On this episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and opportunities of managing engineering teams in a remote work environment. Chris had the opportunity to interview Eli Goodman, the head of product at Tuple. Together, they share their insights, experiences, and a wealth of knowledge on the nuances of remote work, emphasizing the value…

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How Teamwork Drives Success with Rob Smedley, Founder of Smedley Group 46:19

28d ago46:19

46:19

Innovation and Inclusivity in Motorsports are about breaking barriers, fostering innovation, and making the sport accessible to all. Today's guest, Rob Smedley, founder and CEO of the Smedley Group, shares his journey from Formula One engineer to entrepreneur, revolutionizing the motorsport industry. Rob Smedley is known for his work with top Formu…

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EP 47 - Being Agile vs Doing Agile 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Today, we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of us in software development: the distinction between being agile and doing agile. Our conversation explores a fundamental difference between these two concepts. We uncover why simply doing agile or following the methodologies and things like holding meetings and doing ceremonies often fall…

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Code Reviews with Chelsea Troy 50:16

1M ago50:16

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One of the reasons why it is difficult to work with legacy code is the lack of preserving the contextual reasons for past coding choices. Today we talk with Chelsea Troy, a Machine Learning Team Lead at Mozilla and a computer science lecturer at the University of Chicago. She tells us about the value of code review in the software-building process …

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Confession of your podcast host Vu. 48:13

25d ago48:13

48:13

In this episode, I am being interviewed by the David MacNicol, host of Lighthouse Outlook Podcast. We go into more private questions about me and how I came to create "How is my financial health, doc?". We also discuss the financial challenges of physicians and why this is so. I discuss the importance of financial wellness for healthcare profession…

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EP46 - Why Developer Experience 1:06:17

1M ago1:06:17

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Welcome to this week's podcast, where we delve into the critical aspects of enhancing developer experience. Imagine eliminating slow build times, navigating through well-documented processes, and experiencing streamlined onboarding. Prioritizing developer experience isn't just beneficial; it's essential in today's market. We explore the importance …

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Scaling The Heights of Human Performance with Annastiina Hintsa, The CEO of Hintsa Performance 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

Leadership is about embracing sustainable practices, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning personal values with professional goals. Today's guest, Annastiina Hintsa, CEO of Hintsa Performance, shares her insights on achieving peak performance in both business and sports. Annastiina Hintsa is the CEO of Hintsa Performance, a world-leading e…

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Technical Analysis and investing in the market: a conversation with Dr. Roger Sen 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

I welcome my friend Dr. Roger Sen to share with us his most recent passion and joy, which has become an income source for him. Dr. Sen has learned a new skill. We all can learn a new skill. he has developed his passion. We can all develop and nurture our passion. Who knows, someday, it can even become an income source. Let's learn a little bit abou…

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EP45 - The art vs the science of leadership and project delivery 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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Welcome to another episode, in which Chris and I dive deep into the difference between the science of project delivery and the art of project leadership. Over 70% of technology projects fail to achieve their goals. So, the question is, what does it take to steer a multi-year project or initiative to success? Wanting to learn how to code or improve …

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Modernizing Code with Edward Hieatt 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

Mending code while it is running is risky. One wrong move and a small change can bring the entire system to a halt. Today we talk with Edward Hieatt, Chief Customer Officer at Mechanical Orchard, a GenAI native company that modernizes critical legacy applications without disrupting what they are doing. He tells us how to use AI to identify system d…

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Leading with Servant Leadership and Gratitude ft. John Marcante, Vanguard’s former CIO 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

Leadership is about embracing the process of unlearning outdated practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning your team with visionary goals. Today's guest, with his esteemed 29-year tenure at one of the largest asset managers in the world, Vanguard, shares how he successfully navigated this journey. John T. Marcante is a …

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EP44 - Interview with Ashley at Aptible 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

Wanting to learn how to code or improve your coding skills? We have a deal with CodeCrafters to save you 40% off their service. With CodeCrafters you get to learn by writing real complex software. Recreate Redis, Git, Docker — with your own hands. Gain expert-level confidence by taking action anddiving deep, learning from the world's best. Get your…

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Don't leave a mess - How to disaster-proof you family legacy. A conversation with Sandy Pollack 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

In this episode, we will have a very informative and generative discussion with my guest Sandy Pollack about what it means to make wise choices for your career and business that not only protect what you have worked so hard to build but reflect your why. Please send me your comments and feedback at hmfhd2020@gmail.com.…

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How AI is Transforming Startup Investment Decisions with William Carbone, CEO & co-founder of Evalify 35:01

2M ago35:01

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AI is transforming the world, and William is working on how IP is impacted in an AI world… William Carbone is an AI expert, former IBMer, and now a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in aerospace, quantum computing, and AI. At IBM, William’s main focus was to identify opportunities, driving business & technology strategies and r…

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Mending Code with AI with Ray Myers 58:19

2M ago58:19

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AI proves to be great at writing new code, but what are its capabilities when it comes to mending the old one? Today we talk with Ray Myers, a legacy code expert and sceptical enthusiast for AI. With 16 years of software engineering experience, he focuses on collective lessons learned to improve our existing systems and organizations. He tells us w…

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If you are a researcher (big "R" and small "r"), you need to know this: SR&ED 45:53

3M ago45:53

45:53

Physicians typically do not just wear one hat. Many of us tries to wear many hats at the same time (to our detriment). Don't worry, I do this too. Some of us also wear the hat of a researcher (either big "R" or small "r"). However, most of us do not know we can be compensated by the government for the research we do. There is much money left on the…

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Quality-Check of External Dependencies with Feross Aboukhadijeh 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Many of the largest companies rely on third-party code to run critical parts of their software. However, there's often little focus on ensuring the quality of these external dependencies. Today we speak with Feross Aboukhadijeh, CEO and founder of Socket, a developer-first security platform. Socket helps developers and security teams release softwa…

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EP43 - Is product architecture taking over for enterprise architecture? 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Wanting to learn how to code or improve your coding skills? We have a deal with CodeCrafters to save you 40% off their service. With CodeCrafters you get to learn by writing real complex software. Recreate Redis, Git, Docker — with your own hands. Gain expert-level confidence by taking action anddiving deep, learning from the world's best. Get your…

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Who Does What By How Much with Josh Seiden 38:25

3M ago38:25

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The definition of success can change everything. Properly defined, you have an agile organization where each team member can contribute fully. Poorly defined, you have stagnant teams and users that don’t like the products. In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, host Barry O'Reilly sits down with Josh Seiden, a sought-after designer, strategy consu…

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EP 42 - Organization choices and its impact on engineering effectiveness - Deep Dive 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

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In this episode Dan and Chris take a deeper dive into one of our articles, “The significance of organizational decisions on engineering efficiency”. We dive deeper into more examples, discuss organizational change, and how developer seem to be left holding the bag when it comes to productivity. Join us for another great episode! Wanting to learn ho…

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How to Build a Venture Studio with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta 40:13

3M ago40:13

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Accelerator, Incubator, Venture Capital, Venture Studio? There are a lot of ways to get a new startup off the ground. Ben Yoskovitz, founding partner at Highline Beta, joins Barry O'Reilly on this episode of the Unlearn Podcast to talk about exactly that, and Ben shares insights into the world of venture studios, discussing his journey from foundin…

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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida 14:10

3M ago14:10

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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…

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Overcoming the Illusion of Innovation with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

The innovative spirit of startups is one of their strengths, something that seems to disappear as a company matures. Does it have to be that way? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation, who is an expert in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how corpora…

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EP 41 - An Interview with Zohar Einy - CEO and Co-founder of Port 52:23

4M ago52:23

52:23

Join us as we sit down with the CEO and co-founder of Port, a low/no code developer portal solution. We talk about all things developer portals, how the market was started, problems that we see people struggle with, and where we think the market is headed. Join us for this interesting look into the developer portal market with the great people over…

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The Options market: an awareness-building episode for most of us. 49:50

4M ago49:50

49:50

Some of us have learned how to trade in the market. However, many of us have never heard of the Options market. What is it? What does it do? This awareness building episode on Options is just the place to get acquainted with it. I am also launching my Executive/leadership/personal coaching service. If you are interested in finding out more, please …

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The Power of Fractional Leadership with Renee Hawkins 36:59

4M ago36:59

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What problem are you trying to solve? Is it even the right one? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Renee Hawkins, a skilled technology and transformation practitioner. Together, they discuss problem solving, aligning business strategies with purpose, and how to pivot your organization successfully. With practical tips on n…

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EP40 - The power of platforms 57:51

4M ago57:51

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Platforms seem to be everywhere these days but why are they so powerful and what do people get so wrong with them? Join Dan and Chris in a conversation around a platform mindset and how to best leverage this way of thinking. Wanting to learn how to code or improve your coding skills? We have a deal with CodeCrafters to save you 40% off their servic…

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What is a Specified Multi-Employer Pension Plan (SMEP)? Should I know this? 1:28:59

4M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

In 2024, there are multiple options for pensions for Canadian physicians. In fact, there may be too many to chose from. Nonetheless, physician should want a pension plan. The issue is understanding all of them. In this episode, we will spend a lot of time discussing 1 of them. I am also launching my executive/leadership/personal coaching service. I…

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The Thriving Team Playbook with Dom Price, Work Futurist at Atlassian 45:04

5M ago45:04

45:04

They say those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. As true a statement as it is, it’s missing one crucial element. If you never confront the reality of the present and get to the heart of why you are where you are, you won’t be able to unlearn the habits that got you there in the first place. In this episode of Unlearn, Barry O’R…

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EP 39 - Deep Work and your Environment 1:35:41

5M ago1:35:41

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Imagine a state where you are completely absorbed in your task, pushing your skills to the limit, yet feeling totally in control and exhilarated. That's the power of deep work and flow state. And how often do you actually feel that way? For most of us, it's hardly ever. Emails, notifications, the open office layout, it's all ruining our ability to …

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From Vintage Computers to Test Automation with Sophia McKeever 56:37

5M ago56:37

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How do the love for vintage computers and test automation come together? Can one inspire another and how? Today we talk with Sophia Mckeever, a software development engineer at Pokemon Company International, a test automation framework architect, and a computer historian. She tells us what led her to collect vintage computers, how they evolved into…

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