In today's episode, I'm joined by Ken Corey, co author of the book behind today's question, titled Bad Bosses Ruin Lives The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss.By Aaron Rackley

In today's episode, I am joined by Jason McDonald, Director of Community Development at the OWASP Foundation. Author of "Dead Simple Python” and the brain behind today’s topic. Quantified Tasks.By Aaron Rackley

In today's episode, I'm joined by Michael Tempest, a Senior engineering team lead at Spendesk and creator of thinkasync.xyz/ and together we will be answering that very polarising question. Does remote work… Work?By Aaron Rackley

In today’s episode, I'm joined by Tobias Mende, a leader, mentor and Tech advisor and together we will be answering the question. Why do we need to stop measuring developer productivity?By Aaron Rackley

In today’s episode, I am joined by Lena Reinhard, a Leadership & Executive Coach, Mentor, Organizational Development Consultant, Advisor, Speaker & we are answering the question What engineering metrics should I use as a leader?By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Ida Rolek-Kononiuk (VP of Technology) and we start 2024 and season 2 of this podcast answering the question. How do I set goals and objectives as a leader?By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Steve Dwire, an Entrepreneur and Technology Leader Professional Coach and we explore the topic of personal growth and how you as a leader can take the time to step away from managing others and take the much-needed time to reflect on yourself.By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Andy Skipper, Founder and Chief Coach of CTO Craft and we talk about what is a CTO Coach and what does it take to be a good CTO.By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Julie Nee, a passionate trainer, speaker and author and together we deep dive and talk about the book & course 'The Power Of Positive Leadership'By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Alfie Whattham answering the question How do you build a tech team?By Aaron Rackley

Today we are in conversation with Sade Turner-Moise answering the question What is Diversity & Inclusion? D&I for short.By Aaron Rackley

In today's episode, we are in conversation with Spencer Norman and we talk about Delegation; what it is and what tips and tricks there are to master it.By Aaron Rackley

Today we are having a discussion with Kevin Ball (KBall) about growth management. What that term means and how as a leader you can utilize this skill. Guest: Kevin Ball - https://twitter.com/kbal11By Aaron Rackley

Today we are having a discussion with Marisa Hoenig from Thoughtworks about their Technology Radar, An opinionated guide to technology frontiers. Guest: Marisa Hoenig - https://twitter.com/marisahoenigBy Aaron Rackley

In today's conversation with Erin Fox, we discuss what is involved in the relationship between a mentor and mentee and the tricks and tips on how to get one. Guest: Erin Fox https://erinfox.codes/By Aaron Rackley

In today's episode, I do a quick hello and explain what this podcast is and what to expect. ==== Host: Aaron Rackley https://aaronsserver.co.uk twitter.com/aaron_rackley Background Music: Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5By Aaron Rackley

How do you get an internship at a top tech company? Once you secure the internship, how do you make the most of that experience? Meet Alexandra Foote, a product manager at Microsoft and career coach helping students secure internships. During her time studying computer science at Georgia Tech, Alexandra interned at Google, Microsoft, and Bank of Am…

What does a career in security look like? Why is security crucial for everyone to understand? Meet Sara Diaz, the Information Security Lead for ThoughtWorks North America. After starting her career as a quality analyst, she moved into information security and has been at ThoughtWorks for 5 years. Sara is passionate about making security accessible …

What’s it really like to get a master’s degree? How does the workload compare to a bachelor’s degree? Learn from Stephen Sam, a Cloud and LexMobile Solutions Software Developer at LexMark. Stephen recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Masters in Computer Science & Engineering. During his master's program, he was a GEM-Full Fe…

How do you shape a career you love? Why should you pursue software engineering especially if you don't want to sit behind a computer all day? Meet Victoria Kirst, an incoming software engineer at The Browser Company, former software engineer at Google for 8 years, former lecturer at Stanford, and most recently the Director of Platform and then VP o…

How can your job impact your mental health? What can you do to make your mental health a priority? Today's episode features Mahmoud Khedr, the Co-Founder and CEO of FloraMind, an organization that develops tools to guide young people toward positive mental health. Mahmoud is a proud Egyptian immigrant passionate about empowering underserved communi…

Why is it important to take breaks? In this short solo episode, Marisa talks about the benefits of taking a break. This will also be the last new episode before a short break where we'll be replaying some favorite episodes from seasons one and two. We'll be back soon to continue season three! Mentioned in This Episode: Todoist Your Brain at Work bo…

How can you use your tech skills in healthcare? What are gaps in healthcare that technology can solve? Meet Gulé Skeikh, a former CTO who has been bridging the gap between Healthcare and Technology for over 12 years. As CTO of eazyScripts, she developed the first proprietary algorithm for medication price transparency in the United States. In this …

What is engineering operations and how do you get started? Why should every young professional know what "glue work" is? Meet Shannon Jackson, an Engineering Manager of Engineering Operations at Chime and a former Ruby software developer. In her role, she creates and crafts everything operational that makes a healthy, happy, and lasting engineering…

Why should you use a password manager and 2-Factor Authentication? How prevalent are cyberattacks today? Learn from Lakeidra Smith, the Founder and CEO of The Cyber Consultant, LLC and author of Cyber Curiosity: A Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity. She shares the best ways to protect yourself online and examples of cyberattacks happening to everyda…

What does the path from software developer to CTO look like? What skills do you need to take on the role? Learn from James Connor, a social entrepreneur, founder, and fractional CTO. James helps organizations solve their tech problems. He built a nonprofit and multiple startups to provide the tools for these companies to succeed in this fast-evolvi…

What's it like to interview for and work at a startup? How is the startup experience different from bigger companies? Learn from Chase Kocher, the Founder and CEO of Aim4Hire, a boutique tech recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas. Aim4Hire partners with hyper-growth tech companies to recruit tech talent in Austin and for fully-remote positions. No…

How can you better understand technical concepts as a non-technical professional? In this episode, we chat with Aman Y. Agarwal, the Founder and CEO at SANPRAM TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION and host of two podcasts: The Age of AI and The Eccentric CEO. He also recently published his book "Tech Fluent CEO," which helps non-technical founders gain an und…

How do you get started in tech? What programming language should you learn first? In this solo episode, Marisa answers the #1 question people ask her: "How do I start in tech?" She talks through 3 main sections: figuring out the right role, understanding that tech is everywhere, and where to start as a software developer. Marisa Hoenig is the found…

How do you choose the perfect coding bootcamp? After graduating bootcamp, how do you find the right job? Jai Bhagat is a UI Engineer working on Nomad, a flexible container orchestrator. He is currently building a free course to help fellow bootcamp grads who are struggling to get hired. Jai has personally worked with 60 bootcamp grads to get them h…

Looking for a new job and wondering how to pivot? Want to learn how to leverage LinkedIn to find your dream job? In this episode, we chat with Chloe Belangia, an executive recruiter and self-professed die-hard LinkedIn fan. Chloe is passionate about helping young professionals find the perfect careers, with her podcast, TikTok, LinkedIn group, and …

How does Research & Development in aerospace relate to tech? What are grant proposals used for? Sean Hoenig is a proposal manager at Advanced Space in Westminster, Colorado. He has over 7 years of experience in Research & Development as well as a Bachelors and Masters in chemical engineering from Lehigh University. In this short episode, we talk ab…

Welcome back for Season 3 of Blossoming Technologist! We're so excited to share this season's episodes. We will once again be publishing episodes every Monday! In this episode, Marisa talks about upcoming changes to the podcast, including publishing both audio and video versions of the podcast! Want to check out the video? Watch on Spotify or YouTu…

What's it like to be a tech lead? What about playing the role for the first time? In this solo episode and the last episode of Season 2, Marisa Hoenig talks about her 5-month experience as a tech lead, from the initial discussion that led to taking on the role to her decision to move back to a developer position. Based out of Denver, Marisa is the …

Why should you start a side project? How do you come up with new project ideas? Meet Justin Higgins, a software engineer and creative programmer based out of Los Angeles. With over ten years of software development experience, Justin has helped companies like Beats Music and Polaroid launch and scale their services to millions of users. Justin is t…

What are the parallels between UX design and Mesoamerican culture? What's it like to switch from graphic design to UX design? Learn from Itzy Ramirez, a New York City-based user experience designer with more than 10 years of design experience. She's worked in content marketing and publishing and has seen how user experience principles can be applie…

What's it like to move from software engineering to business management? Learn from Trevor Ewen, the CEO of Southport Technology Group and Partner at Southport Ventures. With 12 years of experience as a software engineer and an MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, Trevor understands how software development maps to business…

What is no-code? How can your business utilize no-code to save thousands of dollars? Meet Alexandria Tomayko, the Founder of Little Black Book Series, an app built to bridge the gap between destination event planners and venues. During the pandemic, Alexandria started building a no-code solution for her company's web application, which serves as a …

How does bitcoin help immigrants and refugees? What is bitcoin and how do you get started? Learn from Alex Dischinger, Host of the Tucson Bitcoin Podcast. Based out of Tucson, Arizona, Alex is passionate about educating others about bitcoin and how it can be leveraged in everyday life. In today's episode, we discuss the basics of bitcoin and why it…

How do you mint and sell an NFT? What is the process of designing a logo? Meet Arinjay Shekhar, a 16-year-old self-taught freelance designer, based out of Delhi, India, who started his business at the age of 12. Not only does Arinjay design logos for companies, but he also creates art online to sell as NFTs. In this episode, we discuss the process …

What are common misconceptions about the tech industry? What is required to get a job in tech? In this episode, we cover the realities of getting into tech and the roles you can find. We break down common misconceptions about the industry and why that shouldn't hold you back. We're joined by Jennifer Robertson, a co-founder of Qwasar Silicon Valley…

What are the unique challenges of building a mobile app? Which soft skills are essential for developers? Learn from Tim Bornholdt, an entrepreneur, developer, and podcaster based out of Minneapolis. Tim is the co-founder and partner at The Jed Mahonis Group, a tech agency that builds custom iOS and Android software for businesses. His podcast, Cons…

What’s it really like to get a master’s degree? How does the workload compare to a bachelor’s degree? Learn from Stephen Sam, a Cloud and LexMobile Solutions Software Developer at LexMark. Stephen recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Masters in Computer Science & Engineering. During his master's program, he was a GEM-Full Fe…

Aubrey Terrazas is an 18-year hospitality professional, Master Sommelier candidate, and co-founder of Palate Club, a digital wine service that uses machine learning to fit the user’s unique taste of wine. Based out of France, Aubrey uses her experience of tasting 100s of wines every year to identify over 200 wine traits, the core data for Palate Cl…

Lucy Zheng is a freelance social media marketer, Public Relations Specialist at Baldwin Legacy, and the new Public Relations Specialist for Blossoming Technologist. After graduating from the Thinkful Digital Marketing Immersion Program, Lucy completed a digital marketing internship and now helps companies improve their social media presence through…

Welcome back to Season 2 of Blossoming Technologist! In this intro episode, Marisa talks about the break between seasons, how the podcast has impacted her, topics for the rest of the season, and upcoming changes to the podcast. Want to be a guest on our podcast? DM/email Marisa with contact info below. Mentioned in This Episode: Episode 0: https://…

Tune in for the Season 1 Finale of Blossoming Technologist! In this episode, Marisa reflects on the past season and insights from being a podcaster. She talks about the behind-the-scenes of producing a podcast and the pros and cons of having a platform for content creation. Marisa shares some exciting news on how to get involved with Blossoming Tec…

How do cryptocurrencies and blockchain work? Why is the blockchain industry great for technologists to explore? Meet Nicholas Prouten, the VP of Product Design and Head of Marketing at the LODE Project based out of British Columbia, Canada. LODE is a blockchain powered payment ecosystem and the first of its kind of cryptocurrency to be backed by go…

How do you get an internship at a top tech company? Once you secure the internship, how do you make the most of that experience? Meet Alexandra Foote, a product manager at Microsoft and career coach helping students secure internships. During her time studying computer science at Georgia Tech, Alexandra interned at Google, Microsoft, and Bank of Am…

What soft skills are necessary as a software developer? How can writing in your free time help you advance in your career? Meet Lokajit Tikayatray, an IT Architecture consultant at Dell Technologies from Bangalore, India. With 15 years of experience as a software developer, Lokajit is passionate about helping business users understand requirements,…