We had guidance counselors in middle school, high school, and sometimes college. However when we need it the most in our professional careers, we have no one to turn to. This podcast is a resource for not only job seekers but for companies & hiring managers to help scale their organizations. I interview job seekers who have had a tremendous amount of success finding jobs and hiring managers/leaders in organizations who are doing it the 'right way' when it comes to leadership and scaling thei ...
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Brian Booden and George Beaton are very excited to introduce The Data Mix - a new show focusing on some of the leading individuals in the Data and Analytics space! Our aim is to bring you our guests in a relaxed and conversational format, where you can ask questions and we can all learn more about some of the topical items in today's Business Intelligence and Data driven world.
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A podcast featuring panelists of engineers from Netflix, Twitch, & Atlassian talking over drinks about all things software engineering.
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Episode 457 - Staying Positive in Your Job Search w/ Bree Hall, Developer Advocate
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42:29diving into Bree's career and how she stayed positive after not getting her first job for 3 years after graduating. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!…
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Episode 456 - Power of Engaging on Social and How to Interview with a Startup w/ Founder, Rae Lambert
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47:31Raechel has built an amazing platform called River and we are going to talk about it! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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TDM S3 Ep10 - Qlik Connect 2025 with Mike Capone - Navigating the Agentic Revolution
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23:18Send us a text Qlik CEO Mike Capone shares insights from Qlik Connect in Orlando, highlighting their vision of AI that differs from competitors. He emphasizes that successful AI implementation requires high-quality data integration, governance, and analytics working together seamlessly. • Qlik's new agentic framework provides end-to-end capabilitie…
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RNR 332 - Codemagic 🤝 React Native with Martin Remmelgas
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35:04Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins Robin and Mazen to talk mobile CI/CD in 2025: Why build tooling still has rough edges, how Codemagic handles versioning and code signing, and where the developer experience still needs work. Show Notes React Native CI/CD with Codemagic Codemagic Connect With Us! Martin Remmelgas: @martinjeret Robin Heinze: @robi…
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Episode 455 - Why James Disappeared from the Internet w/ James Q Quick, Head of Dev Exp
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Episode 454 - DEVWorld 2025 Conference Talk - Exposing the Job Search
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40:01switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk from DEVWorld 2025 in amsterdam. we're talking all about breaking down all the ways to hack the job search process. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more informatio…
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Apply at https://careers.infinite.redBy Infinite Red
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Episode 453 - Why You Should Just Post Things w/ Francesco Ciulla, Sr. Dev Rel
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36:51Francesco is an absolute beast when it comes to content amassing 194k twitter followers and over 300k Youtube subs. We are going to talk about how he didn't even want to post to the internet and now it's changed his career. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylord…
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RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi
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39:34New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework. Show Notes React Native Directory Connect With Us! Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR Jamon Holmgren:…
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Episode 452 - THAT conference keynote - you are not alone
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44:36a bit of a throwback here to my keynote at THAT conference 2023. it might be a bit later, but the feelings still stand. always remember that in your job search, you're not alone. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on h…
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TDM S3 Ep9 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Rethinking Our Approach to Data and AI Literacy
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58:28Send us a text AI literacy is everywhere. But most teams still don’t understand what it actually means. → And worse - they’re skipping the fundamentals of data altogether. This week on The Data Mix, we’re joined by Angelika Klidas - educator, author of Data Literacy in Practice, and one of the most grounded voices in the space. We get into: ⮑ Why A…
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Episode 451 - The Blocking & Tackling of Finding a Job in 90 Days w/ Lawrence Lockhart
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27:20this is part 2 of an amazing conversation I had with Lawrence on how he found a job in 87 days of just cold applying but we are diving into what his day to day looked like. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to …
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Episode 450 - JSConfMX Conference Talk - How Content & Community Can Impact Your Career
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27:41switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk. putting yourself out on the internet is more important now than ever when it comes to growing your career. this talk sets the framework on how to start building community and content to become discoverable in the sea of job seekers. if you want to check out all the things …
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RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm
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33:59Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone. Show Notes Karly’s Blog post Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk React Native Accessibility Docs iOS VoiceOver …
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Episode 449 - Being Nice and How to Network w/ Salma Alam-Naylor
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35:34talking about getting into tech from an non traditional career path! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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TDM S3 Ep8 - Women Who Qlik: Driving Data Diversity
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58:32Send us a text TDM - The Data Mix - Season 3 Episode 8 - Women Who Qlik 🚀 Leading. Inspiring. EmpowHERing. In this special episode of The Data Mix, we’re celebrating Women Who Qlik - and shining a spotlight on four incredible leaders shaping the future of data. Join @Angelika Klidas, @Stephanie Robinson, @Gwen Stamp, and @Priscila J. Papazissis Pao…
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Episode 448 - All Things Open Conference Talk (Exposing The Job Search Process)
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51:26switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk. if you’re feeling stuck in your job search, you’re not alone. this talk is fully Q&A and should give you valuable insight on how to approach your next career move! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/…
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Episode 447 - Layoff to Offer Letter in 89 Days w/ Sr. Dev Rel, Lawrence Lockhart
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28:38Diving into Lawrence's recent job search strategy and how he was able to land a job in 89 days! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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RNR 329 - State of React Native Survey Results are in!
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43:45Listen on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ——————— What’s the state of React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen explore insights from thousands of devs—covering growing confidence, lingering pain points, and what’s changing fast. Dive into the latest State of React Native survey results. Show Notes State of React Native Survey 2024 RNR 308 …
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Episode 446 - How to Hire And Navigate Startup Culture w/ CEO, Kevin Van Gundy
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34:04Lets dive into how to hire and navigate the job search! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Episode 445 - Career Switching and Job Search 101 w/ Account Manager, Jordyn Wallace
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33:02Hanging with a fellow Randstad employee to talk all things job search tips! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Episode 444 - How AI is Effecting the Interviewing w/ Head of Dev Relations, Angie Jones
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Episode 443 - Advice from a Hiring Manager w/ Eng Manager Dan Digangi
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24:51Hanging with my guy Dan who is a Engineering Manager at Active Campaign to talk through the job search! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux
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34:49How fast is your app, really? Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a tool for scoring mobile performance and spotting bottlenecks in production. If you care about React Native performance, this one's for you. Show Notes Flashlight Performance issues: the usual suspects - A. Moureaux | React Native EU 2022 Alexa…
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Episode 442 - Building a Network & Betting on Yourself w/ Co-Founder Dee Murthy
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34:28Hanging out with Co-Founder Dee Murthy to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Check out his podcast Groupchat!! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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TDM S3 Ep7 – Taylor Desseyn: Building Trust in Tech Communities
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59:47Send us a text 🧭 Career switch? Content overwhelm? Community-first hiring? In this episode of The Data Mix, Taylor Dessen, VP of Global Community at Torc, shares how community-led recruitment is transforming tech hiring by focusing on trust, relationships, and long-term engagement rather than transactional interactions. • Community-based recruitmen…
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Episode 441 - How to Hire Properly w/ Brian Holt, Staff PM @ Neon.tech
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33:15hanging with the legend Brian Holt to talk about all things hiring and what he looks for when he hires!! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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TDM S3 Ep6 – Deepak Prasad: Catching the Data Wave Before It Breaks
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55:06Send us a text Join us for Season 3, Episode 6 of The Data Mix as we sit down with Deepak Prasad, seasoned consultant and AI strategist with over 15 years in the data world. From Unix terminals to modern-day AI pipelines, Deepak brings a clear-eyed view of how technology stacks have evolved – and how to catch the next wave. We cover: Career shifts …
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Episode 439 - From Sales to First Engineering Job at Netflix w/ Shaundai Person
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Episode 438 - Finding a Job Through Community w/ Appwrites Nishant Jain
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26:07hanging out with Integration engineer and appwrite hero nishant jain to talk about his job search journey! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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RNR 327 - Automating App Releases with Pratul Kalia
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39:53Pratul Kalia from Tramline joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about mobile release automation, scaling to millions of users, and why skipping the tooling step might cost you later. A must-listen for devs navigating production launches. Show Notes Tramline Reldex Apdex Tramline’s synchronized builds Connect With Us! Pratul Kalia: @prxtl Jamon Hol…
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Episode 437 - Navigating Your Career and Job Search w/ Leon Noel
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Episode 436 - Do What You Love and It Just Works Out w/ Kevin Blanco, Sr. DevRel
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28:30hanging with my friend kevin from appsmith! talking about how he got to where he is at in his career! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Episode 435 - The Power of Putting Yourself Out There w/ Aaron Francis
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39:39hanging out with the amazing Aaron Francis to really dig into his talk about putting yourself out there! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Episode 434 - How to Navigate Large Conferences w/ Nick Taylor, Dev Advocate
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React Native is officially 10! 🎉 Our hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen look back at its origins, the community’s impact, and the major changes that shaped its growth—alongside their own journey working with it at Infinite Red. A must-listen for devs who’ve been along for the ride—or are just joining now. Show Notes F8 2015 - Where React Native is intro…
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Episode 433 - The Winding Road w/ Leslie Greenwood, Co-Founder of Women Wednesday
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Episode 432 - 10 Month Job Search w/ Jeremy Barger, Director of Engineering
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35:23catching up with my friend Jeremy on his latest job search that took 10 months. Our goal is to give you practical tips to level up your job search. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!…
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Episode 431 - What To Do When You Are Laid Off w/ Eng Leader, Colin Lord
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43:37we are going to dive into Colin's last job search and how he overcame getting a position during a downturn and the holidays! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!…
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Episode 430 - Recruiter Turned Software Developer w/ Brooke Sweedar
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38:01joined this morning by the wonderful Brooke Sweedar to talk about her career journey from a 10+ year recruiter and diving into software development! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!…
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Episode 429 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend w/ DevRel Expert, Tessa Kriesel
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40:07talking about the importance of getting out, productivity hacks, and getting away from your desk if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Legend List is making scrolling smoother for React Native. Our hosts, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen, chat with Jay Meistrich about the performance challenges of flat lists, the innovations behind Legend List, and how it’s changing the way React Native apps handle scrolling. Show Notes Legend List Legend App Connect With Us! Jay Meistrich: @jmeistrich Jam…
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Episode 428 - Advancing Your Career from Senior to Leadership w/ Principal Engineer, Stephen Shary
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Episode 427 - The Tactical Part of Community w/ Pauline Narvas, Community @ Vercel
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Episode 426 - Community Chats and Meetup.com Alternatives w/ Founder, Taz Singh
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RNR 324 - Migrating to Expo with Alfred Lieth Årøe
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30:50Migrating to Expo in 4 days! Alfred Lieth Årøe joins Robin and Mazen to share how he pulled off a smooth transition, the challenges he tackled, and why Expo was the right move for his app. He dives into upgrading dependencies, improving CI/CD, and how Expo simplified his workflow. Tune in! Show Notes Alfred's Blog Post on Expo Evan’s blog on Widget…
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Episode 425 - Start Showing Up and Get Off Your Couch w/ Kent Dodds
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40:23joined this morning by the GOAT Kent Dodds to talk about the importance of developer conferences and community! if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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Episode 424 - Building Your Audience and Going Independent w/ Josh Comeau
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33:15PUMPED to hang out with Josh today to talk about building his course work, the importance of building and networking. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
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This is a special episode featuring an interview with Shirley Wu from a brand-new podcast series, Portraits of an Artist. In this new series, Ryan Burgess explores the creative journeys of artists—diving deep into their process, inspirations, and the stories behind their work. In this conversation, Shirley shares her transition from software engine…
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