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Few careers have the kind of daily worldwide impact as software engineering. It shapes the interactions that billions of people have online across so many moments of their days. So, how do software engineers keep ahead of the world's increasing reliance on IT solutions?
Welcome to SEEK Bytes, a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers who work at SEEK, an Australian-founded leader in online employment marketplaces. Each fortnight, our team of hosts and guests will explore internationally topical issues, interview experts in their field and share practical insights and tips relevant to you and what you love to do.
Software engineering impacts everyone. Join us as we deep dive into your IT career and celebrate the influence that software engineering has in an online world.
SEEK is a market leader in online employment marketplaces that span ten countries across Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Visit SEEK at seek.com
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Part 2 of Transforming SEEK: Unifying with Jobstreet and JobsDB with James Ross (SEEK APAC CTO)
This is Part 2 of a two part series. Listen to Episode 21 first to get the full story.
SEEK's recently successful, post acquisition integration has been a 3 year journey for the entire company. SEEK APAC CTO, James Ross, shares his insights of leading an expanded APAC Engineering department through the most challenging and rewarding experience of his (almost) 40 year career. -
Transforming SEEK: Unifying with Jobstreet and JobsDB with James Ross (SEEK APAC CTO) - Part 1
SEEK's recently successful, post acquisition integration has been a 3 year journey for the entire company. SEEK APAC CTO, James Ross, shares his insights of leading an expanded APAC Engineering department through the most challenging and rewarding experience of his (almost) 40 year career. This is part 1 of a two part podcast because if you know James, you know he has some great stories to tell!
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Lessons learnt the hard way in Software Engineering
Ever had one of those situations where things are not going to plan? Rather than letting failed experiences ruin your day, focus on what you can take away and do better next time. Based on tips from a recent post by Jordan Cutler, our hosts discuss their own experiences on topics ranging from adapting to your manager, to obsessing about clean code. From social anxieties in the workplace to the key differences between teaching, coaching and mentoring. Listen in to turn your day around.
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Worst productivity killers (and why you're not getting things done)
Distractions and interruptions in your workflow are nothing new, but in a technology led profession with a focus on fast and frequent delivery, the tools that drive notifications, alerts and requests are more ubiquitous than ever. The team explore ways in which they and others manage these disruptions in concentration and provide tips in avoiding being stuck in the middle lane of the distraction highway.
Books referenced in this episode:
The Phoenix Project: A novel about IT, DevOps, and helping your business win
Deep Work: Rules for focused Success in a Distracted world -
Busting myths! Misconceptions juniors have on becoming senior engineers
What are the myths that junior software engineers are often told on their starting journey towards becoming more senior? The SEEK Bytes team entertain these myths, briefly, before crushing them and the dreams of many. It's not all doom and gloom, the team argue that in many cases, the reality is better than the actual myth!
Content referenced in this podcast include: https://vadimkravcenko.com/shorts/falsehoods-junior-developers-believe-about-becoming-senior/ -
Mixed Bytes 3 - NPM everything, Typechat & Imposter Syndrome
In this Mixed Bytes episode where our hosts bring up some hot topics of the moment, the team discuss Everything, an NPM package that stirred up some controversy. Typechat gets some airtime, exploring the Microsoft package that lets your program be talked to. Finally, the team share their experiences with Imposter Syndrome (no-one is immune) and how to seek help if you're experiencing it yourself.