Become a successful Software Engineer and have a balanced lifestyle with Peter Metcalf Academy of Automation

Hey Everybody! Welcome to the first podcast episode of Academy of Automation. The only podcast made by developers and for rising developers like you.  In these tech talks we always talk about how YOU can pave your way in the Tech industry.

Today is a very special episode, because we have Peter joining us today.

The person that have mastered the art of balanced lifestyle of doing incredible endurance challenges like marathons and Ironman distance triathlons.

This is one of those episodes that you do not want to miss if you want to be able to create a perfect balance of working full time and excelling in your hobbies.

Timestamps: 

00:00​ - Podcast Introduction
00:26​ - Peter Metcalf Introduction
01:06​ - How did you start your career in the Tech Industry?
02:32​ - Tips to Become a successful software engineer in 2021?
06:46​ - Values to look for when looking for a new job in the Tech Industry
11:24​ - Mastering one programming language vs being good at many programming languages
13:22​ - Working for corporate companies vs startup companies in Tech Industry
18:36​ - Interview tips for Graduates and Junior software engineers
21:22​ - Peter's journey of overcoming his fears and finishing his first ironman distance race
36:10​ - Balancing a full time job and hobbies like Endurance training
42:52​ - Translating what is learnt from Endurance sports in the tech industry
49:49​ - Thank you for listening and watching!

Have an awesome day!