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Inside Tech Careers gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting roles in tech. Hosted by Harry Wake — a 17-year-old student and co-founder of Mission Encodeable — each episode features inspiring guests who share what their jobs involve, what a typical day looks like, and the advice they’d offer to anyone interested in pursuing a similar path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S1E17 - Katherine Mathieson: Director at The Royal Institution

    03/03/2025

    S1E17 - Katherine Mathieson: Director at The Royal Institution

    In the final episode of this first series, Harry interviews Katherine Mathieson, the Director of The Royal Institution - an independent charity dedicated to connecting people to the world of science. Katherine shares how she discovered her passion for science communication; she offers her advice for those interested in careers in science communication careers, and emphasises the importance of scientific literacy in today's world. They also explore how the 225-year-old Royal Institution maintains its historic mission of making science accessible to everyone, while adapting to reach a larger audience than ever before through social media platforms. Katherine on LinkedIn Katherine on Twitter The Royal Institution website The Royal Institution on YouTube The Royal Institution on TikTok Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  2. S1E16 - Nick Nurock: Founder at Standup Computing

    02/24/2025

    S1E16 - Nick Nurock: Founder at Standup Computing

    Harry speaks to Nick Nurock, a former Software Engineer at Transport for London (TfL) who now runs Standup Computing, delivering AI literacy workshops to school students. Starting his career as an electronics engineer, Nick transitioned into software development and played a key role in TfL's contactless payment system implementation. While at TfL, he also formalised and expanded their software development graduate and apprenticeship schemes. Nick now focuses on educating young people about artificial intelligence through his startup, Stand Up Computing. Having already taught over 2,500 pupils, he aims to demystify AI and encourage critical thinking about its benefits and risks. He shares valuable insights about getting started in software development, and advises new developers not to get discouraged when their code doesn't work the first time, as problem-solving is a key part of the development process. Nick on LinkedIn Standup Computing Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. S1E15 - Jess Sullivan: Senior Software Engineer at Scan.com

    02/17/2025

    S1E15 - Jess Sullivan: Senior Software Engineer at Scan.com

    Harry speaks to Jess Sullivan, a Senior Software Engineer at Scan.com. Jess explains how she taught herself to code, discussing how she started with free resources and the importance of choosing the right language to learn. Jess discusses how AI tools have become part of her daily work. She offers valuable insights for aspiring developers, highlighting the importance of resilience, finding the right programming language to start with, and joining supportive communities. She also shares practical advice about improving typing skills and reassures listeners that a traditional computer science background isn't necessary to succeed in software development. Jess on LinkedIn freeCodeCamp CodeNewbie Podcast Women and Non Binary Ruby Algorithms Illuminated by Tim Roughgarden Refactoring: Ruby Edition by Jay Fields, Shane Harvie, Martin Fowler and Kent Beck Coderspeak: The Language of Computer Programmers by Guilherme Orlandini Heurich The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille Fournier Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  4. S1E14 - Tom Read: Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Serco

    02/10/2025

    S1E14 - Tom Read: Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Serco

    Harry talks to Tom Read, formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Director General at the UK Government Digital Service, and now the Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Serco. Serco is a multinational company that works with governments to fulfil contracts across many sectors including defence, health, space, justice, migration, customer services, and transport. Tom discusses the range of contracts which Serco operates, highlighting some interesting and unique examples. Tom also shares his advice for those thinking about starting a journey in technological leadership. Tom on LinkedIn Tom on Twitter Pivot Podcast No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer Marty Cagan’s books Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  5. S1E13 - Mirnali Koneswaran: Policy Officer at Royal Academy of Engineering

    02/03/2025

    S1E13 - Mirnali Koneswaran: Policy Officer at Royal Academy of Engineering

    Harry speaks to Mirnali Koneswaran, a Policy Officer at the Royal Academy Of Engineering who specialises in education and skills policy development. Previously, Mirnali contributed as a Research Assistant at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, focusing on data analysis and research initiatives. Mirnali breaks down what policy is and how it can have a tangible impact. Harry and Mirnali also discuss the Engineers 2030 project that Mirnali’s team is working on, which aims to challenge how we think about engineering today, and how the engineering workforce needs to be different. Mirnali on LinkedIn Engineers 2030 Watch UK Parliament debates and committees Two cheap ways to test your fit for policy work from Effective Altruism Forum Royal Academy of Engineering website Parliamentary Office of Science Technology (POST) 80,000 Hours Visit UK Parliament Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  6. S1E12 - Matthew Browning: Principal Product Manager at YouGov

    01/27/2025

    S1E12 - Matthew Browning: Principal Product Manager at YouGov

    Harry speaks to Matthew Browning, a seasoned tech professional with an impressive background that includes co-inventing BBC iPlayer and working on various projects at the BBC. Matthew now serves as a Principal Product Manager at YouGov, bringing his wealth of experience to the world of data analytics and market research. Matthew shares his advice for young professionals and discusses the changing landscape of technology careers, from the dot-com boom to today's globalised workforce. Matthew on LinkedIn Matthew’s personal website BBC iPlayer patent Hacker News O'Reilly Media Programming Perl by Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen and Jon Orwant FOSDEM Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. S1E11 - Dave Leonard: Strategic Director of IT at Watergrove Trust

    01/20/2025

    S1E11 - Dave Leonard: Strategic Director of IT at Watergrove Trust

    Harry speaks with Dave Leonard, the Strategic Director of IT at the Watergrove Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust of schools based in Rochdale, in the North West of England. They discuss the challenges and rewards of managing IT in an educational setting, and delve into the future of technology in schools, including the impact of AI on education and the growing importance of cybersecurity. Dave on LinkedIn Dave on Twitter Dave’s Learning Dust Podcast Edufuturists Podcast Open: How We'll Work, Live and Learn in the Future by David Price Association of Network Managers in Education Google Champions Community Yes Man by Danny Wallace Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. S1E10 - Chris Cox: Chief Technology Officer at Quality Compliance Systems

    01/13/2025

    S1E10 - Chris Cox: Chief Technology Officer at Quality Compliance Systems

    Harry talks to Chris Cox, the Chief Technology Officer at Quality Compliance Systems. Chris talks through his journey from being a young programming enthusiast to the CTO of a company serving over 140,000 users. Chris also shares his perspective on the role of a CTO, balancing technical expertise with soft skills like strategic thinking and people management. Chris on LinkedIn Computerphile’s YouTube Channel Software Engineering Radio Podcast O'Reilly Subscription Pluralsight Connect with Harry Harry on LinkedIn Harry on Twitter Visit Mission Encodeable Mission Encodeable on LinkedIn Mission Encodeable on Twitter https://missionencodeable.com © Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
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Inside Tech Careers gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting roles in tech. Hosted by Harry Wake — a 17-year-old student and co-founder of Mission Encodeable — each episode features inspiring guests who share what their jobs involve, what a typical day looks like, and the advice they’d offer to anyone interested in pursuing a similar path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Mission Encodeable
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Mission Encodeable
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