TechLab by Bol

Anthony Moendir & Tim Beeren

Your favourite tech podcast by Bol. Behind the scenes, fun talks & insights from our tech community.

  1. 3 OCT.

    Enterprise Architects at Bol

    Ever wondered who guides the technical direction for a company with over 1,300 microservices? In this episode, we sit down with Enterprise Architects Eleanor and Alexandra to demystify their role. We explore how they bring structure to massive scale, enable smarter decisions with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and why they believe that at bol.com, every engineer is an architect. What this episode covers • What Enterprise Architecture actually is at bol.com • From chaos to clarity: How ADRs (Architecture Decision Records) stop the "Who decided this?!" debates • Measuring architecture fitness: Using data to score encapsulation and reduce team coupling • The RAPID model: How we make big, enterprise-level decisions in weeks, not months • AI as the 6th team member: How we use AI to automate documentation and create podcasts

    47 min

  2. 8 AOÛT

    Organising our internal conference Spaces Summit

    oin us behind the scenes of Space Summit, Bol.com’s internal tech conference—where product and tech become speakers, crew, and innovators for a day. This year’s edition? Bigger, bolder, and now open to the entire product team for the first time! What this episode covers The story behind Space Summit: From auditorium talks to a 1,100-person conference. By colleagues, for colleagues: How a volunteer crew of 10 pulls off a pro-level conference. 80+ talk submissions: From Tesla hacks to personal burnout stories. The secret sauce: How Space Summit builds community, trust, and even career-defining moments

    37 min

  3. 10 JUIL.

    Meet the Social Media Team (Gerda) from Bol

    Probably the most asked question so far. Who are the people behind the hilarious social media accounts from bol? A group of Gen-Z's or interns? Who is Gerda and what are the things they face from day to day. What this episode covers Meet Gerda, the alter ego from bolA day in the life of a community managerLots of fun stories and anekdotesHow to stay relevant in a fast paces environment

    41 min

  4. 18 JUIN

    Young Professionals at Bol

    What if your first job felt like an extension of university - with less exams, more impact, and better coffee? In this episode, we get to know Berk and Petra. Two YP's who all ins and outs of the program. Get to know them, the talent program and how Bol supports high potentials in their personal journey. What this episode covers The YP Program structure: From onboarding to graduation Work-life balance in your first tech job How Bol.com supports relocation and housing The application process decoded (no leetcode nightmares!) Transitioning from student to professional mindset Leadership opportunities within the program

    36 min

  5. 27 MAI

    Everything about Design Sprints

    Ever wished you could test wild ideas without months of meetings? In this episode, we crack open Bol.com’s design sprint playbook—where cross-functional teams turn chaos into shippable solutions in just one week. Perfect for: Product teams, designers, agile coaches, and anyone tired of "analysis paralysis." What this episode covers The sprint mindset: Why constraining time unlocks creativityDay-by-day breakdown: How to scope, sketch, prototype, and test in 4 daysReal Bol.com case studies: From the "Branded Shelves" success to ideas that flopped (and why that’s good)Pro tips: Facilitator tricks, stakeholder buy-in, and why candy is non-negotiableTools & resources: Where to start your own sprint

    44 min

  6. 6 MAI

    All about Product Analytics

    Ever wondered how product teams avoid building features nobody wants? Meet Laura and Joep, Bol.com's product analytics experts, who reveal how data stops wasted effort and fuels smart decisions. Learn why a "fake door test" is their secret weapon and how failed experiments are actually wins in disguise! What this episode covers 🔍 What you’ll learn: ✅ Why "good enough" data beats perfect (but late) analysis ✅ How a fake door test saved months of wasted engineering time ✅ The 4 key skills every product analyst needs ✅ Why failed experiments are secretly wins

    46 min

  7. 15 AVR.

    Queer Bol

    This week, Ernst and Daniel from Queer Bol share how they're transforming workplaces - not with big policies, but through real, everyday actions. Like that time an educational poster in the bathroom made a colleague say: "I never knew this - thank you for opening my eyes." "It's not just about acceptance," says Daniel. "It's about creating space where people can truly be themselves." From rainbow pins to brave conversations, this is how small changes make big impact. What this episode covers • How Queer Bol started – from a simple question to a beautiful community • Why workplace inclusion matters – for employees, companies, and society • The impact of visibility – pins, posters, and safe spaces • Personal stories – overcoming challenges and fostering allyship • What’s next? – Pride collaborations, education, and expanding outreach • https://pro-now.com/en/ • https://coc.nl/en/ (One of the most important LGBTQIA+ focused organisations in the Netherlands) • https://www.transgendernetwerk.nl/ • https://www.movisie.nl/publicatie/feiten-cijfers-lhbtiqa-rij (Lots of numbers and facts) • https://reports.hrc.org/being-an-lgbtq-ally (Great overview about what allyship means, plus a lot of additional useful info)

    35 min

  8. 25 MARS

    Chaos Engineering Day

    What happens when you dedicate a day to breaking things on purpose? Chaos Day! Join us as Bart Stroeken and Quido Meijer from Bol.com dive into the world of Chaos Engineering—a discipline focused on building confidence in your systems by intentionally causing failures. Learn how Bol.com organizes Chaos Days, the surprising findings they’ve uncovered, and how you can apply these lessons to your own systems. What this episode covers What is Chaos Engineering and why it matters How Bol.com runs Chaos Days twice a year Real-world examples of chaos experiments and their outcomesTips for starting your own Chaos Engineering initiatives The importance of preparation and community involvement

    35 min
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Your favourite tech podcast by Bol. Behind the scenes, fun talks & insights from our tech community.

Informations

  • Création
    Anthony Moendir & Tim Beeren
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    141
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Site web de l’émission
    TechLab by Bol