Talks With Tech Leaders

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Sharing knowledge with Tech Leaders and providing value to software professionals looking to further their careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ryan Grey - You Can't Always Be Right In Software Development

    Mar 31

    Ryan Grey - You Can't Always Be Right In Software Development

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, Ryan Grey - CTO at Marra shares his journey into software development, starting from a maths background and transitioning into tech later than most through a Computer Science conversion course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  2. Peter Bull - Write Code, Build It & Post It - Use Github As Your CV

    Feb 26

    Peter Bull - Write Code, Build It & Post It - Use Github As Your CV

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, Peter Bull - Senior Software Engineer at Klipboard and Microsoft MVP - shares his journey from early curiosity in electronics to building a long-standing career in software development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  3. John McGettrick - Communication is the Problem but also the Solution

    Jan 22

    John McGettrick - Communication is the Problem but also the Solution

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, John McGettrick - Head of Engineering at Oak Engage -shares his journey from falling into tech by accident to leading high-performing engineering teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. James Miller - Starting a Tech Company after Working in Food for 25 Years

    09/25/2025

    James Miller - Starting a Tech Company after Working in Food for 25 Years

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, James Miller – founder of Grape Software and self-taught technologist - shares his unconventional journey from a career in food and teaching to building a startup that’s transforming food hygiene inspections across the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  5. Peter Shaw - Lessons from 30+ years of being a dev

    08/28/2025

    Peter Shaw - Lessons from 30+ years of being a dev

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, veteran developer and mentor Peter Shaw shares his journey from the UK’s 1980s “back bedroom programmer” scene to a decades-long career in software, networking, and IoT. He reflects on breaking into the games industry, working at Orange during the mobile boom, and leading pioneering projects like contactless payments in the Middle East. Peter also discusses the realities of contracting, building his own business, and why continuous learning has been key to his success. With insights on mentoring, teaching with Pluralsight, and advice for modern developers - embrace curiosity, break things, play with code, and never stop learning. This conversation is full of wisdom and inspiration for anyone in tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  6. Elliot Morris - Running 2X AI Startups & Vibe Coding

    07/03/2025

    Elliot Morris - Running 2X AI Startups & Vibe Coding

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, Elliot Morris – CEO & Co-Founder at Mozstro and Drovi shares his inspiring journey from leaving college to tech entrepreneur. At just 25, Elliot discusses building two AI-driven businesses, breaking into consulting, and lessons learned in scaling startups.   We explore his views on AI’s future in regulated industries, how to harness AI for business transformation, and the importance of networking, resilience, and continuous learning in tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  7. Michael Thomson - Good Engineers Can Be Good Managers: Never Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise

    05/29/2025

    Michael Thomson - Good Engineers Can Be Good Managers: Never Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, Michael Thomson – Co-Founder & CTO at CloudConnect – shares his journey from early-stage startup to acquisition, and why he’s chosen to do it all over again. We dive into building high-performing teams, creating a culture of trust and healthy conflict, and why hiring for passion often beats test scores. Michael also discusses how AI is reshaping his approach to product development – and why he prefers “organized chaos” over rigid processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  8. Mark Jose - From Physics to Software: A Data Wrangling Journey

    03/26/2025

    Mark Jose - From Physics to Software: A Data Wrangling Journey

    In this episode of Talks with Tech Leaders, Mark Jose – Head of Engineering – joins me to explore some of the most pressing topics in tech today. We discuss whether AI will genuinely steal our jobs or if it’s more of a productivity booster. Mark shares why surrounding yourself with "yes" people can stifle creativity and why embracing healthy debate leads to stronger, more innovative teams. We also dive into the power of face-to-face networking in a digital-first world – is it still the most effective way to build genuine connections? Plus, Mark makes a compelling case against relying solely on tech tests for hiring, offering fresh insights into what truly makes a great engineer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
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    Qasim Asghar - Qudos
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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