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>> Episodes Drop Tuesday and Thursday Morning >> "🎙️ Dive into the digital world with KakaComputer! 💻 Your go-to podcast for tech tips, IT insights, and the latest in computing. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, we've got something for everyone. Tune in and level up your tech game!"

  1. 131 - Tech & TikTok: Can Short-Form Content Build Real Tech Careers?

    5 小時前

    131 - Tech & TikTok: Can Short-Form Content Build Real Tech Careers?

    This episode explores how platforms like TikTok are reshaping the way tech professionals learn, teach, build credibility, and find opportunities. We’ll discuss whether short-form content can drive real career growth, help launch projects, attract clients, and even influence how companies hire or evaluate talent.

    22 分鐘
  2. 130 - Bisaya Coders: Thriving Beyond VisMin in the Global Tech Arena

    5 天前

    130 - Bisaya Coders: Thriving Beyond VisMin in the Global Tech Arena

    This episode shines a spotlight on Bisaya tech professionals who grew up, studied, or started their careers in Visayas and Mindanao, then took bold steps into larger tech ecosystems—whether Manila, overseas, or remote global roles. We explore what makes Bisaya talent resilient, resourceful, and highly competitive in tech, and the unique challenges faced when leaving home—culture shifts, language barriers, confidence gaps, financial risks, imposter syndrome, and navigating bigger corporate environments. At the same time, we celebrate their wins: breaking into top companies, earning certifications, mentoring others, and proving that world-class tech talent doesn’t only come from big-city schools.

    19 分鐘
  3. 129 - The Future is Open: Collaboration as the Next Competitive Advantage

    11月24日

    129 - The Future is Open: Collaboration as the Next Competitive Advantage

    We look at the power of open-source philosophy as the competitive edge for modern companies. This episode explores how transparent development, shared knowledge, and active community mentorship accelerate innovation far more effectively than closed, proprietary systems. Our guests discuss the economic benefits, ethical responsibilities, and cultural shifts required to truly embrace an open future.

    19 分鐘
  4. 128 - Beyond the Résumé : Thriving in Tech Through Purpose.mp4

    11月19日

    128 - Beyond the Résumé : Thriving in Tech Through Purpose.mp4

    Is your job just a job, or is it a calling? This episode explores the concept of purpose-driven careers in technology, where professionals seek meaning beyond standard metrics like salary or job title. Our guests share their personal journeys on aligning their values with their work, transitioning to roles with higher social impact, and sustaining motivation through meaningful contributions.

    20 分鐘
  5. 127 - Leading Without a Title: Lessons from Open and Agile Teams

    11月17日

    127 - Leading Without a Title: Lessons from Open and Agile Teams

    We challenge the conventional view of leadership as being tied to a job title. This episode explores how influence, mentorship, and driving initiatives happen at every level in open and agile organizations. Our guests share insights into contributing value beyond defined roles, taking ownership of problems, and cultivating a culture where everyone feels empowered to step up and lead change.

    22 分鐘
  6. 126 - Beyond the Code Thriving in IT Without Being a Developer

    11月12日

    126 - Beyond the Code Thriving in IT Without Being a Developer

    Software development is a team sport, and this episode shines a light on the crucial roles outside of coding. We celebrate the professionals—from QA testers and technical writers to product owners and support specialists—who ensure technology is functional, reliable, and user-ready. Our guests discuss career paths, the unique skill sets needed, and how non-developers directly drive the success of a product.

    22 分鐘
  7. 125 - Engineering Culture: Building Teams That Build Great Things

    11月10日

    125 - Engineering Culture: Building Teams That Build Great Things

    The best code is built by the best teams. This episode explores the vital role of engineering culture in driving success. We discuss how high-performing teams foster trust, handle constructive conflict, and establish psychological safety, moving beyond just technical excellence. Our guests share actionable strategies for leaders and members to cultivate an environment where collaboration thrives.

    18 分鐘
  8. 124 - Empathy by Design: How Human-Centered Tech Drives Change

    11月5日

    124 - Empathy by Design: How Human-Centered Tech Drives Change

    On this episode, we have Ryana Que, Jaime Hing III, and Dominique Villafuert joining us to discuss "Empathy by Design" and how human-centered tech drives meaningful change. We dive into the philosophy of human-centered design, where technology is built with the user's real-world context and needs in mind. This episode explores how empathy leads to more inclusive and impactful products, discussing the difference between building something that works and building something that genuinely serves humanity.  How can engineers and designers actively build empathy for users whose backgrounds are vastly different from their own? (Generalization) Engineers and designers can actively build empathy through immersive research and intentional exposure. This involves moving beyond simple surveys to conduct field studies, contextual interviews, and "shadowing" users in their natural environments. Another effective technique is persona creation that includes socioeconomic, cultural, and technological access details, forcing the team to design for constraints they don't personally share. Furthermore, incorporating diverse users into the testing and feedback loops—not just at the end, but throughout the design process—is crucial for recognizing and mitigating personal biases. What is one non-obvious example of a product where a lack of empathy led to a critical failure? (Generalization) One non-obvious example is the early design of some biometric or facial recognition systems that exhibited much higher error rates for individuals with darker skin tones. The failure wasn't malicious, but a lack of empathy in the training data—the developers, often unconsciously, used datasets that disproportionately featured lighter-skinned individuals. This lack of inclusive data empathy led to a critical failure where the technology was effectively less functional and inherently biased against a significant portion of the global population, causing ethical and practical failures. In the race for speed, how do teams ensure they don't sideline inclusivity and accessibility checks? (Generalization) To prevent sidelining these checks, teams must integrate them as non-negotiable, automated steps within the development pipeline. This means adopting a "shift left" approach, where accessibility and inclusivity are baked into the definition of "done" for every feature, not treated as a final-stage QA step. Utilizing automated accessibility tools in continuous integration and making compliance with global standards (like WCAG) a core requirement for code review ensure these checks are a fundamental part of speed, rather than a separate hurdle. What role does thoughtful design play in mitigating the negative ethical or social impacts of new technology? (Generalization) Thoughtful design serves as the first line of defense against negative ethical and social impacts. It involves proactively considering the "worst-case scenario" or unintended consequences of a product—not just how it can be used, but how it could be misused. By employing ethical design principles (e.g., designing friction to slow down harmful actions, prioritizing privacy by default, and making AI decisions transparent), designers can build guardrails into the user experience. This helps steer user behavior toward positive outcomes and minimizes opportunities for misuse or social manipulation.

    15 分鐘
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>> Episodes Drop Tuesday and Thursday Morning >> "🎙️ Dive into the digital world with KakaComputer! 💻 Your go-to podcast for tech tips, IT insights, and the latest in computing. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, we've got something for everyone. Tune in and level up your tech game!"

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