The Iferia Techcast

Ezekiel Iferia
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Curious about what it’s really like to work, study, or create in science, engineering, technology and innovation? On The Iferia TechCast, we chat with students, researchers, tech pros, and innovators shaping these fields. Hear real stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, late-night problem solving, failed experiments, and big wins. If you’ve ever debugged code at 2 a.m., accidentally blown something up in a lab, or fought to turn an idea into reality — this show’s for you. Want to be a guest ? Send Ezekiel Iferia a message on PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

  1. 4H AGO

    20 Years of Software Development: Strategy, Scalability & Startup Mistakes - Angelo Zanetti | Ep 103

    Angelo Zanetti, co-founder and co-CEO of Elemental, a web and software development company with over 20 years in the game, joins us to share invaluable lessons on building digital products that last. From his early days of Turbo Pascal to navigating the dot-com bubble, Angelo offers a wealth of experience for founders and engineers alike. In this episode, Angelo dives into Elemental's journey, emphasizing that strategy is as crucial as code. He explores what truly defines "scalable and high-performance" for web applications today and the single most significant shift in software development since 2005. Angelo also provides essential advice for new engineers and founders, including the art of saying "no" to features, avoiding common startup mistakes, and the timeless principle of meticulous planning over rushing into code. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Angelo's journey into software development, from Turbo Pascal to founding Elemental amid the dot-com bubble. · The evolution of Elemental's vision and mission over two decades. · The philosophy behind the name "Elemental" and its emphasis on thoroughness and meticulousness. · Why strategy is as important as code for founders building new products. · The art of saying "no" to features and how it can strategically save a product. · How to define "scalable and high-performance" for web applications in today's landscape. · The most significant change in software development since 2005, particularly the evolution of web browsers and mobile apps. · One fundamental principle of building good software that has remained unchanged: well-architected databases. · An "old school tech wisdom" new developers often miss: the critical importance of planning. · Top three mistakes non-technical founders make when approaching a development agency (feature creep, relying on AI tools, neglecting marketing). · Common ways teams waste time and budget, and how to avoid them. · How founders can effectively bridge the communication gap between vision and execution. · A case study: Elemental's success in building the Change Cars platform from MVP to market leader. · What Angelo is most excited about in the next chapter of software development (business-tech collaboration, AI for prototyping). · Essential advice for a new engineer or founder building something that lasts today. · Angelo's definition of innovation in the context of software development and entrepreneurship. Tune in for practical, real-world wisdom from a seasoned entrepreneur on how to build impactful and sustainable digital solutions. Connect With Angelo Zanetti: · Website: https://www.elemental.agency/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelozanetti/ · Free Consultation: https://www.elemental.agency/free-consultation Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Angelo Zanetti: 20 Years in Software Development 00:37 Journey into Software Development & Founding Elemental 02:38 Elemental's Vision & Mission Evolution (2005-Present) 04:11 The Philosophy Behind the Name "Elemental" 05:20 Strategy is as Important as Code: A Founder's Perspective 06:59 The Art of Saying No: Strategically Killing Features 08:39 Defining Scalable & High-Performance Web Applications 10:53 Biggest Shift in Software Development Since 2005 (Browser & Mobile Evolution) 13:42 Fundamental Principle of Good Software: Database Architecture 14:47 Old School Tech Wisdom: The Power of Planning 16:17 Top 3 Mistakes Non-Technical Founders Make 19:10 Avoiding Wasted Time & Budget During Development 20:10 Bridging the Communication Gap: Vision to Execution 22:11 Project Story: Change Cars from MVP to Market 25:11 Exciting Future of Software Development (Business-Tech Collaboration, AI) 26:47 Essential Advice for Building Lasting Software 28:13 What Innovation Means to Angelo Zanetti 29:28 Connect with Angelo Zanetti & Elemental

    30 min

  2. 16H AGO

    Modernizing Print: Industry 4.0, AI & Leading from Outback Australia - Magdaline Coleman | Ep 102

    Magdaline Coleman (Mags), a visionary leader, joins us from remote Darwin, Australia, to unveil how she's modernizing a legacy printing business in a male-dominated manufacturing world. Mags blends high-tech Industry 4.0 solutions with bold creative energy, pushing the boundaries of what print can achieve. In this episode, Mags shares her unique perspective on print as applied engineering, involving micrometre-level precision, color calibration, software automation, and materials innovation. She discusses transforming complex ideas into tangible, sustainable products while embracing digital transformation and the AI revolution. Mags highlights the most exciting tech innovations like accuracy, color, and speed, driven by closed-loop sensors and AI color-proofing. She also offers invaluable advice for young professionals, especially women, looking to lead in technical fields, emphasizing continuous learning, curiosity, and passion. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Magdaline's unique view of modern printing as applied engineering (mechanical, material science, color physics, software, data analytics). · The convergence of hardware, chemistry, and code to create physical, repeatable, and reliable products. · Precision and planning required in print, similar to aerospace or robotics, including micrometer tolerances and color control. · How Coleman's Printing integrates digital transformation, circular economy, and human connection into its workflow. · The AI revolution and its impact on manufacturing, sustainability, and predictive analysis. · The single most exciting tech innovation in printing: accuracy, color, and speed driven by closed-loop sensors and software. · The importance of personalization and variable data in modern communication. · Key takeaways from global market leaders on management information systems and integrated processes. · A glimpse into a typical day for Mags in Darwin: balancing creative sales, community engagement, and thought leadership. · Best advice for young professionals, especially women, to lead in technical or industrial fields. · Emerging trends in manufacturing, tech, or design (STEM/STEAM + Creativity). · One piece of advice Magdaline would give her younger self about stepping into leadership. · Magdaline's personal definition of innovation: bringing energy, simplicity, and adaptive communication to her field. Join Mags for an inspiring conversation on leading from the outback, blending tradition with cutting-edge tech, and building a remarkable business with heart. Connect With Magdaline Coleman: · Website: https://www.colemanprint.com.au/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalinecoleman/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Magdaline Coleman (Mags): Modernizing Print 01:10 Print as Applied Engineering: Convergence of Tech & Creativity 12:43 Most Exciting Tech Innovation in Print: Accuracy, Color & Speed 16:19 Global Insights: Importance of Integrated MIS Systems & Processes 18:30 A Day in the Life of Mags: Leading from Remote Darwin 21:59 Advice for Young Professionals, Especially Women, in Technical Fields 23:52 Future Trends: STEM/STEAM + Creativity in Manufacturing 25:50 Advice to Younger Self on Stepping into Leadership 27:37 What Innovation Truly Means to Magdaline Coleman 29:56 Connect with Magdaline Coleman & Coleman's Printing Support the Show: · Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme · Subscribe and leave a review! · Share Want to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast? · Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch · PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

    31 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Mission-First IT: Future-Proofing Church Tech & Solving Sunday Failures - Carl Wagner | Ep 101

    Carl Wagner from Higher Ground IT by ACS Technologies joins us to explore the unique world of church technology. As a trusted partner to over 200 churches, Carl shares how their "mission-first" mindset helps ministries eliminate IT stress and focus on their communities. In this episode, Carl recounts ACS Technologies' journey from predating Microsoft DOS to acquiring Higher Ground IT, marking their entry into managed IT services. He dives into the biggest tech mistakes churches make on tight budgets, the true cost of those errors, and what "future-proofing" church technology actually involves in 2025 – from hardware and software to essential cybersecurity. Carl also addresses the unique cyber vulnerabilities faith-based organizations face and the most common Sunday morning tech failures, offering practical solutions and insights into how the rise of hybrid and online services has permanently reshaped the role of technology in the church. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The origin story of ACS Technologies, predating Microsoft DOS, and the acquisition of Higher Ground IT. · The strategic reasons behind ACS Technologies' entry into managed IT services. · Biggest tech mistakes churches make with tight budgets and volunteer reliance, and their real-world costs. · What "mission-first IT" looks like in practice and balancing robust security with ministry goals. · What "future-proofing church technology" involves in 2025, from hardware to cybersecurity. · Unique cybersecurity vulnerabilities faith-based organizations face compared to standard businesses. · An interesting technical problem solved for a church that wouldn't arise in a corporate environment. · How the role of technology in the church has permanently changed since 2020 with hybrid services. · Emerging technologies Carl is excited (and cautious) about for churches, including AI applications. · The most common Sunday morning tech failures and how Higher Ground IT prevents them. · The most rewarding part of helping churches reduce IT stress to serve their communities. · A key lesson for technical professionals on communicating complex IT concepts to non-technical leaders. · What innovation truly means to Carl in the context of technology and service. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how specialized IT services are empowering churches to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Connect With Carl Wagner: · Website: https://highergroundit.com/ · Free Consultation: https://highergroundit.com/discovery/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Carl Wagner: Mission-First IT for Churches 00:53 ACS Technologies & Higher Ground IT: A Historical Overview 03:57 Strategic Reason for Managed IT Services in Church Tech 05:50 Biggest Tech Mistakes Churches Make & Their Real Costs 07:58 Mission-First IT: Balancing Security with Ministry Goals 09:38 Future-Proofing Church Technology in 2025: Hardware, Software & People 12:30 Unique Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Faith-Based Organizations 14:52 Interesting Technical Problem Unique to Churches (Online Giving, Sunday Support) 17:29 How Technology in Church Has Permanently Changed Since 2020 19:57 Emerging Technologies: Excitement & Caution (AI Applications) 22:07 Most Common Sunday Tech Failures & Prevention 23:41 The Most Rewarding Part of Serving Churches 26:18 Communicating Complex IT Concepts to Non-Technical Leaders 28:08 What Innovation Truly Means to Carl Wagner 29:55 Connect with Carl Wagner & Higher Ground IT Support the Show: · Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme · Subscribe and leave a review! · Share Want to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast? · Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch · PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

    32 min

  4. 1D AGO

    The Security Mentalist: Hacking Human Behavior in the AI Age - Gary S. Chan | Ep 100

    Gary S. Chan, an MIT-trained engineer, Chief Information Security Officer, and a security mentalist, unpacks the hidden influences that shape our decisions and drive today's cybersecurity risks. In this episode, Gary reveals how he models social engineering attacks using game theory and decision trees, treating human behavior as a predictable system. Learn how he applies principles of mentalism not to deceive, but to build a stronger, more security-conscious culture within an $11 billion company. We explore the "bugs" in human decision-making that cybercriminals exploit, from MFA bombing to sophisticated AI-powered phishing campaigns that fundamentally change the landscape of manipulation. Gary also shares critical insights for technical teams to overcome their blind spots and practical steps individuals can take to enhance their digital awareness. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Gary's unique fusion of MIT engineering, CISO leadership, and security mentalism. · How human psychology is the weakest link in system security. · Modeling social engineering attacks as predictable systems using game theory. · Applying mentalism to build a security-conscious culture, not to deceive. · The most common "bug" in human decision-making exploited in cyberattacks (e.g., MFA bombing). · How AI is enabling fundamentally new forms of psychological manipulation in cyber warfare. · The biggest blind spot for technically brilliant security teams. · A simple mentalism principle for engineers in UX design, communication, and system architecture. · Emerging trends at the intersection of technology and human psychology in security (e.g., human risk scores). · Practical, immediate steps individuals can take to become more aware of digital influences (e.g., default settings). · The core mindset every new engineer should adopt: understanding business value. · What innovation truly means to Gary in his career. Tune in for a captivating discussion that bridges the gap between circuits and cognition, offering a fresh perspective on securing our digital world. Connect With Gary S. Chan: · Website: https://www.gschan2000.com · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gschan2000/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Gary S. Chan: The Security Mentalist 01:01 Connecting System Security & Human Psychology 02:18 Modeling Social Engineering with Game Theory 04:23 Building a Security-Conscious Culture with Mentalism 07:37 Common "Bugs" in Human Decision-Making Exploited by Cybercriminals 10:50 How AI is Evolving Psychological Attacks 14:18 Using AI for Cyber Defense 15:27 Biggest Blind Spots for Technical Security Teams 17:55 Mentalism Principle for Engineers: End-User Perspective 20:57 Emerging Trends: Tech, Psychology & Security (Human Risk Scores) 22:52 Practical Steps for Digital Awareness: Default Settings 24:54 Core Mindset for New Engineers: Understanding Business Value 26:05 What Innovation Means to Gary S. Chan 27:14 Connect with Gary S. Chan Support the Show: · Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme · Subscribe and leave a review! · Share Want to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast? · Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch · PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

    29 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Reality Design: Code, Music & Manifestation for Tech Pros - Dan O'Connor | Ep 99

    Dan O'Connor, a professional coder, musician, and spiritual explorer, joins us to bridge the seemingly disparate worlds of technology, creativity, and consciousness. As the founder of danosongs.com, Dan shares his unique journey from music school to senior developer, revealing how the creative flow found in music translates directly to solving complex coding problems. He unveils practical, "algorithmic" steps for "reality design" and "manifestation," explaining how to clearly define your desires and use vivid visualization to achieve them. This episode offers profound insights into leveraging AI as a creative collaborator, overcoming limiting beliefs, and building daily habits for disproportionate positive impact on creativity and focus. In this episode, you’ll discover: · Dan's fascinating journey connecting coding, music, and spiritual exploration. · How to explain "reality design" and "manifestation" in practical, algorithmic terms for engineers. · The step-by-step process of defining desires, visualizing outcomes, and using affirmations. · Common threads between solving complex coding problems and writing new songs. · How AI tools expand human creative potential rather than replacing it, for both code and music. · The "Law of Assumption" as the most impactful principle for stuck or burned-out professionals. · Simple daily habits, including "micro-steps," for disproportionate positive impact on creativity and focus. · The most common limiting belief holding technically brilliant people back. · What "innovation" truly means to Dan in blending code, music, and consciousness. A must-listen for tech professionals, creators, and anyone looking to align their mindset and habits with the lives they want to create. Connect With Dan O'Connor: · Website: https://danosongs.com/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docon/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.o.connor · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dan.o.connor Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Dan O'Connor: Code, Music & Consciousness 00:54 Connecting Coding, Music & Spiritual Exploration 02:28 Reality Design & Manifestation: An Algorithmic Approach 09:45 Creative Process: Coding Problems vs. Songwriting 14:24 The Law of Assumption for Stuck Professionals 18:11 AI & Creative Potential: Collaboration Not Replacement 22:22 Simple Daily Habits for Creativity & Focus (Micro-steps) 27:03 Limiting Beliefs Holding Technical People Back 31:21 Innovation: Blending Code, Music & Consciousness 34:53 Connect with Dan O'Connor Support the Show: · Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme · Subscribe and leave a review! · Share Want to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast? · Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch · PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

    36 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Nature's Engineers: Honeybees, Locusts & Sustainable Systems Design - David Auge | Ep 98

    David Auge, a professional engineer and environmental philosopher, challenges our conventional views on sustainability by exploring nature's most enduring systems: the honeybee colony and the desert locust swarm. In this episode, David breaks down the system architecture of these insect communities, revealing key design principles for balance, adaptation, and purpose. From the honeybee's remarkable efficiency to the locust's chaotic resilience in the face of stress, he draws powerful lessons for engineers and system thinkers. Discover the "paradox of the commons" and the "paradox of the invisible hand," and how understanding mimesis and poesis can reshape our approach to building resilient technologies and societies. In this episode, you’ll discover: · David's unique journey from hands-on engineering to environmental philosophy. · The system architecture of a honeybee colony and its sustainable design principles. · What we can learn from the desert locust's resilience and adaptability. · The concepts of "mimesis" and "poesis" and how engineers can balance these forces. · The most significant flaw in how the engineering profession approaches sustainability. · A deep dive into the "paradox of the commons" and the "paradox of the invisible hand." · The first principle from the insect world to apply when designing a new community. · Mindset and habits for young engineers to develop for a more sustainable future. · What innovation truly means to David in bridging engineering with environmental philosophy. Join us for a truly thought-provoking conversation that redefines sustainability and offers a nature-inspired blueprint for the future. Connect With David Auge: · Website: https://davidaugebooks.com/ · Book: Man's Search for Sustainability (available on Amazon)

    28 min

  7. 3D AGO

    Vibe Crafting: Bridging Human Intent & AI Execution for Software - Yaakov Sash | Ep 97

    From building high-stakes trading platforms at Credit Suisse to pioneering a new paradigm for AI-assisted development, Yaakov Sash, CEO & Founder of CASSO.ai, unveils "Vibe Crafting." Yaakov explains why "vibe coding" often falls short for serious production software and introduces "vibe crafting" as the rigorous, AI-assisted process for transforming messy natural language into structured, validated requirements. Discover how CASSO.ai is building a platform for seamless human-AI collaboration, treating AI as a true teammate. This episode offers technical insights into the stack for vibe crafting, the biggest unsolved problems in translating human intent, and actionable advice for developers and founders to adopt test-driven development from day one. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The technical frustrations with "vibe coding" that led to founding CASSO.ai. · A deep dive into "Vibe Crafting" as a technical process: a new methodology for software specification. · How CASSO.ai works: a platform for integrating human and AI collaboration to build software. · The technical stack behind vibe crafting (LLMs, private models, structured data). · Why "code is the easy part" and the biggest unsolved problem in translating human intent. · Actionable advice for developers and managers to introduce rigor into AI-assisted development today. · The biggest misconceptions engineers have about current AI code generation tools. · Hardening advice for technical founders starting a new AI-assisted product: Test-Driven Development. · The most surprising technical challenge faced in building CASSO.ai. · What innovation truly means to Yaakov: the power of human and AI collaboration. A must-listen for developers, product leaders, and technical founders navigating the future of software development in the age of AI. Connect With Yaakov Sash: · Website: https://www.casso.ai/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaakovsash/

    36 min

  8. 3D AGO

    Post-Work Society: AI Automation, Human Purpose & "Automationism" - Landon Shumway | Ep 96

    What happens when AI eliminates human jobs? Landon Shumway, a software engineer and author of "We Can Be Perfect," dives into the profound implications of AI automation, from economic disruption to the very meaning of human purpose. As a builder who uses AI daily, Landon shares his firsthand experience with its transformative power and explores the concept of "automationism"—a radical new economic model for a post-work society. Discover how he co-wrote his novel with AI, maintaining a creative voice that avoids "AI slop" while exploring the potential for collective well-being. This episode offers practical advice for engineers and tech workers to future-proof their careers and for innovators to design products that distribute, rather than concentrate, the benefits of automation. In this episode, you’ll discover: · The specific technical experience that sparked the idea for "We Can Be Perfect." · How close we are to AI replacing entire departments and current AI capabilities. · A deep dive into "automationism" as a system architecture for a post-work society. · Landon's unique collaborative workflow for co-writing his novel with AI, maintaining soul and voice. · Practical advice for engineers to future-proof their careers beyond technical skills. · The most surprising reactions from technologists to his book's vision. · Humanity's biggest cultural challenge in adopting shared economic models. · Concrete ways innovators can design products to distribute automation's benefits. · What gives Landon the most hope for humanity's transition into an AI-dominated world. · Landon's personal definition of innovation: challenging the status quo for a better future. This is a vital conversation for anyone navigating the future of work, technology, and human potential. Connect With Landon Shumway: · Book: We Can Be Perfect, The Paradox of Progress https://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Be-Perfect-Automationist-ebook/dp/B0FKB3L4FK · Website: ttps://www.personaipublishing.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Landon Shumway: AI, Automation & Human Purpose 00:59 Technical Work Sparking "We Can Be Perfect" 06:22 Atomos & AI's Reality: How Close is Fictional Scenario? 10:14 "Automationism" Explained: A Post-Work System Architecture 13:47 Co-Writing with AI: Workflow & Maintaining Creative Soul 16:54 Future-Proofing Careers for Engineers & Tech Workers 20:24 Most Surprising Reaction from Technologists: The Sharing Challenge 23:21 Designing Products for Distributed Automation Benefits 26:19 Hope for Humanity's AI Transition: Compassion & Lowering Barriers 29:42 Innovation Defined: Challenging the Status Quo for Change 31:36 Connect with Landon Shumway & "We Can Be Perfect"

    33 min
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Curious about what it’s really like to work, study, or create in science, engineering, technology and innovation? On The Iferia TechCast, we chat with students, researchers, tech pros, and innovators shaping these fields. Hear real stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, late-night problem solving, failed experiments, and big wins. If you’ve ever debugged code at 2 a.m., accidentally blown something up in a lab, or fought to turn an idea into reality — this show’s for you. Want to be a guest ? Send Ezekiel Iferia a message on PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

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