Tech✨Tak

Wiem Zine Elabidine

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A podcast for everyone who is looking for inspiration, advice and motivation to study and/or work in Tech industry. Tech✨Tak tackle the inspiration.

FEB 22

#42 The Journey of Mouna Amarou

Mouna is a Scala Backend Engineer. In this episode, she discusses her experiences navigating the challenges in both her studies and career. Mouna also offers valuable insights and tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, all while pursuing success in the tech industry. Additionally, she shares practical advice on preparing for job interviews and highlights the importance of connecting with people to advance in your career. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Intro01:45 - How she got into computer science02:52 - Her educational path03:35 - Her first internship04:45 - Gender Gap in Computer Science: The Experience from Education to Career08:20 - The obstacles she faced during her studies10:05 - Tech is for everyone, and people should accept that11:25 - Making an effort to create a safe environment12:36 - Her experiences before landing her first job13:33 - How she figured out which direction to take14:44 - How she got into learning Scala17:05 - Working on projects as proof that helps in getting a job20:11 - Which resources she used to learn Scala21:37 - Tips for job interviews26:05 - Be open and flexible to new ideas27:21 - Her impact on the team28:26 - Be expressive and kind29:25 - Celebrate30:06 - About her current job31:50 - Her learning experience34:35 - How to balance work and life36:39 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

38 min
12/25/2024

#41 The Journey of Eslam Hindawy

Eslam Hindawy is an Engineering Manager. In this episode, Eslam shares his inspiring journey through his studies and career, how he overcame the challenges along the way and grew into different roles. He gives practical advice on finding the right career path, developing your skills, and achieving your goals. Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:32 - What inspired his Tech career 04:16 - His Education Path05:05 - About his internship 06:49 - How to decide which path to follow after graduation 08:56 - The challenges at the Start of His Career 10:07 - About his first job 10:16 - The Balance Between Guidance and Personal Effort 11:10 - Early Learning Experience in His Journey 13:20 - His Career Growth Journey 14:50 - Starting his new Role in Germany 15:47 - The challenges he faced 17:43 - His Job Experience 19:04 - Promotion Tips 20:41 - How to progress in your career 21:55 - About his current Job 22:10 - The responsibilities of the Engineering Manager 24:15 - The current Challenges 25:58 - How he handles Challenges 27:49 - About his Side Projects 32:12 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

35 min
11/25/2024

#40 The Journey of James Ward

James Ward is a Developer Advocate for AWS. He started his journey as a professional Software Developer since 1997, dedicating much time of his career to helping developers create software that truly excels. He is a co-author of the book Effect Oriented Programming and a co-host of the podcast Happy Path Programming. To learn more about James's inspiring journey, listen to the full episode! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction02:33 - How he began his programming journey04:15 - The power of receiving and providing guidance06:23 - How he navigated the journey to discover his path08:22 - The challenges he had faced during his first jobs11:02 - The importance of Communication and collaboration in his role14:30 - How to bring kindness into interactions and be collaborate18:30 - About some of his different roles23:10 - Product management experience25:15 - About his current role31:30 - About the AWS community32:42 -Balance working on his other side projects35:00 - About his book39:34 - The collaboration on writing the book42:08 - About his podcast46:45 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

52 min
09/24/2024

#39 The Journey of Shailvi Wakhlu

Shailvi is a seasoned Data Leader and Self-Advocacy Expert with over seventeen years of experience building technology products. She has spoken at nearly 100 global conferences and Fortune 500 events, coached close to 500 individuals, and authored the best-selling book "Self-Advocacy." Her career includes notable roles at Salesforce, Fitbit, and as the Head of Data at Strava. She is the founder of Shailvi Ventures LLC. Listen to the full episode and learn about her impressive and inspiring journey. And check-out her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ44XNZG ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - How she discovered her interest in coding, and how it led her to develop a passion for data. 03:29 - About her first job 04:47 - The challenges she has faced in the beginning of her career 06:44 - The importance of diversity in Tech field 09:19 - How she took the step to start her own business 12:00 - Developing various competencies within her enterprise 15:32 - Taking ownership 17:02 -The transition back to corporate 19:08 - How she progressed in her career 22:07 - Being open to opportunities 22:50 - The challenges she had faced 25:51 - Her job at SalesForce 26:34 - The challenges she had faced 31:42 - Moving forward if you can 33:10 - How she started to write her book "Self-Advocacy" 35:05 - Some advice from the book 37:11 - About self-promotion 41:51 - How she started giving talks 44:21 - Her current state in her professional life 46:15 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

48 min
08/12/2024

#38 The Journey of Vijay Ravi

Vijay, Data Engineer at LiveIntent, shares insights from his diverse educational and professional journey. His experiences span studies in Bahrain and India, followed by a Master's in Business Analytics in the USA. Throughout his career, Vijay explored various roles and discovered a passion for Data Engineering and generative AI. Listen to the full episode and learn about his inspiring journey! Here is Vijay's Instagram: vijayxtech ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction03:11 - Educational background04:06 - Internship experience05:38 - Let's automate everything08:13 - Challenges faced10:16 - Decision to pursue further studies in the US11:11 - Admission hurdles13:00 - Insights from his Master's program in the US13:38 - Job search during the COVID pandemic14:27 - Impact of the study environment16:18 - Progress post-studies20:17 - Job search tips22:58 - His online content24:22 - Importance of certifications26:57 - First job in the US as a Data Analyst/Data Engineer27:45 - Early career challenges29:32 - Transition to current role30:33 - Current job responsibilities32:20 - Ongoing challenges33:52 - Future plans35:18 - Evolution from data science to data engineering, AI, and fact-checking38:38 - Thoughts on AI’s potential impact on jobs42:33 - Guidance on entering Data Engineering43:51 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

46 min
06/01/2024

#37 The Journey of Cristina

Cristina is a Backend Scala Engineer at MOIA.She talked about her path during her studies and her career. Cristina worked in various positions until she found her passion for Scala. She spoke about her various experiences and the challenges she encountered along the way. We also talked about the importance of creating a safe environment for women and minorities in tech. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction2:00 - How she got into programming04:52 - Education path07:02 - The way she figured out the path to follow and the challenges08:56 - Her experience as a Data Scientist12:10 - What brought her to Scala13:15 - How she progressed in her journey14:19 - Moving to the Germany14:50 - The obstacles she had encountered in the past as a woman in Tech19:30 - The importance of the company culture and the people20:40 - The struggles women face at work21:33 - How we can improve to provide a safe work environment23:29 - Her experience as a programming teacher in high school26:28 - Her participation in a Community that inspire girls and women27:25 - Her experience at MOIA30:25 - The opportunities to grow in the same company31:33 - Parenting and work34:17 - Her goals for the future36:03 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

38 min
04/13/2024

#36 The Journey of Markus Nerlich

Markus Nerlich is a Process Manager He talked about his journey, and the way he discovered his passion through curiosity, which motivated him to persevere even in the face of numerous obstacles. Listen to the full episode and learn about his inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction01:58 - The beginning of his journey in Travel industry02:10 - The inspiration to learn about computers and connectivity03:40 - Working in a global Travel Management Company05:02 - Studying aviation management05:56 - His progress in his career 07:08 - His job in a cruise company 08:20 - Certification as a project management08:32 - The challenges during COVID and how it affects his work09:57 - How to keep going during difficulties11:27 - Working from the office during COVID12:36 - About his role as a Quality management specialist and an IT Application Manager16:17 - Vessels vs Aviation17:30 - About his role as a Process Manager19:26 - The importance of Coordination in his job21:21 - the importance of Testing in his job23:36 - Which system is involved in his job and what is the impact on the passenger26:05 - His passion for aviation32:00 - The teamwork34:09 - Traveling as part of your job35:30 - The importance of being curious36:14 - Advice ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

39 min
03/01/2024

#35 The Journey of Galina Atamankina

Galina Atamankina is a Tech Trainer at Tech Starter and one of the organisers of the AWS Women's User Group Berlin: https://www.meetup.com/berlin-amazon-web-services-meetup-group/ Galina talked about her career path. Throughout her journey, she has embraced diverse roles and skillfully seized every opportunity to expand her knowledge and perspective. She aims to assist others throughout their journey and impart her knowledge, which ultimately led her to choose her current role that fulfills her purpose. Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey! ----more---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:53 - Her Education Path 03:24 - The start of her career 03:55 - Her first opportunity to work in Tech 06:17 - Her job as a Customer Support Engineer 08:24 - The challenges she had faced 11:02 - The importance of soft skills in the workplace 14:57 - Her job as a Technical writer 16:00 - How she pursued a degree in business informatics 17:25 - Her job as an Assistant Administrator 18:20 - Her job as a Quality Assurance Engineer 18:45 - Her job as a DevOps 20:08 - Her job as a Technical Trainer 21:54 - The current challenges 23:31 - Her current role 25:32 - About the AWS Women's User Group Berlin 29:48 - Women in Tech ----more---- Podbean link: https://wiemzin.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techtak/id1732103530?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zRbfj8S0AKa4EhwyAAvHD?si=906fe22f41904a07 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/o944lr7p iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/135681345 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/TechTak-p3919993/ Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/techtakpod/ Twitter account : https://twitter.com/TechTakPodcast ------------------------------------- Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 792Y1SKLWOJBWWSP -----------------------------------------

35 min

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A podcast for everyone who is looking for inspiration, advice and motivation to study and/or work in Tech industry. Tech✨Tak tackle the inspiration.

Creator

Wiem Zine Elabidine
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

44
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Tech✨Tak

Tech✨Tak

Episodes

#42 The Journey of Mouna Amarou

#41 The Journey of Eslam Hindawy

#40 The Journey of James Ward

#39 The Journey of Shailvi Wakhlu

#38 The Journey of Vijay Ravi

#37 The Journey of Cristina

#36 The Journey of Markus Nerlich

#35 The Journey of Galina Atamankina

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