Garret Hamann is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Google working on Google Play. He has worked for several large corporations for extended periods of time. He worked for Nokia for ten years. He shares his experience working for large corporations. You can find Garret on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamanng What You Will Learn: What great developers do at large corporationsThe difference between a manager and a coachWhen a junior developer is ready to become a senior developer

Colleen Reidelbach is CRO at Acklen Avenue. She is the host of the podcast Build Better Tech, a podcast on how the nation’s leading companies use tech as a business strategy to win. She gives her advice on the best ways to work with clients as a great developer and communicator. You can listen to her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-better-tech-how-the-nations-leading-companies/id1486402397 What You Will Learn: The conversations that great developers need to haveHow to talk with clients in an effective wayHow to work with non-technical clients

Jeremy DeYoung has been building software applications for about the last 20 years. He also has worked with many startups. He is a self-defined coder but not a developer and goes through the distinction. He shares how he got into programming without going to college. He talks about the dangers of creating code just to impress your boss as opposed to creating good code that works well. What You Will Learn: How to be a great Senior DeveloperThe benefits of the 18-month rulePair ProgrammingThe rule of 7 backups

Fernando Isias is an IOS Developer at Google for the past six years. He sits down with Byron to talk about the evolution of machine learning and how QA could be improved by developers. He shares what he thinks makes a great developer at both start ups and big companies. You can follow Fernando on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fernandoescher?lang=en What You Will Learn: How BlockChain is opening people’s mindsThe future of machine learningWhere QA fitsWorking at a startup vs. working for a big company

Rene Rosa from X-Team joins the show today. He wanted to enter the field of electrical engineering but not enough people had signed up for the classes. So out of necessity, he switched to studying programming. He gives his tips on how geeks can be less geeky and how shyness can hurt your career. Learn more about X-Team here: https://x-team.com/ What You Will Learn: The new faces of programmingThe biggest thing that will hold you backThe value of working with intentionWhy you need to balance your career and personal life

Derek Greer is a software developer specializing in C Sharp for about 15 years. He started studying computer science in school not knowing much about it. He served as a mentor to Byron and talks about why sharing your knowledge is important. What You Will Learn: New implementations of code that are changing the gameTest-driven development v. Behavior-driven developmentIs test-drive development appropriate for every project?What component-level tests are and how they are useful

The Technical Product Manager from Minno, Andres Flores is here today. He talks about what managers really do even when it seems like they’re just in meetings. He started coding in college, which lead to interning for Hero Unit under Byron, where he had to learn a brand new language. Byron tells the story of why he threw Andres through the wringer during his internship. What You Will Learn: What happens when you switch into managementHow to quickly learn a new languageWhy you need to come out of your comfort zoneWhy great developers take notes

From Dallas, Texas Tim Corey, a developer, Microsft MVP, and the host of his YouTube Channel I am Tim Corey, joins Byron today. He got started in programming when his grandfather gave him a computer that was going to be thrown out. He talks about learning how to code from a book when he was a kid. Tim shares his story of when he almost quit coding and what brought him back. You can listen to his podcast “Dev Questions” or watch his YouTube Channel I Am Tim Corey. https://www.youtube.com/user/IAmTimCorey What You Will Learn: The importance of owning up to your problems.What makes a great senior developerThe steps of the learning cycleWhy hello world is more important than you think

Cristian “Thecap” is started studying astrophysics but was surprised to learn that there was not a lot of money in the field. He then began coding as a hobby and then decided to follow his dreams and make coding a full-time career. He discusses how to write code for humans not for computers. Cristian also talks about when it’s time to make a transition in your career. What You Will Learn: The skills you need to succeed as a developerHow to be a full stack humanThe importance of turning off your phoneBalancing making money vs. what you want to be doing

From all the way across the pond, UK developer David Roberts shares his experience working at Arc.Dev, where he helps developers get jobs. He started developing when he didn’t know what he wanted to study and his dad encouraged him to pursue a career in coding. While he didn’t love it at first, he shares how his passion for coding grew. Learn more about Arc.Dev here: https://arc.dev/ What You Will Learn: The benefits of diversity in technologyHow imposter syndrome can hurt youHow to sell yourself for the jobWhat a client is looking for in a developerThe importance of a side project

Straight from Berlin, Alex Migusky is a senior developer working a Microsoft working on the GitHub Team. He moved to Berlin to join several startups before ultimately landing a job a Microsoft. He discusses the new Microsoft and how it has become more developer-oriented. He discusses what makes a great developer and team player.  You can find Alex on GitHub: https://github.com/mr-mig What You Will Learn: What developers need to get better atWhy it’s important to improve your communication skills as a coderWhy you should taking ownership over your projectsHow to adapt to a new team

Tommy Norman is Vice President of Agile Operations at Acklen Avenue in Nashville, TN. For almost 30 years he has been helping clients build solutions using Agile approaches. Tommy discusses his take on the future of AI and the importance of continuous improvement. What You Will Learn: Fail fast and learn quicklyConsumer first, technology secondWhen to have those crucial conversationsHow to accelerate your path

Alejandro Corpeño is a software developer who runs Hello Iconic. He knows works with a range of clients from Disney to new startups. He created the app Dead Yourself for the Walking Dead. When he was young, he learned how to draw with code by recreating Beavis and Butthead. Now he’s excited that software has expanded beyond coders to everyone. You can find out more about his company  Hello Iconic here: https://www.helloiconic.com/. What You Will Learn: How to be productive even if you’re not codingThe pros and cons of having a deep knowledge of one fieldWhat the ideal T-shape developer looks likeHow developers can communicate and sound more human

Isaac Martinez is an experienced software developer. He talks about how winning his first laptop in a cookie raffle led to him learning how to code. They discuss a new take on how to deal with technical debt. Isaac gives tips to Junior Developers to stay on top of the industry. In this episode, we're talking about some more "senior" ways to approach technical debt in a software project. What You Will Learn: What makes a great coderHow to deal with technical debtHow to document technical debt in a way that’s productiveThe value of writing less code

Today’s guest Viktor Zavala is the Senior Front End Developer at Cool Blue, an electronics store in the Netherlands. In high school, he began programming in his senior year. Now he’s excited for the future of front-end development. He talks about the importance of continuing to learn and communicate with your team even as you grow in your career.  In this episode, we're talking about how to develop a mindset that is more "senior-like". You can find Viktor on Github at https://github.com/ZSnake . What You Will Learn: The key aspects of a senior developerWhat developers should get better atCommunicating clearly with your team and asking questionsHow to show a non-technical client you care about their project

Will Johns is a staff engineer at the Butterfly Network. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community through coding. They discuss how the recruiting landscape has drastically changed over the past years. Today we're going to be taking a tour of some healthy habits of senior developers and some unhealthy habits of junior developers. What You Will Learn: The future of software developmentHow companies are using low code and no-code solutionsWhen and how to ask questions at a new jobWhat software developers need to get better atHallmarks of a great developer

Carlos Solorzano is the Director of Technology at Acklen Avenue. He has been coding since he was 10 years old when he wanted to know how video games were made. Currently, he’s been working in Godot to create new games. He tells the story of the worst thing he’s ever done with code when he was working at a pharmacy. He goes over the best way to prioritize your work in the most productive way and the importance of being a well-rounded coder. And he gives advice to young developers.  In this episode, we're discussing client management, time management and all things "senior developer." You can learn more about Acklen Avenue at https://acklenavenue.com/ . What You Will Learn: Where the F5 button came fromThe pros and cons of quantum computingThe difference between a coder, a developer, a programmer, and an engineerThe importance of client management

The Driven Developer is a podcast for aspiring master developers. Each week we will host a new guest with new advice for anyone wanting to level-up their game.