Recent Episodes
SE-Radio Episode 306: Ron Lichty on Managing Programmers
Ron Lichty talks with SE-Radio’s Nate Black about managing programmers. Topics include: why programming management is hard, what makes a good programming manager, the costs of micromanagement, self-organizing teams, team dynamics and motivation, and product team performance. Related links Ron Lichty’s blog Ron Lichty Consulting Managing the Unmanageable “If we’re Agile, why do we […]
SE-Radio Episode 305: Charlie Berger on Predictive Applications
Charlie Berger talks with SE Radio’s Edaena Salinas about predictive applications. What are predictive applications? How are they built? What’s the role of machine learning in predictive applications? The interview explores implementing machine learning algorithms natively in the database, different machine learning algorithms, and how they’re applied. Topics include: machine learning, databases, data architecture, predictive […]
SE-Radio Episode 304: Evgeny Shadchnev on Code Schools
Evgeny Shadchnev talks with Felienne about code schools, programs that prepare people to become software developers in a few months. This episode explores the idea of code schools. Can we really teach programming in a few months rather than years in university? Who teaches in those programs? Who attends them? What are their business models, and […]
SE-Radio Episode 303: Zachary Burt on Freelancing as a Career Option
Zachary Burt discusses freelancing as a career option with SE Radio’s Felienne. How does freelancing differ from employment? How should we handle personal marketing and sales? How do you find a work-life balance when you’re self-employed? The interview also covers practical tips such as deciding on an hourly rate and managing demanding customers. Related Links […]
SE-Radio Episode 302: Haroon Meer on Network Security
Founder of Thinkst, Haroon Meer talks with Kim Carter about network security. Topics include how attackers are gaining footholds into our networks, moving laterally, infilling malware and exfilling our precious data; why we care; and clear advice on what we software engineers can do about it. Areas of information security are merging, network security is […]
