The 1:1
The 1:1 is a podcast dedicated to tackling the current issues in software engineering through authentic and meaningful conversations. We delve into topics such as the hiring process, the true essence of a 1:1 meeting, showing up for teammates, the importance of focus time, and why certain methodologies, like Scrum, might hinder development. We emphasize the need for creating and maintaining focus time and address communication issues within and between teams. Our episodes often feature guests who share their firsthand experiences with mass layoffs, the struggles of the interview process, the crucial role of midlevel developers, and the emerging gap at the associate level. By combining these topics, we aim to build a community where engineers feel heard and supported. Each episode is designed to provide practical insights and foster a sense of belonging in the engineering community. The 1:1 podcast strives to highlight the importance of personal connections and mentorship in the tech industry. Join us as we create a platform for engineers to voice their challenges, share their triumphs, and explore solutions to the issues we face today. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, The 1:1 ensures that a wide range of perspectives are represented, making our discussions rich and multifaceted. Email us at the1on1devpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Andy Siefkes–Co-founder of Connective and Get Busy Liv’n–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast. We discuss the importance of living an authentic, balanced life in an industry where it can be challenging to do so.
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Work-life balance and the Get Busy Livn brand
4:34 - How Get Busy Livn started
7:15 - What happens on a Get Busy Livn trip
9:20 - Different personality types / being true to yourself
15:53 - Advice...
Andrey Kudievskiy–CEO of Distillery–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We discuss the real world impact of AI, advice for software engineers still struggling to land a role in this challenging job market, and some predictions about the future.
Takeaways:
* At Distillery, integrating AI tools is making developers between 40% and 60% more productive but is not replacing their jobs. They have seen even bigger gains...
Casandra Minichiello–Agile Coaching Senior Advisor for Cigna–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about the emotional roots of the Agile Manifesto, how Agile has been misapplied, and what it looks like when Agile coaching is done right. We also reminisce about the joy of using a physical Kanban board.
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Where Agility started for Casandra (reminiscing about 2005 WebMD)
11:37 - Agile is NOT a pr...
Natascha Thomas–Regional Director, Operations Leadership with Sparq–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
She shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from life sciences to the gaming industry and eventually into consulting, where she now leads developers and multiple PMOs.
Takeaways:
* Follow your passion, but stay adaptable. Each of Natascha’s career transitions were driven by curiosity and a willi...
Alex Bruce–a Go-to-Market and Revenue Growth Leader and Advisor–joins us for the newest episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We discuss the mindset and driving forces behind sellers, how engineers can make a difference in sales pursuits, and share strategies for effectively engaging with and empowering sales teams.
Takeaways:
* Engineers who engage in sales processes not only help the company win business but also increase their ow...
Erin Scott Adams–Senior User Interface Software Engineer–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about juggling grad school with a full time job, packaging professional experience, and AI tooling.
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Balancing full time work with grad school
6:13 - Time management tricks
8:47 - What's next?
11:04 - Pursuing engineering management
14:09 - Packaging transferrable skills
15:20 - Maintaining technic...
Jackson Stakeman–Director of Solution Engineering at Sparq–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about what happens when you pass ‘peak developer,’ how to transition into solution engineering, and the fine art of giving customers what they actually need—not just what they ask for.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Passing "peak developer" (changes in our industry)
3:17 - Becoming a solution engineer
8:38 - The worst screenplay...
Michael Edvalson–former Vice President of Engineering at Loyal Health–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about ways engineers can influence change.
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Managing up
28:14 - Showing that we care about outcomes
38:37 - Demonstrating competence and flexibility, not dogma
40:53 - Getting on board when it's time to get on board
48:35 - Advice for someone looking to influence
52:14 - Final thoughts
...
Mike Armijo–a quality assurance specialist–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about mental health, the value of QA, trying new things, and paying it forward.
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Becoming a QA tester
04:41 - Exploring other industries
13:18 - Mike’s experience on the job market
22:01 - Mental health
28:32 - Trying new things
40:26 - Paying it forward
44:24 - Final thoughts
Jonathan Clanton–Talent Acquisition Lead at Xplor–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about misconceptions about recruiting, fake AI candidates, and getting your resume seen. For those of you watching on Youtube we managed to do our first-ever screenshare of this fake resume!
https://x.com/JerryJHLee/status/1778484920593055763
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Jonathan’s day-to-day
06:11 - Creating a more inclusi...
Mathew Zannoni–a software engineer–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about the job market, stigma around being a 1099 worker, mentoring, and code quality for small development teams. We also reminisce about the good old days of Front Page and Dreamweaver.
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Applying for jobs
02:14 - Take home assignments
04:57 - Code tests
06:07 - Challenges of time commitment required to interview
08:...
Toby Kraft–an Engineering Manager for a marketing automation company–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk approaching 1:1s, goal setting, and career growth. We also answer a question we get asked a lot: why is this podcast called The 1:1 when there are two of you?
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Yes person vs. complainer
05:59 - Approaching a 1:1 with someone who complains a lot
08:45 - Approaching career growth with some...
Rose Sadler–an Engineering Manager for a healthcare company–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
We talk about what it’s like to be a new mom in tech, pumping at work, mom guilt, how parenting shapes leadership, and more…
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Being a new mom in the tech industry
03:09 - Support after returning from maternity leave
05:28 - PTO policies
08:46 - Pumping at work
15:04 - Mom guilt
16:58 - Dad guilt
20:00 - Aski...
James Williams–a former Senior Manager who has been on the job market for about a year now since being laid off in August 2023–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast. We talk about what it’s like to be a GenX “industry veteran” in this job market.
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Being on the job market for a year
04:32 - How has your job search evolved over the past year?
07:22 - Have you picked up hard skills in your job search?
11:08 ...
Christian Boylston–a machine learning engineer for a startup–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
He answers the question “Should everyone be learning AI?” plus we try to figure out if ChatGPT can make a proper cocktail.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Should everyone be learning AI?
03:22 - How to avoid dumbing yourself down while using AI tools
05:57 - Is it fair to say AI is always machine learning, but machine learni...
Elena Sayage–Talent Acquisition Specialist at Loyal Health–joins us for this episode of The 1:1.
She dispels some common resume misconceptions, offers some tips for selling yourself to recruiters, and shares some stories about applicants she immediately knew would get offers and talks about what set them apart.
Chapters:
00:08 Intro
02:17 Working in manufacturing
04:17 Transitioning to the tech industry
07:56 Have har...
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