#224 Grant Glidewell from substance abuse counselor to web dev

#224 Grant Glidewell from substance abuse counselor to web dev

Grant told us about his childhood and how he ended up doing an internship at 12, programming Flash animations. But what could have been a straight line toward software engineering took a long detour of 20 years. After years of fighting with alcohol and drug abuse, Grant embraced the career of Substance Abuse Counselor, helping teenagers like he used to be. We then discussed why and how he decided to return to tech after almost 20 years. We talked about learning, becoming competent, figuring i...

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#300 Celebrating a Journey of Connection, Diversity, and Discovery

#300 Celebrating a Journey of Connection, Diversity, and Discovery

Three hundred episodes in, and here we stand at the precipice of a momentous pause – a time to reflect on the profound connections and conversations that have shaped this podcast's journey. From the e...

9 Huhti 20241h 5min

#299 John Chan is building on his learning superpower

#299 John Chan is building on his learning superpower

Ever found yourself at the crossroads of passion and profession, wondering if your varied experiences could weave into a successful career tapestry? John Chan's story is a testament to that possibilit...

2 Huhti 202450min

#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI success

#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI success

Have you ever wondered how a symphony of ones and zeros harmonizes with the delicate touch of piano keys? Our latest guest, Denzil Eden, an MIT and Harvard alum with a storied tenure at Microsoft, bri...

26 Maalis 202443min

#297 Brit Myers from Math Major to DevOps & Leadership

#297 Brit Myers from Math Major to DevOps & Leadership

Meet Brit Myers, VP of Engineering at System Initiatives, who turned her late start into a celebrated career in software engineering. She swaps stories about the self-doubt she wrestled with, the inte...

19 Maalis 202444min

#296 Katherine Lewis from teaching to lifelong learning at LinkedIn

#296 Katherine Lewis from teaching to lifelong learning at LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered what it takes to shatter the mold and passionately pursue a career in tech? Katherine Lewis joins us to share her extraordinary journey in software engineering, offering a candi...

12 Maalis 202443min

#295 Elise Carmichael has a challenges-driven career

#295 Elise Carmichael has a challenges-driven career

Embark on a remarkable tech odyssey with Elise Carmichael, whose formative years tinkering with a Commodore 64 paved the way to her influential tenure as CTO at Lakeside. Throughout our conversation, ...

5 Maalis 202445min

#294 Erik Gross from the Navy to seeing life as a collaborative exercise

#294 Erik Gross from the Navy to seeing life as a collaborative exercise

When his father cracked open the case of a Vic-20 computer, little did he know he was setting the stage for a lifelong tech odyssey. Fast forward, and here he is, sharing laughs and wisdom, demystifyi...

27 Helmi 202446min

#293 Joshua Duffney over-pivoted to success

#293 Joshua Duffney over-pivoted to success

Have you ever wondered how a passion for video games might ignite a career in the high-stakes world of tech? Joshua Duffney, Microsoft's cloud advocate extraordinaire, joins us to share his incredible...

20 Helmi 202444min

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