Working as Designed

Dive into the world of software development with Robert and Chris, experienced professionals and co-hosts of this insightful podcast. Drawing inspiration from questions asked by interns and entry-level developers, they provide industry insights, personal experiences, and valuable guidance to help aspiring developers navigate the intricacies of the field, covering topics ranging from company dynamics and career progression to essential tips for success.

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Episodes

Friday Sep 15, 2023

Tales of a Release Gone WRONG!

Friday Sep 15, 2023

What do you do when a critical release is going out and you can't roll it back?
Join our discussion about when migrations don't sync with third-party systems, and the system starts failing at scale.
#podcast #software #coding #performance #webdevelopment #development #release #agile #storytime #crunchtime

Friday Sep 22, 2023

Multiple Tenants Create MULTIPLE Processes

Friday Sep 22, 2023

Switching from a single tenant application to multi-tenant creates it's own issues. Especially, when you allow clients to define their own domains. Sometimes the configuration results in multiple processes to be created eating resources.
#podcast #software #coding #performance #webdevelopment #development #release #storytime #crunchtime #azure #iis

Friday Sep 29, 2023

Upgrade ALL the things in ONE Night!

Friday Sep 29, 2023

Sometimes publishing software and hardware changes in the same night results in errors. Sifting through those changes makes diagnosing issues very difficult.

#podcast #software #coding #performance #webdevelopment #development #release #storytime #azure #sql #sqlserver

Friday Oct 06, 2023

Should I be a Generalist or Specialist?

Friday Oct 06, 2023

Being a generalist is being a Jack-Of-All-Trades master of none. A Specialist is the opposite.
When you have a specialist available what kind of role should they have?
Join us in the discussion and tell us your experience!
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #generalist #specialist

Friday Oct 13, 2023

Act Your AMBITION!

Friday Oct 13, 2023

In a changing workplace culture how can you move up?
Join us in the discussion and tell us your experience!
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice

Friday Oct 20, 2023

Get CONTROL Of Your Career

Friday Oct 20, 2023

When you are new to your job, no one tells you what opinions you can and cannot have. Take the opening to learn, and make educated opinions and they will be noticed.
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice #perspective

Friday Oct 27, 2023

MANAGE Your Career Path

Friday Oct 27, 2023

What is the difference between a Team Lead and a Manager? Usually the default answer of where do you see yourself, is management.
Join in the conversation to discuss what career possibilities there are for a developer.
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice #management #leadership

Friday Nov 03, 2023

How to make an IMPRESSION at a Career Fair

Friday Nov 03, 2023

Careers Fairs are a great place to make impressions when trying to find a career. Join in the conversation hearing what the perspective is like from someone attending one, and the other side of the table of what some vendors may be looking for.
00:00 - Intro00:19 - A Student's perspective03:08 - A Vendor's perspective07:25 - How important is your personal projects?10:14 - What if I don't have all the skills neccessary?11:41 - When is it worth my time to go?16:53 - What makes you memorable17:38 - I'm told I'll get a call and it never comes19:29 - Outro
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice #careerfair

Friday Nov 10, 2023

Generalist VS Specialist: Commenter Edition

Friday Nov 10, 2023

Join us in revisiting the discussion around being a specialist vs generalist.
We went to the comments to answer some questions and clarify some points we made.
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #generalist #specialist #career #advice

Friday Nov 17, 2023

Dealing with BURN OUT

Friday Nov 17, 2023

We explore how to deal with burn out in software development.
#podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #worklifebalance #burnout #career #advice

Our Inspiration

The podcast takes inspiration from the questions Robert and Chris received from interns and entry-level developers throughout their careers. These questions include topics like the differences between small and enterprise companies, the distinctions between software developer and senior developer roles, and even practical inquiries like learning keyboard shortcuts. By addressing these common queries, Robert and Chris aim to provide guidance and share their experiences to help listeners navigate the world of software development.

Meet Robert

With nearly 20 years of experience in software development, Robert is a versatile professional who started as a developer and progressed to become an architect and director of operations. His diverse background includes work in small businesses and enterprise-level software projects. Robert's passion for game development and exploring new technologies enriches his expertise. Together with Chris, he co-hosts the podcast, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for aspiring and entry-level developers.

Meet Chris

As a software architect and manager with over 13 years of experience, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the podcast. His journey began as a developer with aspirations of becoming a game developer. He has worked in small businesses and on enterprise-level projects, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Alongside Robert, Chris co-hosts the podcast, offering valuable discussions and insights on various topics relevant to aspiring and entry-level developers.