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Now in its seventh season, The DevLab Podcast (brought to you by hackajob) is a deep dive into the lives, tips and tricks of the world's best developers working in the UK and US' best tech companies. So if you're an engineer or someone with an interest in tech, get ready to level up in your skills, knowledge and career. Every week we’ll invite experts to share their journeys and provide you with technical know-how, new skills, and career insights.
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In our newest podcast episode, Paul Hornby, Digital Customer Experience (DCX) Director at The Very Group, delves into the intricacies of enhancing digital customer experiences and the driving forces behind their platform re-transformation. Episode Highlights: Importance of evolving with digital trends Challenges and solutions in tech transformation…
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In this episode of the DevLab Podcast, we invited Manish Jethwa, the Chief Technology Officer at Ordnance Survey, for a deep-dive conversation. We explore Manish's journey into tech, his role and responsibilities as a CTO, and the trends that excite him the most in technology. He also delves into the mission of Ordnance Survey, the process of build…
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👀 Summary: On this episode of the DevLab podcast, we're chatting with Carl Anderson, VP of Engineering at Ledger. Listen in as we dive into: Carl's tech journey and his leap into blockchain Why self-custody in crypto matters Career growth opportunities and future plans 👉 Guests: Guest – Carl Anderson, VP of Engineering at Ledger ⚡Why work at Ledger…
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👀 Summary: On this episode of the DevLab podcast, we're chatting with Informa’s Customer Technology team about their tech journeys and the cool projects they're currently working on. We're covering everything from switching from sales to marketing tech, to initiatives for creating a personalized customer experience. We've also had some deep convers…
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Welcome to "Tech Stories with hackajob" 👋 This new segment features Keith, Head of Technical Design at BT, and it's a real treat. We're bringing together the cream of the crop – the very best developers from across the UK and US, all working in top tech companies. They're going to share their unique tech journeys with you, straight from the heart. …
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👀 Summary: What's Zühlke's approach to software testing? For this brand new episode of the DevLab podcast, we sit down with Jacob and Justin to discuss their career paths in tech, the importance of test-driven development (TDD), and the culture at Zühlke. They highlight the value of TDD and automated testing in ensuring software quality, improving …
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In this week’s episode, we sit down with David and Andrew to discuss their unique journeys into tech and their roles at the Home Office. We delve into how they balance their Reservist responsibilities, the initiatives implemented by the Home Office to support ex-force personnel's transition into civil service roles, and their advice for others cons…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Keith Martin, Head of Technology Design at BT. Tune in as he discusses the skills he gained from his military background and how they have helped him in his career. He emphasizes the significance of leadership, adaptability, resilience, and meticulousness. He's enthusiastic about the dy…
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Embarking on a transformative journey through the digital corridors of Social Security Scotland, we've sat down with an extraordinary team whose personal stories are as compelling as the work they do. Shahbaz, Anna, Craig, and Roy, each with a unique narrative and shared mission, have opened up about the crossroads of technology and public service,…
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In this conversation, Nathan, Sam, and Hannah, all Engineers, discussed their unique career paths in aerospace engineering, emphasizing the importance of passion, skill development, and adaptability. They took us behind the scenes of flight tests and trials, shedding light on how they're shaping the future of combat air systems. Think sensor tech a…
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Dive into the world of data with Stephanie Jatta, Senior Data Visualization Developer at Jet2.com, the UK's third-largest airline. In this interview, we delve into her journey into tech, the challenges and triumphs of working in the airline industry, and the pivotal role of data visualization in today's tech-driven world. Stephanie also shares a sn…
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sit down with Adam Davis, Systems Development Manager @bet365. At bet365, Adam works within the Core Systems Department. Leading a team of 42, he’s played a key role in scaling one of the development teams in the past 18 months to address the growing needs of the business. With more than a decade…
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we hosted a roundtable conversation with the team at N Brown Group in their Manchester Office. We got to hear from Paul Nolan, Head of Engineering, Ranjani Venkataraman, Technical Lead, Leopold Price, Senior Data Scientist, Ben Jones, Data Scientist, Tommi Hughes, Digital Product Manager and Stacey …
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Lawson, Development Manager, and Millie Ely, Junior Java Developer at Boohoo Group! Our conversation touches on a range of topics such as what technologies and tools are used by development teams at Boohoo, what makes a great development team and what Boohoo does to support …
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sit down with Eli, Senior Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) Analyst, and Victor, Software Engineer, at the Home Office. Our conversation touches on a range of topics, such as Eli’s and Victor's journeys into tech, the collaboration between QAT and Engineering, and the best things about working …
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sit down with Bertrand Masson, Vice President and Head of Airline Sciences at Airbus. Our conversation touches on a range of topics such as Bertrand’s journey into tech, using technology to optimise flight routes and recent advancements in aerospace manufacturing, plus so much more! Got any quest…
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Steve Pimblett, Chief Data Officer, and Matt Drew Head of Customer Analytics and Research at The Very Group. Our conversation touched on a range of topics such as The Very Group’s 4 Pillar Data Strategy, a sneak peek into some projects at The Very Group, and their unique tech return…
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Do you want to shape a better world with tech? In this week’s episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Andrew, Hussin and Shina at LexisNexis UK! We delve into choosing the right tool for the job, team culture, what’s next with generative AI and so much more! You can reach out to Hussin here and Andrew here Lexis Nexis UK are a leading globa…
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Term-time working is the next big thing! So how could it benefit you? In this week’s episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Chelsea Norman, IT Technical Specialist at Vodafone who gives us a sneak peek into this scheme. We delve into Chelsea’s career journey, Vodafone’s term time working pilot scheme, and work-life balance as a working mum…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Jack and Jeanette, Scrum Masters at Raytheon UK. We delve into top tips for being a Scrum Master, Raytheon's unique internal guilds, and what tech roles Raytheon UK is currently hiring for plus so much more! You can reach out to Jeanette here and Jack here The United Kingdom has a growi…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Alan Canning, Principal Platform Architect and platforms Capability Lead at Kainos. We delved into Alan's unique career journey at Kainos, the platform capability at Kainos, collaboration and team work in complex tech projects, and the significance of early careers programmes at Kainos …
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From DevOps to Development – Gearset is quickly making a name for itself in the tech industry. So what's it like to make an impact to thousands of people globally and how could you be part of the team? We've got it all in our latest episode of The DevLab Podcast with special guest Eamonn Boyle, Development Manager at Gearset. You can reach out to E…
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For this brand new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sat down with John Eccleshare, Head of Information Security at Bet365. Our conversation touched on a range of topics such as Bet365’s journey into Cloud Computing, what technology is utilised on a day-to-day basis, and what types of roles are on offer at Bet365. This is not one to miss! You can r…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Augusto Uehara, Engineering Chapter Lead and Principal Engineer at Direct Line Group. We sat down and delved into a range of topics such as: 🧠Discovering a passion for technology 🤖Machine Learning in the insurance industry ☁️Direct Line Groups increasing use of cloud technologies. You c…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Will Hamill, Head of Engineering at Kainos. We delved into Will's incredible journey at Kainos, utilising generative AI technologies, how Kainos approaches career development plus so much more! You can reach out to Will here Kainos uses technology to solve real problems for their custom…
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Are looking to expand your Data skills in the public sector? In this brand-new episode of the Devlab Podcast, we sat down with James and Catherine from Made Tech. We touched on topics such as transferable skills when career switching, Made Tech’s myriad of exciting projects, and tips for joining the team! You can reach out to James here and Catheri…
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For this episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Aoife and Colette from Kainos. We delve into the culture at Kainos, how they support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and what it's like to work for Kainos. You can reach out to Aoife here and Colette here Kainos uses technology to solve real problems for their customers, overcome big challen…
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In this brand-new episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Archana QA Engineer from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. We touched on topics such as LexisNexis’s collaborative culture, breaking down barriers as a women in tech, and what it’s like to work for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. You can reach out to Archana here. LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a …
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Ever considered the influence of technology on the automotive industry? From enhancing the automotive sector to the battle between web and app, we're covering it all. Tune in to the latest episode of The Devlab Podcast, where we chat with Paul, Harriet, and Sam from Auto Trader UK. Buckle up and get ready to gain some serious insights into life at …
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Have you ever given any thought to how technology impacts the public sector? In this brand-new episode of the Devlab Podcast, we sat down with Mina, Andrew, and Stephen from Made Tech. We touched on topics such as improving technology capabilities in the public sector, building, and coaching communities, and what it’s like to work for Made Tech. Yo…
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Ever wondered what it takes to power one of the world's largest business hubs? For this episode of the DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Aaron Rice, Chief Information Officer at Vorboss. We delve into building a vertically integrated business, how to reduce cognitive loads for engineering teams, and what makes Vorboss a great company to work for. Vo…
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Being a Customer Advocate is a hot topic right now, so why not hear from Dejan of RavenDB? For this episode of the DevLab Podcast we delve into career development with tangible tips, the differences between the Western world and Eastern world, how to keep your integrity as you progress and globalization vs localization. Trust us, you don't want to …
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How does a global biopharma company like GSK make good on their purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together? Find out in this exciting episode of the DevLab Podcast sponsored by GSK, with Mike Montello, Senior Vice President, R&D Digital and Tech at GSK. Discover: – How they're able to have an impact globally – …
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What's it like to be an Interim Chief Technology Officer in a company that is essential to the nation? Find out in our latest episode of The DevLab Podcast, where we're joined by Richard Gifford. We go through their transformation journey, how to curate and maintain data at a national scale, their culture of inclusivity and how they use AI. You can…
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For our latest episode, we're joined by none other than Rick Spada, Development Manager at Waters Corporation. Based in Massachusetts, but collaborating across the globe, Rick takes us through his role, experience, tips and more! We get into all of the things you want to know about Waters Corporation: how their teams remain functional yet practical…
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What separates a good software engineer from an exceptional one? We sat down with Antonio, Engineering Manager and Naomi, Software Engineer at Funding Circle in the latest episode of The DevLab Podcast to find out more about their journeys, their tips and tricks for other engineers and what tech trends they're following. Discover: – Their tech stac…
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"You should never truly know the answer to everything..." So what does it take to be a good Product Manager? We sat down with Natasha Ahuja of IAG Loyalty in the latest episode of The DevLab Podcast. Discover: – Her tops tips for becoming a Product Manager – Why leadership styles are important – How IAG Loyalty is impacting its customers – How you …
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Find out how Matt went from Graphic Designer to Web Developer and now to a Senior UI Designer in this episode of The DevLab Podcast. We talk about – How to become a T-shaped designer – Skills needed to go from UX to UI – Design trends he's getting into And a lot more! Plus, find out how he landed his current role at I.C.I.S (part of the RELX group)…
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Automatic speech recognition technology is easily one of the coolest and most helpful advancements the world has seen in a while. Join us for this episode where we look at all things AI, inclusivity, and embracing equity. You can reach out to Bethan here and Benedetta here. Speechmatics exists to understand every voice. Offering its speech-to-text …
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What do a Head of Engineering, Lead Software Engineer, and Senior Front-End Developer have in common? Working for DWP Digital at the forefront of projects that impact the nation! Join us our latest sit down with the brilliant minds over at DWP Digital. We delve into how the organisation invests in its employees, why they have a passion for accessib…
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It's an exciting time to be part of the engineering team at The Very Group as they're working with innovative technologies. We sat down with Carl Dickinson, who as Lead Technology Architect, has an extensive career in the tech industry working at places such as Natwest, AXA Live, MoneySupermarket and more. Now firmly in architecting, he's helping t…
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From DevOps to Development – Gearset is quickly making a name for itself in the tech industry. So what's it like to make an impact to thousands of people globally and how could you be part of the team? We've got it all in our latest episode of The DevLab Podcast with special guest David Rant, Engineering Lead at Gearset. You can reach out to David …
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Find out how this Senior Software Engineer got his lucky break in a globally recognised tech team in our latest episode of The DevLab Podcast. Enjoy using Kafka, React, MongoDB or .NET? We get stuck into their techstack, as well as how they're used across projects. Plus find out how Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions combines cutting-edge technology, uniqu…
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We've got a special all-female episode of The DevLab Podcast, and we're kicking it with Kainos. Delve into how to get over imposter syndrome, how Kainos supports its employees professionally and mentally, You can reach out to Weronika here, Leah here and Hilary here. Kainos uses technology to solve real problems for their customers, overcome big ch…
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Imagine if the place you worked had interesting projects, multiple progression opportunities, great colleagues and was all about making an impact. Well, that's what it's like to work at Kainos! Join us as we find out the difference between workday and digital services at Kainos, the new trends they're implementing and the way they do tech different…
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What can you learn from the Head of Engineering and a Cybersecurity Capability Lead at Kainos? An awful lot! We sat down with Kyle Thompson and Peter Gallagher to find out how Kainos invests in its colleagues, their approach to engineering and cybersecurity, and all that's in between. You can reach out to Kyle here and Peter here. Kainos uses techn…
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Get stuck into the world of Chaos Testing, Site Reliability Engineering and all things Vodafone in this episode of the DevLab Podcast. As Vodafone continues to make waves in the world of tech as leaders in engineering, we talk about their strategy, work benefits, culture and more. Plus, get inside tips on how you could join the team. You can reach …
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Shh..top secret! We sat down with Will and James from BAE Systems Digital Intelligence who spilled the beans on some of the exciting work they get up to as part of the tech team. If you've ever wondered what it's like to work for a digital intelligence company they you're in luck. In this episode we get into 🧑‍💻 The industry-leading tech they use d…
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Not every person in tech started with a Comp Sci degree, or even knew they wanted to be in tech – but the beauty of it all is that there's a way in for everyone. For our latest episode we're joined by Chloe Hodgson of Auto Trader UK for Career Development month. Chloe took a leap of faith and began her tech career via degree-apprenticeship. Now six…
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Dejan Milicic from RavenDB.net joins us for the next episode of The DevLab Podcast, and we were in for one heck of an episode. If you're interested in Developer Advocacy, or just interested in how to have longevity in your tech career – this episode is for you! Dejan let's us in on all things developer advocacy and discusses what has helped him to …
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