In this episode we are joined by Alejandro Briceño, a chemical engineer turned HR professional and innovation consultant. Watch here: Or listen here: We delve into the power of positive self-talk and its impact on facing challenges and fostering a growth mindset. We discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts, practicing self-compassion, and surrounding yourself with supportive and motivating individuals. Alejandro shares personal experiences where positive self-talk played a crucial role in making important life decisions. Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet and music00:40 Introducing a mindset 3-parter01:21 Intro guest and topic02:35 Alejandro’s background and working with people06:07 What do you do day…
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Watch here: Listen here: This week we talk with James Dycus about his journey from teacher to Python software developer. We talk about his background as a teacher and how het got into Python. How he joined our PDM program a few months ago and the amazing growth he has experienced since by building out a mature real world application using Django 🐍 We talk about the idea behind his app, something he always wanted to build and now has accomplished, a functional MVP on the brink of being officially launched 🎉 The app (product) addresses an important need in…
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Using Python (and FastAPI) to support PFAS research
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2 min readIn this podcast episode, Robert Young, the director of an analytical chemistry lab at New Mexico State University, shares his unique journey from being a lawyer to becoming a chemist and a Python programmer. Watch here: Or listen here: He explains how his passion for environmental causes led him to study chemical analysis and mass spectrometry, initially focusing on the breakdown of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the environment. Robert discusses the challenges of analyzing complex data sets with thousands of molecules and how he learned to use Python and FastAPI to make the analysis more efficient. He also introduces his current…
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What to do after being made redundant or laid off
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1 min readWelcome back to the Pybites podcast, episode 121. Watch here: Or listen here: This week we have Emily Wilcock on the show, recruitment manager and Pybites career coach 😍 Emily delves into a topic close to her heart: navigating the job search journey after a redundancy. She was affected herself by a recent layoff and has distilled 7 practical tips that helped her, and will help you, get back on track faster. Summary of Emily’s 7 tips:1) After been laid off, take a break to reset.2) Make the most of your job search time.3) Seek a support group.4) Your CV!…
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11 Planning and Productivity tips for Python developers
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1 min readThis week we talk with Sambhavi Dhanabalan about productivity as a developer. She shares 11 tips from her experience: 3 around planning and 8 generic tips. Watch here: Or listen here: We also talk about her background, wins and a book she’s reading. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Sambhavi. We’re sure that if you follow her tips, you will make strides in your productivity as a Python developer! Chapters:00:00 Intro fragment, don’t sit on a bug00:22 Intro music00:47 Episode and guest intro, meet Sambhavi01:30 Sambhavi’s background02:53 Round of wins03:55 Brand building and sharing your work04:33 Topic intro: productivity tips05:33 Why…
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The importance of refactoring regularly [podcast]
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1 min readIn this episode we talk with Chris May, Python developer and coach, about his background and passion for refactoring. Watch here: Or listen here: This turned into a beautiful love letter 💌 to refactoring and we think you should take notice, because adopting the mindset he teaches will improve your code. A lot! Enjoy and as always reach out if you have any feedback, including direct refactoring questions to us, on Slack and/or to Chris (contact details below). Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet and intro music00:41 Episode / guest intro01:28 Who is Chris May? (and how we met)02:53 What do you and…
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Veterans in the workplace, challenges and tips
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2 min readWelcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Or listen here: In this podcast episode, Julian interviews Isaac Smit, a former member of the US Navy and current program manager at Amazon. He discusses the challenges faced by veterans in the workplace and how we can support them better. Isaac highlights two main difficulties veterans encounter: dealing with ambiguity and managing invisible disabilities like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The transition from a highly structured military environment to a more ambiguous corporate setting can be challenging for veterans. Additionally, the invisible disabilities that many veterans have may affect their cognitive abilities,…
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What’s enough as a developer and in life?
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1 min readWelcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Listen here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Today we hone in on the concept of “Enough”, which we read about in the book “Psychology of Money” – chapter 3, titled “Never Enough”. We discuss what this means and relate it back to the Python developer journey and life in general, giving tips how to find the balance (which can be challenging). As usual we also share Pybites wins + books we are reading. Enjoy and reach out if you have feedback or want to hear us talk about any topic specifically.…
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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Listen here: In this insightful conversation with software developer, PDM-er, and entrepreneur Charles Carriere, we delve into his journey of launching personal projects, overcoming imposter syndrome, and mastering Python. He shares his experience of creating a Django app in our PDM program around fusion energy, aggregating and summarizing (using AI!) articles, and his future plan of creating a job board on the site as well. Super cool! He emphasizes the importance of launching projects, big or small, to truly understand what you’re doing and to learn from each challenge. He also discusses…
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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Or listen here: In this podcast episode, Peter Lynch, a software developer, discusses his journey into web development and his entrepreneurial interests. He shares his experience of transitioning from a corporate job to pursuing his passion for building his own projects. Peter emphasizes the importance of networking and building connections in finding job opportunities. He also highlights the need to embrace discomfort and continuously challenge oneself for personal and professional growth. Additionally, Peter talks about his side projects and the motivation behind them, including his iOS app that generates Apple Watch faces…