The DevLab Podcast

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Meghan, Arielle, and Michelle, the powerhouse leaders behind Comcast's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in technology—BENgineers, Women in Tech, and My Abilities Tech. Learn how they’re driving inclusion and creating impact.  What You’ll Discover:  How ERGs like BENgineers, Women in Tech, and My Abilities are making a difference The impact of advocati...

🌱Join us for an insightful conversation with experts from Tesco as we explore their unique career journeys, innovation in tech, and the future of digital growth.  🎧 In this episode:  Sadie , Lead Optimisation Manager, discusses the power of experimentation and its role in driving growth and innovation at Tesco. Elyssa , Product Analytics Manager, shares how data drives product innovation and how...

Dive into this insightful conversation with experts from DWP Digital , discussing their unique journeys, career growth, and the challenges of transforming government services. 💼 Russell , Head of Test Engineering, shares advice for those taking a non-traditional path into tech and the future of digital services. 🛠️ Naren , Lead Test Engineer, talks about evolving in agile environments and opportu...

Join us for an insightful conversation with the cyber experts at SPEN ! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Operational Technology (OT) and cybersecurity with: Thelma , Graduate Cybersecurity Engineer, sharing her journey into OT, key learnings from SPEN’s apprenticeship and outreach programs. Liam , Head of Cyber Security Architecture, reflecting on his 19 years in the industry, the e...

Managing Risk in an Evolving Digital Landscape  In our newest podcast episode, Karen Bennett, Digital & Information Risk Manager at Co-op, gives us a whistle stop tour of how Co-op identify, mitigate and manage information security risks in an ever-changing digital landscape Episode Highlights: Importance of evolving risk management strategies over time  Insights into the nuances of leading a...

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  Enhancing accessibility for all users The Very...

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 building high-performing tech teams, and common mi...

👀 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: We opened the gateway to become the...

👀 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 conversations with Informa executive...

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. 👀 Here's what to...

👀 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 developer experience, and driving posit...

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 considering a similar path. About The Home Office...

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 dynamic world of connectivity and cloud t...

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, highlighting how their career paths – from a...

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 and collaboration. At Leonardo, they're a...

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 sneak peek into her current projects and...

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 of experience, Adam has demonstrated expertise i...

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 Hudson Digital Talent Lead.  Their conversation to...

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 the mental health of its engineers and developers...

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 at the Home Office. Plus so much more!   The...

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 questions for Bertrand? You can reach out to him dire...

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 returners program. This is not one to miss! You can rea...

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 global provider of legal and regulatory intelligence....

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 plus so much more! You can reach out to Chelsea h...

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 growing requirement for agile, innovative a...