The DevLab Podcast

Efua Akumanyi from Coding Black Females joins us for the next episode of The DevLab Podcast, and boy were we in for a treat.  Efua takes us into how she got started in tech, including her degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Next, Efua touches upon a very pertinent discussion in tech: Blockchain and NFTs - what's it all about? We get the inside scoop as well as her advice f...

In the next episode of The DevLab Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Yoon, a former UX/UI Designer-turned-Developer.  Alison kicks us off with her unusual yet intriguing journey into tech from the fashion world and what tips she has for others who are looking to make a career change, especially internationally. Next, she discusses diversity in tech: the highs, lows and her advice for both candidates...

In the first episode of our newest season of The DevLab Podcast, we’re joined by Tesco's very own Jamie Holmes. From a place on Tesco's Grad Scheme to now being Head of Software Development, we get into the nitty gritty of Jamie's journey. First he discusses how he got into tech, and how his brief departure to finance actually strengthened his interest in engineering and how his lea...

Join us for the final episode of Season 1 of The DevLab Podcast, where we're joined by Matt Grest, CIO for The Very Group.  We first start with a look into Matt's journey so far, including what he has enjoyed about joining The Very Group after some time at the BBC, how his role has evolved over the years and what he's enjoying about tech at the moment Next, Matt shares his insights...

Join us for this new episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by super interesting Hibri Marzook of Contino. First Hibri takes us through his tech journey, including how it was being in tech during the Dot Com boom. Nex, we hear Hibri's opinion on the tech community as well as how his identity has evolved over the course of the two decades he's worked in tech. Finally Hibri...

Join us for the next episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by Simon Tate – Senior Embedded Software Engineer, and Victoria Fursova – Front End Developer at BT. First Simon and Victoria let us in on their very different beginnings in tech journey as well as the technologies they are currently really excited for.  Then they let us know the changes they've made, and which part o...

Join us for this new episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by super interesting Hassan Akhtar of Funding Circle. We start by finding out how Hassan went from a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering into becoming a Software Developer, and why he made that change. He then takes us through what he enjoys about tech and what he's looking forward to in th...

Join us for this new episode of The DevLab podcast, where we're joined by Phil Stavri and Mark Robinson of the Moneysupermarket Group. Mark and Phil take us through their very different routes into tech, and what drew them to their current roles, Mark then discusses his experience being hired and onboarded during the pandemic and Phil then shares his tips for how to be a successful manager. F...

In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Andrew Blackburn, Product Lead at Kainos. We delve into Andrew's journey into Product, and how inquisitiveness has helped him in his career. He then takes us through what he's learnt in his roles in several industries including Oil & Gas, the Public Sector and of course, Tech. Finally Andrew discusses digital tra...

In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by Ordnance Survey’s very own Jo Shannon, who is the Director of Technology & Design and has decades of experience. Jo takes us through her impressive and non-traditional route into tech, starting as a Receptionist, Senior Project Manager,  and many more in between. She then touches upon how working for Ordnance Survey during the pandemic cha...

In the first episode of The DevLab podcast by hackajob, we’re joined by none other than Claire Reckless - Engineering Manager,  Liam Pringle - Senior Software Engineer, and Andrew Gorton - Software Engineer, all from MoneySuperMarket Group. Claire shares an inside look into how the testing community has helped her and how beneficial finding your community can be. Liam and Andrew delve into the imp...