Let's Tech About It

On this episode of Lets Tech About It , join me Caden Epp and my co-hosts Ashley Abongwa and Jarrett Plate as we dive into the latest developments from Anthropic and unpack their newest AI model along with the idea of a “Mythos” model. We break down what these advancements could mean for the future of artificial intelligence, how they might reshape the software development landscape, and where we...

On Season 3 Episode 2 of Let’s Tech About It , join your host Caden Epp alongside co-hosts Ashley Abongwa and J arrett Plate as they dive into insights from the TAI Summit and what it revealed about the future of AI in the software development world. Together, they break down what today’s speakers are saying about how AI could reshape the role of developers, how workflows might evolve, and which s...

Welcome back listeners to Let's Tech About It Season 3 ! We have a lot of new and exciting news that we will cover is this episode. Join me (Caden Epp) your Host and my Co-Host ( Ashley Abongwa) and our new Co-Host (Jarrett Plate) as we dive into the new season!

On this episode of Let’s Tech About It , join me Caden Epp and my co-host Ashley Abongwa as we sit down with Nardos , someone who is already making major moves early in her tech career. From starting at Indian Hills Community College to landing an internship at Principal after just one semester, her journey shows what can happen when preparation meets opportunity. We talk through her transition fr...

On this spin off episode of Lets Tech About It , join me ( Caden Epp ) and my co host ( Ashley Abongwa ) as I sit down with James Warner and our third co host ( Lincoln Gilbert ), a first year student, for a completely random build challenge. We let Siri decide our next idea by asking it to pick a number, and whatever it landed on became the concept we had to run with. The result was Farm Tok, a T...

On this episode of Lets Tech About It , join me, Caden Epp , and my co-host Ashley Abongwa as we sit down with software engineer and entrepreneur Steven Davis , CEO and Co-Founder of Bio::Neos, Inc. We walk through his journey from academic research and early software development to building and leading a long-running tech company through pivots, growth, and uncertainty. Along the way, we talk abo...

On this episode of Lets Tech About It , join me Caden Epp and my co host Ashley Abongwa as we sit down with Garrett Ward to talk about what it really means to teach technology in a world that keeps trying to automate thinking away. We walk through his path from technical training programs and hands on field work in medical technology to stepping into an educator role focused on robotics and softwa...

On this episode of Lets Tech About It , join me (Caden Epp) and my co-host (Ashley Abongwa) as we sit down with Ryan Sylvester (CIO of CEA CAPA) who proves that a love for gaming can actually lead to running the entire tech world. We talk through the journey from early computer tinkering to building startups, guiding major organizations, and stepping into global leadership roles. Along the way we...

In this episode of Let’s Tech About It , join me, Caden Epp , and my co-host Ashley as we sit down with Trevan Francis , an instructor at Indian Hills Community College who brings a fresh perspective from the world of interactive media . While still deeply rooted in the tech field, Trevan shares how creativity and interactivity play a huge role in shaping technology today. We talk about the import...

In this spin off episode of Let's Tech About It , join me, Caden Epp , my co-host Ashley Abgonwa , and our guest Jarrett Plate as we sit down with our third co-host Lincoln Gilbert to brainstorm how we would build our own version of X, an app we are calling Y . We talk through everything from user stories and tech stacks to cloud hosting, testing plans, and even marketing slogans and campaign...

In this episode of Let’s Tech About It , join me, Caden Epp , and my co-host Ashley Abgonwa as we sit down with Josef Bausch and Garrett Pace , two alumni who have completed The Great Job Quest and lived to tell the story. Both started where we are now, students navigating classes, internships, and job applications, and today they’re full-time software developers at Principal Financial and Lean Te...

In this episode of Let’s Tech About It , we sit down with Charlie Hall , a software consultant who started his career at Peach Pay and now works at Source Allies. Charlie is also a passionate bowler and Settlers of Catan strategist who took an unconventional path into tech. From dropping out of college to becoming an exceptional software engineer, he shares how determination, curiosity, and a love...

In this episode of Let’s Tech About It , we are joined by James Warner , a longtime software developer at USAA who has since transitioned into teaching at our college. We are also joined by fellow student Katra Sterner as we explore practical advice on balancing life, growing as a teacher, and becoming a stronger programmer. Join me, Caden Epp , and my co-host Ashley Abgonwa for this insightful di...

In this episode of Let’s Tech About It , we welcome our guest Jarrett Plate , who shares insights from his time at Principal Financial Group and his transition into teaching over the past few years. Jarrett offers valuable feedback from his industry experience and reflects on what he has learned in the classroom. We’re also joined by fellow student Clayton Ferguson , who helps us dive deeper into...

In this episode we are joined by Luke Matheis , a Computer Software Professor at Indian Hills Community College. Luke has a deep passion for artificial intelligence, so much that he built an entire course around it. And guess what... he is also a dedicated Linux enthusiast. Join me, Caden Epp , and my co-host, Ashley Abongwa , as we explore Luke’s journey, the inspiration behind his AI course, and...

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