Tech Effect

Season 2 Episode #15: Most of us use Zoom, Google Meet, or similar tools every day without thinking about what is actually happening under the hood. Tsahi Levent-Levi, independent consultant and founder of BlogGeek.me, has spent 25 years working on exactly that - the technology that makes real-time communication work. We get into what WebRTC actually is, why building with it is harder than it look...

Season 2 Episode #14: What happens when a trained psychologist takes on the fast-paced Tech Industry? Kinga, Product Manager at YouTube, shares how studying human behaviour shaped her approach to building products at global companies like Spotify and YouTube. Kinga also explains how her psychology background helps give her a deeper understanding of what users actually need versus what they say. Ho...

Season 2 Episode #13: What happens when your mother’s career advice, “Have you tried computers?”, leads to a decade-long journey through foodtech and fintech? Boban Ljubinoski, Senior Product Manager at Klarna, shares how he accidentally fell into tech and what he's learned navigating one of the most rapidly changing roles in the industry. We explore what the post-COVID AI boom did to team str...

Season 2 Episode #12: What happens when an entrepreneur with roots in film, music, and physics sets out to solve one of music tech's hardest problems? Fiona Ryder, Co-Founder and COO of Bonza Music, shares how decades of building companies across music, media, and broadcasting shaped her approach to creative collaboration. We explore why existing tools fail creative professionals, how spatial...

Season 2 Episode #11: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Nikolaj Tolkačiov. Nikolaj is an Engineering Manager at Nord Security, an Independent QA Consultant, and an Executive Board Member at LTSTQB with extensive experience in software quality assurance and engineering leadership. Join us as Nikolaj shares his unconventional journey from QA to leading engineering teams and the hard lessons le...

Season 2 Episode #10: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Gunnar Brune. Gunnar is a Business Strategy Consultant, Founder, and AI expert with over 2 decades of experience. He is the author of "AI Today" and founder of Tricolore strategy and Narrative Impact, a storytelling company for brands and organizations. Join us as Gunnar takes us through his journey from marketing consultant t...

Season 2 Episode #9: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Uldis Tēraudkalns. Uldis has extensive experience in fintech and crypto, having worked on projects that merge cryptocurrency with traditional banking systems. He previously held management roles at Nexpay and is now building OkoRide, a ride-hailing fleet focused on maximizing car utilization through technology. Join us as Uldis takes us...

Season 2 Episode #8: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Dr. Varun Singh. Varun is the Chief Product Technology Officer at Daily, with over 2 decades of experience in software development. His career spans from hardware engineering on smartphone cameras to founding callstats.io, which was acquired by 8x8. Varun has contributed to WebRTC standards built into major browsers and now works at Dail...

Season 2 Episode #7: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Danny Preussler. Danny has over 25 years of experience in software development and is a full-stack engineer at SoundCloud. Which many people know as the online audio and music streaming platform that allows users to upload, share, and listen to music, podcasts, and DJ sets. Danny’s time in the software development scene has seen him jump...

Season 2 Episode #6: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Pekka Pönkänen. Pekka has 10 years of experience in software testing and is the QA Competence Lead at Wolt. A Global, Helsinki-based technology company that has developed a local commerce platform that connects people looking to order food, groceries, and other goods. Pekka has been touring Europe, talking at tech conferences to explain...

Season 2 Episode #5: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Chris Woods. Chris has over 16 years of experience in the delivery of global executive search & selection assignments for high-profile blue-chip clients, having worked for the likes of Santander, Vodafone, Saudi Aramco, Dell, Omio, and BeReal. He has also made the transition from Tech Talent Lead to VP of Operations at Prelude, a com...

Season 2 Episode #4: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Ģirts Graudiņš: A Latvian-American technology entrepreneur, who is an expert in building and running engineering teams at Silicon Valley startups as well as an active investor in the Baltic early-stage startup ecosystem - individually, as a Venture Partner at Change Ventures, and an Investment Committee member at BADideas.fund. Join us a...

Season 2 Episode #3: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Goda Go: An AI Advocate and founder of AI Productivity Hub. Goda is also a content creator on YouTube, reaching 3,4 million people globally. Join us as Goda takes us through her journey, discusses the triumphs and challenges of AI implementation, the importance and value of data, and how AI can help even the smallest business gain a comp...

Season 2 Episode #2 :In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Ursula Koski: A technology leader with over 28 years of experience and the CTO for Nordics Partners at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Join us as Ursula takes us through her journey and offers insights into AI and how it can be used to enhance digital accessibility. 👉 Hit "Follow" on our podcast page to receive updates on future ep...

TestDevLab's Tech Effect is a podcast where host Josh explores software engineering and tech innovation through conversations with diverse industry professionals. Covering testing, development, and emerging trends, each episode delivers insights valuable for both technical and business roles—ideal for anyone interested in technology's impact across industries.

Season 2 Episode #1 : In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Dan Tyre: Angel investor, HubSpot veteran, & start-up trailblazer. With 46 years of experience under his belt, Dan takes us through his journey and the lessons he learned on what it takes to build quality products, develop winning teams, and get angel investor attention. 👉 Hit "Follow" on our podcast page to receive updat...

In this episode, we are joined by Gints Ozoliņš, the CTO of Indexo. Gints brings over 19 years of experience in IT management, having worked with major organizations like Tele2, Tieto and Cognizant. Now, as CTO of Indexo, he’s leading the development of innovative technologies behind Latvia’s newest bank. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the technical challenges of launching a bank, the innovat...

🤩 In this episode, we’re joined by Ingus Rūķis, CTO and former Co-CEO of Mapon, to discuss his career journey, the impact of ISO certifications on business growth, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. From his early days in Latvia’s leading social network to his leadership role at Mapon, Ingus shares valuable insights on navigating the tech industry and leading a fast-gr...

In this episode of Tech Effect, we explore the relationship between product quality and marketing strategies with Vytis Bareika, Founder of Defined Chase Digital Marketing Agency. Drawing from his extensive background in marketing and his journey from working in various agencies to launching his own company, Vytis shares his insights on how product quality and marketing can either support or under...

🤩 New tools and products are constantly entering the market, making competitive intelligence crucial for strategic planning to gain an advantage. From general research to deep dives into technological advancements, competitive intelligence encompasses it all. But how can you obtain even more critical data to pinpoint your direction? By leveraging QA and testing practices to gain technical insight...

Join us in this episode of Tech Effect as we dive into the world of Bluetooth codecs with Esam Ali-Halil from TestDevLab. We cover the essentials of Bluetooth technology, including codec basics, the impact of bandwidth, audio quality factors, and future trends. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in the science behind wireless audio. Tune in to demystify Bluetooth codecs and enhance...

Our latest episode delves into the intricate world of manual testing for audio and video software quality. Learn from our expert tester - Edgars Mičulis, about the intricacies of manual audio & video testing, the significance of these methods over automated testing, and specific equipment and tools used in such testing. Tune in now and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of software quality...

In the latest episode of our "Tech Effect" podcast, we explore effective test management and leadership. Tune in as our expert Kristaps Freimanis draws from experience to provide valuable insights on excelling as a test lead. 👉 Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on future episodes of "Tech Effect," where we bring you the latest news, tren...

⚡️ Welcome to the 12th episode of "Tech Effect"! In this episode, join us as we delve into the latest developments in the world of AI and uncover the inside scoop straight from an OpenAI Project Management Support Mati Roy and Anete Dowling, a Machine Learning Engineer at TestDevLab. 👉 Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on future episodes of &quot...

🎧 Join us for an eye-opening podcast as we dive into the world of software accessibility testing with the incredible Elīna Šiškeviča, Accessibility Testing Department Lead at TestDevLab! Discover why accessibility testing is so important and how it can transform user experiences while ensuring legal compliance. Get ready to explore various testing types tailored for diverse impairments and uncove...