KakaComputer : Weekly Guide for IT Insights

Explore the experience of attending conventions in the Philippines—from navigating crowds and cosplay culture to building friendships and community. The session also shares practical advice for first-time attendees while highlighting why conventions remain an important gathering place for fandoms. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerS...

Discuss how gaming habits evolve as people grow older—balancing work, responsibilities, and personal time while still staying connected to digital hobbies. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin: https:...

Give attendees a look into what games the panelists are currently playing and recommend titles across different platforms and genres. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/c...

Give attendees a look into what games the panelists are currently playing and recommend titles across different platforms and genres. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/c...

Explore the experiences of women in gaming—from early gaming memories to the platforms they prefer today. The episode also discusses how the idea of the “gamer girl” has evolved over time. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: ⁠https://www.agora.io/⁠ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www....

Discuss how hobbies such as gaming, cosplay, or fandom participation can evolve into leadership roles—like hosting events, organizing communities, or becoming content creators. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: ⁠https://www.agora.io/⁠ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/...

Arduino Day is a worldwide celebration of Arduino's birthday, bringing people together to share their builds, ideas, and open-source learnings. Alongside the official stream, local communities host talks, demos, and showcases so anyone can discover, tinker, and contribute.

Explore how artificial intelligence and new technologies might shape the future of gaming, creativity, and online communities. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: ⁠https://www.agora.io/⁠ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer⁠ Linkedin:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/c...

Provide practical guidance for attendees interested in technology careers, including learning paths, industry expectations, and transitioning from hobbies into professional skills. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube: /KakaComputer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/K...

March 18, 2026 – Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle, Malate, Manila – The Philippines is quickly becoming a major player in the global gaming world. With a young and creative workforce, local developers are already making waves, recently securing millions in sales leads at international events like Gamescom. To keep this momentum going, Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is stepping up...

Work-from-home sounds like a dream—until your bed becomes your office, your office becomes your life, and burnout hits quietly. In this episode, we explore the real side of remote work in tech: building a routine that fits your personality, staying productive without overworking, and setting boundaries when your workplace is literally inside your home. Our guests share personal experiences, practi...

The “glass ceiling” in tech is real, but so are the tools to navigate it. In this episode, we talk about the strategies professionals—especially women—use to build resilience, advocate for themselves, and choose companies that genuinely support growth and leadership. Our guests share hard-earned lessons on promotion paths, workplace bias, burnout, and how finding the right company can make all the...

Many big companies and banks in the Philippines still struggle with slow, manual tasks in their middle-office operations. Kissflow aims to change that by offering a low-code and no-code platform. This tool helps businesses fix these bottlenecks without needing to replace their entire existing core systems. It is all about making internal work smoother and faster. In an interview with  Rakesh Nanda...

Company culture is often marketed, but rarely explained. In this episode, we unpack how jobseekers—especially those early in their tech careers—can identify whether a company genuinely values its people or is simply selling a polished brand. Our guests share real experiences, red flags and green flags, and practical ways to evaluate leadership, communication, growth opportunities, and work-life bo...

Not every tech role fits every person—and that’s okay. This episode explores how professionals can identify roles that align with their skills, values, working style, and long-term goals. From navigating role confusion in tech to understanding what different positions really look like day to day, our guests share how they found clarity, made pivots, and learned to prioritize fit over flashy benefi...

Career growth isn’t always about climbing higher—sometimes it’s about branching out. In this episode, we explore the difference between vertical moves (promotions) and horizontal pivots (lateral moves or skill expansion). Our guests share how to evaluate your skills, goals, and the opportunities available to make a pivot that aligns with both your career aspirations and personal fulfillment. THIS...

What happens when tech students are given just 30 minutes to prepare for an interview with a seasoned professional? In this episode, curiosity meets experience as students ask the questions they wish they could ask in class—about careers, mistakes, skills that actually matter, and what the industry looks like from the other side. Expect candid answers, unexpected insights, and lessons you won’t fi...

Ever feel like everyone else in your lecture hall knows exactly what’s going on, and you’re just one "oops" away from being exposed as a fraud? You aren’t alone. In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common Imposter Syndrome that plagues students from freshman year to thesis defense. We break down why high achievers feel this way, the difference between humility and self-sabotage, and p...

A forward-looking episode focused on career growth. Bridging the gap between being a "Student Ambassador" or "Hackathon Winner" and getting that first full-time job. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Agora: https://www.agora.io/   KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST YouTube:   /KakaComputer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44   Patreon:  https://www.p...

For those born in 2000 and beyond, the internet was never a discovery — it was the default setting of life. Wi-Fi wasn’t a luxury; it was infrastructure. Childhood meant watching tutorials on YouTube instead of waiting for classroom instruction, building friendships and communities on Discord, consuming trends and ideas through TikTok, and collaborating on schoolwork through Google Docs. Learning...

Breaking down the winning solution. How did they combine AWS and Agora to solve a problem? We discuss the pressure of the hackathon and the architecture of their win.

A deep dive into what Agora actually is and why "Real-Time Engagement" (RTE) is the backbone of modern apps. We discuss the tech scene in the Philippines and what Agora looks for in developers.

A chat about the soft skills required to lead a tech community. How do ambassadors bridge the gap between a global tech giant and a local university campus?

A conversion with Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome

Tech work doesn’t always end at log-off—and neither do its stresses. In this episode, we explore why tech couples often experience unique tensions, from long on-call hours and burnout to communication breakdowns and blurred boundaries between work and home. Our guests share honest stories, lessons learned, and practical ways to resolve conflicts while supporting each other’s careers.