KakaComputer : Weekly Guide for IT Insights

From classes, hackathons and stand-ups to Slack DMs and chance conference encounters, tech has a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways. In this episode, guests share their real-life tech meet-cutes—how they met, what drew them together, and how their shared (or very different) careers shaped their relationships. It’s a lighthearted look at love, timing, and connection in the tech worl...

Everyone loves startup success stories—until reality hits. This no-nonsense interview breaks down the current startup scene, calling out the hype, the pressure, and the uncomfortable truths founders don’t always talk about.

This episode explores the high-risk, high-reward reality of couples building a tech startup together. It dives into whether romantic partners can truly separate business decisions from personal emotions, and what traits, boundaries, and systems are required to make it work. Rather than glamorizing “power couples,” the discussion surfaces the hard compromises around roles, equity, conflict, finance...

Explain ITSM, workflows, and process discipline in a way that developers, managers, and students can actually appreciate—and stop dismissing as bureaucracy.

From installation gigs to consulting, startups, and survival—this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build an IT-related business. Moving beyond the polished stories often shared online, the discussion unpacks the operational, financial, and people challenges that founders face in the real world. The panel debates whether freelancing is a smarter first step before starting a...

This episode examines whether AI is still a specialized advantage reserved for experts—or if it has already become an everyday tool that everyone in tech (and beyond) must learn to use. The discussion breaks down the different levels of AI usage, from simple productivity boosts to deep system integration, and tackles the growing conversation around responsibility, ethics, and regulation. Rather th...

This episode explores the long-standing belief that career growth and quality tech jobs are centralized in Metro Manila, and how this perception affects Bisaya professionals when making life-changing career decisions. Through lived experiences, the discussion examines whether migrating to Manila is still a necessity—or if remote work, regional hubs, and local ecosystems have shifted the playing fi...

To help listeners decide where to put limited energy: building projects, joining communities, or creating content.

Stop chasing hype and start choosing wisely. In this New Year–themed episode, the panel looks ahead to 2026 to unpack which tech skills are truly worth investing in—and which ones may no longer deliver the same value. Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, Ike Gabriel Yuson, and Neil Ivan Palacios reflect on skills that peaked in 2025, those that quietly became essential, and how trends in cloud, AI, and p...

To close the January run with actionable advice for listeners at any stage—students, shifters, juniors, or burned-out seniors.

Why do most tech goals fade by February? This episode challenges the idea that motivation alone drives lasting change and reframes New Year’s resolutions around systems, habits, and intentional constraints. Will Jose, Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, and Isaeus Guiang share practical insights on building workflows, routines, and environments that support consistency beyond Q1. The discussion focuses...

Shift thinking from academic lessons to real-world problem-solving, business awareness, and leadership thinking.

Demystify how young professionals step into leadership roles—not through titles, but through influence, ownership, and initiative. Join Marc Ian, Jon David Frilles, Maki Villano, and Kayne Rodrigo as they share real-world experiences on leading projects, earning trust within teams, and driving impact early in their careers. The discussion focuses on practical lessons, mindset shifts, and everyday...

Demystify AI careers — what’s real, what’s hype, and how beginners can actually get started.

Join Piolo Justin Cabigao, Samantha Servo, Luis Maverick Gabriel, and Jayz Carillo as they explore the core skills that define today’s engineering baseline, from cloud fundamentals and Kubernetes orchestration to practical AI integration. The conversation cuts through the hype to clarify what new engineers actually need to learn early in their careers, how these technologies fit together in real-w...

Dive into the strategies and practices that make IT systems resilient, scalable, and reliable. Guests will share insights on cloud architecture, operational workflows, AI monitoring, and IT audit processes that ensure systems perform consistently under pressure or during unexpected incidents. The discussion focuses on practical lessons, cross-functional collaboration, and how to design systems tha...

Explore what defines good software engineering in 2025. This episode unpacks modern engineering philosophies, from choosing the right architectures and frameworks to writing clean, maintainable code that stands the test of time. In this episode, Jhon Morales, Maverick Gabriel, Jed Tan, and Marc Ian discuss how developers balance speed with quality, design for scalability from day one, and adapt sy...

Understand how passion projects become real opportunities: jobs, startups, or major differentiators in competitive industries.

Explore the truth behind breaking into tech today — do degrees still matter? Are bootcamps enough? What actually gets someone hired in 2025?

Uncover the truth about freelancing and remote work — the freedom, the burnout, the money, and the emotional rollercoaster behind it.

This episode explores how platforms like TikTok are reshaping the way tech professionals learn, teach, build credibility, and find opportunities. We’ll discuss whether short-form content can drive real career growth, help launch projects, attract clients, and even influence how companies hire or evaluate talent.

This episode shines a spotlight on Bisaya tech professionals who grew up, studied, or started their careers in Visayas and Mindanao, then took bold steps into larger tech ecosystems—whether Manila, overseas, or remote global roles. We explore what makes Bisaya talent resilient, resourceful, and highly competitive in tech, and the unique challenges faced when leaving home—culture shifts, language b...

We look at the power of open-source philosophy as the competitive edge for modern companies. This episode explores how transparent development, shared knowledge, and active community mentorship accelerate innovation far more effectively than closed, proprietary systems. Our guests discuss the economic benefits, ethical responsibilities, and cultural shifts required to truly embrace an open future.

Is your job just a job, or is it a calling? This episode explores the concept of purpose-driven careers in technology, where professionals seek meaning beyond standard metrics like salary or job title. Our guests share their personal journeys on aligning their values with their work, transitioning to roles with higher social impact, and sustaining motivation through meaningful contributions.

We challenge the conventional view of leadership as being tied to a job title. This episode explores how influence, mentorship, and driving initiatives happen at every level in open and agile organizations. Our guests share insights into contributing value beyond defined roles, taking ownership of problems, and cultivating a culture where everyone feels empowered to step up and lead change.