SELECT*: Your Resource for Innovative Tech & Developer Topics Hosted by HarperDB

In this episode we chat with Jessica Wilkins, a former classical musician who came across an awesome opportunity in software development through technical writing. Questions we covered include: What do you do now, how did you get to where you are today? How did you transition into tech, how did platforms like FreeCodeCamp help with the transition and create strong connections in the community? Wha...

In this episode we chat with Patrick Loeber, a Software Engineer & YouTuber who is teaching the community about Python and Machine Learning. Topics covered include: Why are you excited about machine learning, why is python your framework of focus? Is there a difference between AI / ML / deep learning, how do they intersect? Top tips / biggest mistakes you see for folks learning python? Challen...

In this episode we chat with Pratham Prasoon, a Programmer, Student, Developer Advocate, and web3 super genius, about what is web3 and what it means for developers. Some additional topics covered include: How do NFTs work What are potential concerns or downsides of web3 and NFTs What tools and technologies should people be learning who want to move towards web3 What are you working on next / what...

Episode 2 features Annie Liew, also known as @anniebombanie, a Front-end Engineering Lead at Pastel, for a discussion on life at an early stage startup. In this episode we learn a bit about Annie's journey, as well as the following topics: Tell us about the company you're at and their product What's it like working at an early stage startup? Were you scared to take the plunge into the startup worl...

Margo starts off season 2 of SELECT* with BekahHW, a Software Developer & Technical Community Builder. Bekah talks about how learning to code can be therapeutic, what it was like building the Virtual Coffee community, and more recently becoming a Technical Community Builder. We also touch on what is TensorFlow.js and why it's important, as well as some really cool use cases for Machine Learnin...

In this episode, we chat with Charlie Gerard, Senior Front-End Developer at Netlify. Charlie started on the Product team at Netlify and is more recently doing a rotation on the Developer Experience team. She shares a bit about her journey into tech, including how a background in marketing helped her get to where she is today. We also discuss creative side projects, JavaScript, remote work, staying...

In episode 13, we chat with Zoë Knox, an Open Sourceress and Head of Engineering at OpenNMS, about the intersection between technology and activism. Zoë talks about how tech can connect people across the world, shares tips for devs working to get to a similar place, and talks a bit about her hacking / side projects (hint: imagine a fully open source operating system that's Mac compatible). We also...

Margo asks HarperDB's VP of Product, Jaxon Repp, all about HarperDB's new Custom Functions feature and what it means for HarperDB users. The product team has put a LOT of work into getting the latest HarperDB release (3.1) out, to say the least, and now Jaxon has a chance to share a bit about why it's is so exciting! Custom Functions essentially combine serverless functions with the underlying dat...

SELECT* Episode 11 features another interesting chat with a well-known dev in the community, Laurie Barth. Laurie is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. You can also find her creating content and educating the technology industry as an egghead instructor, member of the TC39 Educators committee, and technical blogger. She shares insights into how she went from consulting to where she is today, i...

In this special episode, Margo chats with Ron Lewis, a friend (and fan) of HarperDB. Ron is the Director of Innovation, Engineering, & Integration at Lumen Technologies. With a diverse background in innovative tech, data science, and security, Ron has some interesting insights to share - to say the least! Questions covered in this episode: 1- What initially drew you to HarperDB? 2- You focus a...

What do you know about service workers? Pato talks about increasing the UX with customer engagement strategies including segments, push notifications, service workers, SEO, etc. We touch on how to know if you need service workers, and when and how to get started. Pato also shares a bit about his developer journey and talks about why he's passionate about PWA's (progressive web apps). Patricio (Pat...

In this episode, we hear from Edidiong Asikpo, a software developer, content creator, and Hashnode Developer Advocate based in Nigeria. We touched on a little of everything! Edidiong shares her interesting journey into tech, touches on Hashnode now and what's to come, developer advocacy tips, the growing developer community in Nigeria, positive takeaways from the pandemic, and tips for software de...

This episode features James Q. Quick, a JavaScript Developer, Speaker, Content Creator, and Dev Advocate. James has interesting insights into the world of developer advocacy and content creation. As a well-established resource in the tech community, he shares tips from personal experience on reaching a wide audience and growing your community - even when starting from square one. We also talk abou...

In SELECT* episode 6, Margo chats with Debbie O'Brien, a Head Developer Advocate for Bit.dev and Nuxt.js ambassador with 10+ years of experience in frontend development. Debbie talks about her interesting journey into tech and across numerous roles, from leading a dev team into dev advocacy, and more! She shares a bit about her initial career shift and learning to code in just nine months, learnin...

In SELECT* episode 5, Margo chats with Jem Young, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Jem started out at Netflix in UI and is now in backend/infrastructure. He shares a bit about what it's like working at a tech giant, imposter syndrome, the importance of communication in engineering, and tips for being a leader including what it's like managing an engineering team. Jem is inspiring, knowledgeabl...

In this podcast interview, Margo was fortunate enough to get some airtime with Jerome Hardaway, an Air Force veteran who launched Vets Who Code. Vets Who Code is a veteran-led and operated charitable non-profit that focuses on training veterans in web development and software engineering principles free of charge, with the focus of starting careers as JavaScript developers and other roles in tech....

A panel-style discussion with two different perspectives: a self-proclaimed code newbie and a coding instructor! Mina is an aspiring Web Developer, self-learning CSS, and Javascript. Shruti, Engineer at Paypal, is on a mission to make JavaScript and GraphQL development easier. From Javascript, front end, and 100 days of code, to community, skills for the job hunt, and staying motivated - you won't...

In SELECT* episode 2, Margo chats with David Neal, known as the "ambassador of awesome and doodle-driven developer", about building apps in Node.js and Electron.js, as well as the power of illustrations! We covered the following topics: David's background and journey in the tech world (hint: he's been a full time dev and database nerd since the beginning of the Internet!) Building web apps or comm...

In this episode of SELECT* from August of 2018 our CEO, Stephen Goldberg interviews Greg Cook, the Founder of CloudPremise with over 15 years of experience across many technical roles on the role of ETL and Enterprise Architectures in modern day technology along with how to successfully manage a modern day engineering team.

Back in September 2018 Stephen Goldberg interviewed Kirk Borne (@KirkDBorne), Principal Data Scienctist at BoozAllen about everything from Astro Physics and windmills to 4D printing and autonomous lawn mowers in their conversation to explain Digital Twin. Margo McCabe, new host of SELECT* gives a brief intro. The new SELECT* podcast will cover a variety of topics including coding tips, best practi...

Listen to four of our employees across a variety of departments discuss what it's like working at HarperDB and why they love their jobs for this 2018 episode of SELECT*. Stephen Goldberg leads this round table with a short introduction from our new host, Margo McCabe. The new SELECT* podcast will cover a variety of topics including coding tips, best practices, diversity & inclusion, product re...

For our 1st episode, our host, Margo McCabe interviews two HarperDB Co-founders, Kyle Bernhardy (CTO) and Zach Fowler (CPO) on their founder story and journey to becoming startup innovators, along with looking at how far HarperDB has come and where we are headed. They also discuss other technologies they are excited about in the new year, as well as Kyle's rockin' plaid suite with matching shoes!...