Spilling the ITea

We’re continuing our “inside the industry” series, and this time we sit down with Maria to explore the world of cybersecurity and digital identity. She works as a software engineer at a company focused on digital certificates, secure authentication, and protecting sensitive data, giving us a front-row view into how security is built into modern software. Maria walks us through what her role actual...

After a long gap between recordings, the three of us are finally back together. We’re back with our “inside the industry” series, where we take a closer look at our jobs. This time, it’s Emma’s turn, exploring what it really looks like to build and deploy AI inside a large company. She walks us through the day-to-day of being an AI engineer, how AI is actually used in a real business, and what “AI...

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of software engineering in the retail sector . While we often work across different industries, this time we focus on what makes retail unique from a technology perspective. We explore the scale of change in retail tech, so how a single software update can impact thousands of customers, influence significant revenue streams, and require major coordination...

How connected are we really in a world that’s always online? In this episode, we reflect on screen time, digital dependency, and how smartphones are changing the way we think, socialize, and experience boredom. We also dig into the ethics of attention-based platforms, questioning how consciously these technologies are designed to keep us scrolling - and what responsibility that creates.

In this episode, we sit down with Manuel Navid to trace his journey into computer science and how curiosity, not a rigid plan, led him there. He shares why he chose to take a gap semester, how side projects shaped his confidence and mindset, and why that pause helped him return to university more motivated. Manuel reflects on international experiences through UNITECH, living in Sweden, and working...

Welcome back to our series on historical women in STEM. This time let's unravel the Hollywood starlet by day, and secret inventor by night: Hedy Lamarr. We chat about her wild double life, her genius ideas, the struggles she faced as a woman in tech before tech was even a thing, and how she dealt with being underestimated just for looking “too pretty.” We’ll dig into the impact she had on wireless...

In this new episode, we chat with our friend (Carlos) Sansón , a software/product engineer at a Barcelona AI startup, about what life in a startup is  really  like — from constant pivots and fast decisions to open-source culture and building new features. Plus, how he found his path in computer science and the advice he’d give his younger self.

In this episode, we dive into the journey of landing that first full-time job after studying. We’ll share how we balanced working while studying, from part-time jobs and thesis projects to finding internships that actually made a difference. We’ll discuss how those early experiences shaped our career choices, built confidence, and helped (or didn’t help) when applying for full-time positions. We’l...

In this episode, we dive into the tech industry — and especially the world of software engineering. We’ll share our thoughts on the current state of the field: the impact of COVID, layoffs, hiring freezes, and the real numbers behind the headlines. We’ll talk about how innovation and AI are reshaping the industry, the evolution of software projects, and the constant challenge of staying up to date...

We’re back!  After a little break, we catch up on what’s new in our tech careers — from navigating fast-paced environments and shifting roles to diving into AI, product ownership, and team dynamics. We also chat about the never-ending meetings, performance reviews, and what it really feels like growing in a tech company. A chill, honest conversation to kick off the next season :)

In this episode, we meet again to dive into the challenges of managing our daily time as full-time software engineers while striving for work-life balance. We discuss the struggle of balancing responsibilities when time feels scarce and how we set a personalized working style, distribute energy, manage vacation days, and much more. We also tackle the bigger picture: is work-life balance a personal...

We're back!!! In this episode, we dive into how business hierarchy shapes software development teams across different European cultures. From flat structures in Nordic countries to more hierarchical setups in Southern and Central Europe, we compare how decisions are made, responsibilities are divided, and communication flows in various work environments. Tune in to explore how different workpl...

In this episode, we get real about the challenges of pursuing a computer engineering degree. We start by addressing the tough reality—this career path is demanding and sometimes frustrating. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! We share actionable tips to survive and thrive in university. From focusing on areas you’re passionate about to developing personal projects, we discuss ways to keep learnin...

This episode delves into the role diversity plays in tech teams, exploring how some companies do or do not prioritize it. Sharing insights from our experiences as software engineers, we examine the growing significance of soft skills in the tech industry, both now and in shaping the future. Listen in as we discuss the value of diversity and the soft skills that truly matter in creating successful...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into our daily lives as software engineers as we navigate balancing work and personal life in the fast-paced world of tech. From how we structure our workdays and adapt to flexible routines and cross-time-zone communication. We’ll discuss about the role European work policies play in helping us recharge, as well as the hobbies, rituals, and social time we...

In this episode, we discuss the journey of landing your first job as a junior software engineer, covering everything from networking strategies to key qualities to look for in a company. We dive into tips for finding the right role, building meaningful connections, balancing salary with learning opportunities, and understanding that your first job is often just the start of your evolving career in...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the remarkable life and legacy of Marie Curie, a true pioneer in the world of science. After being inspired by our recent trip to Warsaw, where Curie was born, we couldn’t wait to explore the incredible journey of this groundbreaking physicist and chemist. Join us as we delve into her background, scientific achievements, and the immense challenges she overca...

In this episode, the three of us dive into our personal experiences studying in countries like Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. We’ll explore what studying in Spain is really like and compare it to the other destinations we chose. How are study programs structured across these countries? Are there noticeable differences in academic levels? What’s student life like, and is ther...

Welcome back to another episode, but this time we bring you a special edition in SPANISH! In this episode, we play our favourite game "We're Not Really Strangers", where we basically ask each other questions engaging in interesting conversations about studying computer science and other things. --- En esta edición especial del podcast, jugamos a nuestro juego favorito "We're...

In this episode, we reflect on the memories from our uni days, focusing on how we organized our time and what we learned along the way. We also explore how long a computer science degree should ideally take and whether it's worth extending or condensing the timeline. We then dive into effective study techniques that helped us stay on top of our coursework and discuss the value of maintaining a...

In this episode, we continue our software engineering ethics series by focusing on environmental concerns in IT. We'll explore energy consumption, the impact of the use of IT on climate change, and the role of AI in this scenario. We also look at the hardware lifecycle, from production to disposal, and discuss ways to mitigate those effects. Lastly, we ponder: is there hope for making IT more...

Back with another episode, we discuss our challenges and experiences of being one of the few women in computer science and the tech industry. All the way back from our studies at university to the workplace now, we talk about the impact of masculine energy and how it has affected us. Join us as we explore the journey of breaking barriers and finding our place in tech.

Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast, where we explore diverse career paths in IT, with a special focus on software development. We'll discuss various roles like frontend and backend developers, full-stack engineers, and IT project managers. We'll delve into the skills needed and the career outlook for these roles, sharing personal experiences and tips on navigating the indu...

Join us for a laid-back chat where we all share differences on our work experiences across the european scene. We'll dig a little about office structures – think flat hierarchies versus the traditional setups – to work hours and the tech scene. We're also gabbing about the social scene and how it influences our day-to-day work life. So grab a cuppa for some real talk about what it's li...

In this podcast, we dive into one of the most prominent issues in software engineering ethics: privacy. We share our stories about handling privacy challenges in software development and how companies protect user data (or don’t). We debate if teams and companies really care about privacy or just when the law says they have to. We also explore where the responsibility for privacy ultimately falls—...