Techops

TechOps

Technology EN ↓ 6 episodes

TechOps is a relaxed, and in depth peak into the lives and conversations of African engineers. The show explores multiple problems spaces, showcasing the many unconventional applications of engineering thinking to everyday topics. The show is hosted by three Mechatronics engineers from different walks of life:Fabrice Beya is a Congolese born South African from Germiston, working as a Control Engineer. Bongani Sibanda is a South African from Hammanskraal, working as a Software Team Lead. Tefo Radebe is a South African from Sasolburg, working as a Software Engineer.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: anchor.fm

Author

Techops

Episodes

ALGORITHMS & HERITAGE | HOW TO SECURE AFRICA'S DIGITAL FUTURE 26.09.2023 47:03

How to Secure the Digital Survival of African Cultures Had very intriguing discussion with Regina Modise and Bongani Sibanda, on the convergence of Tech and Heritage, more importantly we discuss various technological solutions to help secure the digital survival of our African heritage.

Building an Indie Gaming Startup with Regina Kgatle 17.09.2021 1:49:42

In this episode we are joined by Regina Kgatle. She is an Electrical And Computing Engineering graduate from the University of Cape Town, who went on to build an Indie Gaming Startup focused on using arcade games as a vehicle to educating young south africans. We dive into her journey unpacking some of the highs and lows of the startup life, along with the challenge of raising funds of her startup...

The Mechanics of Scaling a Hardware VS Software Startup 11.08.2021 2:34:25

In this episode we take a deep dive in the question of why is it harder to scale a hardware startup vs a software startup. We discuss the fundamentals of how startups scale, along with some of the unique problems that hardware startups have to overcome in order to grow. We also discuss the latest Ethereum protocol update title The London Hardfork EIP1559, aimed at introducing more predictability o...

PhiloTech: The relationship between Philosophy & Technology 29.07.2021 56:15

In this second part we explore the philosophical elements behind blockchain. We unpack the relationship between philosophy and technology, and the need to transcend the application layers of a technology, into the more fundamental frameworks and protocols they are built on. We highlight the need for engineers to think more philosophically about the technologies they build, and by doing so, enhance...

From Crypto fundamentals to Plato's Republic 29.07.2021 1:16:15

In this two part episode we explore the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies. In this first part we unpack the fundamentals of the blockchain technology, and go on try to answer the core question of how it all relates with the average South African.

A Mechatronics Trilogy: The Origin Story 12.07.2021 2:13:30

In this episode we provide a detailed take on our journey to becoming Mechatronics engineers. We walk you through our experiences starting out as high school learners, having a blind love of technology, having to navigate and overcome all the social, financial and phycological challenges to get into the University of Cape Town, where our journey with software engineering began. We then unpack the...