CodeNewbie | Podcast on Spotify

CodeNewbie Podcast Episode Highlights

• Podcast Overview: CodeNewbie features interviews with developers, engineers, and tech professionals, focusing on career transitions, the impact of AI on software development, and the role of coding bootcamps.
• Key Themes:
  • AI Integration: Many recent episodes focus on how AI is reshaping the industry, including its role in coding toolkits, machine learning roadmaps, and the future of software engineering.
  • Career Pivots: Guests frequently discuss transitioning into tech from diverse backgrounds, including medicine (anaesthesia), theater, music, and traditional corporate roles.
  • Education: Extensive discussion on the value of coding bootcamps versus traditional degrees, and the importance of continuous learning.
• Featured Guests (May 2024 – Nov 2023):
  • Matt Eland (May 22): AI Specialist discussing his return to school for a master's degree.
  • Chris Immel (May 15): AI Engineer and Digital Artist exploring the symbiosis of software and art.
  • Daniel Bourke (May 8): Founder of mrdbourke Studios; discussed his journey learning to code and building machine learning roadmaps.
  • Chelsea Kaufman (May 1): Founder of LEARN Academy; discussed AI-native coding bootcamps.
  • Rob Frelow (Apr 3): Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph; discussed breaking into AI later in his career.
  • Pau Bajo (Mar 27): Machine Learning Engineer; discussed transitioning from Excel to Python.
  • Alejandro Aspinwall (Mar 20): Frontend Engineer at Amazon; discussed the role of AI in his daily coding toolkit.
  • Shawn Charles (Mar 13): Developer Advocate; discussed navigating tech career paths in the age of AI.
  • Katherine Evans (Dec 20): Instructor at Actualize; discussed the current economic climate for new developers.
  • Johnny Proano (Dec 13): Associate Software Engineer; discussed the bootcamp vs. college experience.
  • Ronesha Dennis (Dec 6): Founder/Engineer; discussed career transitions and the importance of mental health breaks.
  • Shona Chan (Nov 29): Software Engineer; discussed transferring skills from a 10-year career in medicine to tech.