IT Career Energizer

In this episode Monica Beckwith tells us why we need to be proactive when opportunities present themselves and how you can avoid getting lost in large organisations. Monica also talks about challenges in her own career and why you should never give up on yourself. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e55

In this episode Dan Wahlin tells us why we need to be honest and respectful of others and why those that continue to learn differentiate themselves from those that don’t. Dan also talks about the opportunities within technology careers and the importance of exercising your mind as well as your body. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e54

In this episode Gene Kim tells us why we need to surround ourselves with the best people in our field and why he believes the best days of software engineering are ahead of us, not behind us. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e53

In this episode Jeff Patton tells us why we need to spend time with the people who will use the software we deliver. Jeff also talks about the future of I.T. jobs and why you need to find that one thing that you’re passionate about. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e52

In this episode David McGimpsey tells us why you should always ask questions to confirm your understanding. David also discusses the importance of continuing to develop your communication skills and why you shouldn’t rely solely on your education. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e51

In this episode Phil Japikse tells us why we should seek out situations where we are the least knowledgeable person in the room. Phil also talks about involving the right people when designing and developing software and the importance of being polite and respectful to others. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e50

In this episode Duncan tells us why it’s important to find the people you want to be like and how knowing what you’re passionate about makes it easier to say “No” to things that aren’t of interest to you. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e49

Troy lives on the Gold Coast in Australia. He is a Microsoft Regional In this episode Troy Hunt tells us why it’s important for us to have an online brand or profile and how you should start if you don’t have one. Troy also talks about independence and why a passion for what you do will make your life a lot happier. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e48

In this episode Chuck Wood talks about working freelance within the I.T. industry and why relationships are key to the success of projects and teams. Chuck also tells us that we need to be true to who we are and what we care about. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e47

In this episode Phil Haack tells us why we need to be prepared to have difficult conversations and why this can help your career. Phil also talks about the importance of taking care when writing code and why you should test your code carefully. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e46

In this episode Christian Posta tells us why the ability to learn is of higher value than what you know, why you shouldn’t be afraid to introduce new concepts, new technologies or question the way you did things in the past. And why companies recognise that I.T. is their greatest differentiator. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e45

In this episode Barbara Carkenord tells us why we need to have the integrity to be honest and why this can be challenging when working in software development. Barbara also shares her worst career moment, what she learnt from that experience and why you need to keep challenging yourself to try different things. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e44

In this episode Suzanne Robertson explains why you should not expect people to tell you what they need from a software system. Suzanne also discusses how software engineering can benefit from disciplines outside of the I.T. and technology field and why you should open your mind to a future of possibilities. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e43

In this episode Rex Black tells us why Software Testers are having to become more technically skilled and why the I.T. industry is interesting, inspiring and scary, all at the same time. Rex also talks about his career experiences and the pace of change in technologies, methodologies and expectations. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e42

In this episode David J Anderson tells us why we need to have Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose, and that you need to be prepared to fire your boss. David also discusses the career decisions you may have to make between being professional & ethical and keeping your job as well as the importance of sociology in the I.T. industry. To find out more about this episode, visit the show notes page at www.itcareerenergizer.com/e41