The realm of software development is as vast as it is intricate. For Cory O'Daniel, it's been a journey marked by coding and understanding the deeper nuances of being a software developer. Cory took a detour, discovering that there's more to the world of tech than just writing code – there's a profound beauty in problem-solving, connecting with peers, and ca ... Show More
Apr 2024
#300 Celebrating a Journey of Connection, Diversity, and Discovery
Three hundred episodes in, and here we stand at the precipice of a momentous pause – a time to reflect on the profound connections and conversations that have shaped this podcast's journey. From the early days of syncing episodes with the first iPod Nano, I've walked a path of pe ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2024
#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI success
Have you ever wondered how a symphony of ones and zeros harmonizes with the delicate touch of piano keys? Our latest guest, Denzil Eden, an MIT and Harvard alum with a storied tenure at Microsoft, bridges this seemingly vast chasm with grace. In a heart-to-heart, she illuminates ... Show More
43m 42s
May 2024
Dr. Cole's Journey Part 2
In this episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole continues sharing his journey into the cybersecurity field. He reflects on his decision to major in computer science, which led him to work with the CIA, where his interest in cybersecurity deepened. This episode emphasizes the i ... Show More
31m 2s
Aug 2019
From Secret Service Agent to Google Exec to White House CISO to CTSO of Checkr: Cory Louie’s Winding Path in Tech
<p>In today’s world, there is no telling exactly who is in charge of a company’s IT Department. Is it the CTO? Sometimes. But what about the CIO? Yep, they often are the IT czars, too. But at <a href="https://checkr.com/">Checkr</a>, it’s neither. Instead, the IT Department falls ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
Mind the Gaps: Teaching Devs, Taming Acronyms, and Surviving Imposter Syndrome with Tim Corey
We met Tim Corey at Microsoft Build, surrounded by people throwing around acronyms like MCP and pretending we all knew what it meant. Turns out, we weren't alone. In this episode, we talk about the gaps in learning that nobody tells you about, the power of teaching what you just ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2020
S2 E16: Developer Workflow & DevSecOps, ChatOps and Platform Scaling, with Kyle Campbell of CTO.ai
Kyle Campbell is a native Canadian and high school dropout growing up in Nova Scotia. He’s been working with technology since he was eight years old. Learning computers, building websites, and even starting an online record label. A husband and a dad, he loves the outdoors, campi ... Show More
45m 11s
Oct 2022
Ballers, Lumbago and Screens; Starting and consolidating as a talent in the Nigerian tech Ecosysytem.
On this episode, Max and Harachiello converse on the realities of a self-taught tech talent, the truth about job hunting and working in the Nigerian tech ecosystem vis-à-vis job security, welfare, stress and burnout, and the reasons for the mass exodus of techies. Maximilian has ... Show More
55m 10s