Best Skyscanner Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Mobile Platforms: Development experience on iOS and Android, native vs cross-platform 41:52

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In this episode, we dive into the evolution of mobile development on Android and iOS, tracing the shift from native languages like Java and Objective-C to modern options like Kotlin and Swift 🧑‍💻📱. We explore how tools like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI have redefined UI building, and how IDEs like Android Studio and Xcode support developers through …

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Platform Engineering: CECG's take on platform engineering and how it can help your company 42:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Samuel, CEO of CECG, to explore the company’s journey and its impact on the tech landscape 🌍. We discuss how CECG established its presence in Cyprus 🇨🇾, what the company specializes in, and its focus on platform engineering 🛠️. Joseph shares insights into current trends, the importance of platform engineerin…

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Mobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and the Android vs iOS war | Mike Yerou & Michalis Mavris 33:33

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mobile platforms 📱 with Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue and part of the organizing team in GDG Cyprus. We explore Pale Blue services and products and the history of mobile phones, from Nokia and Sony dumbphones to early smartphones like Symbian and Blackberry. We discuss …

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Cyber Security Insights: Career Paths, Challenges & Emerging Threats | Renos Nicolaou & Andreas Georgiou 54:44

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Youtube Link In this episode, we explore the world of cybersecurity 🔐 with Renos Nicolaou from Hellenic Bank and Andreas Georgiou from Bank of Cyprus. We discuss their journeys into becoming security engineers, the various job positions in the field, and why cybersecurity is more relevant than ever 🚀. We dive into real-life security breaches, analy…

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Exploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and Impressions | Maria Stylianou 53:42

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In this episode, we dive into Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. We discuss Maria Stylianou's career journey, her progress, and goals 🎯. We explain what the Google Developer Group (GDG) is and highlight other Google programs like Google Developer Experts and Women Techmakers. We describe our experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin, detailing what Go…

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Exploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia Miscouridou 1:33:59

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On this episode of the hack{cyprus} podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We start by breaking down the basics of AI, data science, and their relationship with statistics. Discover the differences between machine learning and traditional statistics, and learn about the history and milestones of AI, from…

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Software Engineering Journey: From Skyscanner to Jinius | Angelos Constantinides 1:14:43

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Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Hack Cyprus, ετοιμαστείτε να ανακαλύψουμε μαζί το Software Engineering με τον tech lead της Jinius. 🚀 Συντονιστείτε μαζί μας καθώς ανακαλύπτουμε την ιστορία του από τις φοιτητικές του ημέρες στη Σκωτία μέχρι τον διορισμό του στη Skyscanner. 💻 Ο Άγγελος αναλύει τη δυναμική της ομάδας, το SDLC και τις προσδοκίες του ρόλου του…

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Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) | Theodoros Loucaides 42:43

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🎙 On today's podcast episode, we're thrilled to host Theodoros Lucaides, the General Director of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) 🏛. 🔍 We'll dive deep into: - RIF's core mission & goals 🎯 - Its impact on Cyprus' entrepreneurial and innovative community 💡 - The vital role research & innovation play in Cyprus' growth 📈 & quality of life 🌱…

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Generative AI | Maria Terzi 39:22

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🎙️🔥 Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του podcast, έχουμε τη χαρά να φιλοξενούμε την Maria Terzi 👩‍💻, CEO της Malloc. Ακούστε μας καθώς συζητούμε για συναρπαστικό κόσμο του Generative AI και του chat GPT. Η Maria μοιράζεται την ειδίκευση της στην ιστορία του Generative AI και τις εφαρμογές της σε διάφορους τομείς. Συζητάμε τις εντυπωσιακές εξελίξεις στην τεχνολ…

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Working At Google | Michalis Yerou 48:33

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🎙️ In this episode of the Hack Cyprus podcast, we're joined by 🧑‍💼 Michalis Yerou, a former Google engineer who worked at the company for over 7 years. Michalis shares his experiences and insights on what it's like to work for one of the world's largest tech companies, how Google has changed over the years, and the various teams and products he was…

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Inside Firebase | Andrea Wu 32:26

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🎙️ In this podcast episode, we have a special guest 👩‍💻 Andrea Wu, who is a developer relations engineer at Google. Andrea joins us to discuss all things Firebase. 💡 During our conversation, Andrea shares her expertise on what Firebase is, and how it helps developers build high-quality apps faster and more efficiently. She walks us through the vari…

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JetBrains relocation & building IDEs | Alexander Pirogov 58:48

2+ y ago58:48

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🎙 In this very technical hack{Cyprus} podcast, we discuss with Alexander Pirogov - Product Manager @ JetBrains about his role and his relocation to Cyprus 🇨🇾! Alexander shares the latest developments at JetBrains including Rider, Fleet and Space. 🔥Listen first hand how it is working at JetBrains, the unexpected technical challenges when building an…

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Journey towards Engineering Management | Maria Stylianou 1:23:29

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🎙Πως γίνεται κάποιος Engineering Manager? Σε αυτό επεισόδιο ο Ανδρέας συζητά με την 👩🏻 Μαρία Στυλιανού (Engineering Manager at Marshmallow) για το ταξίδι της, τις αποφάσεις που έπρεπε να πάρει για να εξελιχθεί αψηφώντας πολλά στερότυπα και λοξοδρομώντας απο την “πεπατημένη οδο”! Η Μαρία μας μιλά για τον ρόλο της σήμερα και μοιράζετε μαζί μας γνώσει…

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Careers in Computer Science 40:05

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The Computer Science industry is growing in Cyprus and you could be part of the action. Join us as we discuss how to get into Computer Science and the career paths available to get there. We also dive into what companies are looking for, and analytics about vacant job positions right now in Cyprus. Host: Andreas Lefkatis Guests: - Maria Terzi - Val…

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Chaos Wizard and Pingu - Tools for causing chaos and checking our site works 25:24

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This episode we look at a couple of the tools that help us check that Skyscanner is working and is available for our travellers.If you like what you hear, why not apply to join the team. You can see our current open positions at www.skyscanner.com/jobs and can fast track your application by applying via email to [email protected] or sign …

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S2E4 - Skyscanner and Google chat about Open YOLO 24:30

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In this episode we talk to Iain McGinniss from Google’s Identity Platform Team about Open YOLO and streamlining the user authentication experience. To find out more about Open YOLO or to join the whitelist, contact Iain at [email protected] you like what you hear, why not apply to join the team. You can see our current open positions at www.s…

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S2E3 Security 37:26

8+ y ago37:26

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This episode we talk to Stu and Oskar from our Security team about the work they do and trends they have seen recently in internet economy companies like Skyscanner.Topics include the OWASP Top 10 and some unusual Internet of Things hacksIf you like what you hear, why not apply to join the team. You can see our current open positions at www.skyscan…

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S2 E2 - Micro Services 37:21

8+ y ago37:21

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In this episode of the podcast we speak to member of the Micro Services Shell squad. We chat about the tools they build which allow Skyscanner to build new features quickly and safely at scale.What were the challenges? What have been the benefits? Listen to find out!As ever, please let us know what you think and how we could make this better. What …

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S2 E1 - Side projects 34:14

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Yes, the Code Voyagers podcast is back for Season 2! In Episode 1 we chat about the projects that some of us undertake outside our working hours, and how these do (or do not) make us better people in the office. Robbie's building a computer game using Unity3D, while Milan contributes to a variety of projects including the React javascript framework…

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Mobile Platforms: Development experience on iOS and Android, native vs cross-platform 41:52

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Platform Engineering: CECG's take on platform engineering and how it can help your company 42:12

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Mobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and the Android vs iOS war | Mike Yerou & Michalis Mavris 33:33

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Cyber Security Insights: Career Paths, Challenges & Emerging Threats | Renos Nicolaou & Andreas Georgiou 54:44

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Exploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and Impressions | Maria Stylianou 53:42

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Exploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia Miscouridou 1:33:59

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Software Engineering Journey: From Skyscanner to Jinius | Angelos Constantinides 1:14:43

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Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) | Theodoros Loucaides 42:43

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Generative AI | Maria Terzi 39:22

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Working At Google | Michalis Yerou 48:33

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Inside Firebase | Andrea Wu 32:26

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JetBrains relocation & building IDEs | Alexander Pirogov 58:48

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Journey towards Engineering Management | Maria Stylianou 1:23:29

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Careers in Computer Science 40:05

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Chaos Wizard and Pingu - Tools for causing chaos and checking our site works 25:24

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S2E4 - Skyscanner and Google chat about Open YOLO 24:30

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S2E3 Security 37:26

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S2 E2 - Micro Services 37:21

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S2 E1 - Side projects 34:14