Best Decoding Devs Podcasts (2025)

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Putting Vibes Over Virtuosity - The CTO’s Guide to Culture with Julian Browne #20 54:33

9M ago54:33

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Send us a text Julian Browne’s storied career is one with some stellar highlights, from a remarkable selection of CTO roles, to leading roles at businesses like Hive. He wasn’t always destined for software, however, as a path set for biology gave way to a passion for technology… Julian’s approach to team dynamics and constant course-correcting is e…

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Writing the Future of Digital Music Creation with Cmajor Software Co-Founder, Julian Storer #19 31:28

10M ago31:28

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Send us a text Almost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work. From writing a groundbreaking DAW to creating the future of DSP libraries, his journey in software is utterly unique, and places him perfectly to see the AI-enabled future of creative industries. …

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Creating Communities Around Umbraco with Speaker & Owner of Floyd Innovations LLC, Heather Floyd #18 33:10

10M ago33:10

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Send us a text From humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary. She’s spoken at Codegarden and carved her path in software across decades, so it was a joy to catch up with her at Codegarden 2024 to hear her take on the future of Umbraco,…

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Perfecting the Tech Team Blueprint: Human-Centred Leadership with Seemin Suleri, VP of Engineering at Prima #17 44:58

11M ago44:58

44:58

Send us a text Had enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had… With huge leadership roles in 288 Group, AXA Health, and most recently becoming VP of Engineering at Prima, Seemin’s human-centric approach is absolutely game changing for tech startups and scaleups alike! Join us on Great Software P…

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How to Become a Pioneering Remote-First CTO with Wheel.io’s Jose Torres #16 35:28

11M ago35:28

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Send us a text Industry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere. Remote-first companies are nothing new to Jose Torres, whose roles in software saw him embracing hybrid ways of working long before the world was forced into it. Now CTO at Wheel.io, his story can guide us all on building top class teams around the g…

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Decoding the Tech Startup Blueprint with Likeminded Co-Founder & CTO, Stefan Anca #15 33:43

12M ago33:43

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Send us a text What makes a tech startup shine? The unique nature of each startup demands empathetic leadership of a CTO, something which Stefan Anca exhibits in abundance, having Co-Founded the Berlin-based mental health platform, Likeminded. Join us as we learn from his invaluable experiences, evolving from mobile development through to a resilie…

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The AI Revolution in Content Archival with Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick #14 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

Send us a text Among the industries being touched by AI, there’s an undercover revolution in content archival that’ll change the future of journalism. From her early start with British Pathe to her role as Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick has had a front row seat to watch media metadata evolve for the mod…

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Tracing the Roots of Android’s Finest Engineers with Senior Android Engineer, Kunle Ogunjimi #13 39:45

1y ago39:45

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Send us a text From humble beginnings come some of our industry’s greatest minds. Once curious about MATLAB, a young Kunle Ogunjimi’s curiosity bloomed into a fascinating software career! The lessons we stand to learn from his journey so far are plentiful, and in this episode of Great Software People we learn the art of guiding your early career pa…

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The Unexpected Journey from Webmaster to CTO with Learnerbly’s CTO and Angel Investor, Katherine Spice #12 38:38

1y ago38:38

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Send us a text Once an aspiring civil engineer, Katherine Spice’s path has evolved so organically into a leadership journey with purpose. All of Katherine’s roles have exhibited social impact, and beyond her CTO position at Learnerbly she’s supporting female-founders as an angel investor. It’s a combination that gives her purpose-driven career a fa…

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Beating Burnout at Your Career Peak with Technical Leader and Consultant at T5 Digital, Gemma Cameron #11 1:16:11

1y ago1:16:11

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Send us a text With career highlights spanning Co-op, LateRooms and the Eurofighter Typhoon it’s clear to see that Gemma Cameron’s carved an impressive career for herself. Of all the qualities that she exhibits, however, its being attuned to her wellbeing that’s become paramount as her technical leadership journey has evolved into her role at T5 Di…

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The Bold Path of a Microsoft Advocate with Reynald Adolphe #10 1:05:21

1y ago1:05:21

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Send us a text Reynald Adolphe’s career in software has been long and, with LinkedIn Learn & Microsoft among his roles, remarkably fruitful. Across such a journey, he’s seen the industry shift massively and pursued innovation from the moment he discovered his passion for technology. Now a Senior Developer Advocate, he shares the highlights and take…

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Creating the Foundations of a Software Titan with R/GA’s SVP, Managing Director, Michael Olaye #9 44:59

1y ago44:59

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Send us a text Michael Olaye’s career has seen him thrive across several roles in software, with a roster of clients reading like an all-star cast, from adidas to Playstation, EMI to BMW Group. With such a stellar route through the industry, he’s got a keen eye for innovation in all its evolving forms - learn more from Michael’s decades of insight,…

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Evolving Your Skillset in a Growing Industry with News UK Software Engineer, Moomba Muloba #8 31:10

1y ago31:10

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Send us a text Junior roles in software can take you to some exceptional places - since his start with us at Cohaesus, Moomba Muloba has launched a career that sees him making waves at News UK. For those shifting through the early phases in their careers, this episode of Great Software People is packed with invaluable advice, and we learn how Moomb…

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From Homebrew Game Development to Becoming a Tech Tour de Force with Director, Product & Solutions Marketing at Acquia, Alan Botwright #7 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

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Send us a text As a budding teenager, Alan Botwright coded level design on the Commodore 64’s Judge Dredd game. Decades later, he’s carved out a career in software with huge global impact. Alan’s story is packed with exciting anecdotes and unique insights alike - he joins us on Great Software People to share standout moments of innovation, his take…

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Why Boring is Better & Asking Stupid Questions with Technical Consultant, Des Holmes #6 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

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Send us a text From an aspiring artist to a multitalented tech leader, Des Holmes’ path through software has seen him making his mark across the industry. He’s worked both within teams and as a consultant, offering a perspective uniquely brimming with breadth, and he shares a selection of his most valuable learnings in this week’s episode of Great …

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Opening Cupboards to Build Your Software Career with Very Group’s Senior Solutions Architect, Daniel Portella #5 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

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Send us a text This engaging episode of Great Software People follows the career journey of Daniel Portella, from his start in software development to becoming a Senior Solutions Architect. Gain insightful perspectives from Dan’s diverse experiences from working in Finance, Legal and Digital Media to his time as a Principal Developer and Architect.…

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Connecting Storytellers in the Digital Age with Lead Research and Development Engineer at Sohonet, Daniel Beattie #4 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

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Send us a text Rewriting the rulebook on how every major Hollywood distribution studio works behind the scenes is no small feat, and draws on decades of Daniel Beattie’s experiences. From early work with the likes of Channel 4 to the dizzying world of film titans like Netflix, Warner Bros and Pinewood, he takes us through the evolution of the softw…

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Beyond the Code: Mastering Career Agility in Software With Matt Nunn #3 58:55

1+ y ago58:55

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Send us a text We sat down with Matt Nunn, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon, to delve into the dynamic world of tech careers. From skill sets that go far beyond coding to harnessing the power of your network. Matt shares his experience of working with tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, and provides practical advice for those looking to craf…

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Developing Through the Ages with Factory 73’s Technical Director, Colin McMillan #2 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

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Send us a text Colin McMillan’s career has seen him at the precipice since the web’s early years, placing him perfectly to observe the evolution of development through the ages. Progressing along his journey to become Technical Director for Glasgow-based Factory 73, Colin joins us on Great Software People as we delve into embedding culture, the irr…

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Unleashing the Speed: Exploring Software in Formula 1 with Alfonso Ferrandez #1 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

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Send us a text In a sport where milliseconds are everything, Alfonso Ferrandez wrote one piece of software that saved not just seconds, but days… Decision making at the pinnacle of motorsport is essential, and while F1 teams were using Excel, Alfonso’s background was the catalyst for a revolution in his team. Alfonso shares his utterly fascinating,…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 9 The End of the Tramline 3:05:41

5y ago3:05:41

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Sad sigh. Here it is. Our final episode of Decoding Devs in which we attempt to wrap it all up. Color theory. The Hero's Journey. Windows. Names. Favorite characters? Favorite montage? And as always a couple of tangents as we say goodbye to this remarkable show. Thank you all for listening! We've had a great time and hope you have too!…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 8 2:48:00

5y ago2:48:00

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After an unexpected but needed pause, WE ARE BACK to break down "Devs" Episode 8, the series finale. We have many thoughts to share on the characters, the music, how it all came together and how we feel about how it all came together. Plus a bonus, off-topic rant! What more could you ask for?! So download your consciousness and join us! Link to a v…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 7 2:18:38

5y ago2:18:38

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We're in the end game now. Episode 7 of "Devs", the penultimate episode, stressed us out, but what a tour de force. What is up with the opening montage which, even for "Devs", is a stand out. We learn the fates of a few of our characters. We become even bigger fans of Stewart. We learn just how committed our Devs staffers are to their theories. Gra…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 6 1:53:26

5y ago1:53:26

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We're back to analyze episode 6 of "Devs". This may be a highly expository episode, but that doesn't make it any less compelling. Has a frisbee ever been more thought-provoking? Has a pen ever looked more stabby? Has my Jily (or are we going with "Lamie"?) ship finally set sail? Join us at the dining room table as we ask all the questions.…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 5 2:05:59

5y ago2:05:59

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Episode 5 of "Devs" is...maybe my favorite? Difficult to say because they're all so good, but this one ranks near the top. In it we examine more closely the Many Worlds angle, important moments from our characters' pasts, and how the Devs project developed. Who gets this episode's best monologue? How much more can we talk about color theory? Do ben…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 4 1:31:08

5y ago1:31:08

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Thank you for listening! This time it's all about "Devs: Episode 4". We break down another fascinating opening montage, Lyndon's BIG discovery, the result of Lily's attempted deception, and OF COURSE adorable Jamie gets our full attention as always. What do we think it all means? Join us in this one of Many Worlds and find out!…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 3 1:43:21

5y ago1:43:21

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Join us, in this Age of Aquarius, as we delve into episode 3 of "Devs". Wasn't expecting a heist episode on this show, but "Devs" delivers on the unexpected. We dissect another fantastic opening montage, discuss the significance of Joan of Arc to this episode, Lily & her connection to windows, how much we love Jamie (heart hands) and so much more.…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 2 1:41:45

5y ago1:41:45

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We're back to dive into episode 2 of "Devs". We continue to see various developing themes as the story takes a bit of a cat-and-mouse turn. We talk more about the musical elements, get more outstanding monologues, and dissect another pair of intriguing musical montages. Join us as the mystery deepens!…

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Decoding Devs: Episode 1 2:20:42

5y ago2:20:42

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Welcome to Decoding Devs, a fan podcast discussing Alex Garland's/FX/Hulu's incredible limited series, "Devs". In this episode we analyze Episode 1 of "Devs", the music, characters, cinematography, direction and basically nerd out on Alex Garland's sublime creation. Yeah, we're wordy and run long, but this show deserves a whole lot of discussion.…

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Dr Joanna Batstone from IBM on machine learning and the cognitive era 7:43

9y ago7:43

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Dr Joanna Batstone, Vice President and Lab Director, IBM Research Australia and Chief Technology Officer, IBM A/NZ, shares her incredible level of insight into machine learning and the cognitive era!This interview was filmed at CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business technology event. It's an incredible event and if…

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Kathryn & Chris from Decoded on digital literacy and emerging tech 13:15

9y ago13:15

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Kathryn Parsons and Chris Monk talk about their efforts to improve digital literacy around the world by teaching people to code, along with their thoughts on emerging tech and how people can get involved today.This interview was filmed at CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business technology event. It's an incredible e…

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Steve Sammartino's advice to emerging tech devs from CeBIT Australia 15:05

9y ago15:05

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Steve Sammartino shares his thoughts on the emerging tech industry and how developers can take advantage of it most effectively right now.This interview was recorded at CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business technology event. It's an incredible event and if you couldn't make it this time around — get to next year's…

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Ian Lyons discusses the opportunities in emerging technology 58:26

9+ y ago58:26

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Patrick Catanzariti explores the opportunities and potential of getting into emerging technology with Ian Lyons, Digital Director of StartupWeek Sydney.By PatCat