
Culture & Code by RenderATL
By RenderATL
Culture & Code is a podcast brought to you by RenderATL that is focused on leveling up your tech career and exploring new technologies.
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Exploring Product Management With Quinn Gideon
Exploring Product Management With Quinn Gideon
Culture & Code by RenderATLAug 22, 2022
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Exploring Product Management With Quinn Gideon
Exploring Product Management With Quinn Gideon
Product Management is one of the biggest careers in tech. If you’ve been wanting to learn more, be sure to tune in to this episode, where we’re chatting with Quinn Gideon about life as a Product Manager!
Connect with Quinn on LinkedIn!
Product Management Resources:
Silicon Valley Product Group: https://www.svpg.com/
Lenny's Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/
Black Product Managers: https://www.blackproductmanagers.com/
This is Product Management (podcast): https://tipm.feedbackloop.com/
Aug 22, 202221:42

Creating Online Communities with Shay Magro
Creating Online Communities with Shay Magro
Online communities are the heart of the Internet! In this episode, we’re chatting with Shay Magro about what goes into building thoughtful online communities and experiences and considerations for building inclusiveness into online communities.
Connect with Shay on Twitter!
Aug 08, 202221:33

Testing, Testing, Testing! with Matt Castilla
Testing, Testing, Testing! with Matt Castilla
In tech, testing is an important part of creating quality software and experiences. What does the inner workings of testing look like at a company? In this special episode, we’re chatting with Matt Castilla about the day in the life of being an Engineer that focuses on testing and quality assurance, breaking in to the field, and important things to consider when testing software!
Connect with Matt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-castilla
Instagram: @castillademusic
Twitter: @castillademusic
Music: Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-days-bright-lights/1448055313 or Spotify Dark Days / Bright Lights
https://open.spotify.com/album/0KSwLGdTEVQ8br0HE8TKcD
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/it-is-whatitis
Jul 25, 202220:52

Creating and Interacting with Open Source Communities with Brendan Burns
Creating and Interacting with Open Source Communities with Brendan Burns
What are open source projects? How can you get involved? What makes a good open source project? In this episode, we chat with Brendan Burns about open source projects and the communities behind them!
Connect with Brendan on Twitter!
Jul 11, 202219:57

Hacking the Job Search with Taylor Desseyn
Hacking the Job Search with Taylor Desseyn
What’s the best strategy for job searching in tech in a newly remote / hybrid world? In this special Render Vault episode, Will Johnson chats with Taylor Desseyn about the role of recruitment, tips for getting your foot in the door for your dream tech job, and more!
May 23, 202220:49

Unconventional Tech Career Paths with Ezekiel Price
Unconventional Tech Career Paths with Ezekiel Price
When you think of “tech”, you might think of a software engineer, data analyst, or even just a hacker sitting in a dark room staring at lines of code. However, tech is actually full of many other roles that capture a variety of experiences and interests! In this episode, we’re chatting with Ezekiel Price about exploring unconventional career paths, how to increase awareness and exposure to these paths, and more!
May 16, 202217:14

Building in Public with Lola Ojabowale
Building in Public with Lola Ojabowale
In world of high stakes venture investing and overnight success stories, it can be difficult to understand what is real and what is fake when it comes to building a successful business. Lola Ojabowale provides a breath of fresh air to the traditionally “tech bro” space and reminds us about what it means to be authentic as well as the value in sharing our journeys. In this special Render Vault episode, RenderATL Developer Advocate Taylor McNeil chats with Lola about building in public, the no-code movement, and everything in between!
May 02, 202216:59

Increasing Access to Computer Science Education with Diana Kris Navarro
Increasing Access to Computer Science Education with Diana Kris Navarro
Now that we’ve witnessed the MySpace, Tumblr, and Neopets to tech job pipeline, it’s become apparent that access and exposure to computer science education and activities is critical for making tech jobs a viable career path for many kids. How can we in the tech industry make sure we’re helping enable the future of technologists? In this episode, we’re chatting with Diana Kris Navarro about how to increase awareness of tech as a career path, how to include emerging technology in education programs, and more!
Apr 18, 202216:45

Mental Health and the Job Search with Angel (@AlioFonzy43)
Mental Health and the Job Search with Angel (@AlioFonzy43)
The tech interview process and job searching is a daunting task for many. It can even feel like another full-time job at times! With exhaustive interview panels, take-home projects, and more, how can we protect our mental health as we search for a new job? In this episode, we’re chatting with Angel (@AlioFonzy43 on Twitter) about how to prioritize yourself, set boundaries, and keep up morale in the search!
Apr 04, 202217:20

The Future of Web3 with Harper Reed
The Future of Web3 with Harper Reed
With discussions about Web3 on the rise, what does the future of it look like and how will it shape our world? In this episode, we’re chatting with Harper Reed about where Web3 is headed, the future of Web3 in public policy, and more!
Mar 21, 202216:12

Web3 for Web Developers with Nader Dabit
Web3 for Web Developers with Nader Dabit
Web3 is everywhere! What is it and how can web developers get involved? In this special Render Vault episode featuring Will Johnson as host, we're chatting with Nader Dabit about things you should know about Web3, how web developers can get started exploring and building Web3 applications, and much more!
Mar 07, 202218:11

Transitioning from IC to Manager with Raven Covington
Transitioning from IC to Manager with Raven Covington
While leveling up in a tech career, a common but difficult choice that's made is deciding whether to transition from an IC (individual contributor) to a Manager. In this episode, we're chatting with Raven Covington about things you should know about the switch, figuring out your management philosophy, and much more!
Feb 22, 202220:52

Empowering Junior Developers with Rizèl Scarlett
Empowering Junior Developers with Rizèl Scarlett
There are more people than ever looking to break into the tech industry. In this episode, we're chatting with Rizèl Scarlett about how to empower early career developers and make sure they're set up for success at their organizations through good hiring practices, documentation, and beyond!
Feb 08, 202217:50