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Beyond The Build
Uma Abu and Ope Osunkoya
15 episodes
2 days ago
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 What if the secret to making an impact at work isn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to ignore? In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of being a software engineer: identifying the right problems to solve, at the right time, in the right way. It’s not about doing more work—it’s about doing the work that actually moves the needle. We ...
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Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 What if the secret to making an impact at work isn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to ignore? In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of being a software engineer: identifying the right problems to solve, at the right time, in the right way. It’s not about doing more work—it’s about doing the work that actually moves the needle. We ...
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Episodes (8/15)
Beyond The Build
EP8: Winning Over Your Manager, Director & VP - The One-on-One Playbook
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into the critical skill every engineer needs, but few are taught: how to collaborate with leadership. From one-on-ones with your manager to hallway chats with directors and VPs, we cover what you should be saying, asking, and sharing to make your work more visible, effective, and aligned. We break down the types of conversations to have, how to tailor your updates to different levels of leadership, how to ask for feedback, and how to...
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1 week ago
23 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP7: Structuring Meetings for Success: Write, Align, and Act
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive deep into the art of running effective engineering meetings. We break down different types of meetings, when you should prep with documents (and how to write good pre-reads), how to align with key people before a big meeting, and why every meeting should have clear outcomes before it even starts. We also discuss how to structure meetings based on who's attending, the power of AI tools to automate note-taking, and how to turn me...
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3 weeks ago
25 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP6: Work-Life Balance In Tech - The Hidden Cost of Climbing the Ladder
Send us a text If you’ve ever questioned whether your job title comes at the cost of your freedom, this one’s for you. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into the messy reality of work-life balance in tech—especially as your role and responsibilities grow. We ask the tough question: Is balance even possible once you start owning important projects or teams? From seasonal workloads to title-based expectations, we explore how your career trajectory affects your ability to unplug...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP5: Are You Smart Enough To Be A Software Engineer?
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Build, we open up about something nearly every software engineer faces but rarely talks about — imposter syndrome. From feeling like we’re not “technical enough” to questioning whether we belong in the rooms we’ve worked hard to get into, we share our personal stories, struggles, and how imposter syndrome has shown up throughout our careers. We also dive into the clever strategies and mindset shifts that have helped us push through those mome...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP4: Developing "Taste" As A Software Engineer
Send us a text In this episode, Ope and I break down what it really takes to build strong technical skills as a software engineer. We go beyond just writing code and dive into how to deliberately sharpen your expertise by: Building a portfolio of projects that showcase your abilitiesDeveloping taste in engineering and writing about what you learnSurrounding yourself with an environment that pushes you to grow (or creating one if it doesn’t exist)Seeking scale—working on problems that challeng...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP2: Rethinking Technical Interviews
Send us a text In this episode, Ope and I dive into our experiences with technical interviews—from their evolution into the current LeetCode-heavy format to the challenges they present for both candidates and hiring teams. We explore alternative approaches to assessing software engineers and share practical tips on how developers today can better prepare for these rigorous evaluations. Whether you're gearing up for your next interview or just curious about the hiring landscape, this conversat...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP1: How We Coded Our Way Here
Send us a text In this episode, Ope and I discuss our backgrounds and how we got to where we are. We also go into what the podcast will be about moving forward
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP3: AI : Friend or Foe? Using AI Without Losing Your Edge
Send us a text In this episode, Ope and I discuss how we incorporate AI into our work as software engineers—the benefits, the challenges, and the misconceptions. We break down the pitfalls of relying too much on AI, share strategies for using it effectively without compromising core engineering skills, and offer practical advice on leveraging AI to boost productivity rather than replace developers. Whether you're excited about AI or skeptical of its role in tech, this conversation sheds light...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Beyond The Build
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 What if the secret to making an impact at work isn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to ignore? In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of being a software engineer: identifying the right problems to solve, at the right time, in the right way. It’s not about doing more work—it’s about doing the work that actually moves the needle. We ...