Martins is a Software Engineer at LinkedIn. He previously worked at Microsoft. He has a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology. He is an Afrobeats DJ based in Atlanta and was very popular in the Seattle area where he lived before relocating.
In this episode, he breaks down the role and importance of software engineering in creating tech products. This episode is my longest yet and we only scratched the surface.
Highlights from the conversation:
- His journey so far to becoming a software engineer (4:01)
- Translating business requirements from a Product Manager (PM) to creating software products (9:04)
- When the ideas brought forward to create products are not feasible, what and how it is discussed with the founder or product manager (13:22)
- Similarities and differences between a software engineer and a computer scientist (16:06)
- The life of a software engineer in a tech company (17:58)
- Tools used to create products (20:42)
- The typical software engineering job interview process and how to demonstrate proficiency (24:25)
- Intellectual property using Spotify Wrapped as an example (32:19)
- Explaining what software engineering is to a 7 year old (39:46)
Keep up with Martins
LinkedIn Martins Agbayekhai
IG djwkndofficial
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