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Looking to gain practical insights into the world of tech? Join us on "Glowing in Tech," a weekly podcast featuring two Black women software engineers who chat with inspiring guests from the tech industry.
From data science to cybersecurity and robotics to software development, we cover a wide range of technical topics and ask the tough questions. Each episode delves deep into a different technical career, providing listeners with an inside look at what it's really like to work in that field.
Glowing in Tech aims to create a safe, empowering and fun space that makes the tech industry feel more inclusive and accessible.
Whether you're just starting out. been in the industry a while or looking to make a change, our podcast offers valuable insights and advice for all. Check out our website for show notes, resources and more information: www.glowingintech.com
Trusting Colleagues at Work? Balancing Company Mission + Personal Goals: Simo Tchokni - Part 2
Glowing in Tech
24 minutes
2 years ago
Trusting Colleagues at Work? Balancing Company Mission + Personal Goals: Simo Tchokni - Part 2
Simo shares the career challenges he has faced as a software engineer at Google and Memrise.
We cover: The Politics of Tech: Engineering Perspectives, The Tricky Balance of Engineering and Product Management, When Leadership Deprioritizes Your Work, The Struggle of Feeling Like a Tool in Tech, Agency and Input in Engineering: Finding the Balance, The Importance of Understanding Customer Problems in Tech, Engineering Preferences: Clear Definitions or Input on Building?
She discusses the difficulties of decision-making within a company and how it can affect an engineer's work. Simo explains the feeling of uncertainty when priorities change and decisions are made without a clear understanding of the reasoning behind them. Finally, he introduces the "tech tea" segment where he will be discussing a controversial topic in the tech industry.
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:00:46] Decision making in tech.
[00:04:45] Growth and onboarding strategy.
[00:08:31] User experience for engineers.
[00:12:08] Overhyped tech culture.
[00:15:06] Passion for company mission.
[00:18:12] Workplace dynamics.
[00:22:31] Fun virtual meeting features.
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Glowing in Tech
Looking to gain practical insights into the world of tech? Join us on "Glowing in Tech," a weekly podcast featuring two Black women software engineers who chat with inspiring guests from the tech industry.
From data science to cybersecurity and robotics to software development, we cover a wide range of technical topics and ask the tough questions. Each episode delves deep into a different technical career, providing listeners with an inside look at what it's really like to work in that field.
Glowing in Tech aims to create a safe, empowering and fun space that makes the tech industry feel more inclusive and accessible.
Whether you're just starting out. been in the industry a while or looking to make a change, our podcast offers valuable insights and advice for all. Check out our website for show notes, resources and more information: www.glowingintech.com
