The power of software is enormous, but the code can only be as good as the humans who write it. Despite popular belief, "being good" has nothing to do with character predisposition. It is a product of an intentional effort to nurture care and compassion.
Today we talk with Liz Acosta, a software engineer and a developer advocate at Stacklet. Liz's past professions as a copywriter, social media manager, and odd job freelancer give her a unique perspective on software development and enables her to help teams collaborate with empathy.
When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Liz on LinkedIn or find her on Stacklet.
Mentioned in this episode:
Liz on LinedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizacostalinkedin/
Liz on Stacklet at https://stacklet.io/blog/author/liz-acosta
Exercism at https://exercism.org
Empathy in Tech at https://empathyintech.com
Building useful software requires more than just knowing how to write code. It demands curiosity to understand the problem which the software is supposed to resolve. It also requires the willingness to understand the people - not only those who will use it but also those who are building this software with you!
Today we talk with Dawn Ahukanna, the design principal and front-end architect at IBM. She leads an integrated and consistent user-focused design across enterprise software focused on data analytics and cognitive user experiences. She shares the methods and the tools she uses when figuring out how people work - an essential piece of knowledge if you want to create the best user experience.
When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to connect with Dawn on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dawn on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dawnahukanna
Dawn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnahukanna
Dawn’s website at http://dahukanna.net
Working together in a team requires a lot of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and empathy. Bringing two teams working together after acquisition and a merger might seem like requiring superpowers on top of that.
Today we talk with Matt Dixon, the founder, and CEO of Front Range Systems. Matt is a tech executive helping newly acquired technology businesses create a unified culture within their workplaces. Matt gives us a sneak-peak into his practices of helping teams develop a growth mindset, adapt to new technological challenges, and become high-performing.
When you finish listening to the episode, check out the Front Range Systems website at https://frontrangesystems.com, and connect with Matt on Twitter.