Kuya Dev Podcast: Tech & Startup Careers

Insights from a Tech Career Shifter & The Future of Tech in the AI Era (Part 2 of 2) | S06E12

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Kuya Dev Podcast, we continue the inspiring story of Joselie "JC" Castañeda, a former OFW who transformed his career path into the e...

Breaking Barriers: JC's Inspiring Career Shift into Tech (Part 1 of 2) | S06E11

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Kuya Dev Podcast, I chat with Joselie Castañeda, also known as JC, about his inspiring career shift into the tech industry. JC...

There Is No Shame in Aiming High | S06E02

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There will always be people who will ridicule you for having high set of goals. They will tell you to just be happy and content with what you have. Bu...

Faith Morante: Filipina Dev in Canada Offers LIFE-CHANGING Mentorship! (Part 2 of 2) | S06E06

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling lost in the tech world? Faith Morante, a successful Pinay developer in Canada, opens up about her journey and offers invaluable mentorship to ...

Is the "Backer System" in Tech Actually Bad? | S06E10

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is having a "backer" in the tech industry always a bad thing? Kuya Dev, tackles the controversial topic of nepotism versus leveraging your network for...

Cracking the Code: How to Get a Tech Job Without the Experience | S06E09

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Kuya Dev understands the struggle of breaking into the tech industry without prior experience. This episode offer...

From Swimming to Software: How Feedback Fuels My (and Your!) Tech Success | S06E08

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know learning to swim taught me a crucial lesson about building a successful tech career? In this episode, Kuya Dev connects the seemingly unr...

Why Your Programming Skills Aren't Enough (Even If You're a Great Developer) | S06E07

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ace coder, struggling to fit in? Kuya Dev Rem reveals a secret ingredient missing from most tech bootcamps and tutorials: understanding the business c...

Faith Morante: From Pre-School Teacher in the Philippines to Web Developer in Canada! (Part 1 of 2) | S06E05

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you considering a career change into tech abroad? In this inspiring interview, we follow the journey of a former pre-school teacher who made the b...

DO Senior Developers REALLY Have Time to Mentor Juniors? | S06E04

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are senior developers too busy to mentor junior developers? In this video, we're exploring the age-old question of whether senior devs have the time a...

Is the JUNIOR Full-Stack Developer a Myth? | S06E03

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the concept of a junior full stack developer a myth? Can someone truly be proficient in both front-end and back-end development at the entry-level?...

Should Programmers Learn to Communicate? | S06E01

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a common misconception that software development doesn't involve communication skills and similar soft skills. Let's discuss why that's not the ...

Jami Carangan: From No Degree to Germany (Part 2 of 2) | S05E12

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up our interview with Mr. Jami Carangan where he shares his journey from being a college dropout to landing an opportunity as a software engin...

Jami Carangan: From No Degree to Germany (Part 1 of 2) | S05E11

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Mr. Jami Carangan as he shares his journey from being a college dropout to landing an opportunity as a software engineer in Germany.

The Importance of IT/CS Graduates in Tech | S05E10

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the tech industry still need people who finish IT/CS degrees?

The Importance of Career Shifters in Tech | S05E09

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the tech industry need Career Shifters?

The Most Important Thing Not Taught in College & Bootcamps | S05E08

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're getting a degree in tech, attending bootcamp, or self-learning, what's one of the most important skills that are often overlooked?

Finding Companies that Provide Training | S05E07

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are there companies that provide training? Where can we find them?

Sandy Lauguico: Breaking into Data Science (Part 2 of 2) | S05E06

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up our interview with Ms. Sandy Lauguico, data science career shifter, on the Kuya Dev Podcast! Reach out to Sandy: https://tiktok.com/@sai_...

Sandy Lauguico: Breaking into Data Science (Part 1 of 2) | S05E05

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'll interview Ms. Sandy Lauguico, data science career shifter, on the Kuya Dev Podcast! Reach out to Sandy: https://tiktok.com/@sai_documents htt...

How to Ask Better Questions | S05E04

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's explore the art of the question Links mentioned in the episode: Doc Ligot Interviews Kuya Dev: https://youtu.be/QlM6wjRwVZA The Kuya Dev Vlog...

Doing It for the Plot | S05E03

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring the unassuming depth of the Gen Z Expression.

Do You Have a Vision for Yourself? | S05E02

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of having a personal vision

Rooting for Aspiring PH Tech Professionals | S05E01

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the complete opposite of gatekeeping, we should instead be rooting for Filipino Tech Career Aspirants, including career shifters. We need more Fili...

Philip Balbas: From Pharma to Web Dev (Part 2 of 2) | S04E12

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second part of our interview with Philip Balbas, a former pharmacist turned web developer! Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Philip Balbas: From Pharma to Web Dev (Part 1 of 2) | S04E11

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Philip Balbas, a former pharmacist turned web developer! Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Thinking in Terms of Tradeoffs | S04E10

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When faced with a decision especially a tough one, we want to get it right and perfect, which often paralyzes us and leaves us overthinking. There's g...

Can Career Shifters Apply For Senior Roles? | S04E09

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's scary. Huge potential for failure and can induce massive impostor syndrome. And I've received a lot of flak for my thoughts on it... THE SENIOR R...

Do Not Gatekeep Yourself | S04E08

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's bad for people to gatekeep others. But to gatekeep oneself is even worse. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Your Boss Reflects Your Career Path | S04E07

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back after a month-long mid-season break! For this episode, let's dive into how your boss's job can determine if your current career path is the r...

The First Thing Developers Should Be Optimizing For | S04E06

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optimization is a computer science and software engineering problem. But as tech professionals, what do I think should software developers focus on op...

The Computer Science Degree vs. The Tech Industry | S04E05

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the mismatch between the computer science college degree and the needs of the Tech Industry and what aspiring tech professionals can do abo...

Should I Fear the Tech Industry Labor Layoffs? | S04E04

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tech industry looks very scary nowadays, with news of layoffs happening every so often. Should we be worried? And how should we prepare ourselves?...

Estimation Sucks But It Shouldn't | S04E03

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of software estimation can be so stressful and sometimes even be downright traumatic. How can we improve things? Join the Kuya Dev Mailin...

On the Philippine Tech Certificate Culture | S04E02

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a love affair between Filipinos and certificates. There's a need to break them up. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Am I Ready to Apply for a Tech Job? | S04E01

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh grad, career shifter, o career starter... Kelan nga ba sila dapat magsimula nang maghanap ng trabaho sa tech? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

RR Joson: Music Undergrad to Developer to Silicon Valley Engineering Manager (Part 2 of 2) | S03E12

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last part of my interview with RR Joson, he shares more valuable insights on how to grow in the tech industry. Interested in joining Apollo.io?...

RR Joson: Music Undergrad to Developer to Silicon Valley Engineering Manager (Part 1 of 2) | S03E11

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of my interview with RR Joson, he shares his career shifting journey from music to the tech industry. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List...

Analysis Paralysis? Just Get Started! | S03E10

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you just have to close your eyes and dive in to get things done and move forward. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Be Active, Not Passive with Your Learning and Your Career | S03E09

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why being more proactive accelerates one's growth and learning Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Stop Apologizing | S03E08

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's transform a negative habit into something positive Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

On Employment Bonds | S03E07

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal about employment bonds and should you accept one? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Kuya Dev: Endgame | S03E06

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My personal mission and vision, and where I picture the Kuya Dev brand and Tech Career Shifter Philippines should be heading Join the Kuya Dev Mailing...

Are Career Shifters Stealing Away Jobs from IT/CS College Graduates? | S03E05

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why college graduates shouldn't look at career shifters as rivals and vice versa Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

How and Where to Find Foreign Tech Employers | S03E04

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Philippine market isn't as vibrant as the foreign tech job market. I share tips on how to find foreign tech opportunities, which can even be remot...

My Career-Shifter Dev Journey (Part 3 of 3) | S03E03

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My journey from being an electrical engineer to career shifting into a full-fledged web development role. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

My Career-Shifter Dev Journey (Part 2 of 3) | S03E02

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming failure, finally becoming an electrical engineering professional, and feeling trapped in a huge corporate culture Subscribe to Kuya Dev Mai...

My Career-Shifter Dev Journey (Part 1 of 3) | S03E01

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From my early fascination of software and computers to my first ever major failure in life. Subscribe to Kuya Dev Mailing List

Interview with Jimson Sulit: Data Science Career Shifter (Part 2/2) | S02E12

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the last of the 2-part Season Finale, we talk to freeCodeCamp.Manila Founder & Co-Alum Jimson Sulit about his approach to failure and how to s...

Interview with Jimson Sulit: Data Science Career Shifter (Part 1/2) | S02E11

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first of the 2-part Season Finale, we talk to freeCodeCamp.Manila Founder & Co-Alum Jimson Sulit about career shifting and how he finally ...

What Requirements in Tech Job Postings Really Mean | S02E10

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should we treat those unreasonable shopping list-type requirements on job postings? This episode is in collaboration with AWS Siklab Pilipinas (...

The College Degree Might Be Hurting People's Careers | S02E09

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kailangan nating mabago ang pagtingin natin sa academic degree. This episode is in collaboration with AWS Siklab Pilipinas (https://linktr.ee/awssikla...

Submitting Resumes is the Most Ineffective Way of Applying for Jobs | S02E08

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maliban sa pagsasubmit ng resume, may ibang mga mas epektibong paraan para mapalaki ang tyansa mong makakuha ng interview sa mga ina-applyan mong trab...

My First Few Months as a Career Shifter Web Developer | S02E07

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Papano nga ba ang naging karanasan ko sa unang mga buwan ng aking unang trabaho sa tech industry? This episode is in collaboration with AWS Siklab Pil...

Ang Pinakamahalagang Bagay sa Software Development | S02E06

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dev skills? Processes? Agile or non-agile? Ano kaya sa tingin ko ang pinakamahalagang building block ng software development cycle?

Should Everyone Invest in Cryptocurrencies? | S02E05

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My take on the cryptocurrency craze. Is it worth throwing money in?

College vs. Bootcamp vs. Self-Study: Alin Nga Ba ang Pinaka-Effective? | S02E04

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My perspective on the differences between different paths to acquiring skills for a tech career.

Career Hack: The More Entries You Send, The More Chances of Winning | S02E03

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talakayin natin ang isa sa mga mabisang paraan para mapalaki ang tiyansa na makakuha ng tech job.

Bakit Di Umubra ang Work From Home sa Ibang Kumpanya? | S02E02

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What I think went wrong in companies that failed adopting remote working setup during the pandemic.

What's In-Store for Season 2 | S02E01

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Changes and things to look out for in Season 2 of the Kuya Dev Tidbits Podcast

Interview with Jason Bruno of Impact Hackathon Part 2 | S01E24

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Startup incubation, Fuck Up Nights, Hackathon coding proper and pitching, Hackathons through the years

Interview with Jason Bruno of Impact Hackathon Part 1 | S01E23

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason discusses what a Hackathon is, how to form a hackathon dream team, what to expect from hackathon mentors, and of course, the prizes up for grabs...

The Academic Irony: School Made Me Hate Learning | S01E22

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The archaic academic system needs to reinvent itself.

Why is Developer Experience (DX) Also Important? | S01E21

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Besides UX, companies should also consider improving DX.

Moving the Country Forward by Building Generational Wisdom | S01E20

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning our mindset from building generational to building generational wisdom.

How Adding Team Members Hurts a Tech Project | S01E19

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why increasing the team size for a project is often counterproductive

Career Shifter Fears: Pagbitaw sa mga Sayang | S01E18

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's tackle what they call "Sunk Cost Fallacy"

Career Hack: Maging Tamad | S01E17

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can you leverage your laziness to be successful.

Personal Branding via Social Media | S01E16

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Replacing toxicity on social media with posts that can increase your value and how people perceive you. (Apologies for the audio. I've fallen ill so I...

How I Fight Procrastination | S01E15

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ano nga ba ang ginagawa ko para labanan ang katamaran?

Time Tracking Software is a Red Flag | S01E14

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why I won't work for a company that uses time trackers.

Should You Quit Your Current Job While Transitioning to a Tech Career? | S01E13

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why and how can one leave their current job while in the process of shifting to the tech industry? I also discuss some format changes to the podcast....

A Career in FAANG/Big Tech Doesn't Appeal to Me | S01E12

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why I don't dream of working for FAANG companies anymore (not that they'll recruit me anyway lol).

Programming is More than Writing Code | S01E11

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's debunk the misconception

Quarterlife Crisis | S01E10

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The time I went through Quarterlife Crisis and how I over came it.

Secondary Motivations for The Podcast | S01E09

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Other topics that will be covered in the podcast.

Best Place for a Tech Blog | S01E08

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are interested in Hashnode, you may use this signup link: https://hashnode.com/@KuyaDev/joinme

Career Hack: Learn in Public | S01E07

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How maintaining a blog, podcast, and video channels helps learning

Toxicity & Gatekeeping in PH Tech Communities | S01E06

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's wrong with some of the members of Tech Communities?

Career Hack: Huwag Matakot sa Tech Meetups | S01E05

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tech Meetups, Tech Communities and how they help your tech career journey

Matanda Ka na Ba Para Matuto Magcode? | S01E04

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When is it too late to learn to code?

"Di Ako IT/CS Graduate, Pwede Ba Akong Maging Dev?" | S01E03

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What it takes to land your dream tech job, no matter your background.

Measuring Learning with Memes | S01E02

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How could memes and jokes help make learning easier?

Kuya Dev Podcast? But Why?!! | S01E01

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss my motivations for Kuya Dev Podcast.