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TechTak is a podcast for everyone who is looking for inspiration, advice and motivation to study and/or work in the tech industry.
Through real conversations with tech professionals, you’ll discover how they built their careers, overcame challenges and grew in tech.
Whether you're starting your journey, switching careers or looking to level up, TechTak helps you find your path and take the next step.
TechTak tackle the inspiration.✨
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
21 min
Ammar Uddin is a Product Owner.
In this episode, Ammar shares his education and career journey, discussing how he discovered his path toward management. He reflects on the learning experiences that shaped his career and explains how a strong technical foundation helped him grow into product management roles.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Ammar's journey and hear his valuable insights on the Product Owner role.
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
30 min
Matt LeMay is a product management consultant, author and coach who helps teams build better products through clear communication and practical decision-making.
In this episode, Matt shares his career journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and his insights on product management, AI, writing books, and building high-performing product teams. He also offers practical advice for anyone looking to grow in the field.
Listen to the full episode to hear Matt's inspiring story.
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Jun 14, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
50 min
Heba Elayoty is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Kubernetes Contributor.
In this episode, Heba shares her journey through IBM, ITWorx and Microsoft, the challenges of career transitions, moving to a new country, returning after a career break, and the importance of continuous learning and staying curious.
We also talk about her experience as a software engineer, team lead, mentor, and her contributions to the Kubernetes community. She shares valuable lessons about growth, building connections, representing yourself in the tech community, and how every experience can become part of your journey.
Listen to the full episode to get inspired by Heba’s experience, learn from the lessons she gained along the way, and discover insights that can help you shape your own career journey.
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May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
42 min
Mahmoud Hafez is a Principal Solutions Architect
In this episode, Mahmoud shares how he started his career as a medical representative before making a bold decision to transition into tech through ITI. From there, he built a strong foundation in software, moved across different roles and companies, and went on to work with global organizations including AWS, Google, and Databricks.
He shares valuable learning experiences. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
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Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
28 min
Susan Barrance is a Senior Commercial Director at Signify Technology.
In this episode, she shares her professional experiences that shaped her journey, highlighting the different roles she stepped into and how each stage contributed to her growth as a director. She also offers practical advice for engineers navigating their job search and building their careers.
Listen to the full episode to gain insights from her experience and journey!
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Nov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
45 min
Jon Pretty is an open-source developer.
In this episode, he shares about his education path and his professional experiences that shaped his journey in Tech, especially in Scala.
We talked about the risks he took throughout his career, the challenges he faced along the way, and the lessons he learned from his career journey and open-source work. We also discussed his current new project using Scala 3: Soundness.
Listen to the full episode to gain insights from his experience and journey!
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Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
49 min
Dr. Fabian Thiele is a Group Director, Technology, Data and BI, Data & AI at ECCO.
In this episode, Fabian shared his journey from academic research and a PhD in particle physics to building a career in Tech.
We talked about how he approaches learning from reading and lectures to learning by doing and how experimenting and trying things out can be one of the most effective ways to grow.
We also discuss why code reviews matter, even when working with AI-generated code. We highlight the value of team building and what makes a strong engineering culture.
Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience and insights!
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Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
41 min
In this episode, Ali shares his journey from studying and doing research, to working as a .NET developer, then moving into data engineering, machine learning, and finally site reliability engineering. He talks about the challenges he faced along the way and what he learned through each step.
Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience!
May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
22 min
Rim a skilled Scrum Master shares her educational background, career path, and practical advice from her experience in Agile environments.
Listen to the full episode for helpful tips on teamwork, project flow, and succeeding in an Agile role.
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Feb 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025
37 min
Mouna is a Scala Backend Engineer.
In this episode, she discusses her experiences navigating the challenges in both her studies and career.
Mouna also offers valuable insights and tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, all while pursuing success in the tech industry. Additionally, she shares practical advice on preparing for job interviews and highlights the importance of connecting with people to advance in your career.
Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey!
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