#215 Michael -Geepaw- Hill is a joyful street-geek

#215 Michael -Geepaw- Hill is a joyful street-geek

Author: Timothée Bourguignon August 16, 2022 Duration: 49:45
Geepaw (Michael Hill) story started like no other, with the tale of his firing. He told us how he began as a computer salesman and got interested in programming and the Forth programming language. We briefly discussed being independent before talking more and more about the state of our industry. We spoke about joy being mandatory for the team's success. We discussed methods and how they won't solve a thing if joy isn't present, not even Extreme Programming. We finally talked about motivators...

Behind every line of code is a person with a story, and that’s where Software Developers Journey finds its heartbeat. Hosted by Timothée Bourguignon, this podcast moves beyond technical tutorials to explore the human side of building a life in tech. Each conversation is a deep dive into the real, often winding paths taken by practicing software engineers. You’ll hear about the unexpected detours, the mentors who made a difference, the failures that taught more than any success, and the personal insights gathered along the way. It’s a series grounded in the understanding that a career is not a straight line but a collection of experiences. By focusing on these narratives, the podcast offers a unique form of camaraderie and perspective for anyone in the field, from those just starting out to seasoned veterans contemplating their next chapter. Tuning in provides a sense of connection, reminding us that the challenges and triumphs we face are rarely unique. This isn’t about quick tips; it’s about the broader landscape of a developer’s professional and personal growth, making it a thoughtful addition to your regular listening.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Software Developers Journey
Podcast Episodes
#239 Abhimanyu Saxena from novice CS undergrad to entrepreneur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
Abhimanyu placed the start of his dev journey as a math undergrad who had not touched a computer before. We talked about how he enrolled in a CS curriculum at university and found himself typing with one finger among peo…
#238 Jake Lumetta started and failed many times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:12
Jake placed the start of his journey in middle school, having to learn his way with computers to play video games. From there, we talked about a small hardware review business he started and how following his curiosity s…
#237 Laila Bougria is learning, growing and having fun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:33
Laila placed the start of her journey in the hands of her older brothers, who showed a deep interest in seeing her grow and discover her full potential. One of them gave her her first computer and unknowingly set her on…
#236 Hannah Olukoye is a GDE and an Engineering manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
Hannah placed the start of her journey when her mum brought back a Dell PC from the US. She brushed over her studies and realized that computer science was what she should pursue. We explored how she self-taught and went…
#234 Dustin DeVries aligning career and life phases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
Dustin placed the start of his journey somewhere between the age of 7 and 18... or 16... with a C64 or a TRS-80. Fast forward a few years, he spoke of enrolling in a computer engineering curriculum to play on hardware an…
#233 Oshri Cohen self taught fractional CTO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:41
Oshri placed the start of his journey at the age of 13 when he got his first computer and started being an online vigilante. Fast forward a few years, he was out of high school, searching for a job as a developer during…
#232 Kevin Trethewey on his extreme programming journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:41
Kevin started his story in the 80 & the 90s but quickly said, "Coding found me more than I found it." We then discussed his (very early) Bootcamp and how he went from one job to the next, slowly feeling less incompetent.…