Building a strong team culture with Ben Johnson

Building a strong team culture with Ben Johnson

Author: PM Power Consulting September 14, 2024 Duration: 29:07

I am in conversation with Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle 41, a company that provides fractional CTO services, software development, data science, data engineering, and AI solutions

Some of the highlights from the conversation are:

  • How he started programming on the Commodore 64
  • Starting a travel company and getting hands on experience with building and managing IT infrastructure
  • Working in different business domains
  • The importance of being adaptable and embracing new technologies.
  • The value of listening to customers and understanding their needs.
  • The need to balance technology adoption with practical considerations.
  • The importance of building strong relationships and networks.
  • The role of personality traits in successful partnerships.
  • The importance of building a strong team culture and focusing on employee engagement.
  • The need for quality assurance and DevOps practices in software development.

Benjamin Johnson

CEO & Founder @ Particle41

Benjamin Johnson is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. He has a wide range of being both a board-level advisor and founder but also an in-depth understanding of how things work. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business hacks.

Benjamin is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a dev firm founded by industry veterans that aims to help companies accelerate their initiatives through Software Development, DevOps, and Data Science.

With a constant focus on results and ways to improve, Benjamin is having fun building highly scalable and highly secure applications.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrjohnson/



Behind every line of code, there's a person with a story. Software People Stories, from PM Power Consulting, moves beyond abstract theory and polished case studies to explore the real, human experience of building technology. This isn't about hypotheticals; it's a collection of candid conversations with the practitioners themselves-developers, designers, product managers, and architects-who share firsthand accounts from the trenches. They talk about the paths that led to success and, just as importantly, the unexpected detours and failures that provided the most valuable lessons. Each episode delves into the nuanced journey of discovering what users need, designing elegant systems, navigating complex development, and ultimately delivering solutions that matter. By focusing on these personal narratives, the podcast reveals the core of software creation: a blend of technical skill, creative problem-solving, and team dynamics. Listeners gain practical wisdom and relatable perspectives on the challenges and triumphs inherent in the tech industry. Tune in for an honest look at the craft, where the stories of people are just as crucial as the software they build. You'll find this podcast a refreshing source of insight for anyone involved in or curious about the technology and business landscapes, offering career lessons learned the hard way.
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