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Beyond The Build is a podcast about the real, unfiltered experiences of being a software engineer. Hosted by two seasoned engineers, Uma and Ope, we dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between—from career growth and technical challenges to work-life balance and industry insights. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned pro, join us as we explore the parts of tech that don’t get talked about enough.
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EP29: AI Anxiety, Surviving Probation and Layoffs - Ask Us Anything
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Join the CodeRoom: https://thecoderoom.carrd.co/You asked, and we came prepared.In this special listener Q&A…
EP28: Building Software Engineering Taste in the Age of AI
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9AI has made writing code faster than ever. But speed isn’t the differentiator anymore.In this episode of Beyond…
EP27: 20+ Years in Tech Recruiting (How Hiring Decisions Are Made)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with a seasoned recruiter to unpack what actually happens…
EP26: The Importance Of Branding As A Software Engineer
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Personal branding isn’t about being an influencer or posting for clout. It’s about controlling how you’re…
EP25: One Of The Hardest Parts of Software Development (It's Not The Code)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering.As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to…
EP24: Specialization Might Be Destroying Your Career Mobility
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Should you stay or should you leave?In this episode of Beyond the Build, we tackle one of the hardest questions…
EP23: Why Writing Will Make or Break Your Engineering Career
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Most engineers spend years perfecting their coding skills but completely ignore the one skill that actually…
EP22: Your Manager Is Using You (Here's How to Use Them Back)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Think your manager is just there to assign you tasks? Think again.In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dig…
EP21: The Truth About Finding “Fulfillment” in Your Career
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Everyone says you should “find joy” or “do what you love” but is that realistic advice, or just another modern…
EP20: WFH vs WFO The Productivity Myth Everyone’s Falling For
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode, we unpack the realities of working from home versus working in the office. We share what’s lost…
EP19: The Fundamental Reasons Software Engineers Struggle and What to Do About It
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9When your teammate is struggling, it's easy to assume they're not trying hard enough. But what if the problem is…
EP18: Amazon Leader Reveals What Separates High Performers from Leaders
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Felix Ekwueme, Technical Advisor to the VP of…
EP17: The Layoff Signals Everyone Ignores (Until It's Too Late)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable reality of tech layoffs that every software…
EP16: From Lagos to South Africa to a US Tech Giant - Career Lessons From A Digital Nomad
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Fola, a Senior Security Engineer whose career has taken…
EP 15: Focusing On Solving the Right Problems (and Ignoring the Wrong Ones)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9What if the secret to making an impact at work isn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to ignore?In…
EP14: How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Dumb (Engineer's Guide)
Send a textAsk us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Asking for help might seem like a basic skill, but in software engineering, how you ask can impact everything…
EP13: Inside the Mind of a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Send a textProduct managers wear a lot of hats—but what do they actually do?In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with our first-ever guest: Thien-Y Le, a Senior Product Manager at…
S1E12 EP12: We’ve been to 20+ Tech Conferences - Here's What Actually Matters
Send a textIn this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of tech networking and collaboration.We share our personal experiences from dozens of conferences and…
S1E11 EP11: The Tech Hype Trap: Why 90% of Developers Are Wasting Their Time (And How to Be in the 10%)
Send a textEvery developer faces the same exhausting question:Should I learn this hot new technology everyone’s talking about—or is it just another flash in the pan?In this episode of Beyond the…
S1E10 EP10: How to Be the Engineer Everyone Remembers (For the Right Reasons)
Send a textIn this episode of Beyond the Build, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked parts of software engineering—being a great teammate.Software engineering isn't a solo sport—it's the…
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Beyond The Build has published 29 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Science.
Beyond The Build is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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