Beyond The Build
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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Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Beyond The Build
Latest Episodes
EP7: Structuring Meetings for Success: Write, Align, and Act
In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive deep into the art of running effective engineering meetings. We break down different types of meetings, when you should prep with documents (and how to write good pre-reads), how...
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EP6: Work-Life Balance In Tech - The Hidden Cost of Climbing the Ladder
If you’ve ever questioned whether your job title comes at the cost of your freedom, this one’s for you.In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into the messy reality of work-life balance in tech—especially as your ro...
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Episode 6
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EP5: Are You Smart Enough To Be A Software Engineer?
In this episode of Beyond the Build, we open up about something nearly every software engineer faces but rarely talks about — imposter syndrome. From feeling like we’re not “technical enough” to questioning whether w...
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Episode 5
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24:24
EP4: Developing "Taste" As A Software Engineer
In this episode, Ope and I break down what it really takes to build strong technical skills as a software engineer. We go beyond just writing code and dive into how to deliberately sharpen your expertise by:Building a portfolio of p...
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Episode 4
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24:21
EP3: AI : Friend or Foe? Using AI Without Losing Your Edge
In this episode, Ope and I discuss how we incorporate AI into our work as software engineers—the benefits, the challenges, and the misconceptions. We break down the pitfalls of relying too much on AI, share strategies for using it effectively w...
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Episode 3
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