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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Episodes
33 episodes
45% of AI Code Is Broken. We're Shipping It Anyway.
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9AI coding tools are everywhere right now. They’re helping engineers move faster, ship more code, and build thin...
EP32: You’re Onboarding Wrong (30-60-90 Day Plan Explained)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Most engineers think onboarding is about learning the codebase.It’s not.In this episode of Be...
EP31: How High Performers Process Feedback
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down one of the most uncomfortable but important parts of ...
EP30: AI Has Changed What It Means To Be A Software Engineer
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9The game has changed, but not in the way most people think. AI has made it easier to build things fast, but it ...
EP29: AI Anxiety, Surviving Probation and Layoffs - Ask Us Anything
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Join the CodeRoom: https://thecoderoom.carrd.co/You asked, a...
EP28: Building Software Engineering Taste in the Age of AI
Ask 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...
EP27: 20+ Years in Tech Recruiting (How Hiring Decisions Are Made)
Ask 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 hap...
EP26: The Importance Of Branding As A Software Engineer
Ask 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 perceived when you’re not in the room.In this ...
EP25: One Of The Hardest Parts of Software Development (It's Not The Code)
Ask 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 something far less talked about: coordin...
EP24: Specialization Might Be Destroying Your Career Mobility
Ask 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 qu...
EP23: Why Writing Will Make or Break Your Engineering Career
Ask 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 de...
EP22: Your Manager Is Using You (Here's How to Use Them Back)
Ask 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, w...
EP21: The Truth About Finding “Fulfillment” in Your Career
Ask 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 work myth? In this episode of Beyond the Build, We...
EP20: WFH vs WFO The Productivity Myth Everyone’s Falling For
Ask 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 los...
EP19: The Fundamental Reasons Software Engineers Struggle and What to Do About It
Ask 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 proble...
EP18: Amazon Leader Reveals What Separates High Performers from Leaders
Ask 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 V...
EP17: The Layoff Signals Everyone Ignores (Until It's Too Late)
Ask 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 eve...
EP16: From Lagos to South Africa to a US Tech Giant - Career Lessons From A Digital Nomad
Ask 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 ha...
EP 15: Focusing On Solving the Right Problems (and Ignoring the Wrong Ones)
Ask 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 i...
EP14: How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Dumb (Engineer's Guide)
Ask 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 eve...
EP13: Inside the Mind of a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Product 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 Microsoft, to get the unfiltered ...
EP12: We’ve been to 20+ Tech Conferences - Here's What Actually Matters
In 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 meetups, revealing which events actually moved the ne...
EP11: The Tech Hype Trap: Why 90% of Developers Are Wasting Their Time (And How to Be in the 10%)
Every 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 Build, we tackle the tech tren...
EP10: How to Be the Engineer Everyone Remembers (For the Right Reasons)
In 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 ultimate team game. But while we sp...
EP9: Your Code Isn’t Enough - How Software Engineers Actually Get Promoted
In this episode of Beyond the Build, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to get promoted as a software engineer. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about writing good code.We break down how to think about promotions through th...