S1 Ep3: The DevLab Podcast with Andrew Blackburn

In the next episode of The DevLab Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Yoon, a former UX/UI Designer-turned-Developer. Alison kicks us off with her unusual yet intriguing journey into tech from the fashion world and what tips she has for others who are looking to make a career change, especially internationally.Next, she discusses diversity in tech: the highs, lows and her advice for both candidates and companies trying to bridge that gap.Last but certainly not least, Alison shares what she's looking forward to in the world of tech and which frameworks she's currently continuing to learn. Trust us, this is a must-listen!You can reach out to Alison here.If you have any questions about this episode, please email ‘hello@hackajob.co’ and we’ll get back to you. What would you like us to talk about next?Stay up to date with DevLab and hackajob:Twitter: @hackajobHQLinkedIn: hackajobFacebook: hackajobInstagram: @hackajobTikTok: @hackajob

In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by Ordnance Survey’s very own Jo Shannon, who is the Director of Technology & Design and has decades of experience.Jo takes us through her impressive and non-traditional route into tech, starting as a Receptionist, Senior Project Manager,  and many more in between.She then touches upon how working for Ordnance Survey during the pandemic changed her way of thinking and allowed her and her team to work better together.Lastly Jo discusses what excites her about tech currently and how we can keep the conversations and ideas flowing. You can reach out to Jo here.Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for GB and a world-leading geospatial data and technology organisation, which is currently hiring via hackajob. You can visit them here.If you have any questions about this episode, please email ‘hello@hackajob.co’ and we’ll get back to you. What would you like us to talk about next?Stay up to date with DevLab and hackajob:Twitter: @hackajobHQLinkedIn: hackajobFacebook: hackajobInstagram: @hackajobTikTok: @hackajob

Efua Akumanyi from Coding Black Females joins us for the next episode of The DevLab Podcast, and boy were we in for a treat. Efua takes us into how she got started in tech, including her degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.Next, Efua touches upon a very pertinent discussion in tech: Blockchain and NFTs - what's it all about? We get the inside scoop as well as her advice for where to get started.Last but certainly not least, Efua shares her experience and tips as a Black woman in tech, and how the landscape has changed over the decades.Efua is the co- CTO at CodingBlackFemales and the Co-Founder and Head of Technology at www.furnishful.co.uk. Passionate about encouraging other women into tech, she is a member of several women in tech groups and speaks on subjects ranging from AI to entrepreneurship. You can reach out to Efua here. If you have any questions about this episode, please email ‘hello@hackajob.co’ and we’ll get back to you. What would you like us to talk about next?Stay up to date with DevLab and hackajob:Twitter: @hackajobHQLinkedIn: hackajobFacebook: hackajobInstagram: @hackajobTikTok: @hackajob

In this episode of The DevLab podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Andrew Blackburn, Product Lead at Kainos.We delve into Andrew's journey into Product, and how inquisitiveness has helped him in his career.He then takes us through what he's learnt in his roles in several industries including Oil & Gas, the Public Sector and of course, Tech.Finally Andrew discusses digital transformation, his tips for those in tech and how he got promoted twice during his time with Kainos.You can reach out to Andrew here.Kainos reimagines how organisations operate and create new ways of working that improve people’s experiences and lives. With decades of experience in innovation and creativity, and operating in 23 countries, you can find out more about them here.If you have any questions about this episode, please email ‘hello@hackajob.co’ and we’ll get back to you. What would you like us to talk about next?Stay up to date with DevLab and hackajob:Twitter: @hackajobHQLinkedIn: hackajobFacebook: hackajobInstagram: @hackajobTikTok: @hackajob