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Mission Control Center
by Mission Control Center
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Career tips, industry news coverage and insider stories. Every other week, in your inbox and ears.This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new IT recruiting agency. Mindquest accompanies you throughout your entire professional journey with high-quality offers that meet all your needs and aspirations.
Episodes
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The transition to independent PHP developer – Christoph Rumpel
Christoph Rumpel is a PHP developer and Laravel expert from Vienna who has his own development and consulting company and teaches others through Laravel Core Adventures and Mastering PhpStorm. He discusses how he got started with coding and his transition from employee to independent developer.…
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From Oracle to Developer Advocacy: A Database Career – Franck Pachot, Yugabyte
Franck Pachot is a Swiss database career expert working as a developer advocate at the open-source distributed SQL database firm Yugabyte. Here’s how this Oracle ACE Director, Oracle Certified Master, and AWS Data Hero went from consulting to developer advocacy, his take on new database...
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Why An Economist Turned Data Scientist Is Now Pursuing a PhD – Maxence Azzouz-Thuderoz
Maxence Azzouz-Thuderoz is a data scientist specialising in AI and natural language processing at French consulting firm Axys Consultants. Here is how he went from studying economics and econometrics to embracing data science, and why he is now thinking of pursuing a PhD in automatic speech...
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Keep learning and don't be afraid to fail – Andy Jones, Cloud Management Community
Andy Jones is a London-based Microsoft Technical Architect working for BT Enterprise. He writes about modern desktop solutions on his blog Move2Modern and is a co-creator of the Cloud Management Community YouTube channel. He recently sat down with us to talk about the work he is doing helping the...
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Cybersec career tips from a ballerina turned pentester – Lola Kureno, INE
Lola Kureno is an Israeli-born cybersecurity engineer living in Tokyo and working for IT training and certifications provider INE. An expert pentester and ethical hacking advocate, Lola shares cybersecurity career tips and discusses how a single event changed her life forever and set her on an...
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From the US Marines to AWS – Jake Furlong's DevOps Career
Jake Furlong is a Technical Lab Developer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a self-taught DevOps expert, Site Reliability Engineer and cloud architect. He tells us how he went from being in the US Marine Corps to becoming an all-around DevOps specialist and shares DevOps career tips and insights.…
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SAP project management & career tips with John Micale, oXya
SAP project management expert John Micale is Customer Experience Account Manager at oXya, a Hitachi Group company delivering leading SAP run management, consulting and cloud hosting services. John is tasked with ensuring that a consistent, high-quality service is provided to all of the company's...
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How to learn Python (with Rune)
Rune holds a PhD in Computer Science and works as a freelance Python consultant specialising in big data and back-end development. When the pandemic hit, he kickstarted the learning platform Learn Python With Rune to teach others how to learn Python and apply it. He tells us about his career…
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A data centre migration is about tech and people – Sarah Lean (aka Techielass), Microsoft
Sarah Lean, aka Techielass, is a Scotland-based IT infrastructure, ops, and sys admin expert and Azure community evangelist. The founder of the Glasgow Azure User Group, Sarah works as a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft and blogs, tweets and has her own YouTube channel. She discusses how you…
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The real human element behind cyber attacks – Dr. ir Johannes Drooghaag, Internet Safety for Kids
Dr. ir Johannes Drooghaag, CEO of Spearhead Management and founder of Internet Safety for Kids, recently sat down with us to talk about the real human element behind cyber attacks and his work helping educate children and parents about cybersecurity. -- Mission Control Center is your one-stop…
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Being an active member of the Azure community – John Lunn, aka Jonnychipz
John Lunn, also known as Jonnychipz, is a Welsh Azure MVP and MCT working as a technical architect at BT Enterprise. An organiser of the Welsh Azure User Group and an avid vlogger, John discusses the benefits of being an active member of the Azure community and how he learned Azure IoT.…
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The State-Of-The-Art SOC – Chris Crowley, CyberSec Consultant
Chris Crowley is a US-based veteran cyber security expert specialising in security operations centers (SOCs). He works as an independent consultant through his company Montance, has a SOC-Class and is a SANS Institute senior instructor. He discusses how he carved his path in cybersec and shares...
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The Career Path of an SAP Consultant – Martin Fischer, BridgingIT
German ABAP expert Martin Fischer is a Business and SAP Portfolio Manager at BridgingIT, SAP Mentor and a host of the SAP Coffee Corner Radio podcast. He sits down with us to talk about how he got started with SAP and discuss the career path of an SAP consultant. Plus, a look at the week in tech...
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How to Become an Azure MVP – Gregor Suttie, Azure Architect at Intercept
Gregor Suttie is a Glasgow-based Microsoft Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer working as an Azure Architect at Dutch firm Intercept. He helps run the Glasgow Azure User Group and is a prominent Azure family member and community member. He recently stopped by Mission Control Center to…
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Oracle Certified Master: a Career Booster – Rodrigo Mufalani, IBM
Born in Brazil, Rodrigo Mufalani is an expert Oracle DBA working at IBM as an Infrastructure Specialist for hybrid cloud projects. He recently sat down with us to discuss how he got started in his DBA career and how becoming an Oracle Certified Master and Oracle ACE catapulted his career and...
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Two months into my first software engineer job – Olena Drugalya
Olena Drugalya recently went from being a stay-at-home mom to landing her first software developer job, joining Novatec Consulting as a junior software engineer. Two months into the role, she chats with us about her beginnings, first learnings, and what other debuting developers should expect…
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Unlocking data with AI - Synthesized's Ton Badal
We chat with Ton Badal, machine learning engineer at London-based DataOps start-up Synthesized, about pursuing a career in data science and the challenges of working with data. -- Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news…
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How To Code Well and Other Pieces of Timeless Career Advice - with Peter Fisher
Peter Fisher, freelance web developer and host of the popular How To Code Well podcast, discusses why he started teaching coding and some of the best career advice he has given. -- Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news…
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How to Grow as a Front-End Developer – Vasilika Klimova, Founder of SkillUp School
How does one grow as a front-end developer? We chat with Vasilika Klimova, senior front-end developer at Avaloq and founder of the SkillUp School in Luxembourg, about why soft skills and not over-engineering are key to advancing as a front-end dev. -- Mission Control Center is your one-stop-shop...
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The secret to creating content for web devs – Stefan Judis, DevRel @ Contentful
What’s the secret to creating content for web devs? We continue our chat with Stefan Judis,developer relations lead at Contentful, blogger and front-end expert. Here is why and how he shares what he knows and learns with the community. Plus, a new chapter of Edna's Garden, and a look at the week…
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From Hacking NASA to Protecting your Accounts: A Chat with Rickey Gevers
Ethical hacking can be the solution to some of our most serious cybersecurity issues. We interview Rickey Gevers, cybersecurity expert and founder of Scattered Secrets, a password breach notification and prevention service that is helping businesses and individuals protect their online accounts....
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Changing lives through tech education: Interviewing BeCode's Karen Boers
Tech education is a force for social transformation. We interview Karen Boers, co-founder & CEO of BeCode, a Belgian coding school bridging social divides by empowering at-risk individuals. Plus, a look at the week in tech news and a list of some of the best developers in the UK to follow online....
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What makes a successful web dev? Interview with Stefan Judis
What makes a successful web dev? We interview Berlin-based front-end expert Stefan Judis. He works for Contentful leading developer relations and has an idea or two on how to become a great dev. Plus, a look at the week in tech news and a new blog article on today's IT job market. -- Mission...
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From SAP to controlling cars with a phone: Interview with Denise Nepraunig
We interview Denise Nepraunig, a Berlin-based iOS developer who decided to pursue her passion for Apple after 13 years in the SAP ecosystem. She’s now a Swift and iOS dev at CARIAD, the Volkswagen Group’s automotive software development division. This is what she did, why she did it, and how you...
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More developers than ever before
A look at the week in tech news, 10 of the best cybersecurity experts in the Netherlands to follow, and an article by our COO and co-founder Manuela Delfort-Garampon discussing the hybridisation of permanent and freelance roles. -- Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice…
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From stay-at-home mom to full-time development: Interview with Olena Drugalya
Olena Drugalya is a Berlin-based, self-taught front-end developer who just recently managed to go from being a stay-at-home mom to getting a full-time development job. We discuss with her the barriers she encountered in her transition into tech and how other women can overcome them. Plus, a look…
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Interview with cloud solutions architect Wesley Backelant, Part 2
The second part of our interview with Wesley Backelant, cloud data and BI expert at Microsoft, to discuss his role as a cloud solutions architect, data limitations and what lies ahead for cloud. Plus, an article from our CEO and founder Thomas Delfort about the freelancisation of permanent roles…
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AI for upskilling employees, SAP's hacking problem and IT spending
In this week's episode, we discuss how fusing AI can help upskill employees, SAP's vulnerability problems and the increased demand for IT spending coming from all business areas. Plus, make sure to check our blog at mindquest.io/blog a new episode in our series of short sci-fi stories, Horizon...
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Interview with Karel De Winter, Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Solutions Architect at DexMach
In this week's episode, we interview Karel De Winter, Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Solutions Architect at DexMach to discuss his professional trajectory and how you can advance your cloud career. Plus, a look back at the week in tech news and a new issue a list with 10 of the best developers in...
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Merging CPUs and RAM, IT budgets for 2021, and cloud surpasses on-prem
In this week's episode, we discuss how fusing CPUs and RAM could make computers faster, the IT budget priorities for 2021, and how cloud has surpassed on-prem spending for the first time. Plus, make sure to check our blog at mindquest.io/blog for some tips on how to best offboard independent...
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Interview with Wesley Backelant, Cloud Solution Architect, data & AI, at Microsoft
In this week's episode, we interview Wesley Backelant, cloud data & AI expert at Microsoft, to discuss his career trajectory and how you can gain new skills and become a self-made IT pro like him. Plus, a look back at the week in tech news and a new issue of our IT's Who is Who series. This time...
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Eco-data centers, Microsoft hacks and the right to digital sovereignty
In this week's episode, we discuss the power of data centers against climate change, a Microsoft email hack, and the EU's push for digital sovereignty. Plus, don't forget to drop by our blog for a look at 20 of the women leading Europe's tech revolution, and a new chapter in our series of short...
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Weekly Update - Mar. 04
In this week's episode, we discuss Bitcoin's hunger for power, robot farmers, and a new EU regulation to ensure the repairability of electronic devices. Plus, don't forget to drop by our blog for an article on the most popular IT certifications and some pointers on how to prepare for technical...
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Weekly Update - Feb. 25
In this week's episode, we discuss what software devs hate most doing, the top .NET and Microsoft-centric skills, and database DevOps. Plus, don't forget to check out our blog for an article on the importance of continuing education and a new IT's who is who. This week, we examine the role of the...
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Weekly Update - Feb. 18
In this week's episode, we discuss pandemic-spotting algorithms, the explosion of low-code and how development teams can best work remotely. Plus, don't forget to check out our list with the top 10 Belgian cloud experts to follow on Twitter and our newly published job hunter's tool kit for IT…
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Weekly Update - Feb. 11
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news digests, career guides and even short sci-fi stories. Everything you need, in one place. Every Thursday, in your inbox and ears. This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new…
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Weekly Update - Feb. 4
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news digests, career guides and even short sci-fi stories. Everything you need, in one place. Every Thursday, in your inbox and ears. This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new…
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Weekly Update - Jan 28
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news digests, career guides and even short sci-fi stories. Everything you need, in one place. Every Thursday, in your inbox and ears. This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new…
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Weekly Update - Jan 21
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Weekly tips and news digests, career guides and even short sci-fi stories. Everything you need, in one place. Every Thursday, in your inbox and ears. This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mission Control Center is your one-stop shop for career advice and tech trends analysis. Career tips, industry news coverage and insider stories. Every other week, in your inbox and ears.This podcast is brought to you by Mindquest, Europe's new IT recruiting agency. Mindquest accompanies you throughout your entire professional journey with high-quality offers that meet all your needs and aspirations.
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