The Busy Programmer

By: Marcin Zajkowski
  • Summary

  • Whether you're an aspiring tech leader, a burned-out programmer, or just trying to find your footing in the fast-paced IT world, you’ll find something here. Expect interviews with industry pros, monologues on everyday dev-life, and livestreams tackling the mental and emotional challenges of our field. Join me on the journey to becoming more balanced, self-aware, and better equipped to navigate both life and work as a busy programmer!

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Episodes
  • Oskar Dudycz: I Should Probably Be Working Less...
    Nov 16 2024

    Oskar Dudycz, a Software Architect, Consultant, and a passionate open-source advocate helping fellow humans build Event-Driven systems. His Github profile showcases an impressive variety of past contributions and ongoing open-source projects, such as Emmet - a Node.js library taking your event-driven applications "back to the future" and Pongo - a Mongo but on Postgres. Beyond coding, Oskar actively shares his knowledge at conferences, runs workshops for teams and companies, and publishes the widely popular newsletter for architects, Architecture Weekly. Beyond coding, Oskar’s life is full of surprising twists — from running the most popular Polish Radiohead fan-site to being a Eurobasket mascot and keeping his Amiga 500 alive and kicking.

    In this episode, we explore Oskar's journey into coding, his leadership roles and open source contributions - all seamlessly bundled it with business and life. Learn how he became a solopreneur, choosing what to work on and when to work (or not!). We discuss how Oskar balances consultancy, workshops and travels to conferences with his passion for open-source and family life. You'll also discover how he is maintains consistency in sharing knowledge with fellow professionals, while clearing his head from an overload to avoid burnout. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration!

    Follow Oskar:
    - Blog: https://event-driven.io/
    - Architecture Weekly: https://www.architecture-weekly.com/
    - Github: https://github.com/oskardudycz/
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskardudycz/


    Other links and resources mentioned during the episode:
    - "Atomic Habits" by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
    - "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/163284678-orwell-george
    - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2657.To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
    - "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music" by Dave Grohl: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57648017-the-storyteller

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    - Substack: https://thebusyprogrammer.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Jonah Andersson: Learning The Art Of Saying NO
    Nov 1 2024

    Jonah Andersson, a Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify, Developer and Cloud & DevOps Engineer Lead, and the founder of her new Azure training company - Jonah Andersson Tech. Jonah is an International Public Speaker, a Microsoft MVP for Azure, and was named a 2023 Developer of the Year Finalist at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards. She’s well known for her dedication to empowering developers, especially women in tech, and for building inclusive spaces in the tech community.

    In this episode, we dive deep into Jonah’s journey from her first steps in tech to her role as a leading Azure consultant and community advocate. We cover the milestones of her career, from early coding experiences to navigating imposter syndrome and burnout, and the “why” behind her work beyond consultancy. Jonah shares valuable lessons on time management, leadership, and the resources that shaped her. You’ll also hear insights on balancing tech and personal growth, as well as her advice for those looking to make an impact in the field.

    Follow Jonah:
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson/
    - Twitter: https://x.com/cjkodare/
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahcandersson/

    You can also purchase Jonah's book, "Learning Microsoft Azure", here: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-microsoft-azure/9781098113315/

    Other links and resources mentioned during the episode:
    - “The One Thing” by Gary Keller: https://the1thing.com/book/
    - “The Charisma Myth” by Olivia Fox Cabane: https://www.amazon.com/Charisma-Myth-Science-Personal-Magnetism/dp/1591845947
    - “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Bed-Little-Things/dp/1455570249
    - “Stolen Focus” by Johann Hari: https://stolenfocusbook.com/

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    - Twitter: https://x.com/zajkowskimarcin/
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinzajkowski/
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zajkowski.marcin/
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zajkowskimarcin/
    - Substack: https://thebusyprogrammer.substack.com/

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    1 hr and 16 mins

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