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Beyond The Build
Uma Abu and Ope Osunkoya
25 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering. As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to something far less talked about: coordinating people, aligning goals, sharing context, and synchronizing work across teams. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down why so many engineering projects stall, drag on for months, or ship the wrong thing entirely. Not because of bad c...
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Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering. As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to something far less talked about: coordinating people, aligning goals, sharing context, and synchronizing work across teams. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down why so many engineering projects stall, drag on for months, or ship the wrong thing entirely. Not because of bad c...
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Beyond The Build
EP25: One Of The Hardest Parts of Software Development (It's Not The Code)
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering. As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to something far less talked about: coordinating people, aligning goals, sharing context, and synchronizing work across teams. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down why so many engineering projects stall, drag on for months, or ship the wrong thing entirely. Not because of bad c...
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1 day ago
40 minutes

Beyond The Build
EP24: Specialization Might Be Destroying Your Career Mobility
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Should you stay or should you leave? In this episode of Beyond the Build, we tackle one of the hardest questions in your career: when should you actually leave your team or company? Most engineers don't think about this until they're already frustrated, burnt out, or realizing they've been building skills that won't transfer anywhere else. By then, it's often too late. We break down the red flags to wa...
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2 weeks ago
39 minutes

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EP23: Why Writing Will Make or Break Your Engineering Career
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Most engineers spend years perfecting their coding skills but completely ignore the one skill that actually determines who gets promoted, who gets their ideas shipped, and who leads projects: **writing**. In this episode, we break down why documentation isn't just "nice to have" - it's the difference between being a code monkey and being an engineering leader. We cover why meetings are the WORST pla...
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4 weeks ago
42 minutes

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EP22: Your Manager Is Using You (Here's How to Use Them Back)
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Think your manager is just there to assign you tasks? Think again. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dig into one of the most overlooked parts of being a software engineer: what you should actually expect from your manager. A lot of engineers think management is just about task updates, but your manager plays a huge role in your growth, visibility, and long-term success. We break down the expecta...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

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EP21: The Truth About Finding “Fulfillment” in Your Career
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Everyone 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 unpack the tension between fulfillment and functionality at work. Should you expect your job to make you happy, or is that setting yourself up for burnout and disappointment? If you’ve ever wondered whether you should love your job, tolerate i...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

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EP20: WFH vs WFO The Productivity Myth Everyone’s Falling For
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 In this episode, we unpack the realities of working from home versus working in the office. We share what’s lost when you’re remote, like casual hallway conversations and easy collaboration and how that affects connection and visibility at work. We also explore the upsides of remote life: fewer distractions, no commute, and more control over your time. At the same time, we dive into challenges like blu...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

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EP19: The Fundamental Reasons Software Engineers Struggle and What to Do About It
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 When your teammate is struggling, it's easy to assume they're not trying hard enough. But what if the problem is something else entirely? In this episode of Beyond The Build, we dive deep into one of the most uncomfortable topics in software engineering: how to recognize when a colleague is struggling and what you can actually do to help. We break down what "struggling" really looks like—missing deadli...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

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EP18: Amazon Leader Reveals What Separates High Performers from Leaders
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Felix Ekwueme, Technical Advisor to the VP of International Sellers at Amazon, to talk about the real drivers of career growth that go way beyond just “doing good work.” We unpack why comfort and growth don’t coexist, the dangers of being the silent high performer, and what it really takes to rise through the ranks—especially as an immigrant or unde...
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3 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes

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EP17: The Layoff Signals Everyone Ignores (Until It's Too Late)
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable reality of tech layoffs that every software engineer needs to understand. Drawing from our own experiences of surviving cuts while watching teammates get let go, we break down the harsh truths about what really determines who stays and who goes. We explore the critical difference between working in cost centers versus revenue-generat...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

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EP16: From Lagos to South Africa to a US Tech Giant - Career Lessons From A Digital Nomad
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Fola, a Senior Security Engineer whose career has taken him from Nigeria to South Africa and now the United States. We unpack what it means to build a career across countries and cultures. Fola opens up about his journey out of Nigeria, the culture shocks he faced moving to Cape Town, and how he learned to navigate both corporate and social environm...
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

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EP 15: Focusing On Solving the Right Problems (and Ignoring the Wrong Ones)
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 What if the secret to making an impact at work isn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to ignore? In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of being a software engineer: identifying the right problems to solve, at the right time, in the right way. It’s not about doing more work—it’s about doing the work that actually moves the needle. We ...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

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EP14: How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Dumb (Engineer's Guide)
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Asking for help might seem like a basic skill, but in software engineering, how you ask can impact everything from your productivity to your team’s trust. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down the underrated art of asking for help at work. We talk about: The mental shift engineers need to make when reaching outWho to ask, and whenHow to show you've done your due diligenceCreating team cult...
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5 months ago
33 minutes

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EP13: Inside the Mind of a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Send us a text 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 truth about one of tech's most misunderstood roles. Thien-Y walks us through the real work of a PM—from balancing customer demands with business goals to managing relationships with engineers. We dig into what it takes to build a roadmap, why product managers are som...
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5 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes

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EP12: We’ve been to 20+ Tech Conferences - Here's What Actually Matters
Send us a text 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 needle for our careers and which ones were just free pizza and swag. You'll discover why general networking events are often a waste of time, how to identify the specific meetups that align with your goals, and the art of finding collaborators wh...
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6 months ago
29 minutes

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EP11: The Tech Hype Trap: Why 90% of Developers Are Wasting Their Time (And How to Be in the 10%)
Send us a text 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 trend dilemma head-on. Some believe staying on top of the latest frameworks, tools, and AI models is essential to stay relevant in the job market. Others argue it’s all hype—what really matters will stick, and you’ll learn it when you actually need it. We dive into both...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

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EP10: How to Be the Engineer Everyone Remembers (For the Right Reasons)
Send us a text 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 spend countless hours perfecting our technical skills, we often overlook the collaboration skills that actually determine our career success. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to be someone people want to work with. We explore the character...
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7 months ago
35 minutes

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EP9: Your Code Isn’t Enough - How Software Engineers Actually Get Promoted
Send us a text 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 the lens of impact, influence, and ownership, the pillars that often separate engineers who stay stuck from those who move up. You’ll learn what’s typically expected at each level, how to work with your manager (instead of just hoping they notice you), an...
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7 months ago
25 minutes

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EP8: Winning Over Your Manager, Director & VP - The One-on-One Playbook
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Build, we dive into the critical skill every engineer needs, but few are taught: how to collaborate with leadership. From one-on-ones with your manager to hallway chats with directors and VPs, we cover what you should be saying, asking, and sharing to make your work more visible, effective, and aligned. We break down the types of conversations to have, how to tailor your updates to different levels of leadership, how to ask for feedback, and how to...
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7 months ago
23 minutes

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EP7: Structuring Meetings for Success: Write, Align, and Act
Send us a text 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 to align with key people before a big meeting, and why every meeting should have clear outcomes before it even starts. We also discuss how to structure meetings based on who's attending, the power of AI tools to automate note-taking, and how to turn me...
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8 months ago
25 minutes

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EP6: Work-Life Balance In Tech - The Hidden Cost of Climbing the Ladder
Send us a text 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 role and responsibilities grow. We ask the tough question: Is balance even possible once you start owning important projects or teams? From seasonal workloads to title-based expectations, we explore how your career trajectory affects your ability to unplug...
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8 months ago
20 minutes

Beyond The Build
Send us a text Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9 Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering. As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to something far less talked about: coordinating people, aligning goals, sharing context, and synchronizing work across teams. In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down why so many engineering projects stall, drag on for months, or ship the wrong thing entirely. Not because of bad c...