Send us a text Julian Browne’s storied career is one with some stellar highlights, from a remarkable selection of CTO roles, to leading roles at businesses like Hive. He wasn’t always destined for software, however, as a path set for biology gave way to a passion for technology… Julian’s approach to team dynamics and constant course-correcting is exemplary for any aspiring CTO - discover how he learned to lead teams in the tech space, and how you can do the same, on episode 20 of Great ...

Send us a text Almost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work. From writing a groundbreaking DAW to creating the future of DSP libraries, his journey in software is utterly unique, and places him perfectly to see the AI-enabled future of creative industries. Join us on Great Software People to learn more about the hidden side behind your favourite music, and whether AI threatens to turn it on its head...

Send us a text From humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary. She’s spoken at Codegarden and carved her path in software across decades, so it was a joy to catch up with her at Codegarden 2024 to hear her take on the future of Umbraco, the power of community, and how programming rewires our brains… This episode covers: How Heather branched into software despite having no initia...

Send us a text Had enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had… With huge leadership roles in 288 Group, AXA Health, and most recently becoming VP of Engineering at Prima, Seemin’s human-centric approach is absolutely game changing for tech startups and scaleups alike! Join us on Great Software People as Seemin shares the importance of transparency in software dev leaders, her incredible work with Women in Tech Dorset, and how to scale a ...

Send us a text Industry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere. Remote-first companies are nothing new to Jose Torres, whose roles in software saw him embracing hybrid ways of working long before the world was forced into it. Now CTO at Wheel.io, his story can guide us all on building top class teams around the globe, and how you can build a location-independent career that works for you. This episode covers: Jose's early passion for robotics and how it ...

Send us a text What makes a tech startup shine? The unique nature of each startup demands empathetic leadership of a CTO, something which Stefan Anca exhibits in abundance, having Co-Founded the Berlin-based mental health platform, Likeminded. Join us as we learn from his invaluable experiences, evolving from mobile development through to a resilience-building Founder’s journey, and peer into the AI-enabled future that promises to redefine software development… This episode covers: S...

Send us a text Among the industries being touched by AI, there’s an undercover revolution in content archival that’ll change the future of journalism. From her early start with British Pathe to her role as Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick has had a front row seat to watch media metadata evolve for the modern age. Join us on Great Software People for a fascinating look into the future archival, content management, and its intersection with artifici...

Send us a text From humble beginnings come some of our industry’s greatest minds. Once curious about MATLAB, a young Kunle Ogunjimi’s curiosity bloomed into a fascinating software career! The lessons we stand to learn from his journey so far are plentiful, and in this episode of Great Software People we learn the art of guiding your early career path, adapting to remote working environments, and hear predictions for the AI-enabled future of Android development. This episode covers: Matl...

Send us a text Once an aspiring civil engineer, Katherine Spice’s path has evolved so organically into a leadership journey with purpose. All of Katherine’s roles have exhibited social impact, and beyond her CTO position at Learnerbly she’s supporting female-founders as an angel investor. It’s a combination that gives her purpose-driven career a fascinating angle, and it’s a delight to delve further into it as she joins us for episode 12 of Great Software People. This episode covers: Kathe...

Send us a text With career highlights spanning Co-op, LateRooms and the Eurofighter Typhoon it’s clear to see that Gemma Cameron’s carved an impressive career for herself. Of all the qualities that she exhibits, however, its being attuned to her wellbeing that’s become paramount as her technical leadership journey has evolved into her role at T5 Digital. Join us for a fascinating foray through her career, the surprising role of comic strips in achieving buy-in to an idea, and how to spot si...

Send us a text Reynald Adolphe’s career in software has been long and, with LinkedIn Learn & Microsoft among his roles, remarkably fruitful. Across such a journey, he’s seen the industry shift massively and pursued innovation from the moment he discovered his passion for technology. Now a Senior Developer Advocate, he shares the highlights and takeaways from a fascinating perspective on this week’s Great Software People. This episode covers: What drove Reynald to undertake a masters, and ...

Send us a text Michael Olaye’s career has seen him thrive across several roles in software, with a roster of clients reading like an all-star cast, from adidas to Playstation, EMI to BMW Group. With such a stellar route through the industry, he’s got a keen eye for innovation in all its evolving forms - learn more from Michael’s decades of insight, and how he carved his route to becoming SVP, Managing Director at R/GA, on this week’s ‘Great Software People’. This episode covers: Stories from ...

Send us a text Junior roles in software can take you to some exceptional places - since his start with us at Cohaesus, Moomba Muloba has launched a career that sees him making waves at News UK. For those shifting through the early phases in their careers, this episode of Great Software People is packed with invaluable advice, and we learn how Moomba stays ahead of the curve in an ever changing industry. This episode covers: Moomba’s route through accountancy and sales before reaching his care...

Send us a text As a budding teenager, Alan Botwright coded level design on the Commodore 64’s Judge Dredd game. Decades later, he’s carved out a career in software with huge global impact. Alan’s story is packed with exciting anecdotes and unique insights alike - he joins us on Great Software People to share standout moments of innovation, his take on an AI-enabled future, and why ‘cool’ doesn’t always cut it. This episode covers: Alan’s start in the industry, and early experiments with the C...

Send us a text From an aspiring artist to a multitalented tech leader, Des Holmes’ path through software has seen him making his mark across the industry. He’s worked both within teams and as a consultant, offering a perspective uniquely brimming with breadth, and he shares a selection of his most valuable learnings in this week’s episode of Great Software People. This episode covers: Diving straight into a developer job from completing his illustration & design degreeActing as a technica...

Send us a text This engaging episode of Great Software People follows the career journey of Daniel Portella, from his start in software development to becoming a Senior Solutions Architect. Gain insightful perspectives from Dan’s diverse experiences from working in Finance, Legal and Digital Media to his time as a Principal Developer and Architect. Dan shares fascinating stories about high-pressure projects and offers valuable lessons learned. This episode includes: Growing a career at ...

Send us a text Rewriting the rulebook on how every major Hollywood distribution studio works behind the scenes is no small feat, and draws on decades of Daniel Beattie’s experiences. From early work with the likes of Channel 4 to the dizzying world of film titans like Netflix, Warner Bros and Pinewood, he takes us through the evolution of the software that’s become integral to these creative industries. This episode covers: Limitations of digital tools early in Daniel’s careerThe shifting nat...

Send us a text We sat down with Matt Nunn, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon, to delve into the dynamic world of tech careers. From skill sets that go far beyond coding to harnessing the power of your network. Matt shares his experience of working with tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, and provides practical advice for those looking to craft diverse and fulfilling careers. Matt joins us for episode 3 of Great Software People as we discuss everything you need to be able to naviga...

Send us a text Colin McMillan’s career has seen him at the precipice since the web’s early years, placing him perfectly to observe the evolution of development through the ages. Progressing along his journey to become Technical Director for Glasgow-based Factory 73, Colin joins us on Great Software People as we delve into embedding culture, the irreplaceable value of job satisfaction, and one project that changed his approach forever. This episode covers: Entering work in the early days of we...

Send us a text In a sport where milliseconds are everything, Alfonso Ferrandez wrote one piece of software that saved not just seconds, but days… Decision making at the pinnacle of motorsport is essential, and while F1 teams were using Excel, Alfonso’s background was the catalyst for a revolution in his team. Alfonso shares his utterly fascinating, unique experience on the series premiere of Great Software People, taking us through the origins of the tech-accelerated racing we see today. This...