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Beyond Coding

Patrick Akil
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For software engineers ready to level up. Learn from CTOs, principal engineers, and tech leaders about the skills beyond coding: from technical mastery to product thinking and career growth

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Bas de Groot
Tech lead, software engineer specializing in developer experience and platform engineering
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Zanina Katira
Talent expert with many years of experience in recruitment
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Maria Vechtomova
Co-founder of Marvelous ML Ops and Couchy, with over a decade of experience in the ML Ops space
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Marijn Markus
AI lead over at Capgemini, spends his time in tech improving people's lives.
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Woodson Martin
CEO of Outsystems, a leading AI-powered low-code platform.
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Michiel Overeem
Engineering manager at AFAS
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Sander Mak
Director of Technology at Picnic
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Episode: What Separates Good Engineers from Great Ones
Kate Ivanova
Product manager in big tech with years of experience building products, with a passion for experimenting and trying out new tools.
Episode: From 6 Engineers to 2: Why Product and Engineering Are Merging
Maarten Stolk
CEO and co-founder of Deeploy.
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Patrick
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Beyond the Terminal: Real-World Growth for Engineers

    Beyond Coding is one of those rare podcasts that manages to be both tactical and genuinely inspiring. Patrick Akil consistently brings clarity to the challenges developers face, not just in code, but in career and mindset. The episode on staying ahead as a software engineer really resonated. As someone who’s helped scale engineering teams at fast-moving startups, I appreciated the emphasis on adaptability, incremental learning, and mastering fundamentals over chasing trends. The insights around ... more

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    5
    YourCTO
    United States9 months ago
  • Beyond the regular

    I’m an avid consumer of Patrick’ honest, interesting conversations with top notch guests. The funny, cordial and engaging style is refreshing and keep the dialogue always alive and to the point. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bong0
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • The only podcast I will listen to

    I recently found this podcast and am so happy I did! The host Patrick knows how to make even the hardest topics sound easy and understandable. It has now become my go-to podcast that I listen to every day! Thank you Patrick, keep on creating great content, I’ll be here listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophiazurli
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Tactical, inspiring, and practical for engineers and team leads.
Guests are top-notch and conversations stay engaging and on point.
Host brings clarity to challenges beyond code and makes complex topics approachable.
New listeners quickly find it to be their go-to for leadership-focused engineering talk.

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Career Advice I'd Give Every Software Engineer Right Now
Q: As a software engineer, what responsibilities should I take to progress in my career?
Start proactively having conversations with your manager about your ambitions and seek opportunities for growth.
Career Advice I'd Give Every Software Engineer Right Now
Q: What should I do to improve my communication of technical decisions to non-technical audiences?
Know your audience and gather feedback before speaking to ensure your message resonates.
Career Advice I'd Give Every Software Engineer Right Now
Q: How can I build mental resilience and avoid internalizing negativity?
You can build resilience by having hobbies and not making work your whole life, taking time off and spending time with friends and family.
The Skills That Matter When AI Writes Your Code
Q: Do you recommend soft skills trainings or is it all about experience when it comes to getting better at soft skills?
Both are important; trainings can offer valuable experiences, but they must be paired with on-the-job learning to be effective.
The Skills That Matter When AI Writes Your Code
Q: What is one mistake mid-level developers commonly make that slows down their growth?
They hesitate to ask questions in conversations for fear of seeming stupid, which negatively impacts their growth.

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What is Beyond Coding about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical engineering leadership, developer experience, and the human side of software delivery. Across episodes, listeners hear about balancing fast delivery with quality, platform and DevOps practices, and the evolving role of engineers in an AI-enabled world. Guests and hosts discuss governance, measurement, and how to structure teams for scalable impact, often emphasizing career growth, collaboration, and a healthy mindset for navigating corporate culture. It's a good fit for engineers aiming to level up, engineering managers steering teams, and tech leaders seeking actionable insights on building productive workflows and better experiences for developers. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world tradeoffs, ... more

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