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Beyond Coding

Patrick Akil
Software Engineering
Product Management
Team Dynamics
Software Development
Leadership
Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Software Architecture
Career Development
Networking
System Design
Generative AI
Productivity
Career Growth
Tech Industry
Empathy
Cloud Computing
AI Product Development
Performance Reviews
Web Development

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. Created by Patrick Akil

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Most engineers approach open source the wrong way. They write code, open a PR, and wonder why it never gets merged. Bruno Schaatsbergen, Terraform core contributor and ex-HashiCorp engineer, breaks down the real craft behind contributions that actual... more

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What separates software that survives from software nobody wants to touch? Nico Krijnen has spent 30 years building systems, coaching teams, and learning why some projects thrive while others quietly become the legacy code everyone avoids. In this ep... more

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Suzanne Daniels is a Top Microsoft Advisor who works with CTOs and engineering leaders across EMEA on developer productivity, GitHub, and AI adoption. Her take: the industry is obsessing over coding speed, but that was only ever level one. The real s... more

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The role of the software engineer is shifting from execution to orchestration, and it's happening faster than most of us realize. Dennis Vink, Principal Consultant at Xebia, breaks down how he approaches code modernization with AI, why fundamentals a... more

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Recent Guests

Nico Krijnen
Speaker, architect, and software engineer at Luminous
Luminous
Episode: Software Expert: This Is How You Design Systems That Survive
Suzanne Daniels
Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Top Microsoft Advisor: "Coding Is Cheap, Software Is Expensive." You're Focused on the Wrong Thing
Dennis Vink
Principal consultant, Xebia
Xebia
Episode: AI Expert: Most Software Engineers Aren't Ready for What's Coming
Ian Miell
CTO at Container Solutions
Container Solutions
Episode: If You've Been At The Same Company 3+ Years, You're Already In A Box
Dennis Doomen
Microsoft MVP, open source legend, coding architect at Aviva Solutions
Aviva Solutions
Episode: How to Battle Complexity Before It Kills Your Software (30-Year Veteran's Take)
Sendil Nellaiyapen
Engineering manager at Uber
Uber
Episode: Uber Engineering Manager on Scaling Systems, Career Trade-offs, and Why Clarity Beats Seniority
Bas de Groot
Tech lead, software engineer specializing in developer experience and platform engineering
Episode: Lead Software Engineer: Why You Can Write the Code in a Day but Ship in a Month
Zanina Katira
Talent expert with many years of experience in recruitment
Episode: Own Your Engineering Career (No One Else Will)
Maria Vechtomova
Co-founder of Marvelous ML Ops and Couchy, with over a decade of experience in the ML Ops space
Marvelous ML Ops
Episode: The AI Skills Software Engineers Need to Learn Now

Host

Patrick
Host of Beyond Coding

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourCTO
    United Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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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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Talking Points

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Top Microsoft Advisor: "Coding Is Cheap, Software Is Expensive." You're Focused on the Wrong Thing
Q: What is your view on the emphasis on productivity in AI adoption?
The productivity narrative has been a starting point, but the conversation should move toward the pace of innovation and the quality of outcomes enabled by AI, with a focus on how agents support rather than replace human effort.
AI Expert: Most Software Engineers Aren't Ready for What's Coming
Q: What do you assess in terms of quality, especially when we're talking about a piece of software that's written in a specific language?
We look at how well the new system mirrors the behavior of the old one, using automated parity checks, tests, and input-output analysis to ensure identical outcomes.
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.

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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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2. Suzanne Daniels
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