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Develop Yourself

Brian Jenney
Software Development
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Artificial Intelligence
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Parsity
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To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.

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Recent Guests

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Salil Monga
CTO of Cube Connect; founding engineer of Nucleus XR
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Episode: How a Recent Grad Got Hired in a Brutal Tech Market
Carter Nadain
Software Developer and former Amazon warehouse worker
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Episode: #306 - How 58 Applications Turned Into 16 Interviews: (Beating the Tech Job Market Game)
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CEO and co-founder of Rounds, a platform redefining the technical interview process.
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Episode: How AI Is Breaking Tech Interviews (and What Comes Next)
Ben Johnson
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 349 ratings
  • Consistently solid advice

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over a year now and the one thing I love most about it is that Brian has grounded, practical takes about every topic he covers. Whether it’s AI or interview tips, he lays out clear steps to improve without selling hype.

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    Techspire2000
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    just a marketing stuff to parsity

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    k7run
    India2 years ago
  • How to Bulletproof Mind — GOLDEN!

    Aaron’s #76 podcast episode literally blew my mind! It’s a must-listen-to for aspiring coders such as myself. Thanks, Aaron…you rock!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    memarovich
    United States3 years ago
  • A must-listen for bootcamp students

    One of the best things about starting a coding bootcamp has been getting to know some of the wonderful people in the software engineering community. Aaron is one of those people. Although we haven’t interacted much, it’s clear through this show, and the way he spends time investing in people, that he truly cares about the state of the industry and, more importantly, people finding their way and not getting burnt out/lost in the process. This show does a great job of covering a lot of bases witho... more

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Offers relatable, candid guidance and practical career playbooks.
Grounded, practical takes with clear steps to improve without hype.

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Teacher to Software Engineer. Do Coding Bootcamps Still Work in 2026?
Q: How did you actually land your first software job after bootcamp?
A combination of hard work, mentorship, a seven-month internship, and crucially, a personal connection that led to a role at a local company, rather than relying solely on online applications.
Teacher to Software Engineer. Do Coding Bootcamps Still Work in 2026?
Q: What led you to get into software before coding began?
He describes switching from teaching to software out of emotional exhaustion in teaching, finding joy in problem solving, and then validating interest through part-time courses and free CS50 before committing to Parsity.
Former Yelp Eng Manager on Management, Mental Health, and the Move Most Devs Get Wrong
Q: How do you view the shift in engineering management with AI?
AI won't replace the need for people-focused managers; it may change the technical aspects, but leaders will be needed to maintain teams, coordinate across objects, and keep people empowered and connected.
Former Yelp Eng Manager on Management, Mental Health, and the Move Most Devs Get Wrong
Q: What should someone at a senior level do to become an engineering manager?
Show you can enable others and communicate effectively with executives, not just deliver projects; demonstrate the ability to set up scalable processes, mentorship, and systems that help others succeed, and prove you can lead with an enabler mindset.
What Actually Gets Engineers Hired, From a CTO Who Measures It
Q: What traits make a software engineer stand out in today's AI-driven hiring landscape?
Engineers who think entrepreneurially, can learn quickly, and understand how to apply fundamentals to new tools stand out. They should be able to reason beyond step-by-step instructions, adapt to changing tech, and communicate effectively.

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This show targets professionals looking to switch into software engineering and grow their careers, with a strong emphasis on practical steps, habits, and networking. Episodes consistently explore bootcamp-to-job pathways, interview-readiness, AI in engineering, leadership and management for tech teams, and strategies to build real, demonstrable work. A notable strength is translating complex tech topics into actionable guidance for listeners at different stages of their careers, including non-traditional entrants. The format often features candid career stories, pragmatic advice, and a focus on sustainable growth in tech rather than hype, making it a solid fit for listeners who want tangible career results and ongoing skill development.

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