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Tech Careers Hotline

Tech Council of Australia
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Andromeda Robotics
Australia
Dispute Buddy
Culture Amp
Remote Work
Networking / Onboarding
Abi
Product Management
Canberra
People Analytics

Tech Careers Hotline is a podcast for anyone curious about a career in tech. We put real questions from students and mid-career professionals directly to leaders across Australia — and let them share the unfiltered truth about building a career in one of the fastest-growing industries.

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Latest Episodes

Hannah Deveney grew up in a house full of scientists, but a work experience placement with the robotics team at UNSW is what got her hooked on computers instead. Over 20 years later, after product roles in hospitality, travel, fashion, and a pandemic... more

Emma Crockett dropped ballet and vet school dreams the moment a work experience placement had her setting up IT systems instead of treating animals, and she realised she liked that more. Twenty years later, including seven years as Senior Director of... more

Shameela Gonzalez dropped maths the moment it was optional, majored in organisational psychology, and became one of Australia's most trusted cyber security advisors. She talks about what it actually feels like inside a cyber crisis, what she learned ... more

Mindy Eiermann studied Asian studies, was heading to law school, and ended up VP of Product & Design at Culture Amp — without writing a single line of code. She talks about falling in love with the problem, why telling people what you want is the mos... more

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Emma Crockett
VP of People Insights at Atlassian
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Episode: She helped Atlassian crack the code on remote work | Emma Crockett, VP Atlassian
Shameela Gonzalez
Executive Director at CyberCX
CyberCX
Episode: She's One of Australia's Most Trusted Cyber Advisors | Shameela Gonzalez, Executive Director CyberCX
Mindy Eiermann
VP of Product and Design at Culture Amp
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Episode: She builds products used by 25M people with no tech degree | Mindy Eiermann, Culture Amp
Mel Silva
Vice President and Managing Director of Google Australia and New Zealand
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Episode: She leads Google ANZ, 10 years after not getting the job | Mel Silva, VP & MD Google ANZ
Jenny Rudd
Tech founder and founder of Dispute Buddy
Dispute Buddy
Episode: She lived the problem then built a global solution | Jenny Rudd, Founder of Dispute Buddy
Soraya Alali
ANZ CEO of Zip, fintech executive
Zip
Episode: From junior analyst to fintech CEO | Soraya Alali, Zip ANZ CEO
Michelle Simmons
Professor of Quantum Physics and founder of Silicon Quantum Computing
Silicon Quantum Computing
Episode: Former 'Australian of the Year' racing to win the global quantum computing race | Michelle Simmons
Grace Brown
CEO and Co-Founder of Andromeda Robotics
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Episode: She built a $100M robotics company at 25 | Grace Brown, Andromeda CEO & Co-Founder

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Adair Robins
Host of Tech Careers Hotline

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Fascinating and inspiring.

    I really enjoyed this discussion. Looking forward to further episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JDS2026
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great career advice and inspiration

    Informative and concise. Adair Robbins is a great host and allows guests to dig deep on their career stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DillonSR
    Australia5 months ago

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Engaging host with deep questions that unlock guest stories
High-quality guests who share practical career tips
Strong emphasis on leadership and AI's role in career growth
Candid discussions about challenges in tech leadership
Positive, actionable insights rather than general career fluff

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#182
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She helped Atlassian crack the code on remote work | Emma Crockett, VP Atlassian
Q: What would you tell someone just starting in this field about the two key skills you emphasized, storytelling with data and business acumen?
Influence people to take a course of action by telling compelling stories tied to data, while recognizing that context behind the numbers drives different reactions; combine storytelling with practical business understanding to make insights actionable for diverse audiences.
She helped Atlassian crack the code on remote work | Emma Crockett, VP Atlassian
Q: Hi, if you could give your teenage self and your future self career advice, what would you say?
Be relentlessly curious, articulate what you want to achieve in a role, and focus on solving core problems rather than chasing surface-level tasks; build a network early and prioritize glass-ball decisions that truly matter for your long-term life and career.
She's One of Australia's Most Trusted Cyber Advisors | Shameela Gonzalez, Executive Director CyberCX
Q: Has AI changed how you do your job day to day?
AI is hugely transformative; it accelerates research, threat hunting, and scenario planning, but the fundamentals of protecting, detecting, and responding remain the same, underscored by human oversight.
She leads Google ANZ, 10 years after not getting the job | Mel Silva, VP & MD Google ANZ
Q: What is a memorable moment from your time at Google that shaped your leadership?
COVID-era leadership moments, juggling high-stakes tasks, and learning to communicate clearly during unprecedented times; these experiences shaped how I manage teams and adapt to rapid change.
She leads Google ANZ, 10 years after not getting the job | Mel Silva, VP & MD Google ANZ
Q: How do you deal with self-doubt and maintain confidence in high-stakes career moves?
Acknowledge the doubt, weigh evidence against it, and push forward with a plan; remember that the doubt may signal a growth moment, and you should articulate the considerations you weighed when deciding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Careers Hotline

What is Tech Careers Hotline about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights leadership, product strategy, and career growth within tech, often featuring founders, executives, and senior leaders who share practical, people-focused insights. Episodes repeatedly surface themes like navigating AI-driven change, career pivots, fundraising and scaling, leadership style, and creating inclusive, customer-centric product cultures. Noteworthy are founder-origin stories, real-world path to senior roles without traditional tech backgrounds, and candid conversations about resilience, side-stepping self-doubt, and balancing ambitious work with personal life. The format tends to blend personal narrative with actionable advice for listeners aiming to break into or advance in tech careers, especially in product,... more

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1. Emma Crockett
2. Shameela Gonzalez
3. Mindy Eiermann
4. Mel Silva
5. Jenny Rudd
6. Soraya Alali
7. Michelle Simmons
8. Grace Brown

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