In this pilot episode, Si and Neil get to know each other on mic for the first time.

They chat about how they got into software engineering, the early days of web and testing communities, and how their careers shifted into management. There are stories about deleting databases, breaking websites, rediscovering in-person meetups, and what it really means to learn and lead. They also touch on AI, inclusion, and the joy (and nerves) of starting something new.

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Got thoughts on this episode, ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello? Connect with us on LinkedIn:

• Si - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sijobling/
• Neil - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-younger/

CHAPTERS

[00:00] Setting up and getting comfortable [01:00] Work schedules and the nine-day fortnight [02:00] Who we are and how we got here [08:00] Biggest mistakes in tech (and what we learned) [12:00] Early tech influences and first computers [17:00] The importance of community in tech [20:00] Online vs in-person events [26:00] Skill swaps and learning together [30:00] The power of community in learning [32:00] Talking about AI in software engineering [37:00] How we actually use AI day to day [39:00] The future of AI and education [41:00] What we’re trying to achieve with this podcast [44:00] Learning new tech and making the space comfortable [46:00] Diversity, privilege, and representation in tech [49:00] Planning the first 10 episodes and asking for feedback [52:00] Wrapping up and where to reach us

Find out more at http://podcast.managingengineers.net

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