Beyond The Build
By Uma Abu and Ope Osunkoya
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Beyond The Build is a podcast about the real, unfiltered experiences of being a software engineer. Hosted by two seasoned engineers, Uma and Ope, we dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between—from career growth and technical challenges to work-life balance and industry insights. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned pro, join us as we explore the parts of tech that don’t get talked about enough.
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LWIT: An AI Agent Deleted a Company’s Database in 9 Seconds
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May 04, 2026 |
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LWIT: 20,000 Tech Layoffs in 7 Days… Here’s What’s REALLY Happening
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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LWIT: 45% of AI Code Is Broken. We're Shipping It Anyway.
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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EP32: You’re Onboarding Wrong (30-60-90 Day Plan Explained)
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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EP31: How High Performers Process Feedback
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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EP30: AI Has Changed What It Means To Be A Software Engineer
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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EP29: AI Anxiety, Surviving Probation and Layoffs - Ask Us Anything
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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EP28: Building Software Engineering Taste in the Age of AI
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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EP27: 20+ Years in Tech Recruiting (How Hiring Decisions Are Made)
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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EP26: The Importance Of Branding As A Software Engineer
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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EP25: One Of The Hardest Parts of Software Development (It's Not The Code)
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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EP24: Specialization Might Be Destroying Your Career Mobility
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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EP23: Why Writing Will Make or Break Your Engineering Career
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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EP22: Your Manager Is Using You (Here's How to Use Them Back)
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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EP21: The Truth About Finding “Fulfillment” in Your Career
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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EP20: WFH vs WFO The Productivity Myth Everyone’s Falling For
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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EP19: The Fundamental Reasons Software Engineers Struggle and What to Do About It
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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EP18: Amazon Leader Reveals What Separates High Performers from Leaders
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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EP17: The Layoff Signals Everyone Ignores (Until It's Too Late)
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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EP16: From Lagos to South Africa to a US Tech Giant - Career Lessons From A Digital Nomad
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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EP 15: Focusing On Solving the Right Problems (and Ignoring the Wrong Ones)
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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EP14: How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Dumb (Engineer's Guide)
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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EP13: Inside the Mind of a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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EP12: We’ve been to 20+ Tech Conferences - Here's What Actually Matters
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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EP11: The Tech Hype Trap: Why 90% of Developers Are Wasting Their Time (And How to Be in the 10%)
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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EP10: How to Be the Engineer Everyone Remembers (For the Right Reasons)
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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EP9: Your Code Isn’t Enough - How Software Engineers Actually Get Promoted
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May 25, 2025 |
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EP8: Winning Over Your Manager, Director & VP - The One-on-One Playbook
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May 12, 2025 |
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EP7: Structuring Meetings for Success: Write, Align, and Act
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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EP6: Work-Life Balance In Tech - The Hidden Cost of Climbing the Ladder
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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EP5: Are You Smart Enough To Be A Software Engineer?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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EP4: Developing "Taste" As A Software Engineer
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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EP1: How We Coded Our Way Here
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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EP2: Rethinking Technical Interviews
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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EP3: AI : Friend or Foe? Using AI Without Losing Your Edge
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Mar 03, 2025 |