Beyond The Build
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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Episodes
38 episodes
LWIT: AI Is Creating a New Class of Elite Engineers
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9ArticlesLearn Harness Engineeringhttps://walkinglabs.github.io/learn-harness-engineering/en/ Meta Engineering Draft:
LWIT: Software Engineering May No Longer Be A Lifetime Career
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9ArticlesAWS Overheating: https://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/aws-outage-explained-may-2026-data-center-overheatingOpenAI buying tools: https://medium.c...
LWIT: MAANG Companies Now Let You Use AI in Interviews.
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Connect with Ope - https://www.linkedin.com/in/osunkoyaope/Connect with Uma:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/umacodes)Tiktok: (https://www....
LWIT: An AI Agent Deleted a Company’s Database in 9 Seconds
In this episode, we break down one of the wildest stories in tech right now — an AI agent wiping out an entire production database in seconds — and what that says about the systems we’re building.But that’s just the beginning.We also di...
LWIT: 20,000 Tech Layoffs in 7 Days… Here’s What’s REALLY Happening
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Last week in tech, around 20,000 layoffs landed in seven days. Meta announced 8,000 cuts and froze another 6,00...
LWIT: 45% of AI Code Is Broken. We're Shipping It Anyway.
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9AI coding tools are everywhere right now. They’re helping engineers move faster, ship more code, and build thin...
EP32: You’re Onboarding Wrong (30-60-90 Day Plan Explained)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Most engineers think onboarding is about learning the codebase.It’s not.In this episode of Be...
EP31: How High Performers Process Feedback
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we break down one of the most uncomfortable but important parts of ...
EP30: AI Has Changed What It Means To Be A Software Engineer
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9The game has changed, but not in the way most people think. AI has made it easier to build things fast, but it ...
EP29: AI Anxiety, Surviving Probation and Layoffs - Ask Us Anything
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Join the CodeRoom: https://thecoderoom.carrd.co/You asked, a...
EP28: Building Software Engineering Taste in the Age of AI
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9AI has made writing code faster than ever. But speed isn’t the differentiator anymore.In this episode of...
EP27: 20+ Years in Tech Recruiting (How Hiring Decisions Are Made)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with a seasoned recruiter to unpack what actually hap...
EP26: The Importance Of Branding As A Software Engineer
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Personal branding isn’t about being an influencer or posting for clout. It’s about controlling how you’re perceived when you’re not in the room.In this ...
EP25: One Of The Hardest Parts of Software Development (It's Not The Code)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Writing code is rarely the hardest part of software engineering.As engineers grow, the real challenge shifts to something far less talked about: coordin...
EP24: Specialization Might Be Destroying Your Career Mobility
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Should you stay or should you leave?In this episode of Beyond the Build, we tackle one of the hardest qu...
EP23: Why Writing Will Make or Break Your Engineering Career
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Most engineers spend years perfecting their coding skills but completely ignore the one skill that actually de...
EP22: Your Manager Is Using You (Here's How to Use Them Back)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Think your manager is just there to assign you tasks? Think again.In this episode of Beyond the Build, w...
EP21: The Truth About Finding “Fulfillment” in Your Career
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9Everyone says you should “find joy” or “do what you love” but is that realistic advice, or just another modern work myth? In this episode of Beyond the Build, We...
EP20: WFH vs WFO The Productivity Myth Everyone’s Falling For
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode, we unpack the realities of working from home versus working in the office. We share what’s los...
EP19: The Fundamental Reasons Software Engineers Struggle and What to Do About It
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9When your teammate is struggling, it's easy to assume they're not trying hard enough. But what if the proble...
EP18: Amazon Leader Reveals What Separates High Performers from Leaders
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Felix Ekwueme, Technical Advisor to the V...
EP17: The Layoff Signals Everyone Ignores (Until It's Too Late)
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable reality of tech layoffs that eve...
EP16: From Lagos to South Africa to a US Tech Giant - Career Lessons From A Digital Nomad
Ask us a question or suggest an Episode: https://forms.gle/8tEg2CKTNNWteSgt9In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with Fola, a Senior Security Engineer whose career ha...