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It's hard being a developer, but when you have kids, the stakes are raised. As Jay announces that he will be joining the ranks of parent developer, he is sitting down with Allison McMillan, software developer at Collective Idea and a cohost on the Parent Driven Development. Newsletter Post About 100 Crickets How Allison stays organized – DayDreams in Ruby Follow Allison: @Allie_P Parent Driven Development DayDreams in Ruby

This week we are joined by Jamey Hampton. Jamey is a Senior Software Engineer for Agrilist. In this conversation, we talk about working in the Agriculture Tech Space, working for a small startup, and some great bullet journaling chatter. Links of Note Agrilyst Ikagai How to be Everything by Emily Wapnick Bullet Journaling Connect with Jamey @jameybash - Twitter JameyBash.com Listen to Jamey on Greater than Code If you enjoyed the conversation with Jamey, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and bonus round by becoming a PITPremium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show on iTunes!

This week we talk about getting started as a new developer. On the round table we were joined by: Jamie Taylor Daren Yoenha Angela Andrews Joe Zack If you would like to watch the full video of this roundtable you can do so on our Youtube Channel.

Ed is a Developer Advocate, Microsoft MVP, and host of Eat Sleep Code. He's spent the past several years developing his brand and becoming a known name across the globe. Keys to a Consistent Brand Use a similar color scheme, bio, and profile picture across all your online presence. Have something (physical or not) that people can remember you with. Be authentic with your brand. Don't try to do or be things that make you feel uncomfortable. Don't be afraid to include a bit of your personal hobbies in your professional brand. Be careful about how you approach controversial topics like religion and politics. You can have your beliefs but be sure to respect the beliefs of others. These and more topics can be found on Ed's guide to building a personal brand. Personal Branding Tips · GitHub Follow Ed Charbeneau Ed Charbeneau: .NET, JavaScript, and C# articles @EdCharbeneau Eat Sleep Code - Telerik Developer Network

This is episode was taken from our PIT Premium Roundtable recorded on January 6th, 2018. Our panel this week was Mandaris Moore. We share our thoughts on setting and maintaining our goals. You can view the full video on our Youtube Channel! If you would like to be a part of future PITPremium Roundtables, consider becoming a PIT Premium Member.

Who is BJ? BJ Burns is a Full Stack .Net Developer, Meetup Organizer, and 1/2 of the Complete Developer Podcast. What makes You the Subject Matter Expert on setting goals? BJ covers his goals yearly on his podcast Last years focus of their podcast was on setting accurate goals Questions What goals are important to set? Have Lifespace Goals to show where you are in your life. Have Class Level Goals to show Method Level Goals are immediate steps to get into your Loop Level Goals are the things that you should be looking at for your and day-to-day tasks How often should you be reviewing your goals? Review your Larger (5/10 year goals) at least once a year Review Class Level goals at least once a month. Review Method Level goals weekly Review Loop Level Goals daily What are some good tips for setting goals? Make sure your goals are narrow focused. Have goals that help you succeed personally and professionally. Set SMART GOALS * Specific * Measurable * Attainable * Relevant * Timebound Make sure your smaller goals help you to acheive your larger goals Be critical when you miss the mark on your goals. See what you could have done better! Keep up with BJ Complete Developer Podcast BowTieBeej - Twitter Want More Subscribe to our newsletter to get the an update on my PIT Goals inspired by this episode! Checkout our our Goal Setting Video for 2018! Join our PIT Premium Community where we help each other keep track on our goals and strive to be more productive!

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This week we continue our conversation with Bianca Escalante. Bianca is the Senior Manager of Social Impact at Github, but in this conversation we talk about the impact she is making in others through our contributions to her local community. Links of Note AtTheCrossroads.org code tenderloin Connect with Bianca @biancacreating - Twitter If you enjoyed the conversation with Bianca, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a PITPremium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Jamie Taylor. Jamie is a serial blogger, software developer, and podcaster.. In this conversation, we talk about what the legacy Jamie is creating looks like and he gives advice on how you can get started creating your own legacy.. Links of Note Jamie's Blog – The Ramblings of a Programmer With a Little Too Much Time on His Hands A Journey In .NET Core – From .NET 4.6.1 to .NET Core Waffling Taylors – Random musings on the games we've played Trello Google Notes Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force – 70,000 Light-years and a Decent FPS – Waffling Taylors Connect with - Jamie gaprogman.com @dotnetcoreblog - Twitter If you enjoyed the conversation with - Jamie, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a PITPremium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Bianca Escalante. Bianca is a Senior Manager of Social Impact at GitHub! In this conversation, we talk about how it may be difficult to fit into place that is diverse and help give advice as to how to approach people who aren't like you. Links of Note Level Playing Field Institute Finding the Priority with Kari Beaulieu WeAllJS Connect with Bianca @biancacreating - Twitter If you enjoyed the conversation with Bianca, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a PITPremium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Angela Andrews. Angela is a System Administrator working to make the jump into DevOps. In this conversation, we talk about her journey to where she is in Tech today and provide great resources for those looking to make the change themselves.. Links of Note Girl Develop It CodeNewbie App Camp For Girls Django Girls - start your journey with programming PyLadies – Women Who Love Coding in Python Philadelphia - Girl Develop It Amazon.com: powershell in a month of lunches Nanodegree Programs | Udacity devopsdays Connect with Angela @scooterphoenix - Twitter AngelaWAndrews.com If you enjoyed the conversation with Angela, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a PITPremium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Shawn Wang. Shawn is a Shawn is a graduate of Full Stack Academy and the host of the Imposter Syndrome Podcast. In this conversation, we talk about Shawn's experience as a code school student and learn more about this growing source of alternative education. Links of Note Course Report Blog Fullstack Academy | Top Coding Bootcamp in New York and Chicago A.G. Schneiderman Announces $375,000 Settlement With Flatiron Computer Coding School For Operating Without A License And For Its Employment And Salary Claims | New York State Attorney General Learn to Code and Help Nonprofits | freeCodeCamp Your Career in Web Development Starts Here | The Odin Project Connect with Shawn Swyx.io Impostor Syndrome Podcast @swyx - Twitter sw-yx - Github If you enjoyed the conversation with Shawn, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a patron. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by David Marchante. David is a a city planner that codes, and is transitioning to program full-time. He used his previous experiences as a Marine and architect to make the next step into development with confidence. Links of Note All Courses and Nanodegree Programs | Udacity Operation Code We fired our top talent. Best decision we ever made. 045: Sexual Assault and Project Callisto with Lynn Cyrin – Greater Than Code Connect with David @cdmarchante - Twitter dmarchante.com If you enjoyed the conversation with David, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a patron. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Kojo Idrissa. Kojo is a QA Specialist and frequent convention attendee. In this conversation, we talk about Kojo’s passion for helping others through attending conventions and the overall benefit of being a part of the development community. . Links of Note CodeNewbie North Bay Python | Welcome PyTexas PyCon Canada 2017 Codeland Conference PyCascades PyCon - Connecting the Python Community PyVideo.org Connect with Kojo @transition - Twitter kojoidrissa.com If you enjoyed the conversation with Kojo, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a patron. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Janie Clayton. Janie is a Developer and Author of the Upcoming Book Metal Programming Guide. In this conversation, we talk about the process of writing the book and what's next for Janie. We also cover the stresses of working with unreasonable deadlines and bosses.. Links of Note Metal Programming Guide Ray Weinerlich Podcast Connect with Janie @RedQueenCoder - Twitter RedQueenCoder.com If you enjoyed the conversation with Janie, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and b-side by becoming a patron. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Steve Smith. Steve is a serial entrepreneur currently the cofounder DevIQ. He is also a developer, mentor, and teacher. In this conversation, we talk about the importance for professional mentorship and catalogue Steve's successes as an entrepreneur. Links of Note Start by Jon Acuff DevIQ CodeMash the Low Risk Entreprenuer Weekly Dev Tips Connect with Steve @ardalis - Twitter Ardalis.com If you enjoyed the conversation with Steve, consider becoming a PITPremium Member. As a member you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and bonus round and also receive productivity mentorship and join a community of other people in tech working together to be more productive. Also be sure to Rate and Review the Show on iTunes.

This week we are joined by Brad Dowdy. Brad is a CEO of the analog tools company Nock.co. He is also the creator of the Pen Addict and co-hosts the Pen Addict Podcast. Two years ago, Brad quit his full time job of 15 years as a system administrator and pursued his side-hustles head on. Since then, he's built the largest pen and paper community in the world. In this conversation, we talk about his Fascination with Analog Utilities, fathering a "weird" hobby community, and a breakdown of his side hustling/entrepreneur journey. Links of Note Uniball Signo Well Appointed Desk Blog Patrick Rhone Nock.co Atlanta Pen Show Connect with Brad @Dowdyism - Twitter @PenAddict - Instagram The Pen Addict The Pen Addict Podcast If you enjoyed the conversation with Brad, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and bonus round by becoming a PIT Premium Member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Bob Butterworth. Bob is a Designer and Developer and the co-founder of the Crazy Quail target delivery system. In this conversation, we talk about all of Bob's projects and how we use our procrastination to our advantage.. Links of Note Crazy Quail I Hate My Boss - Wondery Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time Connect with Bob Cyber Bob City Productivity Tomorrow @cyberbobcity If you enjoyed the conversation with Bob, you can listen to the whole unedited conversation and chat with an online accountability group when you become a premium member. Be sure to Rate and Review the Show

This week we are joined by Payam Pakmanesh. Payam is a Sales Consultant turned Software Engineer. He is also a YouTuber, teaching developers about the essential qualities developers should develop outside of the code. In this conversation, we talk about the power of effective communication and how it can help you reach higher levels in your day-to-day.. Connect with Payam PayamPakmanesh.com Subscribe to Payam on YouTube Follow Payam on Twitter If you enjoyed the conversation with Payam, be sure to Rate and Review the Show on iTunes, Overcast, or PocketCasts

We are kicking this fall season of episodes with Tom Merritt. Tom is an author and host of many popular podcasts including: Daily Tech News Show Current Geek East Meets West After On Sword and Laser In this conversation, we talk about creating a network of excellent people to help empower your mission. We also dig into Tom's illustrious career learning secrets to his longevity and success. Links of Note Pilot X Feedly Daily Tech New Shows - subreddit What I Talk about When I Talk About Running - Haruki Murakami Can I Pet Your Dog Facebook Group #SummerOfPuppies Connect with Tom TomMerritt.com @acedtect - Twitter