The DevLab Podcast
The DevLab Podcast (by hackajob) is your backstage pass into the world of today’s leading tech professionals. We talk to developers, engineers, product managers, CTOs, and more from some of the most innovative companies in the UK and US.
If you’re building a career in tech, this is where you’ll find the stories, skills, and strategies that matter. Each episode brings you real journeys, technical know-how, and actionable insights to help you grow your craft and your career.
Episodes
104 episodes
Building for Millions: How Engineers Grow and Thrive at Marks & Spencer
Ever wondered what it’s like to go from founding startups to leading engineering at one of the UK’s biggest retailers? In this new DevLab episode, Ben Phillips, Engineering Chapter Lead at M&S, joins Mark Chaffey, CEO at hackaj...
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Season 9
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Episode 16
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39:39
Inside Global Cyber with BAE Systems: Culture, Communication and Emerging Threats
Cybersecurity is as much about culture and communication as it is about code 🌍🔐In this DevLab episode, BAE Systems’ Berenike explores the human side of cyber and why tech skills alone are not enough.Here are 3 big themes we cove...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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26:05
AI, culture and inclusion: How the BBC is shaping the future of tech | The DevLab Podcast
🌍 AI is reshaping everything, but how do you build tech that is not just powerful but also fair and inclusive?In our latest DevLab episode, we sit down with Petra Abbam (Principal Responsible AI Manager) and Philip Robinson (Head of Perf...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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1:03:34
No Straight Lines: Real Stories From Women in Tech at Leonardo | The DevLab Podcast
🚀 No straight lines. No perfect plans. Just real women, building real careers in tech.In our latest DevLab episode, we sat down with Kristy, Henrietta and Lila from Leonardo: three engineers working across aerospace, manufacturing and A...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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47:21
From Tudors to Tech: How Jen Became a Software Engineer at BAE Systems
💻 From historic cottages to high-tech code, Jen's journey into software engineering at BAE Systems is anything but typical.In this new episode of DevLab, Jen shares:⚙️ How she pivoted from history and heritage to tech✅ What ...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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33:56
Scaling software, leading change, and the Go effect at bet365 | The DevLab Podcast
In this episode of DevLab, Adam Davis, Senior Systems Development Manager at bet365, shares insights on:🔧 Why bet365 embraced Go and how it’s transformed scalability and system reliability ⚡ The toughest challenges and biggest w...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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52:05
From code to customer: scaling systems (and careers) with Josh Hicks from Jumpmind | The DevLab Podcast
What does it take to go from writing code to leading customer conversations at scale?Josh Hicks, Senior Technical Sales Engineer at Jumpmind, joins us to talk:🚀 Scaling to 70K databases and 20M changes/hour🌧️ When data goes ...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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45:22
GenAI, Growth, and Getting Started in Tech: Inside GSK's Onyx Team | The DevLab Podcast
Ever wondered how AI and tech innovation are transforming healthcare from the inside? Meet Charlotte Trott, Senior Program Manager, and Adrian Samuel, Senior AI & ML Platform Engineer, both driving real change at GSK’s Onyx team. I...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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49:27
How to grow a career in product (even if you didn’t start in tech) - Insights from N Brown | The DevLab Podcast
How do you break into product if you didn’t start in tech?In this episode of DevLab, we chat with Martin Sheeran (Director of Digital Product), Lauren Ronan (Digital Product Manager), and Stacey Hudson (Digital Talent Lead) from N...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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46:24
Cybersecurity: past, present, future | Meet Mike, Technical Director in ManTech’s Advanced Cyber Training Program | The DevLab Podcast
From teacher to Army officer to cyber leader — Mike Petty, ACTP CNO Technical Director at ManTech, ha...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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39:48
From student to teacher: how learning never stops in cybersecurity | Insights from ManTech | The DevLab Podcast
In this episode of DevLab, we chat with Athena, Developer and Instructional Engineer at ManTech, abou...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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25:03
From the military to Leonardo: stories of purpose, growth, and belonging | The DevLab Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Charlene and Stephen from Leonardo.Charlene shares her journey from Aircraft Technician in the military to Helicopter Mechanical Instructor, finding the same sense of belonging at Leonardo. S...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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27:07
The demand for qualified candidates: Tech talent trends in 2024 and beyond
We explore the evolving landscape of tech talent hiring in an AI-driven world 🤖Mark Chaffey (CEO), Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Sol...
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59:52
Careers that matter: How BAE Systems prepares tech talent for impact | The DevLab Podcast
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the forefront of national security and technology?In this episode of DevLab, we’re joined by Isabela, Jordie, and Charlotte from BAE Systems, all graduates of the National Security Cyber Acceler...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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30:31
Bridging tech and healthcare: growth at GSK | The DevLab Podcast
Welcome to this week’s episode of DevLab brought to you by hackajob!This time, we’re diving into how tech is transforming healthcare with two incredible guests from GSK: Nick, VP - Onyx Research Data Tech and Yan, Senior Director - Onyx...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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32:59
How ManTech is shaping the future of AI through innovation and leadership | The DevLab Podcast
Check out the latest episode of DevLab, hosted by hackajob's very own CEO, Mark Chaffey. In this fascinating conversation, Mark chats with Dr Kristen Summers, VP and Technical Fellow leading ManTech’s new data and AI practice.✨ ...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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38:05
Breaking barriers: insights on cybersecurity and diversity at Capco | The DevLab Podcast
🔐Cybersecurity is more than firewalls and encryption—it's about staying ahead of evolving threats and protecting what matters most.🌱In this episode of DevLab, we’re joined by MK, Principal Cyber Security Consultant at Capco, who shares h...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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37:04
Empowering career growth and transitions at BAE Systems | The DevLab Podcast
Switching industries. Embracing new challenges. Shaping the future of tech.In this episode of DevLab, we explore the unconventional career journey of Stephen, Senior Digital Transformation Business Analysis Practitioner at BAE S...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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29:40
Empowering Change in Tech at Comcast | The DevLab Podcast
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Meghan, Arielle, and Michelle, the powerhouse leaders behind Comcast's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in technology—BENgineers, Women in Tech, and My Abilities Tech. Learn how they’re driving inclusio...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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40:46
Career Growth and Tech Innovation: How Tesco’s Tech Leaders Shape the Future
🌱Join us for an insightful conversation with experts from Tesco as we explore their unique career journeys, innovation in tech, and the future of digital growth. 🎧 In this episode: Sadie, Lead Optimisa...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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57:20
Agile, Innovation, and Growth: Inside DWP Digital’s Engineering Teams | The DevLab Podcast
Dive into this insightful conversation with experts from DWP Digital, discussing their unique journeys, career growth, and the challenges of transforming government services.💼 Russell, Head of Test Engineering, shares advic...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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47:15
Inside OT Cybersecurity: Growth, Challenges, and Leadership at SPEN | The DevLab Podcast
Join us for an insightful conversation with the cyber experts at SPEN! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Operational Technology (OT) and cybersecurity with:Thelma, Graduate Cybersecurity Engineer, sharing...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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56:04
Managing Risk in an Evolving Digital Landscape at Co-op | The DevLab Podcast
Managing Risk in an Evolving Digital Landscape In our newest podcast episode, Karen Bennett, Digital & Information Risk Manager at Co-op, gives us a whistle stop tour of how Co-op identify, mitigate and manage information securi...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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27:14
Enhancing Digital Customer Experience at The Very Group | The DevLab Podcast
In our newest podcast episode, Paul Hornby, Digital Customer Experience (DCX) Director at The Very Group, delves into the intricacies of enhancing digital customer experiences and the driving forces behind their platform re-transformation.<...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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30:18
A Conversation with Ordnance Survey's CTO | The Devlab Podcast
In this episode of the DevLab Podcast, we invited Manish Jethwa, the Chief Technology Officer at Ordnance Survey, for a deep-dive conversation. We explore Manish's journey into tech, his role and responsibilities as a CTO, and the trend...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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29:13