NTP Podcast

On this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast we are sharing snippets from all of our 2021 interviews. Thank you for all of your continued support and we look forward to bringing some exciting new podcast episodes to you next year. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to another episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast. We'll be sharing advice our guests would give to those wanting to start a career in technology. From educational pathways, to resources they have used and what they might change if they had the chance to start over again. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast we interview Ben Lamb about his experience working overseas, starting a business in the middle of a pandemic and advice he would give to professionals wanting to start a career in technology. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode we share the best bits from our episodes so far this year.

On this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast we interview David Lynch, CEO at OAS Technology. We talk about David's educational pathway into his career in technology, OAS' future plans for growth and the recent refresh of their brand. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NTP podcast we interview Aaron and Witold from Cordel, an organisation that helps generate high detail point cloud maps of large scale infrastructure. Hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the NTP podcast we interview Daniel Pludek about his education to date, his transition into a CTO role and advice he would give to those starting out in their tech career. We hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast we interview Justin Bain, CEO at 3ME Technology. We discuss the projects happening at 3ME, Justin’s background in the military and how this has helped him in his current role. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of Community Spotlight Liam Potter interviews one of our newest members to the NTP team, our resident Data Analyst, Sarah Frazer. In the episode we find more info about Sarah's background in tech, her transition into data, her experience attending events in Newcastle and more on her role at NTP.

In this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast we interview Mitch Brindle, Cloud Operations Manager at nib. We talk about Mitch’s passion for technology and how this has influenced his career, his decision to move into people management and advice for companies looking to make the move to the Cloud. Hope you enjoy the episode!

With remote work on the rise, the issue of creating the same deep relationships in a team virtually compared to being in the office is becoming more and and more challenging. Jessica Baird and her team at Remote Social have created a product to encourage social moments between teams through a series of virtual games and hosted experiences well suited for remote and hybrid teams. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode we interview Nathan Hookway, General Manager at Zimple Digital.

In this first episode of our RemoteTechPodcast series we chat with Brendan Yell, Director of Twilio Startups. This is the first episode of our new series focusing on remote work and how companies and teams have pivoted to a remote first workplace, the challenges, the learnings and the success of this. Hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode we interview Glendin Franklin-Browne, Technology Consulting Manager at Diamond IT. We chat about his personal journey into his current role, the importance of Cyber Security and examples of local businesses that have been affected by breaches to their security systems.

In our latest episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast, Linda Apostolidis chats with Jodi Stapleton, Head of Transformation at Newcastle Permanent Building Society. In the episode we discuss Jodi's personal journey in her tech career, the strategic roadmap Newcastle Permanent has been undertaking, the importance of measuring data for businesses and resources she recommends. Hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of Community Spotlight Liam Potter interviews Lachy Gray, Co-Founder/Managing Director at Yarno. We talk about his eLearning platform Yarno, his jump from Sydney to Newcastle, the difference between the two tech communities and running a tech business during COVID-19. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In our latest episode of the NewyTechPeople podcast, Linda Apostolidis chats with Pru Killck, Head of People and Culture at Pegasus - a local Newcastle success story. Pru shares their plans around Pegasus's growth, recent investment from Silicon Valley, their partnership with AKKR and their intentions to create further jobs in the local Newcastle market. Pru also talks about their investment in graduate programs, engagement with the University of Newcastle and Fast-track HSC program giving more young people a head start in their careers. We hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NTP Podcast I chat with Tom Howard from the Greater Bank. It was really interesting to hear from Tom about inspiration he has taken from the marines into building software development teams. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NTP Podcast I chat with Justin Stafford, Co-Founder and CEO of Blueshift. We spoke about how Blueshift has grown, how they have adapted to new working conditions, methods Justin uses to organise his day and how he hasn't stopped tinkering even as a CEO. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of Community Spotlight we interview Brock Morely & Steve Jones, President and Vice President of The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society. We hear from them about their take on innovation and entrepreneurship in Newcastle and their plans for the future in this space. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the NTP Podcast I interview Adam Amos, Director of Robotic Systems. One of the most interesting parts of this interview was Adam’s take on his team’s working day from 6am-2pm. Hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode we sit down with Arjun Ramachandran, Principal at elevenM to talk about his experience in the Newcastle tech scene, the changing needs of the University framework, the challenges of working from home and some key resources he recommends for those in the tech community. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to Episode 50 of the NTP Podcast! 50 Episodes sharing stories from leading tech professionals in Newcastle NSW. We’ve loved hearing their personal journeys as well as advice they have shared, projects they’re working on and plans for the future. Our first ever guest, Mat Finch, flips the switch and takes control of the mic to interview our very own James MacDonald on why he started the podcast, how he has transitioned into his current role and the growth of the NTP brand.

In this special episode of Community Spotlight we interview Evan, also known as Code Bullet. You may have heard of him already as he has surpassed 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS on YouTube! WOAH. Find out why he has chosen to hide his identity, his university experience, how he creates his content and why he chose to start his channel in the first place. We hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode we interview Brendan Yell, Director of Twilio Startups and Startup Grind. We talk about his experience growing a successful business, the benefits of working in Newcastle and advice he gives to startup companies looking to scale their business. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the NTP Podcast we interview Jonathan Poynter, Managing Director at Nimbler Digital and Chad Shuttleworth, Head of Digital at StreamingHouse. We discuss the streaming platform they have built (StreamingHouse), how this has been valuable to businesses during COVID, resources they recommend and how their team has adapted to working remotely.

Don’t miss the latest episode of Newy Tech People with Alexandre Mendes, Program Convenor for Computer Science at UoN. In the episode we cover a range of topics from work integrated learning to artificial intelligence and the ethical questions raised with the use of this technology. Thanks for listening!

In this special all-Liam edition of Community Spotlight, Liam Potter talks to Liam Manning of SAPHI Engineering about their long-running Blast Furnace Meetup (and being the first meetup to be held physically since March) as well as what they have planned in the near future. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode Chris and I chat about the growth of Leading Edge Data Centres regionally, how the idea for the business came about and future plans for expanding in new locations. We hope you enjoy the episode!

This has been an exciting week for NTP! 📢 We are excited to announce the newest member of the Newy Tech People team, Linda Apostolidis joining James MacDonald as a Director 😊👏🎤 You will be seeing a lot more of Linda on our socials, she is a huge part of the Newcastle community, sponsoring a series of events in the local area. Be sure to follow us via the links below to stay up to date with everything we will be releasing.😄

In this episode I interview Mitchell Barwick, Principal Designer at Greater Bank. Mitch is our first guest from the Greater on the NTP Podcast and hopefully the first of many to come. Today Mitch and I chat about his experience building a design team and advice for junior designers looking to grow a career in this space. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In our latest episode of Community Spotlight our host Liam Potter (aka pottsy) sits down with Anjali to chat about how she is dominating the technology scene in Newcastle and her new meetup that she has been organising for the community. She provided a wealth of knowledge in this episode! Find all links and information on our website www.newytechpeople.com.au Hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Liam Potter sits down with the team running the Hunter Data Analytics meetup in Newcastle to chat about the virtual events they are providing and advice on how to transition into a career in the data world. Enjoy the episode!

On this episode, Andrew and I discuss the success SwitchDin has had in the past couple of months onboarding and growing their team remotely. It's great to be able to share some positive news with the community. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Like many others we have had to change the way we record our podcast for the time being. We have recorded our latest episode of the Community Spotlight series on Zoom so please forgive us if the quality isn't as smooth as it usually is. In this interview, our very own Liam Potter aka Potts and Richard Berry discuss all the things UON's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) is doing in these times to connect those in the tech community to virtual events. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Here is our first instalment of the community spotlight series. This was recorded in February earlier this year. Since this time recent events concerning the spread of COVID-19 have meant that tech events in Newcastle have come to a standstill until further notice. We will still be sharing content that we had recorded prior to this time in the hopes that we can provide a bit of distraction for our listeners. Hope you are all doing well and enjoy the episode!

In this episode I interview Dan Farthing, Program Manger - Digital Solutions at Bradken. Dan is a Newcastle local who has been involved in the tech scene for quite some time and has worked in both software and hardware through his tech startup Kegit and in his role at Bradken. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this weeks episode I interview Andrew McCallum. Andrew’s had a lot of success in technology including a successful exit from his time in Sydney. Andrew and I talk all things technology, building teams and company culture as well as what he is currently working on as CTO at Compeat Nutrition. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Here are our best bits and nuggets of information from the first 10 episodes of the podcast.

On this special episode we have chosen the best bits and nuggets of information from the last ten episodes. Hope you enjoy the episode!

We’re back in your ears with a brand new episode this week! Our guest is Cheryl Gledhill, Head of Product at BlueChilli Group. We discuss her experience working as a product manager, her involvement with multiple start-ups and her opinions on the benefits of working remotely. I hope you enjoy the episode.

To celebrate the past year of Newy Tech People, we are releasing mashup episodes in the lead up to Christmas. This weeks episode is all about our guests experiences at university and their thoughts on the importance of having a degree for technology professionals. Hope you enjoy the episode!

To celebrate the past year of Newy Tech People, we are releasing mashup episodes in the lead up to Christmas. This weeks episode is focused on resources recommended by our guests from the podcast. Find a list of these resources on our website www.newytechpeople.com.au. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of Newy Tech People I speak with Siobhan Curran, Senior Manager for I2N. We discuss everything innovation in the Newcastle tech ecosystem. It is interesting to hear her insights into where we have come from and the journey ahead. I hope you enjoy the episode.

On this episode Pat and I discuss how Cure Ventus, a technology platform, was born out of the learnings from a consultancy agency. Pat discusses the challenges and opportunities he has faced in building a technology company. Hope you enjoy this episode.

On this episode of the Newy Tech People Podcast I interview Nic Pincombe and Matt Debus, Co-Founders of Pincombe Cyber. We spoke about Cyber Security, ethical hacking, work experience and how a passion for web development and Cyber Security developed into a business. Hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of Newy Tech People I chat with Luke Bennis,Co-Founder | Digital Designer at Brandsynth. We talk about how he helped build this service, where the idea came from and his experience so far. Hope you enjoy the episode.

On this episode I interview Jemimah Irvin, Service Design Lead at NIB Health Funds. Jemimah and I talk about her move from Sydney to Newcastle, her experience going to university later in life and changing careers. Interesting to hear about her experience transitioning into the design space.

In this episode Nigel and I talk about the growth of Portt to date, the transition from consulting into a product company, how he has transitioned into his role as CTO and advice he would give to those looking at a career in technology.

On this episode I interview Martin Carr, Director of Applied Virtual Simulation. Martin has one of the more exciting tech jobs in newcastle building virtual simulations for the defence force. In the episode we chat about what his business does, how it came about and Martin’s experience building software teams for Applied Virtual Simulation. Hope you enjoy the episode.