The V.City Podcast

Finding Tech Jobs in Canada vs USA & The Ultimate Programming Language

In this engaging episode of the V.City Podcast, Peter, Emmanuel, Jason, and Sam dive deep into the Frontend vs Backend Career Paths, the tech landscape, comparing the US and Canada's tech sectors, discussing the merits of various programming languages, and unraveling the complexities of APIs. They explore differences in opportunities, pay and total compensation, and the tech industry's stability between the two countries, debate the utility of learning programming languages like GoLang, JavaScript, and SQL vs. NoSQL, and demystify APIs, including GraphQL vs. Rest APIs. This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in tech trends, career paths in software development, and the intricacies of tech infrastructure. Join us to navigate the currents of technology with experts from Apple, Intuit, and cloud engineering.

 

Frontend vs Backend Career Paths, Tech Sector, US vs. Canada, Programming Languages, GoLang, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, APIs, GraphQL, Rest API, Software Development, Cloud Engineering.

Journey to Apple as a Software Engineer and how to overcome the FAANG Job Interview process- Emmanuel Ogunmuyiwa

Join us in this inspiring and informative episode of "The V.City podcast with Peter Ojum," where we dive into the fascinating journey of Emmanuel, a software engineer at Apple. Peter Ojum engages Emmanuel in a candid conversation about the realities of breaking into the tech industry, specifically landing a coveted position at Apple.

You will be captivated as Emmanuel reveals his unique path, from the struggles of securing internships to navigating through various tech roles. This episode is a goldmine for anyone curious about the intricate steps involved in securing a job at a top tech firm. Emmanuel's experiences provide an authentic perspective on the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way.

The discussion takes a deep dive into the demanding interview process at Apple. Emmanuel shares his personal challenges and the strategies he adopted to overcome them. This segment is particularly insightful for listeners preparing for tech interviews or those curious about what it takes to impress a global tech giant in a job interview.

Additionally, Peter prompts Emmanuel to share his advice for aspirants in the tech field. Emmanuel responds with valuable guidance, elaborating on the fundamental steps to building successful applications. His expertise shines through as he provides practical tips for tech entrepreneurs and app developers, emphasizing the importance of creating secure and breach-resistant applications.

Whether you're a budding tech enthusiast, an aspiring software engineer, or just curious about the inner workings of the tech industry, this episode is packed with firsthand insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories. Tune in and take a step closer to understanding the journey to a successful career in tech or at a FAANG company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Emmanuel's journey and gain invaluable insights into making your mark in the world of technology.

Beginning a Career in Tech and what it is like working at Intuit as a Software Engineer - Samuel Tsokwa, Jason NGuessan and Peter Ojum

Are you a new Product developer, IT Cloud consultant, Software engineer, or Infrastructure engineer? This episode is all about the journey of a junior or beginner in the tech industry. It's a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's also one that's full of opportunities for growth and success. We'll explore how to build a reputation that will help you stand out and make a difference in your workplace. And we'll share insights on how to keep your passion for growth alive, so you can continue to achieve your goals and reach new heights in your career. So, join us on this inspiring journey, and let's discover what it takes to succeed as a junior in the tech industry!

 

To watch the Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Ijq4R1WKgsORBgSXzFRq5gKVCZaQ2-_&si=bbAeyNGxvyfgMXYU

How To Have Tough Conversations While Working In Tech ft. Jynx Younan

It can be tasking to have a tough conversation with your boss or employee, especially in the tech industry. This episode discusses tips to make it easier to coach, train and give feedback effectively. The tech industry is changing rapidly and learning & development roles are needed more than ever, Jynx Younan gives insights from his many years of experience in the tech industry.

 

Building a Community in the Technology Industry in Nigeria by David Abu and Peter Ojum

This episode is a brilliant episode about community building with a focus on technology in Nigeria. Peter Ojum (Microsoft Concierge Lead Facilitator) and David Abu (Microsoft Cloud Advocate) have a riveting conversation on the power of community-building programs.

We discussed the job of a cloud advocate and shared the success stories and challenges David faced when training students for the Microsoft Power Platform, in Nigeria. 

In this enlightening conversation, you will learn about David's plan to use the ASUU strike in Nigeria as an opportunity to show students what is possible. This will be done through #ASUU30DaysOfLearning.

Regardless of limitations and obstacles, you will learn the power of a "can do" mindset and how peer mentorship, boot camps and community events can change and transform so many lives in a positive and tremendous way.

"Don't use a sprint strategy for a marathon race" - David Abu.

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The Life of an Infrastructure Software Engineer in Canada

In this episode, Peter and Jason discuss infrastructure software development and cloud computing. They discuss topics from the tech industry in Canada vs the USA, to comparing Docker and Jenkins, and the skills that are needed to get you noticed in the technology industry. Jason tells the story of how he landed his first tech job and gives some great life advice at the end.

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5 Special Things I Learned in 2021

Here is what I learned this year. I'll talk about 5 major things I learned this year. I hope the Christmas season was great for you and you got to spend time with your friends and family. As we come to the end of the year, I have reflected on the lessons I learned. I discuss some life lessons in this episode. I wish you a happy new year.

How to become a successful IT Manager and Leader in the Tech Industry

In this episode, Peter Ojum discusses with Carlson Factory about growing in the technology industry and becoming a leader in the field of Information technology (IT). Carlson gives insight into what drove him to excel in anything relating to computers and how his career grew so quickly.

Here you will learn about the challenges we faced and how we overcame them.

To get a job in FAANG (Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Amazon (AMZN), Apple, Netflix, Alphabet (formerly known as Google)), and Microsoft may not be easy but it is not impossible. However, there are skill sets and behaviors that need to be developed for this to occur, in this episode, we go over a few of them.

To learn more about how to grow your career in leadership, management, and tech, join us in our conversation.

How to get a tech job in FAANG: Internships, resume building, interviews, software development and engineering - Sam Tsokwa and Peter Ojum

Sam Tsokwa and Peter Ojum look back on their journey through university in Canada and the United States. It is a fascinating thing to look back and excavate what we have learned along the way. With the help of family and friends, we have gone through tedious college courses, internships, or co-ops and got jobs in Fortune 500 tech companies. 

To get a job after college in FAANG (Meta (formerly known as Facebook), Amazon (AMZN), Apple, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly known as Google)) may not be easy but it is not impossible. However, there are skill sets that need to be developed for this to occur, in this episode, we go over a few of them.

We could not have done it alone but we are here to give you insight on how to make it through as well. In this episode, Sam gives tips and secrets on how to land your first job, co-op, internship, or experience even while going to school. Sam elaborates on how to organize your resume and use LinkedIn for software development, visibility, and what skills are needed to get hired as a professional in the tech industry. We both discuss what helped us succeed while explaining our experiences in the engineering and tech field. 

In summary, with the knowledge provided in this Podcast, you will be able to gain experience and get that co-op or job opportunity that you have been looking for. If you are interested in full-stack development, web development, engineering, IT, coding, college internships, FAANG job interviews, and co-ops, then this podcast is for you.

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Things I learned when I moved to Canada from Nigeria (the re-play)

These are just my opinions from my experiences living in Canada and interacting with people. Correct me if I’m wrong or ignorant in any way. On my YouTube channel, I talk about a lot of my experiences here in Canada. On my podcast, I talk about tech, business, entrepreneurship, and building relationships. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @projectile_md https://projectilestream.com/linktree/