Paying It Forward YouTube Interview

I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with my colleague Peter Maynard, the dynamic force behind the YouTube channel Paying it Forward. Here’s a snapshot of our conversation:

CAREER

• 03:47 - Did you know tech was the career you wanted to follow?
• 04:57 - What was it about software engineering that got you hooked?
• 06:02 - Have you faced any career setbacks?
• 07:10 - What is your perspective on mentorship?
• 09:30 - How do you prepare for tech job interviews?

CODE

• 15:18 - What is your favourite programming language?
• 17:14 - What is the Free Software Festival and why is Open Source important to you?
• 19:50 - Can you share a project you’re particularly proud of?
• 21:44 - How do you approach problem solving in your coding projects?
• 22:57 - What are some of the “Coding Practices” you swear by?
• 25:39 - What emerging tech are you excited about in coding?

CHANGE

• 26:47 - Do you think AI will live up to the hype?

• 28:40 - How do you keep up with all the changes in the tech world?

• 30:18 - How important are soft skills in a technical role?

• 32:14 - How do you balance your work and life, in a role that is considered “always on”?

• 34:40 - QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS