We are back with another installment of our Exploring Tech Job Series where we dig into different technical roles to provide insight into what that role is all about. This week we are chatting about Cloud Engineering and we are joined by a real-life Cloud Engineer, Georgia! Join us as we chat about what a Cloud Engineer is, the day-to-day of the job, how you might get into Cloud Engineering, and so much more.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links mentioned in the episode:Check out free Splunk training coursesCheck out Google Cloud Skills BoostCheck out AWS Skills BuilderCheck out Episode 24 Basics of Infrastructure to learn more about software infrastructureWhere to Find Us: Instagram Tik Tok The Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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64. Cloud 101: What Every Developer Needs to Know
You've probably heard about the cloud before, but do you know what it actually is? Spoiler alert: It's not a literal cloud!In this episode, we dive into exactly what the cloud is, why it’s so important in tech, and how the cloud actually works. Because let's face it: the cloud can definitely be a broad, confusing topic. Even if you use the cloud everyday for storing your photos or documents, you might not know what’s going on under the hood. Like what is AWS? What is a SaaS application? Where does the stuff actually live? Well, we answer all these important questions in this episode!New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links from the episode:If you’re wanting to learn more a bit more, check out Episode 24. Basics of InfrastructureIf you're wanting to learn more about Virtual Machines, check out Episode 52. Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Virtual Machines, Containers and Docker.Where to Find Us: Instagram Tik Tok The Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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63. Game Development, Boba Story & Going Viral with Bria Sullivan
This week on Hot Girls code, we are joined by indie mobile game developer Bria Sullivan.Bria is the founder of Honey B games and the creator of the viral mobile game Boba Story, which went viral on Tik Tok and has been downloaded over 16 million times across the globe!Join us with as we chat to Bria about mobile game development, the process of creating and launching an app, and of course, boba tea!New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Where to Find Bria & Boba Story:Bria's Tik TokDownload Boba Story on iOSDownload Boba Story on AndroidCheck out Boba Story's WebsiteWhere to Find Us: InstagramTik TokThe Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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62. Intro to Web3: The Basics of Blockchain, Crypto & NFTs
Web3 is in its early stages but it's growing fast as more and more companies and industries adopt to using the technologies associated with it. But it can be a bit of a mystery people - what is ‘the blockchain’? How does it work? How do cryptocurrencies and NFTs come into it?Well look no further, Hot Girls Code is demystifying Web3 and all the buzzwords that go along with it. We’ll be breaking down the key concepts of Web3 technologies and explaining those buzzwords you’ve probably heard of, but might not fully understand. And of course, you can’t talk Web3 without talking about some of the pitfalls of the technology, especially the environmental impact.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Where to Find Us: Instagram Tik TokThe Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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61. Being an Ally to Women in Tech
As we've spoken about before on Hot Girls Code, the retention rate of women in the tech industry is a big issue. Now more than ever, it's important to support women in tech through allyship. But what is allyship and how can you be an ally to women in tech?This episode includes something for everyone - tips for women in tech who want to support other women in tech, as well as tips for male allies because we shouldn’t be leaving this hard work to just women! We also cover how companies can build an inclusive culture to better support women in tech. Now, let’s improve outcomes for women in tech - together.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links Mentioned in Episode: SkillSoft's 2024 Women in Tech Report To learn more about unconscious bias, check out Episode 11 : Unpacking Unconscious BiasWhere to Find Us: Instagram Tik Tok The Hot Girls Code Website Sponsored by: Trade Me
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