The Pair Program

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  • Welcome to the Pair Program from hatchpad, the podcast that gives you a front-row seat to candid conversations with tech leaders from the startup world. Join host Tim Winkler alongside co-host Mike Gruen as they bring together two guests to dissect topics at the intersection of technology, startups, and career growth. Tim Winkler is a serial Entrepreneur and is the CEO of hatch I.T. a Software Recruiting Company focusing on newly emerging Startup companies. Mike Gruen is a Technologist & Engineering Leader with decades of experience in the field. He is currently the Director of Engineering at Cherre, the leader in real estate data and insight. Get Answers to your most pressing startup questions: 💡 Do I need a college degree to work as a Software Engineer? 💡 Should we build or buy software? 💡 How do startups get funded? 💡 How do I get into Product Management? All these questions and more will be answered for you by our experienced hosts and industry-leading guests. Make sure to catch each episode every other week and follow us on Social to stay up to date with hatchpad. 🐣 What is hatchpad? 🐣 Hatchpad is the community for startup technologists. Our members include Software Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Tech Executives; all connected through their passion for startups and desire to create innovative technology. Every week we chat with startup technologists to provide you behind-the-scenes insights on technical skills, career advice, and industry trends. This community is for you if you want to learn from and grow alongside a curated group of startup technical professionals. 🚀 Sign-Up for Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/ 🤖 Check Out the hatchpad: http://myhatchpad.com/ Follow us on Social Media!! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hatchpadcommunity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/my_hatchpad YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBy9WYJlx31R3QmbSlR85Dg
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Episodes
  • Securing the Future: Traditional IT vs. Blockchain in Banking | The Pair Program Ep55
    Jan 21 2025

    Securing the Future: Traditional IT vs. Blockchain in Banking | The Pair Program Ep55

    In this episode of The Pair Program, hosts Tim Winkler and Mike Gruen explore the future of cybersecurity in financial services with two distinguished experts: Jacques Boschung, CEO of Halborn and Sandip Wadje, Managing Director and Head of Emerging Technology Risks at BNP Paribas. Together, they unpack how blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping cybersecurity and risk management in the financial sector.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • The evolution of cybersecurity: From traditional IT to blockchain and AI.
    • The role of quantum computing in reshaping encryption and security protocols.
    • Why “Secure by Design” is a must-have for emerging technologies.
    • Blockchain’s impact on risk management and settlement systems in finance.
    • How AI is transforming threat detection and risk assessments in the banking world.

    About Jacques Boschung: Jacques Boschung is the CEO of Halborn, a leader in Web2 and Web3 cybersecurity. Jacques has spent most of his career with prominent IT vendors such as HPE, IBM, and, more recently, Dell Technologies, where he served as SVP for EMEA Alliances and Telecom. Between 2020 and 2022, he was President and General Manager of Inovalon’s Payer business. Additionally, Jacques is a member of the board of Swiss Medical Network, the second-largest healthcare provider in Switzerland, and Chairman of Well Gesundheit AG, the leading medical app in that market.

    About Sandip Wadje: Sandip Wadje is Managing Director and Head of Emerging Technology Risks at BNP Paribas. With over 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, and compliance, Sandip specializes in Cloud, AI, and Digital Assets. He is recognized for simplifying complex risks, driving transformative change, and influencing Fortune 500 stakeholders to enhance technology and cybersecurity initiatives. Sandip has shaped regulatory guidelines, shared insights with industry forums and regulators, and led global teams. He has established Centers of Excellence and advanced cutting-edge technologies, earning a reputation for managing diverse, high-impact portfolios.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • CTO Wisdom with Charity Majors | Beyond the Program
    Jan 7 2025

    CTO Wisdom with Charity Majors | Beyond the Program

    Welcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.

    Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Charity Majors, Co-founder and CTO of honeycomb.io

    In today’s episode, they discuss:

    • How Charity’s career started with a music scholarship and led to being a Founder, CEO and CTO.
    • How a love of Command line and firefighting fueled a passion for infrastructure engineering.
    • Navigating ADHD and its impact on building a successful career.
    • The evolution from engineer to successful manager, director, and executive.
    • The value of co-owned decisions and full board transparency at the executive level.
    • And more!

    About today’s guest: Charity Majors is the co-founder and CTO of honeycomb.io. She pioneered the concept of modern Observability, drawing on her years of experience building and managing massive distributed systems at Parse (acquired by Facebook), Facebook, and Linden Lab building Second Life. She is the co-author of Observability Engineering and Database Reliability Engineering (O'Reilly). She loves free speech, free software and single malt scotch.

    About today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career - leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organisations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.

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    42 mins
  • The AI Impact: Transforming Tech Roles and the Future of Work | The Pair Program Ep54
    Dec 10 2024

    The AI Impact: Transforming Tech Roles and the Future of Work | The Pair Program Ep54

    In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of AI in the workforce with two thought leaders shaping the future of tech talent: Dr. Diana Gehlhaus, Director for Economy at the Special Competitive Studies Project, and Angela Cough, Special Advisor to the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer.

    Together, they explore:

    • The evolution of tech roles as AI continues to redefine industries.
    • The ripple effects of AI on hiring practices and workforce education.
    • Key skill sets and industries poised for growth as AI evolves.
    • How organizations can prepare for critical shifts in education and upskilling.

    Dr. Gehlhaus and Cough bring their rich backgrounds in policy, defense, and innovation to discuss how AI is reshaping what it means to be "tech talent" and the opportunities it presents for professionals across various sectors.

    Whether you're a tech leader, educator, or job seeker, this episode will inspire you to rethink how we approach the workforce in the age of AI.

    About Diana Gehlhaus: Dr. Diana Gehlhaus is a Director for Economy at the Special Competitive Studies Project. She is also an adjunct policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Diana was previously a senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (DoD CDAO), as well as a research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET).

    About Angela Cough: Angela Cough serves as Special Advisor to the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). She leads the Digital Talent Management Division, driving innovation and advancing the DoD’s data, analytics, and AI workforce. Previously, Angela spearheaded the AI and Data Accelerator Initiative (ADA), enhancing digital capabilities across the Department and promoting data literacy. Her experience includes serving as Deputy Director of Defense Digital Services, managing counter-small unmanned product development, and contributing to NATO C-sUAS policy. With over 20 years of experience in startups and small businesses, Angela is also an entrepreneur, investor, and holds a black belt in the Martial Art of Tang Soo.

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    53 mins

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