Devs on Tape

Monica Li, the multifaceted Director of Operations and Marketing at Viscosity, lights up our latest episode with her journey from the world of fashion to the tech industry. As we sat down with Monica at the bustling Kscope conference in Texas, she unravelled her intriguing path from aspiring physical therapist to fashion designer, and finally, to a tech leader. Her story is a testament to how diverse skills can merge into a rewarding career, combining creativity with technical prowess. Monica's experiences in managing departments at Viscosity and her time interning at New York Fashion Week underscore the serendipitous nature of...

Peter Nitschke, founder and director of Pivot2, takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving world of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and his personal experiences of life Down Under. With a background in business analytics and economics, Peter shares his unique insights into the transition from consulting to entrepreneurship and the unexpected challenges of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. He paints a vivid picture of his life in Melbourne's countryside, complete with wallabies and the occasional wildlife misadventure, while dispelling common misconceptions about the vastness and wildlife of Australia.

Our conversation transitions into the intricacies of EPM functionalities...

Martin Giffy D'Souza, a pivotal figure in the APEX community, joins us at the Kscope conference in Grapevine, Texas, to share his journey from discovering Oracle's HTMLDB to becoming a core member of the Oracle APEX development team. His story is one of transformation and dedication, marked by invaluable contributions like blogging, developing plugins, and co-authoring influential books. Martin's recount of his experiences at Kscope unveils a passion for community engagement that has significantly shaped his career and fueled projects such as Logger, which remains a staple among developers worldwide.