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Hack Cyprus Podcast
Andreas Lefkatis
Technology16 episodes
This podcast covers all things technology and engineering in Cyprus. The host, Andreas Lefkatis, talks with his guests about what’s trending in their field, innovative ways they’re using technology to make the island a prominent technology hub, and much more. Hopefully it inspires you to do the same! The episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and on our Youtube channel.
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Platform Engineering: Empowering Developers Through Platform Engineering | Christopher Batey
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In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Batey, CTO of CECG, to explore the evolution and impact of Platform Engineering 🛠️🚀. We discuss its origins, how it empowers developers to move faster ⚡, and the three major challenges it helps solve 🧩📈. Christopher shares what it takes to become a platform engineer, the kind of background that helps, and how teams can begin implementing platform engineering in their organizations 🧑💻🏗️. We also dive into how it enforces standards and security across teams, creating consistency and resilience 🔐📋. Looking ahead, we explore the future of…
Machine Learning Engineering at Spotify | Eric Langenberg
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In this episode, we chat with a Spotify engineering manager 🎧 who shares his journey into the world of machine learning 🤖 and how he grew into leading ML teams at Spotify. We dive into the Spotify engineering model, team structures 🧩, and the tools used for deploying services and managing CI/CD pipelines ⚙️🚀. He also introduces us to Backstage, Spotify’s open platform for building developer portals, and shares his hands-on experience using it internally 🛠️. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Spotify builds and scales its tech! 💡📲 Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, φιλοξενούμε έναν…
Mobile Platforms: Development experience on iOS and Android, native vs cross-platform
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In this episode, we dive into the evolution of mobile development on Android and iOS, tracing the shift from native languages like Java and Objective-C to modern options like Kotlin and Swift 🧑💻📱. We explore how tools like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI have redefined UI building, and how IDEs like Android Studio and Xcode support developers through each phase of the journey 🔧✨. Joined by mobile development experts Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue, we also touch on the rise of cross-platform and hybrid frameworks like Flutter, React Native, and Kotlin…
Platform Engineering: CECG's take on platform engineering and how it can help your company
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In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Samuel, CEO of CECG, to explore the company’s journey and its impact on the tech landscape 🌍. We discuss how CECG established its presence in Cyprus 🇨🇾, what the company specializes in, and its focus on platform engineering 🛠️. Joseph shares insights into current trends, the importance of platform engineering in modern development, and how platforms should be built to serve and empower developers 👨💻👩💻. We also dive into the infrastructure development lifecycle and why treating platforms as products is key to long-term success. Tune in for a…
Mobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and the Android vs iOS war | Mike Yerou & Michalis Mavris
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mobile platforms 📱 with Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue and part of the organizing team in GDG Cyprus. We explore Pale Blue services and products and the history of mobile phones, from Nokia and Sony dumbphones to early smartphones like Symbian and Blackberry. We discuss the birth of iOS and Android, highlighting Apple's closed ecosystem and Google's open-source approach 🌐. Key milestones for both platforms are covered, including major feature developments and ecosystem dynamics. We reflect on the strengths and…
Cyber Security Insights: Career Paths, Challenges & Emerging Threats | Renos Nicolaou & Andreas Georgiou
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Youtube Link In this episode, we explore the world of cybersecurity 🔐 with Renos Nicolaou from Hellenic Bank and Andreas Georgiou from Bank of Cyprus. We discuss their journeys into becoming security engineers, the various job positions in the field, and why cybersecurity is more relevant than ever 🚀. We dive into real-life security breaches, analyzing what went wrong and how they could have been prevented 🛡️. We also break down different career paths in security, including DevSecOps, threat intelligence, offensive security, and defensive security engineering. Finally, we discuss the…
Exploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and Impressions | Maria Stylianou
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In this episode, we dive into Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. We discuss Maria Stylianou's career journey, her progress, and goals 🎯. We explain what the Google Developer Group (GDG) is and highlight other Google programs like Google Developer Experts and Women Techmakers. We describe our experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin, detailing what Google I/O is, as well as Google I/O Connect and Google I/O Extended 🎙️. We share insights into major announcements, including the launch of Gemma 2 and updates to the Gemini API 🔥. Join us for a detailed recap! 📚 Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, εξετάζουμε…
Exploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia Miscouridou
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On this episode of the hack{cyprus} podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We start by breaking down the basics of AI, data science, and their relationship with statistics. Discover the differences between machine learning and traditional statistics, and learn about the history and milestones of AI, from the Turing Machine to the groundbreaking achievements of DeepMind and OpenAI. 🧠📊 We explore the key areas of AI, including supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and the exciting field of generative AI. Understand how…
Software Engineering Journey: From Skyscanner to Jinius | Angelos Constantinides
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Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Hack Cyprus, ετοιμαστείτε να ανακαλύψουμε μαζί το Software Engineering με τον tech lead της Jinius. 🚀 Συντονιστείτε μαζί μας καθώς ανακαλύπτουμε την ιστορία του από τις φοιτητικές του ημέρες στη Σκωτία μέχρι τον διορισμό του στη Skyscanner. 💻 Ο Άγγελος αναλύει τη δυναμική της ομάδας, το SDLC και τις προσδοκίες του ρόλου του. Επιπρόσθετα, ο Άγγελος μοιράζεται τις προκλήσεις της πανδημίας της COVID-19 στον τομέα των ταξιδιών. 🌍 Ακούστε για τη μετακίνησή του στην Κύπρο και πάρτε μια ματιά στον τωρινό του ρόλο στη Jinius. Αυτό το επεισόδιο αποτυπώνει την ουσία του…
Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) | Theodoros Loucaides
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🎙 On today's podcast episode, we're thrilled to host Theodoros Lucaides, the General Director of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) 🏛. 🔍 We'll dive deep into: - RIF's core mission & goals 🎯 - Its impact on Cyprus' entrepreneurial and innovative community 💡 - The vital role research & innovation play in Cyprus' growth 📈 & quality of life 🌱 - RIF's support programs, eligibility, application process, & more! 📚💰 🌍 Special mention on how RIF boosts international collaborations! Tune in with Andreas Lefkatis 🎧 to uncover RIF and its commitment to a sustainable and innovative…
Generative AI | Maria Terzi
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🎙️🔥 Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του podcast, έχουμε τη χαρά να φιλοξενούμε την Maria Terzi 👩💻, CEO της Malloc. Ακούστε μας καθώς συζητούμε για συναρπαστικό κόσμο του Generative AI και του chat GPT. Η Maria μοιράζεται την ειδίκευση της στην ιστορία του Generative AI και τις εφαρμογές της σε διάφορους τομείς. Συζητάμε τις εντυπωσιακές εξελίξεις στην τεχνολογία του chat GPT και την επίδραση της στην αλληλεπίδραση ανθρώπου-μηχανής. Επιπλέον, εξερευνούμε τα σημαντικά στιγμιότυπα του πρόσφατου γεγονότος της Google IO, όπου παρουσιάστηκαν πρωτοποριακές εξελίξεις στο Generative AI . 🌟🚀 Μην χάσετε…
Working At Google | Michalis Yerou
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🎙️ In this episode of the Hack Cyprus podcast, we're joined by 🧑💼 Michalis Yerou, a former Google engineer who worked at the company for over 7 years. Michalis shares his experiences and insights on what it's like to work for one of the world's largest tech companies, how Google has changed over the years, and the various teams and products he was involved with, including 🤖 Android and the 🎮 Google Play Console.💻 During our conversation, Michalis shares his insights on the workings of the different teams at Google and how they collaborate to create some of the world's most innovative…
Inside Firebase | Andrea Wu
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🎙️ In this podcast episode, we have a special guest 👩💻 Andrea Wu, who is a developer relations engineer at Google. Andrea joins us to discuss all things Firebase. 💡 During our conversation, Andrea shares her expertise on what Firebase is, and how it helps developers build high-quality apps faster and more efficiently. She walks us through the various features and services that Firebase offers. 📱🚀 🕵️♀️ We also delve into the workings of the developer teams behind the Firebase project, and Andrea sheds light on how these teams collaborate to continually improve and evolve the platform.…
JetBrains relocation & building IDEs | Alexander Pirogov
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🎙 In this very technical hack{Cyprus} podcast, we discuss with Alexander Pirogov - Product Manager @ JetBrains about his role and his relocation to Cyprus 🇨🇾! Alexander shares the latest developments at JetBrains including Rider, Fleet and Space. 🔥Listen first hand how it is working at JetBrains, the unexpected technical challenges when building an IDE 👨💻 and the available job opportunities 🚀 ! Host: - Andreas Lefkatis - Michalis Schinis Guests: - Alexander Pirogov Find him on Twitter & LinkedIn Sponsors: - Capacitor Partners Host: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our…
Journey towards Engineering Management | Maria Stylianou
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🎙Πως γίνεται κάποιος Engineering Manager? Σε αυτό επεισόδιο ο Ανδρέας συζητά με την 👩🏻 Μαρία Στυλιανού (Engineering Manager at Marshmallow) για το ταξίδι της, τις αποφάσεις που έπρεπε να πάρει για να εξελιχθεί αψηφώντας πολλά στερότυπα και λοξοδρομώντας απο την “πεπατημένη οδο”! Η Μαρία μας μιλά για τον ρόλο της σήμερα και μοιράζετε μαζί μας γνώσεις και εμπειρίες σε μια εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέρον (και αρκετά τεχνική) συζήτηση στο Youth Makerspace Larnaca του Οργανισμού Νεολαίας Κύπρου 🚀 🔥 🎙How to become an engineering manager? In this episode, Andreas talks with 👩🏻 Maria Stylianou…
Careers in Computer Science
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The Computer Science industry is growing in Cyprus and you could be part of the action. Join us as we discuss how to get into Computer Science and the career paths available to get there. We also dive into what companies are looking for, and analytics about vacant job positions right now in Cyprus. Host: Andreas Lefkatis Guests: - Maria Terzi - Valentinos Papasavvas - Michael Schinis Host: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp Group Follow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!