The SGI Podcast

Source Talks: The Tech Lab #1 with Nuno Simaria

Source Technology, Part of Source Group International Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.

Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors that contribute towards building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. Hiring trends we'll discuss throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.

This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus has over four years of experience in software engineering recruitment in Germany. Currently, his focus is on delivering high-quality React.js, Typescript & Node.js engineers to Enterprise & Scale-Up clients in Germany. Gus wants to bring to light the challenges leaders face when hiring, managing, and appraising engineering teams.

Our podcast aims to bring to light the challenges faced by not only hiring managers but the engineering market itself. 

Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organisation. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.


Episode 1:

In this episode of Source Talks: The Tech Lab; Gus Firth interviews Nuno Simaria, ex-CTO of Hello Fresh and newly appointed CTO at Tier Mobility.

To watch the visual podcast episode, check out our YouTube channel here.

Throughout the episode, Nuno shared his insights on building high-performing teams and the challenges of retaining top engineering talent. He also discussed his experiences working in both the startup space and large enterprises, offering valuable advice on creating an environment for success.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the episode was Nuno's journey into the tech industry. He shared how software captured his heart and offered advice to junior software engineers looking to follow in his footsteps. We even got his opinion on the new generation of 'Gen Z' hires, offering unique insights into what companies should look for in these up-and-coming tech professionals.

Source Talks: The Tech Lab is powered by Source Technology, a niche technology recruitment agency, Discovering Tech Potential. We work across Cyber Security, Data, Cloud & Engineering in the USA, Europe, and the UK. Source Technology is Part of Source Group International.