In this episode, our host Ollie Lane speaks with Mike Oram, Academy Lead at IO Academy, about the importance of software development, the essential skills needed to succeed, and tips for staying up-to-date in this ever-changing field.

Mike emphasises the importance of knowing development in today's world, where technology is ubiquitous and rapidly evolving. He also stresses the significance of having a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals when learning software development, as it provides a solid foundation for building complex systems.

The conversation then delves into the essential skills required to become a successful software developer, as well as advice for beginners looking to enter the field. Mike shares tips for keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in software development, as well as strategies for continuing to develop one's skills over time.

The podcast also covers some critical topics, such as the build vs. buy debate, and how to pick a good developer for your team. Mike provides insights into choosing the right tech stack for your project and building scalable tech that can adapt to changing user needs.

If you are interested in software development, this podcast is a must-listen. Join Ollie Lane and Mike Oram as they dive deep into the world of software development and share their insights on what it takes to be a successful developer in today's fast-paced technological landscape.

As always, we are grateful for our sponsors, RCK Partners, who help UK businesses claim R&D tax credits. Head to https://rck.partners/ and check out https://www.behindlogin.com/ to see what we do at Behind Login.

In this month’s Behind Tech podcast, Ollie spoke to Ed Ventham from Assured, Cyber insurance specialists, about the growing cyber risks within the technology world and how businesses can protect themselves.

As digital technology continues to advance, so do the threats that come with it. Cyber attacks have become a common occurrence in the digital age, affecting both individuals and businesses.

In our episode we cover:

The Assured business and the problems they solve for their clients

• Cyber risks across different business areas
• Some case studies and examples of real-world threats
• How businesses can mitigate the risk and stay ahead of the bad guys
• The future of the fast changing industry

It’s a great episode to get a deeper understanding of the cyber market and some practical tips and tricks to protect your business from cyber attacks.

As always we are very grateful of our sponsor, RCK Partners help UK businesses claim R&D tax credits. Head to https://rck.partners/ to find out more.

Lessons from a FinTech Founder; Ollie Lane talks to Conrad Ford about the journey from building his first FinTech to becoming the Chief Product Officer of Allica Bank.

In this episode Ollie and Conrad talk about the journey to building Funding Options back in 2012 exploring the lessons, challenges and mistakes made along the way and how Conrad has applied this experience to build out the product function at Allica Bank.

In this fascinating episode our conversation covers:

1. Conrad's background in corporate strategy within big banks

2. The catalyst for launching Funding Options and the journey to acquisition by Tide at the end of 2022

3. Some of the key challenges, successes and lessons learnt building the business from start-up to scale-up

4. How those experiences have influenced how Conrad runs the team at Allica Bank

As always we are very grateful of our sponsor, RCK Partners help UK businesses claim R&D tax credits. Head to https://rck.partners/ to find out more.

To find out more about Behind Login and how we help FinTech's and Financial Services teams understand their competitors' products and services visit https://www.behindlogin.com/