Brian Childress's Strategies for Successful Tech Partnerships and AI Integration into Software Development

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🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Ever wondered how a non-tech background morphs into software engineering expertise? Brian Childress, a seasoned software engineer and technical advisor, sits with me, Anika Jackson, to recount his unexpected foray into the tech world and the fine art of juggling a thriving tech career with a vibrant family life. Our conversation traverses the hidden intricacies of the software that underpins our daily routines and the consistent aspects of software development that have stood the test of time, despite the rapid pace of technological advancement.Elevate your professional identity and learn the secrets of managing international collaborations in the digital age. Building on personal anecdotes and professional experiences, I unveil my journey from launching a modest website to being a recognized industry expert through strategic public speaking and social media savvy. Brian and I tackle the delicate dance of building trust with overseas teams, coupled with key strategies to guard your business interests, ensuring that your global partnerships remain robust and fruitful.Get ahead of the curve with our forward-looking discussion on AI's role in software development and the tug-of-war between formal education and practical experience. We navigate the changing landscape, advising non-technical founders on how to find the ideal technical advisor or partner. As we peer into the future of technology, Brian imparts his insights on the emergence of T-shaped developers and the value of iterative testing, leaving listeners equipped with actionable knowledge to propel their tech ventures to new heights. Join us for this captivating exploration of technology's evolving frontier and glean wisdom that could be the catalyst for your success in the tech sphere.We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Check out our sponsor PitchDB! Start your trial on Simplified!

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0:42.1	Welcome to your brand amplified, the podcast where we interview marketers, publicists, and brands to
0:50.0	learn their stories, what makes them tick,
0:53.0	and tips and tricks that make a difference.
0:57.0	This is your brand amplified.
0:58.7	I'm Anika Jackson here with Brian Childress.
1:01.6	Brian, I love that. Your bio starts with you being a
1:05.8	husband and a father before you get into your work life. So thank you for
1:12.0	bringing that balance to the forefront. I think this is something I'm seeing more with men in business and that we need more of and because my bio also opens with I'm first and foremost to mother and that is the most important thing I'll do but I also love my work life.
1:26.7	So your work life you're a technologist and you have a very vested interest in personal brand business building so I'd love for you to be able to share your story a little bit your journey and where you are today.
1:41.0	Yeah, no absolutely I really appreciate the opportunity to be here. So I would say my
1:46.7	journey has not been a street or you know smooth path by any means but I'm really excited about the things that I've learned along the way and when I look back I'm pretty impressed with kind of all the things that I've gotten to experience and so you know I'm a software engineer software
2:04.4	architect by trade and training and I work as a technical advisor to a number of
2:10.6	different companies now I get to work with startups and small and
2:13.9	medium businesses as they're developing their software platforms.
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