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The Busy Programmer

The Busy Programmer

Written by: Marcin Zajkowski
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Whether you're an aspiring tech leader, a burned-out programmer, or just trying to find your footing in the fast-paced IT world, you’ll find something here. Expect interviews with industry pros, monologues on everyday dev-life, and livestreams tackling the mental and emotional challenges of our field. Join me on the journey to becoming more balanced, self-aware, and better equipped to navigate both life and work as a busy programmer!

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Episodes
  • Eleftheria Batsou: You DON'T have to code forever
    Jun 11 2026

    Eleftheria Batsou is a Developer Advocate, Community Manager, international conference host, public speaker, meetup organizer, and one of the people who helped shape the DevRel and community space as we know it today.

    Starting her journey as a Frontend Developer, Eleftheria gradually transitioned into community-focused roles, combining her technical background with a passion for helping people grow, connect, and learn. Today she works with developer communities, helps individuals and companies build their presence online, speaks at conferences around the world, and continues to advocate for creating welcoming and meaningful spaces in tech.

    In this episode, we talk about her journey from software development to community leadership, how DevRel and Community Management evolved over the years, and why technical skills alone are often not enough to build a successful career in technology.

    We also dive into public speaking, personal branding, growing communities, creating opportunities through networking, and the importance of finding your own path in the tech industry.

    If you've ever wondered what life beyond writing code might look like, or how to build a career centered around people while staying close to technology, this episode is for you. Tune in!

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    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleftheriabatsou/
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleftheriabatsou/
    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EleftheriaBatsou

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Milan Jovanović: Why developers should SHARE their knowledge?
    Mar 12 2025

    Milan Jovanović, Software Architect and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies with extensive experience in building large-scale systems. Today, he’s thriving as a full-time content creator and educator, having successfully transitioned from software development and architecture. With 120k+ YouTube subscribers, 65k+ newsletter readers, 700+ Patreon supporters, and thousands of engineers taking his courses, Milan proves that deep technical expertise and content creation can go hand in hand.

    In this episode, we dive into the transition from engineering to content creation, uncovering the lessons Milan learned while building a massive audience in the tech space. We explore how to find your niche, stand out as a technical educator, and whether this career shift might be the right move for you.

    If you've ever thought about sharing your knowledge online, or just want to hear how Milan made it work, this one’s for you. Tune in!

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    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-jovanovic/
    - Website: https://www.milanjovanovic.tech/

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Ola Kunysz: I was SCARED of change!
    Feb 1 2025

    Burnout in the IT industry is more common than we like to admit, but overcoming it - and even thriving afterward - is entirely possible. In this episode, I sit down with Ola Kunysz, a developer, mentor, and content creator, who has successfully navigated her own battle with burnout. Now, she dedicates her time to helping others in tech build sustainable careers without sacrificing their well-being.

    In our conversation, we explore the early warning signs of burnout, practical strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and how to keep growing in your career without feeling overwhelmed. Ola also shares insights from her studies in Positive Psychology and how they’ve shaped her mentoring approach.

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    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akunysz/
    - Website: https://wypaleniewit.pl/

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    1 hr and 29 mins
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