Exploring IoT and Career Journeys with Benjamin Cabé ------ 📢 Calling all Developers! Take our latest Developer Nation Survey, available in 9 languages. 📝 Share your insights, enter prize draws for awesome gadgets, and get access to a virtual goody bag filled with freebies and discounts. 🛍️🎁 👉🏻 Participate Now: https://survey.developernation.net/name/dn28/branch/main?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=podcast_s2e6 ------ Links: 1- Connect with Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincabe/ 2- Benjamin blog : https://blog.benjamin-cabe.com/ 3- Greenhouse project: https://youtu.be/paOvDkI76OY?feature=shared 4- Artificial Nose project : https://youtu.be/bJ5Z7rH1KEY?feature=shared In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Cabé, Developer Advocate for the Zephyr Project at the Linux Foundation. Join us as we journey back to the IoT boom of the 2016s, exploring the evolution of machine-to-machine communication and its impact on the tech landscape. Benjamin shares his unique career path, from his early days at Sierra Wireless to influential roles at the Eclipse Foundation and Microsoft IoT. He reflects on the challenges of navigating large corporations and his passion for engaging with the developer community. We dive into some of Benjamin's innovative projects, including an Artificial Greenhouse and an Artificial Nose utilizing sensors and Edge Machine Learning—projects that even earned him a feature on the cover of Make Magazine! This episode is packed with valuable insights for young engineers. It emphasizes the importance of project-based learning, sharing your work through blogs and videos, and building connections that lead to exciting opportunities. Tune in to gain inspiration and practical advice for your own journey in the world of technology! Join our newsletter to stay updated with new podcasts : https://developernation.net/subscribe

Podcast w/ Jinger Zeng, Creative Technologist at Hackster: Open Hardware, & Arts Meet Tech ------ 📢 Calling all Developers! Take our latest Developer Nation Survey, available in 9 languages. 📝 Share your insights, enter prize draws for awesome gadgets, and get access to a virtual goody bag filled with freebies and discounts. 🛍️🎁 👉🏻 Participate Now: https://survey.developernation.net/name/dn28/branch/main?utm_medium=some&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=podcast_s2e5 ------ In this conversation, Jinger Zeng shares her journey from China to the United States, detailing her education in mechanical engineering and her passion for the intersection of art and technology. Jinger discusses her significant experiences, including participating in the Solar Decathlon, her transition into the drone industry, and her involvement in open-source communities. Jinger emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the impact of technology on social innovation, particularly in preserving cultural heritage. She also highlights the challenges of connecting with the developer community in China and the role of platforms like WeChat in facilitating communication. Takeaways - Jinger's journey reflects the intersection of art and technology. - The Solar Decathlon was a pivotal experience in her career. - Open source communities have been crucial for her professional growth. - Drones and robotics represent a significant shift in her career focus. - Community engagement is essential for technology innovation. - Jinger emphasizes the importance of social impact in technology. - Her role at Hackster.io allows her to foster innovation. - Cultural preservation can be supported through modern technology. - WeChat is vital for connecting with the Chinese developer community. - Jinger's experiences highlight the value of collaboration in tech. Sound Bites : "I'm a curious traveller, maker, artist wannabe." "I was the project engineer overseeing everything." "We built a net-zero solar house that won second place." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jinger Zeng 02:04 Jinger's Journey in Technology and Art 06:06 The Solar Decathlon Experience 10:12 Transitioning to Drones and Robotics 15:02 The Startup Journey with PX4 20:03 The Role of Open Source in Innovation 25:02 Community Engagement and Open Source Contributions 29:55 Current Trends in Technology and Future Interests 35:05 Connecting with the Chinese Developer Community Jinger Zeng, open source, drones, robotics, Hackster.io, community building, technology innovation, solar decathlon, engineering education, social impact

In this very exciting episode, we had Jake Ward, co-founder and CEO of Data Protocol, a company helping developer-first organisations create and host video content. Join us for an insightful conversation where we explore: - How video content is a game changer for educating developers about your products & services - The pitfalls of Developer Relations programs - Future of content creation & role of Artificial Intelligence - Video compared to docs, blogs and other traditional content forms. Visit these links to learn more about Data Protocol : - https://dataprotocol.com/ Join our community and Newsletter for great Developer Resources: https://developernation.net/subscribe