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I’m joined by Oksana Kovalchuk, a former software developer who now leads a top UI/UX design agency. She started programming at age 5, built the largest app on the Parse platform (showcased by Mark Zuckerberg at F8), and now helps startups cut through feature bloat to create user-friendly, business-focused digital products.

In this episode, we explore:
🧠 Why critical thinking still matters in the age of AI
🧪 How UX design and testing work best when they collaborate
🤖 Where AI fits into product development and where it doesn’t
🎯 How to avoid design and development shortcuts that lead to long-term pain

Oksana connects deep technical experience with design thinking in a way that’s practical, insightful, and immediately useful. Whether you’re coding, designing, or shaping product strategy, this one’s packed with takeaways.

Resources:
🌐 Website – anoda.mobi
📘 Nielsen Norman Group – 10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design
📱 X – @oks_ios
🔗 LinkedIn – Oksana Kovalchuk

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🎙️New on Tech and Test! 🎙️

I'm excited to share our latest episode featuring the brilliant Raman Judge, QA Director and a truly inspiring leader in the tech world.

In this episode, Raman opens up about her career journey from QA Engineer to senior leadership and shares practical, hard-earned wisdom on:

🔹 Navigating your career path from QA Engineer to a leadership role
🧠 Developing the mindset to conquer imposter syndrome and common challenges
🌱 Identifying and cultivating the essential traits of a good leader
💛 The power of embracing empathy in your leadership style
🚀 Why it's crucial to own your career journey

Raman’s personal motto,

“Lead now, grow continuously, own your own journey,”

is a message every aspiring tech leader needs to hear.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and take the next step in your journey

#TechAndTest #QualityAssurance #Leadership #CareerAdvice #Podcast #SoftwareTesting #ImposterSyndrome #Empathy

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Interviewing at FAANG and big tech companies can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Mroczka—Senior Software Engineer and contributing author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview—to demystify the process and share practical strategies to help you land your next role.

We break down what to expect in coding interviews, how to approach system design interviews, and the red and green flags you should watch out for—on both sides of the table. Whether you're preparing for your first FAANG interview or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode is packed with insights to boost your confidence and performance.

Resources & Links:

• 📘 Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://bctci.co/amazon
• 📚 9 FREE Chapters of BCtCI: https://bctci.co/free-chapters
• 🤖 ChatGPT Cheating Experiment: https://interviewing.io/blog/how-hard-is-it-to-cheat-with-chatgpt-in-technical-interviews
• 🛠️ A Senior Engineer's Guide to the System Design Interview: https://interviewing.io/guides/system-design-interview

#TechInterviews #FAANG #CodingInterview #SystemDesign #SoftwareEngineering #CareerTips #BigTech #InterviewPreparation #MikeMroczka #TechAndTestPodcast

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