Career growth isn’t always about climbing higher—sometimes it’s about branching out. In this episode, we explore the difference between vertical moves (promotions) and horizontal pivots (lateral moves or skill expansion). Our guests share how to evaluate your skills, goals, and the opportunities available to make a pivot that aligns with both your career aspirations and personal fulfillment.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

Agora: https://www.agora.io/

KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST

YouTube: /KakaComputer

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/

Website: https://kakacomputer.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast

This episode is edited by:

Mirshen Mabesa

What happens when tech students are given just 30 minutes to prepare for an interview with a seasoned professional? In this episode, curiosity meets experience as students ask the questions they wish they could ask in class—about careers, mistakes, skills that actually matter, and what the industry looks like from the other side. Expect candid answers, unexpected insights, and lessons you won’t find in a syllabus.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Bea Blando

Ever feel like everyone else in your lecture hall knows exactly what’s going on, and you’re just one "oops" away from being exposed as a fraud? You aren’t alone. In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common Imposter Syndrome that plagues students from freshman year to thesis defense. We break down why high achievers feel this way, the difference between humility and self-sabotage, and practical steps to internalize your successes so you can actually enjoy your academic journey.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

Agora: https://www.agora.io/

KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST

YouTube: /KakaComputer

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/

Website: https://kakacomputer.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast

This episode is edited by:

Mirshen Mabesa

A forward-looking episode focused on career growth. Bridging the gap between being a "Student Ambassador" or "Hackathon Winner" and getting that first full-time job.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

Agora: https://www.agora.io/

KAKACOMPUTER PODCAST

YouTube: /KakaComputer

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/

Website: https://kakacomputer.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast

This episode is edited by:

Beatrice Blando

For those born in 2000 and beyond, the internet was never a discovery — it was the default setting of life. Wi-Fi wasn’t a luxury; it was infrastructure. Childhood meant watching tutorials on YouTube instead of waiting for classroom instruction, building friendships and communities on Discord, consuming trends and ideas through TikTok, and collaborating on schoolwork through Google Docs. Learning became instant, visual, and on-demand. Questions were answered by search bars before teachers. Curiosity was fed by algorithms. And just as Gen Z began entering the workforce, tools like ChatGPT emerged, accelerating how they research, write, code, and think. In this episode, we explore how growing up constantly connected shapes attention spans, ambition, problem-solving styles, career expectations, and leadership potential. Are Gen Z professionals more adaptive and resourceful — or more dependent on digital scaffolding? And what does this mean for the future of IT teams, innovation, and mentorship?

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Mirshen Mabesa

Breaking down the winning solution. How did they combine AWS and Agora to solve a problem? We discuss the pressure of the hackathon and the architecture of their win.

A deep dive into what Agora actually is and why "Real-Time Engagement" (RTE) is the backbone of modern apps. We discuss the tech scene in the Philippines and what Agora looks for in developers.

A chat about the soft skills required to lead a tech community. How do ambassadors bridge the gap between a global tech giant and a local university campus?