Bethany Janos 
Brittany Ellich 
Eggyhead 
Jonathan Tamsut 
Welcome to the Overcommitted Blog
Introducing our new blog where we share insights, tutorials, and thoughts on software engineering beyond the podcast.
By Overcommitted Teamannouncement
Episodes
41: Ep. 41 | Building Without the Buzzwords: Real Talk on System Design with Bassem Dghaidi
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany and Bethany with guest Bassem Dghaidi discuss a range of topics from Bassem's current learning journey in system design to his diverse career path at GitHub. They explore the value of experi...
40: Ep. 40 | From Librarian to Software Engineer: Tammy Metz on Career Pivots and Mentorship
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Erika and co-host Brittany Ellich welcome Tammy Metz, a software engineer at GitHub, who shares her unique journey from teaching and library science to software engineering. The conversation explores ...
39: Ep. 39 | Lifting as you Climb: Cassidy Williams on DevRel, Mentorship, and Building for Developers
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika are joined by Cassidy Williams, Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub. They discuss Cassidy's journey in the Developer Relations (DevRel) space, her philosophy ...
38: Ep. 38 | Writing for Developers with Piotr Sarna
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany, Bethany, and Erika engage in a deep conversation with Piotr Sarna, co-author of 'Writing for Developers.' They explore the journey of co-authoring a book, the importance of writing in engin...
37: Ep. 37 | Being Unreasonable with Jason Lengstorf
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika engage in a deep conversation with Jason Lengstorf about the concept of being unreasonable in the tech industry. Jason shares his journey of embracing unreasonableness to...
36: Ep. 36 | Navigating the future of AI agent security with Dan Moore
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, Erika and Brittany discuss the evolving landscape of AI agents and their implications for security and identity management. Joined by expert Dan Moore, they explore the challenges posed by non-deterministi...
35: Ep. 35 | Decoding Developer Trends: Inside the Life of a Developer-Focused Analyst with Kate Holterhoff
Summary Join us for a conversation with Kate Holterhoff, an industry analyst at Redmonk who tracks developer trends from Reddit threads to conference halls. Kate shares her unique journey from earning a PhD in Victorian literature to becoming a self-taught de...
34: Ep. 34 | The Art of Storytelling in Leadership with Matt Sinclair
Summary In this episode, Matt Sinclair, former partner and VP of Engineering at BCG Digital Ventures, explores the critical role of storytelling in effective leadership and shares his journey from building high-performance payment systems to coaching the next...
33: Ep. 33 | Looks Good to Me with Adrienne Braganza
Summary In this episode of Overcommitted, hosts Erika and Brittany interview Adrienne Braganza, the author of the book Looks Good to Me. The conversation delves into the critical role of communication in code reviews, emphasizing that misunderstandings often ...
32: Ep. 32 | Navigating the Startup Landscape with Rick Turoczy
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Bethany and co-hosts Erika and Brittany welcome Rick Turoczy, a veteran in the Portland tech startup scene. They discuss Rick's journey from a hobbyist developer to a key supporter of startup founders...
31: Ep. 31 | Finding Your Flow - Developer Productivity and The Zone
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, Erika and Brittany delve into the concept of flow state in software development, exploring its significance for productivity and job satisfaction. They share personal experiences of achieving flow, discuss...
30: Ep. 30 | What all developers should know with Thomas Dohmke
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Brittany Ellich and co-hosts Bethany and Erika welcome Thomas Dohmke, former CEO of GitHub. They discuss Thomas's journey in software development, pivotal moments in his career, the importance of pass...
29: Ep. 29 | Building Search Infrastructure Developers Actually Want to Use with Don MacKinnon
SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Erika and co-hosts Bethany and Brittany Ellich engage in a conversation with Don McKinnon, founder of Searchcraft. They discuss Don's journey in software engineering, the challenges faced while building...
28: Ep. 28 | From Engineer to Entrepreneur with Brad Heller
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany Ellich and Erika engage with Brad Heller, co-founder and CTO of Tower, discussing his journey from software engineer to startup founder. They explore the evolution of software engineering ca...
27: Ep. 27 | Q3 Goals Recap with Bethany and Brittany
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany and Brittany discuss their experiences at recent tech conferences, including Cascadia JS and GopherCon. They reflect on their goals from the past quarter, sharing successes and challenges, an...
