Season 11
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Chris Belanger: Editing, Storytelling & Shaping Technical Ideas
Chris Belanger brings a creative eye to the craft of communicating technical ideas. As an editor, he focuses on transforming complex concepts into clear, useful, and engaging writing that helps others understand technology. His work highlights the importance of language in technical fields and the creative decisions behind effective communication. By refining ideas and shaping…
Chris Belanger
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Amy Ward: Illustration, Storytelling & Handmade Digital Art
Amy Ward blends writing, illustration, and teaching into a creative practice built around visual storytelling. Her artwork combines digital collage with handmade crayon-resist watercolor papers created in her studio, bringing together traditional and modern techniques. Her work shows how experimentation with materials and methods can create a distinctive artistic voice. Through books, teaching, and illustration,…
Amy Ward
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Garry Pye: Animation, Illustration & Creating Digital Worlds
Garry Pye is a self-taught illustrator and animator who transforms imagination into digital artwork. Through freelance projects and downloadable creative content, he has developed a unique approach to creating characters and visual experiences. His journey reflects the possibilities of learning independently and building a creative practice through persistence. By combining illustration and animation, Garry continues…
Garry Pye
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Roman Zabicki: Software Security & Building Safer Systems
Roman Zabicki has spent his career examining the challenges of creating reliable and secure software. As the author of Practical Security and a longtime software professional, he brings together technical experience and a focus on protecting the systems people depend on. His work highlights security as a creative problem-solving discipline, requiring careful thinking, curiosity, and…
Roman Zabicki
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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David Okun: Mobile Development, Advocacy & Exploring Computer Vision
David Okun works at the intersection of software development, education, and emerging technology. As a developer advocate, he helps others understand new tools and ideas while continuing to explore areas like iOS development and computer vision. His creative process is driven by experimentation and discovery, using technology as a way to build new experiences. His…
David Okun
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Reuben Lara: Illustration, Teaching & Making Art More Accessible
Reuben Lara combines illustration with a passion for helping others discover their creative abilities. As a freelance illustrator and educator, he creates artwork while sharing accessible training resources for young artists who want to learn and grow. His work reflects a belief that creative education should be available to people with curiosity and determination. Through…
Reuben Lara
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Joe Howard: From Computational Physics to Mobile Development
Joe Howard’s path into software development began with computational physics and systems engineering, experiences that shaped the way he approaches problem solving and technology. Over time, he brought that foundation into mobile development, creating software across iOS and Android platforms. His journey reflects the value of combining scientific thinking with creative engineering. By applying skills…
Joe Howard
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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John Sundell: Prototyping Ideas & Sharing Swift Knowledge
John Sundell has built a creative practice around exploring software development, experimenting with ideas, and sharing what he discovers with the broader developer community. Through Swift by Sundell and his work as a podcast host, he has created spaces where developers can learn and exchange perspectives. His approach centers on curiosity and iteration, using prototypes…
John Sundell
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Sean Allen: Teaching Code, Building Skills & Finding Creative Momentum
Sean Allen built his career as a self-taught iOS engineer by turning curiosity into practical knowledge and sharing what he learned with others. Through his teaching work and videos about iOS development and Swift, he has created resources that help people grow their own technical abilities. Beyond programming, Sean’s interests in basketball and gaming reflect…
Sean Allen
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Andrei “Dru” Freeman: Lifelong Coding, Identity & Embracing Curiosity
Andrei “Dru” Freeman: Lifelong Coding, Identity & Embracing Curiosity Andrei “Dru” Freeman began creating software at an age when many people are just discovering technology, teaching himself programming and building a foundation that would shape his career. His path from early experiments with code to becoming a voice in the developer community reflects a deep…
Andrei "Dru" Freeman
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra