Tech 'n Savvy Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:28:59 -0500 https://technsavvy.com/ en-us © 2026 Tech 'n Savvy yes ed80ca14-305d-5d36-accc-d050b3761719 Tech 'n Savvy episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tech 'n Savvy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4qivr1wopvu6ph7kmfqt5ywk9v34?.jpg Tech 'n Savvy https://technsavvy.com/ 17' FinTech with Sherry Ruan 17' FinTech with Sherry Ruan April and Emily discuss FinTech with Sherry Ruan, an Application Developer in the proprietary trading industry for over 7 years.  They talk about getting a career in FinTech, innovation, emerging technologies, ethical dilemmas, their experiences and more.

]]> April and Emily discuss FinTech with Sherry Ruan, an Application Developer in the proprietary trading industry for over 7 years.  They talk about getting a career in FinTech, innovation, emerging technologies, ethical dilemmas, their experiences and more.

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-10766327 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3163 17 full false 16' Software Development Methodologies 16' Software Development Methodologies It's the battle of the software development methodologies! Emily and April dive into different methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and XP. They discuss each methodology and its pros and cons. Then the duo get into their experiences and discuss their preferred ways to work.

]]> It's the battle of the software development methodologies! Emily and April dive into different methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and XP. They discuss each methodology and its pros and cons. Then the duo get into their experiences and discuss their preferred ways to work.

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-10538642 Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500 3413 16 full false 15' Remote Work with AC Hardy 15' Remote Work with AC Hardy In this episode April and Emily are joined by their friend AC Hardy, a software content analyst and recent Chicago transplant, to discuss remote work. The trio will discusses their experiences with remote work, embarrassing zoom stories, their remote work tips, and more.  

]]> In this episode April and Emily are joined by their friend AC Hardy, a software content analyst and recent Chicago transplant, to discuss remote work. The trio will discusses their experiences with remote work, embarrassing zoom stories, their remote work tips, and more.  

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-10222055 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 3156 remote work, wfh, workers, companies, career, remote jobs, remote workers 15 full true 14' Quantum Computing Part 2: Software and Applications 14' Quantum Computing Part 2: Software and Applications It's season 3 and April and Emily get into the second part of quantum computing! Emily leads the discussion as they talk about the various different quantum software and libraries and dive into the modern applications of quantum computing.

Resources:

]]> It's season 3 and April and Emily get into the second part of quantum computing! Emily leads the discussion as they talk about the various different quantum software and libraries and dive into the modern applications of quantum computing.

Resources:

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-10091011 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2310 14 full false 13' Quantum Computing Part 1: Mechanics and Hardware 13' Quantum Computing Part 1: Mechanics and Hardware In part 1 of the season finale, Emily talks about her two favorite subjects: quantum computing and cats. April and Emily discuss the basics of quantum computing, the challenges facing this field, and different quantum hardware. We explain topics like Schrodinger's Cat, superposition, entanglement, decoherence, NISQ, annealing. 


Sources

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Isaac Chuang and Michael Nielsen


Quantum Annealing Explained - D-Wave Systems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfkXjzzYOo&list=PLPvKnT7dgEsvVQwGgrlUVXBa2J6PAW8a4&ab_channel=D-WaveSystems

]]> In part 1 of the season finale, Emily talks about her two favorite subjects: quantum computing and cats. April and Emily discuss the basics of quantum computing, the challenges facing this field, and different quantum hardware. We explain topics like Schrodinger's Cat, superposition, entanglement, decoherence, NISQ, annealing. 


Sources

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Isaac Chuang and Michael Nielsen


Quantum Annealing Explained - D-Wave Systems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfkXjzzYOo&list=PLPvKnT7dgEsvVQwGgrlUVXBa2J6PAW8a4&ab_channel=D-WaveSystems

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9648487 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 3401 13 full false 12' Peek Inside a Computer 12' Peek Inside a Computer April and Emily explain computer hardware, operating systems, and tips for building your own personal computer. April leads the discussion answering questions like: How do you build a computer? What are the components that make up these machines we use every day? What's the difference between HDD and SSD? 

Resources:

]]> April and Emily explain computer hardware, operating systems, and tips for building your own personal computer. April leads the discussion answering questions like: How do you build a computer? What are the components that make up these machines we use every day? What's the difference between HDD and SSD? 

Resources:

]]> Buzzsprout-9571786 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0600 2991 12 full false 11' Creating a Security Framework for Developers with Erin Bailey 11' Creating a Security Framework for Developers with Erin Bailey Emily and April talk with special guest Erin Bailey. They discuss building a security education framework for developers. Learn about how to create specific training based on your company’s tech stack and identify key vulnerabilities.

These resources below will give you hands-on training on all sorts of different kinds of vulnerabilities! The more you learn about them, the more capable you are of preventing them.

1. https://owasp.org/

The Open Web Application Security Project - you can find their top 10 vuln list on the home page, they have lots of other good info there too


2. https://www.hackthebox.com/

Hands on hacker training

" take your cybersecurity skills to the next level through the most captivating, gamified, hands-on training experience"


3. https://ctf101.org/

CTF (capture the flag) basics

4. https://ethernaut.openzeppelin.com/

Hacking smart contracts (Solidity)

]]> Emily and April talk with special guest Erin Bailey. They discuss building a security education framework for developers. Learn about how to create specific training based on your company’s tech stack and identify key vulnerabilities.

These resources below will give you hands-on training on all sorts of different kinds of vulnerabilities! The more you learn about them, the more capable you are of preventing them.

1. https://owasp.org/

The Open Web Application Security Project - you can find their top 10 vuln list on the home page, they have lots of other good info there too


2. https://www.hackthebox.com/

Hands on hacker training

" take your cybersecurity skills to the next level through the most captivating, gamified, hands-on training experience"


3. https://ctf101.org/

CTF (capture the flag) basics

4. https://ethernaut.openzeppelin.com/

Hacking smart contracts (Solidity)

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9496824 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 2679 11 full false 10' Handling Imposter Syndrome as a Perfectionist 10' Handling Imposter Syndrome as a Perfectionist In this episode, April and Emily talk about their experiences as perfectionists dealing with imposter syndrome. They describe the different types of perfectionism and imposter syndrome, discuss how these concepts relate, give their tips, and bust some myths. 

]]> In this episode, April and Emily talk about their experiences as perfectionists dealing with imposter syndrome. They describe the different types of perfectionism and imposter syndrome, discuss how these concepts relate, give their tips, and bust some myths. 

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9405525 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500 3049 10 full false 9' Dive into Databases & SQL with Daniel Yoon 9' Dive into Databases & SQL with Daniel Yoon April and Emily take a deep dive into learning about databases and SQL. They speak with Daniel Yoon, a Senior Data Reporting Analyst at Innovista Health Solutions. The trio discusses what databases and SQL are, their use cases, dispel some myths and talk about careers in data. 

]]> April and Emily take a deep dive into learning about databases and SQL. They speak with Daniel Yoon, a Senior Data Reporting Analyst at Innovista Health Solutions. The trio discusses what databases and SQL are, their use cases, dispel some myths and talk about careers in data. 

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9326289 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2639 9 full false 8' How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is Accelerating Innovation with David C. Williams 8' How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is Accelerating Innovation with David C. Williams David C. Williams, Director of RPA/Emerging Tech at AT&T, discusses Robotic Process Automation (RPA). We cover bots, low/no-code solutions, and the future of RPA and Artificial Intelligence. David gives tips for companies, teams, and individuals pursuing RPA. Learn how to get started with RPA and use it to improve your life. 

Follow David

Links

Udacity: https://www.udacity.com

]]> David C. Williams, Director of RPA/Emerging Tech at AT&T, discusses Robotic Process Automation (RPA). We cover bots, low/no-code solutions, and the future of RPA and Artificial Intelligence. David gives tips for companies, teams, and individuals pursuing RPA. Learn how to get started with RPA and use it to improve your life. 

Follow David

Links

Udacity: https://www.udacity.com

]]> Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9244815 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500 3190 8 full false 7' Cybersafety Tips 'n Myths 7' Cybersafety Tips 'n Myths April and Emily discuss what is cyber safety, their personal tips, news, and some myths. Emily gets her math on debunking random character vs passphrase passwords and April talks about how the pandemic impacted cyber safety. 

Resources
CSNP Cyber Safety: https://www.csnp.org/cybersafety
HaveIBeenPwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Random Word Generator: https://randomwordgenerator.com/
Cyber Safety News: https://www.cybersafe.news/
Duck Duck Go: https://duckduckgo.com/

]]> April and Emily discuss what is cyber safety, their personal tips, news, and some myths. Emily gets her math on debunking random character vs passphrase passwords and April talks about how the pandemic impacted cyber safety. 

Resources
CSNP Cyber Safety: https://www.csnp.org/cybersafety
HaveIBeenPwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Random Word Generator: https://randomwordgenerator.com/
Cyber Safety News: https://www.cybersafe.news/
Duck Duck Go: https://duckduckgo.com/

]]> https://podcast.technsavvy.com/ Tech 'n Savvy Buzzsprout-9157002 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2576 cybersecurity, cybersafety, tech, internet, privacy 7 full false 6' Solidarity and Reimagining the Tech Workplace with Andrew Carr 6' Solidarity and Reimagining the Tech Workplace with Andrew Carr It's the season finale! In this episode, April and Emily talk with Andrew Carr, a community organizer in the Northside of Chicago who also happens to code. They discuss their experiences in tech, solidarity, and how we can reimagine the workplace to be better for all tech workers. 

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***Disclaimer***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech n' Savvy episodes are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

]]> It's the season finale! In this episode, April and Emily talk with Andrew Carr, a community organizer in the Northside of Chicago who also happens to code. They discuss their experiences in tech, solidarity, and how we can reimagine the workplace to be better for all tech workers. 

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Follow Tech n' Savvy!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/technsavvypodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/technsavvy
Website: https://technsavvy.com

Follow Andrew!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realandrewcarr/

***Disclaimer***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech n' Savvy episodes are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-8871899 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2969 tech, work, wfh, solidarity 6 full false 5' Sustainability and Biological Modeling with Annie Innes-Gold 5' Sustainability and Biological Modeling with Annie Innes-Gold April and Emily interview Annie Innes-Gold. Annie is a Marine Biology Ph.D. student at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa & the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology where she studies the ecology of coral reefs and their fish populations. They discuss biological modeling and how it contributes to sustainability efforts. The trio also discusses innovations in sustainable tech, barriers to sustainability, and how you can use your voice in regards to climate change. 

]]> April and Emily interview Annie Innes-Gold. Annie is a Marine Biology Ph.D. student at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa & the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology where she studies the ecology of coral reefs and their fish populations. They discuss biological modeling and how it contributes to sustainability efforts. The trio also discusses innovations in sustainable tech, barriers to sustainability, and how you can use your voice in regards to climate change. 

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-8444053 Sun, 02 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 3490 5 full false 4' Investing in Cryptocurrency with Ty Cooper 4' Investing in Cryptocurrency with Ty Cooper April and Emily interview Ty Cooper, a cryptocurrency expert and enthusiast. The trio discusses blockchain, what cryptocurrency is, how to invest in it, and more!

Follow us on Social Media!
Instagram: @technsavvypodcast
Twitter: @technsavvy
Website: https://technsavvy.com/

Follow Ty!
Instagram: @mrcryptopriest
Twitter: @tycooperaow


***Disclaimer 1*** 
Neither Tech & Savvy nor our speakers are financial advisors. All views and statements about investing in crypto are based on our own opinion, research, and experience. We encourage our listeners to do their own research and reach out to their own financial advisors to see if investing in crypto is right for them. 

***Disclaimer 2***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech & Savvy are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

]]> April and Emily interview Ty Cooper, a cryptocurrency expert and enthusiast. The trio discusses blockchain, what cryptocurrency is, how to invest in it, and more!

Follow us on Social Media!
Instagram: @technsavvypodcast
Twitter: @technsavvy
Website: https://technsavvy.com/

Follow Ty!
Instagram: @mrcryptopriest
Twitter: @tycooperaow


***Disclaimer 1*** 
Neither Tech & Savvy nor our speakers are financial advisors. All views and statements about investing in crypto are based on our own opinion, research, and experience. We encourage our listeners to do their own research and reach out to their own financial advisors to see if investing in crypto is right for them. 

***Disclaimer 2***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech & Savvy are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-8258318 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0500 4198 crypto, cryptocurrency, investing, investments 4 full false 3' Put the Security in DevSecOps with Abdel Sy Fane 3' Put the Security in DevSecOps with Abdel Sy Fane April and Emily interview Abdel Sy Fane, a security manager with over 10 years of experience. They discuss how Abdel got into tech,  DevSecOps, personal cybersecurity tips, and more!

00:00 Intro + How Abdel got into tech and DevSecOps
10:29 What is CSNP?
13:11 Personal Cybersecurity Tips
20:39 DevSecOps Overview
41:33 A Day in the life of a DevSecOps engineer
49:09 CyberSecurity and DevSecOps career advice

Resources Mentioned (not owned or created by us!)
OWASP: https://owasp.org/
Awesome DevSecOps: https://github.com/devsecops/awesome-devsecops
Awesome Ethical Hacking Resources: https://github.com/husnainfareed/Awesome-Ethical-Hacking-Resources
Awesome Hacking Resources: https://github.com/vitalysim/Awesome-Hacking-Resources

***Disclaimer 1***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech & Savvy are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

***Disclaimer 2***
There are sections in this episode where we talk about hacking. Tech & Savvy is NOT encouraging, nor endorsing you or anyone else to hack anyone or anything, which will result in you breaking the law or getting arrested. If you want to learn how to hack responsibly, there are 2 great Github Repos called "Awesome Ethical Hacking Resources" and "Awesome Hacking Resources" to help you get started learning.

]]> April and Emily interview Abdel Sy Fane, a security manager with over 10 years of experience. They discuss how Abdel got into tech,  DevSecOps, personal cybersecurity tips, and more!

00:00 Intro + How Abdel got into tech and DevSecOps
10:29 What is CSNP?
13:11 Personal Cybersecurity Tips
20:39 DevSecOps Overview
41:33 A Day in the life of a DevSecOps engineer
49:09 CyberSecurity and DevSecOps career advice

Resources Mentioned (not owned or created by us!)
OWASP: https://owasp.org/
Awesome DevSecOps: https://github.com/devsecops/awesome-devsecops
Awesome Ethical Hacking Resources: https://github.com/husnainfareed/Awesome-Ethical-Hacking-Resources
Awesome Hacking Resources: https://github.com/vitalysim/Awesome-Hacking-Resources

***Disclaimer 1***
The views and opinions expressed in Tech & Savvy are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of any company mentioned in the episode. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

***Disclaimer 2***
There are sections in this episode where we talk about hacking. Tech & Savvy is NOT encouraging, nor endorsing you or anyone else to hack anyone or anything, which will result in you breaking the law or getting arrested. If you want to learn how to hack responsibly, there are 2 great Github Repos called "Awesome Ethical Hacking Resources" and "Awesome Hacking Resources" to help you get started learning.

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-8011248 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3850 devsecops, security, cybersecurity 3 full false 2' What's an API anyway? 2' What's an API anyway? April and Emily break down what APIs are, best practices, and how they are relevant to society today.

]]> April and Emily break down what APIs are, best practices, and how they are relevant to society today.

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-7509607 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0600 2071 apis, api, application programming interface, tech, education, software engineering, development 2 full false 1' Encryption Declassified 1' Encryption Declassified In the first episode of Tech & Savvy, Emily and April talk about the evolution of encryption, from the Caesar cipher, to the current AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), to a glimpse into modern quantum-secure algorithms. 

Follow Tech n' Savvy!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/technsavvy
Website: https://technsavvy.com

]]> In the first episode of Tech & Savvy, Emily and April talk about the evolution of encryption, from the Caesar cipher, to the current AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), to a glimpse into modern quantum-secure algorithms. 

Follow Tech n' Savvy!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/technsavvypodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/technsavvy
Website: https://technsavvy.com

]]> Tech & Savvy Buzzsprout-6904985 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0600 2287 1 full false