Milan Jovanović, Software Architect and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies with extensive experience in building large-scale systems. Today, he’s thriving as a full-time content creator and educator, having successfully transitioned from software development and architecture. With 120k+ YouTube subscribers, 65k+ newsletter readers, 700+ Patreon supporters, and thousands of engineers taking his courses, Milan proves that deep technical expertise and content creation can go hand in hand.

In this episode, we dive into the transition from engineering to content creation, uncovering the lessons Milan learned while building a massive audience in the tech space. We explore how to find your niche, stand out as a technical educator, and whether this career shift might be the right move for you.

If you've ever thought about sharing your knowledge online, or just want to hear how Milan made it work, this one’s for you. Tune in!

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Burnout in the IT industry is more common than we like to admit, but overcoming it - and even thriving afterward - is entirely possible. In this episode, I sit down with Ola Kunysz, a developer, mentor, and content creator, who has successfully navigated her own battle with burnout. Now, she dedicates her time to helping others in tech build sustainable careers without sacrificing their well-being.

In our conversation, we explore the early warning signs of burnout, practical strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and how to keep growing in your career without feeling overwhelmed. Ola also shares insights from her studies in Positive Psychology and how they’ve shaped her mentoring approach.

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Maciej "MJ" Jędrzejewski, a seasoned software architect, fractional consultant, and self-published author who brings over 12 years of experience solving complex technical and organizational challenges.

Maciej shares his expertise on the role of a solution architect, the power of soft skills in technical leadership, and practical team-building tips that foster collaboration and innovation. We explore what it means to craft solutions that work — without falling into the trap of over-engineering. We also dive into MJ’s writing process and his self-published book, uncovering the mindset and discipline needed to share knowledge with the world. From evolving architectures to evolving teams, this episode is packed with actionable advice and unique perspectives.

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Other links and resources mentioned during the episode:
- Evolutionary Architecture by Example - repository to navigate the xomplex landscape of .NET software architecture: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example
- "The Architect Elevator" by Gregor Hohpe: https://architectelevator.com/
- "Software Architecture: The Hard Parts" by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage: https://www.amazon.com/Software-Architecture-Trade-Off-Distributed-Architectures/dp/1492086894
- "Learning Domain-Driven Design" by Vlad Khononov: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Domain-Driven-Design-Aligning-Architecture/dp/1098100131

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