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PODCAST

Hack Cyprus Podcast

Andreas Lefkatis

This podcast covers all things technology and engineering in Cyprus. The host, Andreas Lefkatis, talks with his guests about what’s trending in their field, innovative ways they’re using technology to make the island a prominent technology hub, and much more. Hopefully it inspires you to do the same! The episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and on our Youtube channel.

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46:48

Platform Engineering: Empowering Developers Through...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Batey, CTO of CECG, to explore the evolution and impact of Platform Engineering 🛠️🚀. We discuss its origins, how it empowers developers to move faster ⚡, and the three major challenges it helps solve 🧩📈. Christopher shares what it takes to become a platform engineer, the kind of background that helps, and how teams can begin implementing platform engineering in their organizations 🧑‍💻🏗️. We also dive into how it enforces standards and security

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44:03

Machine Learning Engineering at Spotify | Eric...

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2025/09/22

In this episode, we chat with a Spotify engineering manager 🎧 who shares his journey into the world of machine learning 🤖 and how he grew into leading ML teams at Spotify. We dive into the Spotify engineering model, team structures 🧩, and the tools used for deploying services and managing CI/CD pipelines ⚙️🚀. He also introduces us to Backstage, Spotify’s open platform for building developer portals, and shares his hands-on experience using it internally 🛠️. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes

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41:52

Mobile Platforms: Development experience on iOS and...

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2025/06/22

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of mobile development on Android and iOS, tracing the shift from native languages like Java and Objective-C to modern options like Kotlin and Swift 🧑‍💻📱. We explore how tools like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI have redefined UI building, and how IDEs like Android Studio and Xcode support developers through each phase of the journey 🔧✨. Joined by mobile development experts Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue, we also touch on the

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42:21

Platform Engineering: CECG's take on platform...

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2025/05/21

In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Samuel, CEO of CECG, to explore the company’s journey and its impact on the tech landscape 🌍. We discuss how CECG established its presence in Cyprus 🇨🇾, what the company specializes in, and its focus on platform engineering 🛠️. Joseph shares insights into current trends, the importance of platform engineering in modern development, and how platforms should be built to serve and empower developers 👨‍💻👩‍💻. We also dive into the infrastructure

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33:33

Mobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and...

Hack Cyprus Podcast ·

2025/04/30

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mobile platforms 📱 with Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue and part of the organizing team in GDG Cyprus. We explore Pale Blue services and products and the history of mobile phones, from Nokia and Sony dumbphones to early smartphones like Symbian and Blackberry. We discuss the birth of iOS and Android, highlighting Apple's closed ecosystem and Google's open-source approach 🌐. Key milestones for both platforms are

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54:44

Cyber Security Insights: Career Paths, Challenges &...

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2025/03/17

Youtube Link In this episode, we explore the world of cybersecurity 🔐 with Renos Nicolaou from Hellenic Bank and Andreas Georgiou from Bank of Cyprus. We discuss their journeys into becoming security engineers, the various job positions in the field, and why cybersecurity is more relevant than ever 🚀. We dive into real-life security breaches, analyzing what went wrong and how they could have been prevented 🛡️. We also break down different career paths in security, including DevSecOps,

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53:42

Exploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and...

Hack Cyprus Podcast ·

2024/07/31

In this episode, we dive into Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. We discuss Maria Stylianou's career journey, her progress, and goals 🎯. We explain what the Google Developer Group (GDG) is and highlight other Google programs like Google Developer Experts and Women Techmakers. We describe our experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin, detailing what Google I/O is, as well as Google I/O Connect and Google I/O Extended 🎙️. We share insights into major announcements, including the launch of Gemma 2

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93:59

Exploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia...

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2024/06/26

On this episode of the hack{cyprus} podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We start by breaking down the basics of AI, data science, and their relationship with statistics. Discover the differences between machine learning and traditional statistics, and learn about the history and milestones of AI, from the Turing Machine to the groundbreaking achievements of DeepMind and OpenAI. 🧠📊We explore the key areas of AI, including supervised and

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74:43

Software Engineering Journey: From Skyscanner to...

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2023/11/23

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42:43

Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) | Theodoros...

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2023/10/09

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39:22

Generative AI | Maria Terzi

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2023/06/16

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48:33

Working At Google | Michalis Yerou

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2023/05/06

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32:26

Inside Firebase | Andrea Wu

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2023/03/15

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58:48

JetBrains relocation & building IDEs | Alexander Pirogov

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2023/01/18

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83:29

Journey towards Engineering Management | Maria Stylianou

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2022/12/07

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40:05

Careers in Computer Science

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2022/11/10

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