Beyond the Screen: Holiday Round-up

Show notes

In this holiday special of Beyond The Screen: An IONOS Podcast, we revisit illuminating discussions with Matty Stratton, Ran Sanghera, Jeff Johnson, Aida Alonso Iglesias, and Cameron Miller. Uncover insights on navigating career shifts, the essence of sustainability, empathy in UX design, tech-meets-music exploration, and the pivotal role of user-centered design.

Show transcript

Season 1 Roundup Script

Introduction:

Hello and welcome to this special episode of Beyond The Screen: An IONOS Podcast. I’m Joe Nash, and I’ve been your host all season. We’re nearing the end of the year, and what better time to relive some of the highlights and priceless insights we’ve had on the show this season? We’ll be listening again to our top 5 episodes as selected by you, the listeners. From handling rubber ducking to the importance of UX in product design, we’re covering all bases. So sit back, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and listen in - it’s a countdown!

Matty Stratton Intro:

Matty Stratton Intro: At number 5 we have the episode with Matty Stratton, Matty is the Director of Developer Relations at Aiven, a trusted and leading open-source data platform. He shares his insight on the continual learning cycle to keep up with advancements in technology, and I particularly liked his explanation of rubber ducking and how the concept can help you find innovative solutions.

Ran Sanghera Intro:

Ran Sanghera Intro: Number 4 is Ran Sanghera, who is the Head of Sustainability at IONOS, a digital partner for cloud solutions and web hosting. Ran did a fantastic job of looking at sustainability through a climate-neutral lens and explaining how sustainability is driving long-term value with the planet, people, and profit.

Jeff Johnson Intro:

Jeff Johnson Intro: Jeff Johnson comes in at number 3. Jeff is the Lead UX Designer at Allata, a custom solution provider for automating business processes. If you’ve been looking for a an episode which breaks down the crux of what UX design is, this is the one. Jeff spoke in detail on how UX design is just as much about making easy-to-use products as it is about driving sales and profitability for the business. Let’s listen in.

Aida Alonso Iglesias Intro:

Aida Alonso Iglesias Intro: I speak with a lot of tech nerds on this show, but not very many who are also rappers, so the episode with Aida Alonso Iglesias is understandably memorable, taking the number 2 spot. Aida Alonso Iglesias is a rapper and DevOps Engineer at Voxel51. Aida is incredibly talented, and has used her skills to carve out a career that has seen her become a renowned rapper, radio producer, TEDx Speaker, TV show collaborator, and volunteer for multiple artist causes. Aida spoke to us about the importance of cybersecurity in the tech world.

Cameron Miller Intro:

Cameron Miller Intro: In the number one spot, the most listened episode of the season, we have Cameron Miller who is the Lead Visual Designer, UX Operations at Avid! Cameron took us on a journey to explore how user experience can engage and retain users and how to leverage user behavior to design better products.

Outro:

Outro: We hope you enjoyed reliving these highlights as much as I did. Thank you for sticking with us through the season, we appreciate every single one of you who has ever hit play. On behalf of the entire IONOS family, we wish you and your near and dear a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2024. See you next year with an all-new guest list and tips to ramp up your business’s online presence and e-commerce. Till then stay happy and safe!

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