The Byte Club Podcast

Kicking off our first guest episode of the season, Charlotte Seckold takes us from her early days as a Microsoft UK intern to leading as a Senior Engineering Manager. She shares career highs, personal lessons, and honest thoughts on mentorship and motherhood — all with the wisdom (and humour) you’d expect from someone who’s done it all.
 
Connect with Char:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotterowe/

In this week’s episode, Beth dives into the trailblazing life of Grace Hopper — the Navy rear admiral who didn’t just serve her country but also served up one of the most revolutionary inventions in computing. 
 
Grace Hopper on Letterman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE2uls6iIEU

What if hacking could save lives instead of ruin them?
This episode highlights Rachel Tobac — white-hat hacker, CEO of SocialProof Security, and one of the leading voices in the world of ethical social engineering.
From phishing phone calls to full-blown simulations of cyberattacks, Rachel breaks into security systems - with permission - to show us how humans are the real vulnerability. 
 
Cool Videos To Check Out: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr7V3759oRs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-lDRgxbU1Y

Beth Curran takes us on a vivid journey through the dramatic, visionary life of Ada Lovelace — one of the OGs of STEM.From deciphering the first analytical engine to spotting the 1800s version of a for loop, this episode blends history, code, and rebellion in all the best ways.

In the final episode of this season, the girls are going off-script while talking about some of the podcast highlights, a quick update on personal lives, and answering some questions from the audience! 
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

Is immortality only a concept in fiction? In this episode, Akshaya discovers the story behind Henrietta Lacks' immortal life, one that remained a mystery for nearly 25 years. Tune in for a fun and interesting conversation on how one woman's doctor's visit changed the course of biomedical research. 
A Timeline of Cell Culture:
https://osp.od.nih.gov/hela-cells/significant-research-advances-enabled-by-hela-cells/
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

In this brand new guest episode, LinkedIn guru and data whiz kid, Leah, chats with Akshaya & Beth on her journey from marketing to data science, the (surprising) benefits of documentation in an uncertain job market, and advices for anyone looking to kickstart a career in data. 
Connect with Leah:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndleah/
Read Leah's Blogs:
https://medium.com/@ndleah
 
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

In this week's exciting new episode, Beth takes us through the rather unusual life of Mary Kenneth Keller who was a pioneering computer scientist, an educator, and a Catholic religious sister. This all-rounder was not only the first woman in the U.S. to earn her PhD in Computer Science but also paved the way for Artificially Intelligent computers. 
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

What does a basketball in the air have in common with a satellite in space? Join Aks this week as she breaks down a key concept in orbital mechanics that was influential to the successful Mars Orbiter Mission, spearheaded by India's very own 'Rocket Woman', Ritu Karidhal. 
 
The Indian Mars Orbiter Mission Story: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzBVayVhYg
Homann Transfer Orbit in 3 Minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKXNbf6NCKU
 
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein
 

Does a quantum computer exist? If it does, can we get one for ourselves? On this week's episode, Beth walks us through the great mind of Michelle Simmons (a.k.a Quantum Queen) and the q(bits) of information you might need to understand the inner workings of quantum computing. 
 
Cosmos Article on Michelle: 
https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/physics/michelle-simmons-a-quantum-queen/
All About Michelle's Work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv-FAMz9o40
Quantum Computing Explained: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHMJCUmq28
 
Audio Credits Uppbeat: 
Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks
End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein