Mark Sebald is a Senior Software Engineer. They explore the fascinating career journeys and diverse experiences of our panel and guest. They also advocate for practical language choices driven by business needs and discuss the challenges of hiring for niche languages and the impact of personal biases in programming. Mark shares his transition from programming to management and back, highlighting his love for learning and his deep dive into Elixir and Erlang. He reflects on his varied work experiences, including at BlockFi and in-home health care software, and his plans post-retirement. Join them as they discuss the balancing act between management and technical roles, and the appeal of functional programming, and look forward to future projects.  Socials LinkedIn: Mark Sebald Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/elixir-mix--6102049/support.