May 2020 - Present
Michele Ong
- @micheleong
- Creator • Technologist • Developer • Host/producer of STEAM Powered
- Perth, Australia
- she/her
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Freelance Web & Application Developer, Michele Ong
Mar 2019 - Present
Owner, Tourbillon Labs Pty Ltd
Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Research and Development Engineer, WP Stream
Portfolio
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This week on Episode 54 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Dr Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz, Chemical and Environmental Engineering Professor, Khaleesi of the Sustainable Lab. Dr Kandis Leslie Abdu...
Some thoughts about climate change, supply chain, and agriculture. https://micheleong.substack.com/p/musings-11-food-for-thought
Some thoughts about comfort zones and personal tethers. https://micheleong.substack.com/p/musings-10-the-tethered-elephant
By popular request, I've launched a new substack about the sometimes weird and nerdly tales of my podcasting journey. https://askmeaboutmypodcast.substack.com/p/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing
Speaking engagements
Spoke with the wonderful Pilar Orti again on 21st Century Work Life, this time speaking about my experience being a remote worker. I've been freelance and consulting remotely as a technologist and ...
Had the opportunity to speak with the lovely Pilar Orti on her show Adventures in Podcasting about my podcasting journey creating STEAM Powered. We speak about my motivations, what I've learned, an...
Had a fantastic conversation with Dr Nicole Tschierske on her podcast Better Work, speaking about life as a freelance dev, how I stay motivated, and giving yourself permission to take control of yo...
STEAM Powered
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Episode #64: Evelyn Lee, Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation, Slack Technologies
This week on Episode 63 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Laura Langdon, Developer Advocate. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. But for today's guest, it's about both. Laura Lang...
This week on Episode 62 of STEAM Powered, we speak with April Wensel, Founder of Compassionate Coding. We could all do with a little bit more compassion in our lives, and April Wensel is making sur...
This week on Episode 61 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Helen McKenzie, Geospatial Advocate. Geographic information systems. There, I've lost a few of you already, but you're missing out because GI...
My 2021 Highlights
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This week on Episode 36 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Dr Anika Molesworth, Farmer, Scientist, Storyteller. Dr Anika Molesworth is a farmer, scientist and storyteller. She is widely recognised for...
Just launched a web app called Thesaurus Inventus, and it's Pinterest for writers. Collect links to research and advice for crafting your writing project or refining your style. Share the knowledge...
This week on Episode 35 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Cairo Malet, Cyber Security GRC Specialist. Cairo Malet (she/her) is a cyber security professional, specialising in governance, risk and comp...
This week on Episode 33 of STEAM Powered, we speak with Pia Andrews, serial public sector transformer. Pia Andrews is an open government and data ninja [1] who has been working in making the world ...
Newsletters
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Some thoughts about why we need to talk about new technology. https://micheleong.substack.com/p/musings-13-something-wicked-this
A new Ask Me About My Podcast is out about keeping it real while making reels. https://askmeaboutmypodcast.substack.com/p/keeping-it-real-while-making-reels
Some thoughts about work, identity, and *cringe* personal brand. https://micheleong.substack.com/p/musings-12-who-am-i
A new Ask Me About My Podcast is out about what I didn't know about podcast hosting platforms.
Playlists
My latest playlist for Vurbl is Best of STEAM Powered Voices. Listen to fascinating and insightful content from my STEAM Powered guests and the extended STEAM community.
My latest playlist for Vurbl is called Go with the Flow where hear all about periods. Sure it's a medical and biological thing, but it touches on a lot of additional ground as well from mental heal...
One of the playlists I've curated for Vurbl is called Sporty Women in STEAM. Hear from these wonderful STEAM Powered women about their sporting interests and the impact sports has on their lives. •...