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publish_date: 19.12.2017 15:00
slug: episode-0029
title: Episode 29 - Talking Zend Framework, Career Progression, and Conference Nerves with Matthew Weier O'Phinney
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guests:
"Matthew Weier O'Phinney":
email: matthew@weierophinney.net
twitter: @mwop
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### Synopsis
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with one of my mentors, Zend Framework project lead, Matthew Weier O'Phinney. In addition to being a very experienced developer, Matthew's a very thoughtful and considerate person.
Here's some highlights from the chat:
- How Matthew came to work at Zend, on Zend Framework and Zend Expressive.
- His plans for the future of Zend Framework and Zend Expressive.
- Tips & advice for new developers and developers new to PHP, Zend Framework and Zend Expressive.
- How to grow from a junior to a senior developer/software craftsman/woman.
- How to handle conference speaking nerves.
Grab your favourite beverage, put your feet up, and come hear from one of the PHP community's true gentlemen.
### Related Links
- [GrumpyConf](https://grumpy-learning.com/grumpyconf.php)
- [The Zend Framework Slack Channel](https://zendframework-slack.herokuapp.com)
- [Zend Framework](https://framework.zend.com)
- [Zend Expressive](https://docs.zendframework.com/zend-expressive/)
- [Zend Expressive Essentials](https://www.masterzendframework.com/zend-expressive-essentials/)
- [Toastmasters](https://www.toastmasters.org)
- [Troy Hunt - Speaker style bingo: 10 presentation anti-patterns](https://www.troyhunt.com/speaker-style-bingo-10-presentation/)