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Apr 13, 2023
Episode 91
Greg started his career in data science after not getting a proper job with his Ph.D. degree in physics. He joined a Data Science bootcamp and then got a job as a Data Scientist. Watch this interesting interview as he describes his experience. YouTube: https://youtu.be/vbSbKGwCUcA Greg’s Bio: Greg Damico is a Lecturer in Data Science […]
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Feb 9, 2023
Episode 90
Kim Luu: BIO: My whole life’s purpose is to be helpful to other people. Originally, that desire led me to pursue a career in hospitality, where I could directly impact the one-to-one consumer experience through her attention to detail, clear communication, and forward thinking. After moving to the US, I regained touch with my innate […]
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Jun 29, 2021
Episode 89 – Burton on design systems and KickStand-UI
YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/n-tuU-PlTvE Burton’s Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on […]
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Jun 1, 2021
Episode 88 – Burton Smith: How To Breakthrough In Tech
Burton Smith’s Bio: Burton Smith is a senior software engineer at Bunzl North America where he works with internal business stakeholders and external customers to build digital solutions. He is the creator of the Clarion style framework for design systems (projectclarion.com) as well as Kickstand UI which is a design system based on web components […]
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May 25, 2021
Episode 87 – Rocky Lhotka: How to be successful in tech
Rocky’s Bio: Rockford Lhotka is CTO at Cognizant Softvision and is the creator of the open-source CSLA .NET development framework. He is the author of numerous books and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. Magenic (https://magenic.com) helps you deliver your digital […]
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May 18, 2021
Episode 86 – Career Advice From A Bootcamp Instructor!
List of topics Intro We discuss why we love computers and how it’s a creative escape How Code schools give you targeted information and don’t leave you in messy student debt The opportunity inherent in the software industry What challenges new coders are facing and why imposter syndrome is common in the software industry What […]
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Mar 19, 2021
Episode 85 – Oscar wins the battle!
Oscar’s Bio: Oscar is a Mexican-born Chicago-raised Software Engineer with experience in supply chain management. He has an obsession with fountain pens and making sure everyone feels safe. Oscar has a passion for helping folks of underrepresented communities break into tech and support them throughout their career. He currently fulfills this passion by helping organize […]
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Feb 26, 2021
Episode 84 – Sara is on a ROLL! | Mentoring Developers | #GirlsWhoCode | #React.js #HowToSucceed
In this exciting episode of Mentoring Developers, I talk to my friend, Sara. Her story and career progression is inspirational especially for women and people who come into technology from other professions. Get ready for this amazing no-holds-barred discussion about women in technology. Share your thoughts in comments! Sara’s Bio: Sara Inés Calderón is a […]
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Feb 12, 2021
Episode 83 – Rob does Android and you can too!
Rob is thriving as a freelancer and he will show you the how and why of freelancing in software and why that might be a good choice for you if you are a new or aspiring software engineer. We’ll learn the crazy story about him giving up the chance to be part of a startup […]
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Jan 6, 2021
Episode 82 – How do you even break into a software career | Mentoring Developers | Newbie Developer
How hard is it to switch careers and be accepted as a legitimate software engineer? Will you be considered an imposter? Tune in to this episode to find out! We discuss with Kevin Schwartz his career-switching journey into software and the ways he may have stumbled and fumbled and finally found his way. For show […]
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