Developer's Journey

April took us on a rollercoaster. We talked about how she learned Python in the open, made videos about her learning, and landed a children's book deal. April told us about transitioning to the AR/VR space and how she landed at Microsoft, first as a Program Manager, and then (finally) in advocacy, with an explosive start happening in an MIT Hackathon! From her project management studies and realization, she learned to code to find a job to her first internship.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/vogueandcodehttps://www.vogueandcode.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilspeighthttps://devpost.com/software/spell-boundByte Size Python https://amzn.to/3hy9AZrCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the significant platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Adrian took us back to his first line of code on a ZX-Spectrum. We then brushed over his computer science studies and landed at IBM. We talked about how he discovered Java and AspectJ. We discussed how it led him to speak at conferences and stumble upon Spring. We then talked about his role moving out of IBM into SpringSource, then VMWare, and Pivotal. Finally, Adrian dropped a learning-related gem to close the show! We finished by talking about his transition to investment as a technical person and his role at Accel.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/adriancolyerThe morning paper: https://blog.acolyer.orgacolyer@accel.comCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the significant platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Aviv took us back to his childhood, discovering PCs and learning how to code on his own. We then talked about his time in the army, applying for and then working in Unit-8200. We talked about purpose and how it was to do meaningful work. We then talked about his time at IBM and how disappointing it was. Aviv then told us about his growth from a first engineer to leader inside a startup and how it encouraged him to go freelance. We finally discussed how he realized that he could play a role in advising and coaching executives.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/avivbyhttps://avivbenyosef.com/tech-executive-operating-systemCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the significant platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Zac took us from his discovery of development in high school, through his CS degree, to his work as a freelancer. We discussed freedom, the skills required to lead your own business, missing your estimates, etc. Zac then took us through his first interviews and office jobs, all the way to discovering developer advocacy and his current work at Huawei.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/devwithzacharyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-mg-powell/https://linktr.ee/devwithzacharyhttps://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/doc/overview/AppGallery-connectCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the significant platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Sebastien took us back to his discovery of the C64 in the 80s and his passion for DJing on public radio. We then talked about his studies in Computer Sciences and how he landed in the software industry. We spoke about consulting, customer centricity, and learning. Seb spoke about how Java entered his life, leading him to become a renowned expert in Luxemburg and eventually working for Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and IBM. We finally spoke about giving training, being a pre-sales engineer/solution architect, and how this led him to join Amazon AWS and eventually earn Developer Advocate.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/sebstohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastienstormacq/https://www.stormacq.comhttps://www.stormacq.com/podcasts/index.htmlCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the po

Christina took us back to her early childhood when her parents tried to encourage embrace computer science. She told us about her deceptions failing to enter a med-school and had to introspect. She explained how she took a job, rediscovered programming, and rejected it again; going for animation instead. We spoke about Lord of the Ring and animating movies before coming to the point where Christina (finally) embraced software development. We talked about the front-end Bootcamp she did, the various interviews, and how she finally landed at Google. And we finished on a tech parenting note!Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/americanwombathttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahsuhollandhttps://firebase.google.com/docs/web/learn-more#modular-versionCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSuppo

Rotem took us on a wild ride, which started in a leadership position in Unit 8200 of the Israel Defense Force. After five years, she loved her impact, but she felt that software engineering was where she wanted to go next. But instead of entering a leadership position right away, she thought she needed to start "from the bottom" by learning how to code. She told us about her studies and how she was having an impact through her social work. We talked about her first job at Wix and then how she gradually moved toward leadership roles. We talked about interviewing and what she still has on her bucket list. And of course about her work at Frontegg.Here are the links from the show:https://twitter.com/RotemZifronihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rotem-zifroni-0b175b165/https://frontegg.com/CreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjo

Susan took us from her maths studies to discovering C++ and deciding on following a career in computer science. We talked about her discovery of verification and functional programming and how it became her main interest. We spoke about distributed systems and how you can view organization structures through their lens as well.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/SusanPotterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpotterhttps://www.susanpotter.netPractical TLA+ https://amzn.to/3fmXKQXhttps://hillelwayne.comhttps://medium.com/background-thread/the-future-of-programming-is-dependent-types-programming-word-of-the-day-fcd5f2634878Edwin Brady - Idris: Programming with Dependent Types https://vimeo.com/83665028CreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bi

Steve took us back to primary school, where he discovered computers in form of a BBC Micro. We brushed over his early days, and how he slowly made his way toward computers with the help of certifications. Steve explained how software development was a side activity for a very long time. We then discussed interviewing and the important help of his wife to help him to take a leap of faith (twice). We talked about getting started giving talks and being involved with communities and how this influenced his future career. And we finally explored how he ended up at Elastic.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/stevejgordonhttps://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch-nethttps://www.stevejgordon.co.ukhttps://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/steve-gordonhttps://www.youtube.com/codewithstevehttp://www.htbox.orgCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the

Emma took us from her computer science studies and start at IBM all the way to her current role at Spotify. We spoke about privileges, struggling, reality-check, playing catch-up, learning on your own. Emma told us how she chose to become an asynchronous mentor, putting ever more content out there. We finally talked about the Ladybug podcast that she co-hosts and how to say "yes" to things!Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/EmmaBostianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emmabostianhttps://compiled.bloghttps://codingcoach.iohttps://www.ladybug.devCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase,

Kadi placed the start of her study in her discovery of C++ during her maths & psychology studies. We then talked about her first steps in the industry and finding a job. We talked about consultancies vs. product shops. We explored her time at a startup. We discussed her discovery of communities and becoming a force multiplier.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/kadikramanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kadi-kraman-922a7277https://frontendmasters.com/workshops/intermediate-react-nativeCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Amarachi took us from her accounting studies and her dislike for the field to her first lines of code. She explained how she learned her first coding skills, and how she got a foot in the door with a first company. We then talked about communities and creating a meetup. And finally, we talked about her book "Getting started in tech," why and how it came to be, and how it might evolve in the future.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/AmarachiAmaechihttps://amarachiamaechi.comhttps://twitter.com/VuejsNghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amaechi-amarachihttps://guramroad.com/l/gswtebookCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains af

In a captivating exchange, Shannon Kendall takes us through her unique journey from an acting career to becoming a self-made software developer. Shannon’s unconventional path illustrates that it's never too late to pivot, embrace change, and create a new narrative for yourself.Shannon took first took us toward her acting career. She told us about the highs and lows and how she realized her dreams had changed. She then told us about discovering development and the world of boot camps. She explained how she enrolled in one and became a software developer. She also told us about her current job, where Google-ing is not an option. We closed by circling back, talking about dreams.In this episode, Shannon opens up about her transition into tech, the imposter syndrome she faced, how her arts background influences her coding style, and the continual evolution of her personal and career goals. She shares her experiences and insights about learning to code, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of constant

Jenn started by telling us about her discovery of web development when she was 14 years old, but also how she skipped it entirely and went to study law instead. After a few years, she felt miserable, changed jobs, and slowly came back to development. We talked about applying for jobs, mentorship, Angular 1.0, learning Javascript, theatrical performance, tech conferences, and giving talks.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/gurlcodehttps://reactadvanced.comhttps://anchor.fm/single-threadedhttps://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JShttps://www.writespeakcode.comCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a

Helen's journey started with a "classical" computer science degree at the end of the 90s but took a sharp turn toward technical writing. Helen told us the horror story of her first development job. We discussed her misconceptions about technical writing and what it became for her. We talked about advocating for the users and why in 2020, she accepted to work for JetBrains as a developer advocate. We finished talking about writing, content creation, and scratching your own itch!Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/HelenJoScottCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Grace took us on her journey, from IBM to IBM, via her biology studies. We talked about loving computer science but choosing to follow a different path. We talked about changing careers, feeling like an imposter, playing catch-up (too much), and finally finding a sweet spot by combining two fields. We finally talked about reactive systems and how Grace has been using her biology background to help us better understand what reactive systems are.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/gracejansen27https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-jansenhttps://developer.ibm.com/profiles/grace.jansen1https://developer.ibm.com/series/learning-path-introduction-to-reactive-systemshttps://www.oreilly.com/library/view/reactive-systems-explained/9781492077336https://www.reactivemanifesto.orgCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney

Sandra took us from her first computer and attempts at circumventing her parent's restrictions, all the way to her current job as a developer advocate at Microsoft. We talked about her studies, hackathons, communities, conferences, mentorship, startup world, gender-discriminations, embracing the unexpected, and finding your professional, sweet spot.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/sKriemhildJava on Azure Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySRyO_0qCXxnHb6p7vMFnQCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

In this episode, Layla took us on a wild ride, which started... on horseback. She told us the story of her first career as a horse-riding teacher and fitness coach, followed by her pilates and personal coaching business story. But Layla also described how software development slowly but surely entered her life during all this time. Finally, she told us how she entered this second or third career as a developer, embraced communities, drank from the firehose, and became a developer advocate.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/LaylaCodesIthttps://www.laylacodes.ithttps://www.twitch.tv/LaylaCodesIthttps://discord.com/invite/rV3cu5ykRFCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the major platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Mark first told us how computers and programming entered his childhood and left him to study musicology instead. We then talked about how working with people with disabilities made him long for some technical solutions to help them. We discussed how he then re-learned web technologies and mustered the courage to apply as a developer. He told us one interview horror story, and we then exchanged tips on how to be better interviewers.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/marktnoonanhttps://www.codeforatlanta.orghttps://www.codeforamerica.orghttps://peoplemakingprogressinc.org/donate/index.htmlhttps://civichall.org/civicist/how-civic-tech-has-evolved-over-the-last-25-yearshttps://www.a11yproject.comhttps://www.codingblocks.nethttps://css-tricks.com/a-step-by-step-process-for-turning-designs-into-codehttps://virtualcoffee.ioCreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a

Delve into a captivating narrative that unravels the intricate journey of a seasoned tech pioneer. This conversation navigates the dynamic interplay between curiosity, persistence, and the power of a good experiment in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech realm.In this episode, Russ Miles takes us along his professional trajectory, from his humble beginnings in open-source projects to leading reliably.com as CEO. He discusses the intricacies of funding, the pros, and cons of venture capital, and shares invaluable insights into the fascinating world of chaos engineering.If you want to learn more about the pivotal role of chaos engineering in improving system reliability, and draw inspiration from Russ's incredible journey, tune in to this episode!Three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:1. To gain insightful knowledge about chaos engineering and its importance in software development from an industry expert, Russ Miles.2. To learn from Russ's unique career journey