Developer's Journey

Amir took us way back into his first "decade," when he discovered computers, programming, and eventually Linux. We explored his curiosity and what he took out of his 4 jobs. We discussed customer-centricity, machine-learning, leadership principles, and running meetings. We finally made a deeper dive into his current job at Pinecone and what the company does.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/princehonesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/asadoughihttps://www.pinecone.io/careersAmazon Resources:Amazon Leadership Principles https://www.amazon.jobs/en/principlesThe Regret Minimization Framework (Medium Article)How The First 15 Minutes Of Amazon’s Leadership Meetings Spark Great Ideas (Forbes Article)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://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https

Ryan told us about his first love for exercise and the outdoors. Then he described how he rationally chose to embrace software development and almost failed at it. We talked about the two boot camps he studied at, what he learned, and how it felt to enter the software industry for the second time. We talked about mentorship, teaching, experiential learning, and much more.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/RyanleeHamblinhttps://lambdaschool.com/courses/full-stack-web-developmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experience_and_Education_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://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Kara took us from her ballet studies and first career in PR to her front-end development Bootcamp. We discussed learning styles and growing into a new industry. We then talked about interviewing and teamwork. We finally talked in length about how teams are structured at CrowdStrike, remote work, and leadership.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/karalutonhttps://www.karaluton.comhttp://techladies.cohttps://nashvillewomenprogrammers.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/devjpatreonSupport the show

Shahid took us from his desire to create drugs all the way to his new developer job in New Zealand. We spoke about his Ph.D., changing careers, discovering computers (again), making your hobby into your day job, applying, interviewing, user groups and communities, and changing jobs during a pandemic.Here are the links from the show:Twitter https://twitter.com/shahiddevLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahiddevBlog https://blog.headforcloud.comPlaylist of some of Shahid's talks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYoE2x33iz8LeqhzWA4BUQ/playlistsAuror’s careers page https://www.auror.co/company-careersShahid's first programming language: BBC micro and the turtle - https://dev.to/mattwarren/exploring-the-bbc-microbit-software-stack-and-os-b11CreditsCover 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

Clare took us on a wild ride in and out of software engineering. She told us all about her vulnerabilities, doubts, and questionings and her needs, desires, and aspirations. She gave us the full experience of searching for what she could be good at while surfing on her imposter syndrome, feeling that she hadn't had success in her professional life, and giving us wonderful tips along the way. What a ride!Here are the links from the show:Clare on Twitter https://twitter.com/ClareSudberyMade-Tech's Podcast "Making Tech Better" https://www.madetech.com/resources/podcastsClare's past and future events https://medium.com/a-woman-in-technology/events-28336c2586dfCreditsCover 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

Sandra took us from her selling newspapers to pay for her first computer, to her becoming a freelancer. We talked about her studies in Germany. We brushed over Quality Assurance and her testing mindset. We explored her community involvement and how she became a JavaChampion. We finally talked about Freelancing and... sailing away.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/SandraParsickhttps://www.sandra-parsick.dehttps://cyberland.ijug.euCreditsCover 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

Anand took us from his love for math and puzzles to his management career. First, we brushed over how he discovered that our industry has more roles than just "programmer." Then, we talked about his first job as a QA-Expert and how that influenced the way he approaches problems nowadays. Next, we talked about internships and setting people up for success. Next, we discussed moving laterally toward a management career path. Finally, we talked about why and how Anand mentors people around him.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/anandsafihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsafihttps://anandsafi.medium.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/devjpatreonSupport the show

Cliff took us from his apprenticeship at Ford to his love for Xamarin and IoT. But on the way, he told us about his love for flying. First, he told us how he became a pilot flying a Boeing 787. Then, we spoke about how he created a side business as a developer by making the most out of his jet lag and a dent in the 3D printing business.Here are the links from the show:Cliff's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/CliffordAgiusHis Github Profile https://github.com/cliffordagiusHis homepage https://www.cliffordagius.co.ukThe blog post about the 3D printed prosthetics https://www.cliffordagius.co.uk/post/findingand3dprintingahandHis Talk about "Pilot Decision Management" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsZWye0G9hICreditsCover 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:/

Shawn took us along on his transition from his very well-paid trading job to his career as a developer. We talked about re-using your skills, boot camps, the power of networks, #LearnInPublic, motivation, and much more.Here are the links from the show:Shawn on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/swyxPickup What they Put Down Essay http://swyx.io/PUWTPD30% Off Shawn's Book "The coding career handbook." http://learninpublic.org/?c=DEVTO30CreditsCover 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

Chris took us from playing on his first C64 to his bachelor of arts in ceramics and back to web development. We talked about the different positions he held along the way and how they slowly but surely led him toward web development. We brushed over the creation and recreation of CSS-Tricks, learning in the open and what a good day looks like!Here are the links from the show:Chris on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/chriscoyierhttps://css-tricks.comhttps://codepen.iohttps://shoptalkshow.comhttps://abookapart.com/products/practical-svghttps://digwp.com/bookCreditsCover 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, I may receive

Ryan took us over his atypical journey, proudly working for 3 companies over the span of 22 years. First, he told us about his young love for programming in the 80s and how programming completely left his life until the mid-90s. Next, he told us about his art and city planning studies and how this led him back to graphic design and HTML. We then took us along his long journey toward backend technologies and technical agile coaching.Here are the links from the show:Ryan's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ryberCreditsCover 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

Leticia took us from her job in oceanography to her current software engineering role at Stripe. She described how Python changed her life, or to be more accurate, how the Brasilian Python community changed her life. We talked about learning, sharing, writing, and knowing yourself. We talked about mentorship and helping others. What a story!Here are the links from the show:Leticia on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/leleportellaLeticia's Homepage https://leportella.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/devjpatreonSupport the show

Bryan took us back to his first Commodore Vic20, the first lines of code he wrote. We spoke about languages and choosing the right tool for the job. We discussed organizing your work and life. We spoke about coaching, behavior skills, and ego. Bryan dropped one useful piece of advice after the other. Don't miss it!Here are the links from the show:Bryan on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/BillyGarnetBryan's Blog https://humanrefactor.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/devjpatreonSupport the show

Caitlyn's developer career started just a few years ago when she dropped her career selling beer and enrolled in a software development boot camp. Caitlyn told us that story and how she got her first and second jobs. We talked about learning, conferences & public speaking. We talked about asking, working in the open, and the book she is writing about her experience.Here are the links from the show:Caitlyn on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/thecaitcodeCaitlyn's Homepage https://caitlyngreffly.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/devjpatreonSupport the show

Miguel has been learning by making things. This is pretty much his whole story. Pick an idea and learn from it. Want to learn something? Find an itch to scratch. And he is very prolific. And he is becoming very successful at it.Here are the links from the show:Miguel on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/m1guelpfMiguel's Homepage https://miguelpiedrafita.comHis Project List https://miguelpiedrafita.com/projectsSite Sauce Open Stats https://sitesauce.app/openCommunitiesMakerlog https://getmakerlog.comIndie Hackers https://www.indiehackers.comWIP https://wip.coCreditsCover 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

From the early 90s to 2001, Darko's only computer was a C64, and he loved it. We talked about how his life changed when he got a 486, how he didn't become a developer per se. How his SysAdmin jobs slowly but surely took him toward AWS, and finally, how his path inside AWS lead him to Developer Advocacy.Here are the links from the show:Darko on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/darkosuboticaDarko's Homepage / Blog https://www.rup12.net/aboutYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_UAKu9-r39cEEXPj_xWfwTwitch DevBeardOps https://www.twitch.tv/ruptwelveCreditsCover 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

This week, I try a new concept: telling you a developer story out of its context. This time I tell you a story of a machine interface problem I couldn't figure out 12 years ago. Let me know how you find this format, reach out on Twitter @timothep, or per email info@devjourney.info CreditsCampfire sound by Den Chykut licensed CC BYYour 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

Bert took us from his first C64, all the way to his community work with the NLJUG. We talked about learning on the job and saying "YES" to everything. Getting involved with a community, giving back, enjoying volunteer work, finding topics to talk about, and much more.Here are the links from the show:Bert on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/bjschrijverJ-Spring https://jspring.nlJ-Fall https://jfall.nlNLJUG https://nljug.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.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show

Lior took us from her computer science major in high school, through her time in the Israel Defence Force as a network analyst, to her work at CyberMDX, providing cybersecurity for health institutions. We talked about curiosity, learning strategy, finding your passions, and finding your "skills sweet spot."Here are the links from the show:liorby@cybermdx.comLior Bar Yosef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lior-bar-yosef-442511174/Sample Research Lior did for CyberMDX https://www.cybermdx.com/research/vulnerability-ge-radiology-201208CreditsCover 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

Freya took us from the first levels she designed in Trackmania, all the way to her live coding Flowstorm on Twitch. She explained how her view on GameDev expanded over time. She told us the birth story of Shader Forge and the VR-Game Budget Cuts. She spoke of her burnout and how she finally felt back on her feet, streaming and freelancing in the gaming industry.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/FreyaHolmerhttps://twitch.tv/acegikmohttps://youtube.com/acegikmohttps://discord.gg/v5VWugaPluginsShapes https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/particles-effects/shapes-173167Shaderforge https://github.com/FreyaHolmer/ShaderForgeTwitter ThreadsMath Visualisation https://twitter.com/FreyaHolmer/timelines/1215413954505297922FlowStorm 1 https://twitter.com/freyaholmer/status/1187810005011050498FlowStorm 2 https://twitter.com/freyaholmer/status/1245111000271028225CreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him