#173 Laid off but not afraid with X-senior Microsoft Dev MacKevin Fey
The freeCodeCamp Podcast
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From Academia to Tech Giants: A Journey
This chapter chronicles the speaker's transition from academia to a prestigious engineering role at Intel, detailing their dual degree in computer science and electrical engineering. It explores their experiences with firmware validation, low-level programming, and the iterative testing processes before shifting to Microsoft, where they embraced broader software development practices. The chapter highlights the importance of a growth mindset and supportive environments in fostering personal and professional development in the tech industry.
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