In this conversation, Eleanor Berger shares her journey through the tech industry, highlighting her experiences in software development, open source, cloud computing, and her transition into management roles. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the rise of AI and deep learning, and the evolving landscape of application development. Eleanor emphasizes the value of curiosity and embracing imposter syndrome as a means to foster growth and innovation in one's career.

00:40 What is Eleanor Doing Today?

05:40 First Memory of a Computer

16:10 Entering the Software Industry

28:00 Moving to the United States

33:00 Studying in London

41:30 Discovering Ubuntu and Go

44:00 Emergence of the Cloud

57:10 Working at Google

59:20 Moving to Microsoft

1:04:30 AI and Modern App Development

1:20:03 Contact Info

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/intellectronica

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Microsoft Cloud: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-cloud

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Cloud Computing, Microsoft, and Management with Eleanor Berger