Overcoming Adversity: Jason McDonald's Journey to Becoming a Software Developer

Jason McDonald, a software developer and author, shares his unique path to becoming a software developer, which was not a typical career progression. He discusses the challenges he faced, including recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during his teenage years. Jason reflects on the difficulties of relearning basic functions and finding his place in the world. Despite setbacks, he rediscovered his passion for coding and authored a book on Python development. However, burnout and a realization of his changing interests led him to explore roles that aligned better with his strengths, such as facilitation, project management, and business analysis. By recognizing his energy-draining and energizing tasks, Jason found a way to overcome burnout and thrive in his professional life.