Angie Jones, a seasoned software developer and Developer Relations executive, discusses her journey from coding to teaching. She emphasizes the benefits of studying computer science, the importance of relatable examples in teaching, and navigating different tech career paths. Angie also shares her love for Java, decentralized technologies, and the significance of patents and networking in career development.
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Unexpected Coding Journey
Angie Jones's father, an accountant, advised her to take a computer course due to the rising tech trend.
Initially unsure about her major, she chose business, then enrolled in C++ and loved it, switching to computer science.
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Coding as a Puzzle
Angie Jones enjoyed coding because it reminded her of solving puzzles and games.
The challenge and reward of creating something from nothing were particularly appealing.
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Networking Opportunities
Take advantage of networking opportunities like internships, apprenticeships, and open-source projects.
These provide valuable experience and connections, regardless of university attendance.
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Meet Angie Jones 🇺🇸! Angie is a veteran software developer currently working as a global Developer Relations executive at TBD. Before that, she worked as an automation engineer at Twitter and as a software engineer and master inventor at IBM (where she worked for nine years)! Angie is also a teacher and an international keynote speaker who has authored 27 patents.
In this episode, Angie takes us through her career path, from falling in love with coding through automation engineering to eventually discovering her passion for teaching and DevRel. You'll learn the differences between large enterprises, medium-sized companies, and startups and find out what to look for if you're just breaking into the industry. Angie also talks about teaching, patenting your ideas, and finding specialization. Plus: decentralized technologies, changing jobs with the same company, and why it's important to keep learning new stuff.
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