LeadDev's PriorityZero S1E10 Taming your imposter syndrome with Medium's Melissa DePuydt
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Nov 25, 2024 Melissa DePuydt, Director of Engineering at Medium, shares her fascinating journey from journalism to tech. She opens up about grappling with imposter syndrome, offering insights on how storytelling can foster confidence. The conversation dives into her innovative 'Scrappy vs. Scale' management framework, highlighting the need for adaptability in leadership. Plus, Melissa reveals the unexpected lessons learned from horseback riding, emphasizing patience and communication in both riding and leadership.
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Unconventional Coding Beginnings
- Melissa DePuydt's coding journey began unconventionally, learning HTML/CSS from her now-husband.
- This led her to discover a passion for coding, finding parallels between editing/writing and software development.
The Catalyst to Web Development
- While working at 1776, Melissa realized the limitations of not having a web developer.
- This prompted her to quit and pursue a career in web development after a failed PDF project.
Journalism and Engineering Parallels
- Melissa found similarities between journalism and software engineering, especially editing and code review.
- She also realized her preference for crafting and refining content over reporting.