The undercover generalist (Changelog & Friends #37)

Mar 29, 2024

Adolfo Ochagavía, The undercover generalist, discusses the pros & cons of specializing in a tech or being a generalist. They explore balancing specialization & generalization in the tech industry, transitioning from a generalist to specialist, and the value of genuine content creation. Emphasis on technology choices, career growth, and bridging gaps between business needs and technology.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Navigating Specialization and Generalization in the Tech Industry

05:12 • 9min

Comparing European vs US Markets & CloudFlare's Evolution

14:23 • 7min

Transition from Generalist to Specialist in Problem Solving

21:39 • 19min

The Value of Genuine Content Creation

40:59 • 6min

Navigating Technology Specialization and Career Choices

47:10 • 10min

Navigating Technology Choices and Career Growth

57:34 • 12min

Rescue Experts in the Digital Landscape

01:10:04 • 5min

Which is smarter: specializing in a particular tech or becoming more of a generalist? It depends! Which is why Jerod invited “undercover generalist” Adolfo Ochagavía on our “It Depends” series to weigh the pros & cons of each path.

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Adolfo Ochagavía – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn
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