The Stack Overflow Podcast We'll Be In Touch: A New Podcast From Stack Overflow!
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Nov 21, 2024 Yaakov Ellis, a Staff Engineer at Intuit with over 20 years in software development, shares his insights on navigating communication barriers in tech teams. He discusses the evolution from .NET Framework to .NET Core and the challenges of tackling imposter syndrome. The conversation delves into transitioning from monolith to microservices, emphasizing the need for documentation and standardization. Additionally, Yaakov highlights strategies for enhancing productivity and the importance of continuous learning, especially in maintaining system reliability.
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Career Transition
- Yaakov Ellis worked at Stack Overflow for over a decade, leading internal and public platform teams.
- He recently transitioned to Intuit, changing tech stacks, work environment, and even spoken language.
Essential Developer Skills
- Key developer skills are adaptability and soft skills, not just coding prowess.
- Coding often involves similar tasks like connecting systems, interpreting data, and improving user experience.
Learning from Juniors
- Yaakov had not used Java since university (2001-2002), before his current role.
- He had to learn Spring Boot, a ubiquitous Java framework, from junior colleagues.