Ep 34 - How to Become A Software Developer with Ady Ngom

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Ady. Ady is a JavaScript Tech Lead and UI Architect with 24 years of experience in the tech industry. He specializes in building simple, engaging, and intuitive consumer-facing products.

Passionate about user experience, Ady has spent his career producing intuitive systems that are easy to scale and maintain. His journey in tech began with a curiosity about how computers work, sparked by playing PacMan.

Today, Ady will share his journey in front-end development, keys to creating user-friendly and scalable systems, and advice for aspiring UI architects looking to build a long-lasting career in tech.

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0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Discussing UI 11:00 - Why Tech 14:30 - First Project 19:25 - Securing The First Role 28:05 - Dealing with Setbacks 32:50 - Salary Progression 39:25 - Mistakes to Avoid 47:30 - Web Dev vs App Dev 50:30 - Starting Out New 53:15 - Finding Community 56:20 - Building a Network 1:05:30 - Final Words 1:08:00 - Conclusion