Dev Interrupted Why an Autistic Developer is Your Next Great Hire w/ Matt Nigh of UW Medicine
Jan 22, 2022
Prominent thought leader on neurodiversity, Matt Nigh, discusses hiring and working with neurodiverse coders, his unique autism diagnosis journey, combating COVID with data at UW, and comparing ROI metrics of public and private institutions.
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Matt Nigh's Career Journey
- Matt Nigh's career began at a mid-sized company, then transitioned to a startup for six years.
- He held diverse roles, from project management to DevOps and development team management.
Impact of Autism Diagnosis
- An autism diagnosis helped Matt Nigh understand his strengths and weaknesses, particularly in social situations that drain his energy.
- This led him to re-evaluate his career goals, shifting from managing large teams to leading smaller, high-performing groups.
Hiring Autistic Talent
- Employers should develop specific business cases for hiring autistic talent, considering areas like innovation or maintenance.
- Assess company culture and support systems to ensure autistic individuals can thrive.