Career Switch at 40? Ana Proves It’s Possible and She’s Kicking Ass with OutSystems

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Ana Bandarra Baptista shares her powerful story of switching careers from a 16-year background in biomedical sciences to becoming a successful OutSystems developer.

Ana opens up about the steep learning curve of breaking into tech with no prior experience, learning to code while raising two kids, and finding her way in the world of enterprise low-code development. She speaks candidly about overcoming failure, fighting imposter syndrome, and how the mentorship of Nuno Reis and support from her husband helped her keep going.

Whether you're exploring a career change into tech, curious about OutSystems, or looking for real-life inspiration from someone who's kicking ass in a new field this episode is for you.

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