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S25:E3 - Self-Taught Coding Stories of a Former Lab Scientist (Vanessa Vun)
Aug 30, 2023
Former lab scientist turned frontend engineer, Vanessa Vun, shares her journey of self-taught coding after a 10-year career in clinical laboratory science. She discusses motivation, career transitions, job hunting experiences, impacts of layoffs on job security, and the benefits of having a niche as a developer.
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- Self-taught coding journey after a career shift from laboratory scientist to frontend engineer.
- Importance of networking, volunteer work, and leveraging background in laboratory science during job applications.
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Transitioning from Laboratory Science to Software
Vanessa Von, a laboratory scientist, shares her journey of shifting to software development. She talks about learning code on her own and entering the tech industry during periods of layoffs. Vanessa discusses the importance of having a learning mindset and staying curious throughout her coding journey. She also highlights the significance of her background in laboratory science, which helped her stand out when applying for her current role as a front-end engineer at SciShow.
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