Ep 29 - How to Become A Developer Advocate with Lawrence Lockhart Jr.

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Lawrence Lockhart (LawrenceDCodes). Lawrence is a former hospitality manager turned full stack software developer who loves enhancing the customer experience with digital products. In his personal time, Lawrence is continually learning and investing time in others seeking to build their tech skills and communities. He's positioned himself as a developer advocate for the soon-to-be-developer. Lawrence is a coding bootcamp teaching assistant, tech meetup leader, and Advisory Board Member for the Memphis Technology Foundation. Today, Lawrence will share his journey pivoting from hospitality to tech, keys to paying it forward through mentorship and community building, and advice for making an impact beyond just your day job. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH LAWRENCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencelockhart/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Why Tech? 15:30 - Going the Extra Mile 20:53 - Starting and Quitting 25:32 - Staying Motivated 29:04 - Using Transferable Skills 46:25 - Aligning Visions 48:39 - Bootcamps and Degrees 55:04 - Certifications 1:01:40 - Finding a Mentor 1:09:41 - RenderATL 1:12:30 - Conclusion