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Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones
Aug 5, 2024
Angie Jones, the Global VP of Developer Relations at Block, shares her inspiring career journey from software engineering at Twitter to her current leadership role. She delves into the evolving landscape of developer relations and discusses the importance of empathy and communication in tech. Angie emphasizes community engagement and mentorship for growth while tackling challenges in fintech, including compliance and international payments. Her insights on legacy code upgrades and the need for supportive tech communities are both timely and practical.
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Quick takeaways
- Angie Jones emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leadership roles, advocating for strategies that cater to individual team members' unique needs.
- The rise of virtual content has transformed developer relations, making engaging and entertaining delivery of technical knowledge essential for success.
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Career Path in Financial Technology and Open Source
Angie Jones discusses her current role in Developer Relations at TBD, focusing on open source technologies within a financial technology environment. Having transitioned to this position from a technical engineering background, she emphasizes the complexities of working in fintech, particularly the challenges of compliance and regulations that accompany international payments. Such regulations can slow down development processes compared to other tech sectors. Additionally, Angie notes that many developers may not fully understand the intricacies of global financial interactions, which can highlight significant disparities in access to financial tools across different regions.
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