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.