Amber Adamson

Non-traditional software developer and CTO who transitioned from teaching English to email development and now leads engineering at a startup, advising juniors on open source contributions, fundamentals, and proving practical experience.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 27min

#291 - Open Source + Hard Work: A CTO’s Roadmap for Junior Developers

Amber Adamson, a former English teacher turned CTO and software developer, shares invaluable insights for junior developers. She emphasizes that true hireability stems from real experience rather than mere coding skills. Contributing to medium-complexity open-source projects is her recommended fast track to job readiness. Amber critiques the misleading nature of toxic positivity on platforms like LinkedIn and stresses the importance of actionable proof-of-work. Finally, she urges budding developers to focus on fundamentals and seek honest feedback to stand out in a competitive job market.

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