Jesse Tomchak, a software engineer at ClickUp, shares his riveting journey from photography to tech. He discusses the complexities of modern coding, highlighting the shift from iOS to AWS. Jesse opens up about transitioning from a tech generalist to a JavaScript specialist, tackling imposter syndrome along the way. The conversation touches on programming fearlessness and the productivity contrasts between languages like Elixir and Ruby. Finally, Jesse compares startup culture to consulting, emphasizing the importance of curiosity in tech interviews.
