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Kaleb Garner
Self-taught software engineer working in medical technology who transitioned from a college baseball scholarship and pre-med studies into web development using freeCodeCamp and the 100Devs community.
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Oct 17, 2025
• 1h 13min
#193 From injured athlete to software engineer with Kaleb Garner
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Kaleb Garner is a self-taught software engineer and former college baseball player whose career was derailed by a knee injury. He shares his surprising journey from sports to tech, discovering programming through resources like freeCodeCamp and the 100Devs community. Kaleb discusses the challenges of job hunting after a layoff, emphasizing the importance of targeted applications and community support. He also highlights lessons on overcoming imposter syndrome and the benefits of community college for aspiring developers, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to break into tech.
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