Patrick Hartley

Patrick Hartley, a self-taught developer with nearly a decade of experience, shares his journey from college dropout to founding engineer. He turned down a job with Amazon to prioritize his family's needs. The discussion covers self-teaching programming while raising kids, networking as an introvert, and the evolving landscape of remote work. Patrick emphasizes the importance of soft skills over pure technical prowess for job readiness and offers insights on finding the right job fit and managing productivity in meetings.