Shona Chan

Guest Shona Chan, a doctor-turned-developer, shares her journey of transitioning from medicine to coding, motivated by a desire to solve a real-world problem. She discusses the skills she learned as a doctor that helped her in her new career and highlights the challenges of overcoming the sunk cost fallacy. The podcast also explores the rewarding aspects of creativity in programming and the limitations of learning through YouTube videos. Shona shares her excitement about her new role at a health tech startup, aligning with her mission as a doctor.

Former doctor in Anaesthesia, Shona Chan, shares her journey from medicine to tech. She talks about her decision to attend a coding bootcamp, her first job in tech, and transferable skills from her medical career. Her story emphasizes how career transitioners can take skills from one career to another.