Vanessa Vun

Former lab scientist turned frontend engineer, Vanessa Vun, shares her journey of self-taught coding after a 10-year career in clinical laboratory science. She discusses motivation, career transitions, job hunting experiences, impacts of layoffs on job security, and the benefits of having a niche as a developer.

Join Vanessa, a self-taught software engineer with a scientific background, and Wilfredo as they share their inspiring journeys into tech. They discuss avoiding tutorial hell with practical strategies, creating standout portfolios, and the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn. Vanessa and Wilfredo dive into effective online learning resources and balance the challenges of a tech transition. With insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and building a supportive community, they offer invaluable advice for aspiring developers.

Vanessa Vun shares her inspiring journey from lab scientist to software engineer at 35. She discusses challenges of transitioning careers, job search strategies, and technical interviews. She also highlights the unique experiences of women over 35 in the tech industry and debates JavaScript vs TypeScript in the workplace.