Zubin Pratap
Lawyer-turned-software engineer and engineering manager who taught himself programming later in life and landed a role at Google; mentors career changers and writes about learning and careers in tech.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 13min
#203 First developer job at age 38 with lawyer turned software engineer Zubin Pratap
Zubin Pratap, a former corporate lawyer and self-taught software engineer, shares his inspiring journey from law to programming, landing a job at Google in just two years. He explores how modern tools can simplify coding while complicating other aspects of development. Zubin discusses the impact of AI on various professions, the importance of structured learning through platforms like freeCodeCamp, and the realities of career changes. He emphasizes that strong communication skills are becoming more vital as tech tasks evolve.
Jan 15, 2024 • 50min
#107 - How Zubin went from 37 Year Old Lawyer to Software Engineer at Google and the Reality of Changing Careers into Tech
Guest Zubin Pratap shares his journey from lawyer to software engineer at Google to blockchain developer and mentor. He discusses mentorship, learning to code, beating the Google interview, and the skills needed for hireability. The conversation also touches on money and mindset in the tech industry.
