
Develop Yourself
To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2021 β’ 49min
#10 - From Staton Island Rapper to Coinbase and Facebook Developer
Aaron went from a rapping in Staton Island where he worked laying train tracks to support his wife and kids, to working at companies like Facebook and Coinbase as a Senior Software Engineer.Listen to Aaron's journey as he shares what is perhaps the best advice we've ever had on this podcast, as he shares the details on his mindset, his attitude and even the nitty gritty of his finances.You can contact Aaron directly, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordovaaaron/Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Oct 22, 2021 β’ 59min
#9 - A Complete Guide to Learning JavaScript
To learn JavaScript through our JavaScript Prep Course, register here: parsity.io/prepTo review individual JavaScript concepts, find explanations at these timestamps in the podcast:2:01 - Why Learn JavaScript9:05 - What is JavaScript's Role in Web Development?16:24 - The 7 parts of JavaScript17:11 - The JavaScript Environment (where to write it)19:46 - JS 1: Declaring Variables in JS22:23 - JS 2: Conditionals in JS25:22 - JS 3: JS Data Types30:19 - JS 4: Data Structures in JS31:29 - JS 5: Objects in JS33:46 - JS 6: Arrays in JS40:10 - JS 7: Loops in JS44:52 - JS 8: Functions in JS51:44 - JS 9: Putting it all TogetherSend us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Oct 17, 2021 β’ 51min
#8 - Land Your First Coding Job
Submitting 100 job applications won't get you anywhere closer to landing your first coding job as you'll likely get rejected from 99% of your cold applications. You need another way.On this episode of the Develop Yourself podcast we're going to get deep and practical into the methodology we've used to help many career changers land their first Software Engineering jobs. So whether you're searching for a coding job or plan to in the future, this practical episode is for you.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Oct 9, 2021 β’ 46min
#7: Advice From a Google Recruiter
What does taking care of Conan O'Brien and working as a Software Engineer at Google have in common? Sarah Coker.This week on the Develop Yourself Podcast we get to speak with Sarah who is a recruiter at Google and here to share job searching and interview advice for juniors developers as well as advice straight from the mouth of her former boss, Conan O'Brien.Listen as we debunk several job-searching myths and encourage juniors that there are plenty of jobs at companies like Google.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Oct 3, 2021 β’ 40min
#6: Building a Webdev Career with Pierre Lebrum
Pierre switched majors in college when he realized that the Computer Science program was more about math than programming. Over 10 years later after teaching himself to program and carving his own path, Pierre has established himself as a Software Engineering leader.Listen to the latest episode of Develop Yourself as we talk through his career path, imposter syndrome and what it takes to sustain a career in Web Development.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Sep 26, 2021 β’ 48min
#5: Belonging and Alternative Paths with Lisa Shissler Smith from Netflix
On this week's episode of Develop Yourself, we talk with Lisa Shissler Smith, Engineering Manager at Netflix!Listen as we chat about her own journey, how she's advocating to ensure that everyone feel like they belong in tech, and the future of code school grads at companies like Netflix.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Sep 20, 2021 β’ 45min
#4: How to Focus when Learning Code
The #1 thing that is preventing you from learning to code is your inability to focus.Join us in this episode of Develop Yourself as we walk through proven, practical strategies you can implement immediately to kill the distractions and actually make progress toward becoming a software engineer.For free downloadable templates from this Podcast, visit parsity.io/links/focusSend us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 32min
#2: From Crossfit Coach to Engineer at IBM in 6 months!
Casey went from CrossFit coach and having never written a line of code to being hired as a Full Stack Software Engineer at IBM, in just 6 months! Listen to this week's episode as we learn about Casey's journey and what is unique about Casey which enabled her to make this incredible transition in such a short amount of time.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 27min
#3: From tutorials to Beer Tech Startup Dream Job
After months of doing coding tutorials online, Edward finally took a leap of faith and did a "coding bootcamp". If that wasn't radical enough, when it came to applying for jobs, Edward took the ultimate leap of faith: he applied for a Senior position (which he wasn't qualified for) in a technology he wasn't familiar with at his dream company (Untappd - a tech startup that's all about beer - another one of Edward's passions).After several grueling rounds of interviews (and teaching himself a new programming language along the way), Edward landed his first Software Engineering job at Untappd.Several years (and raises) later, Edward is still helping the beer community "drink socially" at Untapped. Listen to this week's episode to hear about how Edward navigated the unknown of landing his ideal job.Send us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 27, 2021 β’ 25min
#1: Why People Fail Coding Bootcamps
Some people spend many months and thousands of dollars on a coding bootcamp, but ultimately fail to change careers and land a job as a software engineer. On this episode of the podcast we'll explore why some people fail, and more importantly, the 4 things you can focus on to be prepared and successful in your own journey to changing careers.Links:Parsity (Online Code School): parsity.ioParsity Community: parsity.io/communityPrep Course: parsity.io/prep-courseSend us a textShameless Plugs π§βπ» Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. βοΈ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)