Meet Matt Eland, AI Specialist at Leading EDJE, as he shares his journey from childhood tech passion to pursuing a master's degree in AI. Explore his experiments with AI squirrel simulations and game development. Learn about the evolution of his AI career, challenges faced during the pandemic, and the impact of AI on coding tasks.

AI Engineer and Digital Artist Chris Immel discusses blending technology and art, using AI for interactive art creation, tools like Mistral for development, AI's impact on software roles, and the shift towards machine learning for true artificial intelligence.

Meet Daniel Bourke, a writer and YouTuber passionate about health, technology, and art. He shares his coding journey, building a machine learning roadmap, and using AI to promote a healthier lifestyle. From struggles in tech support to studying AI, Daniel's story is an inspiring blend of learning, growth, and sharing in the tech industry.

Chelsea Kaufman, founder of LEARN Academy, discusses her journey from theater to tech, emphasizing leadership and community building skills. The podcast explores the evolution of coding bootcamps, AI's impact on software development, and the importance of inclusivity in tech education. It also touches on career transitions, self-care, and the collaborative nature of the tech community.

Meet Rob Frelow, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph, as he shares his journey into AI from a ride in a Tesla to breaking into the industry. Listen to his insights on industry challenges, transitioning from tech support to AI, and the rewards of pursuing his passion in AI development.

Pau Labarta Bajo, a Math turned ML expert, discusses transitioning from Excel to Python, importance of data in ML, essential skills for new devs. Talks about ML vs Stats, challenges in deploying models, leveraging domain knowledge in coding, freelancing as an ML engineer, and learning through failures in coding projects.

In this week’s episode, we explore the journey of Alejandro Aspinwall, a Frontend Engineer at Amazon. You’ll hear how Alejandro began his career deeply immersed in the world of music and what led him to transition to the world of tech. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in his career shift and provides insights into how coding bootcamps played a pivotal role in his development. Additionally, Alejandro explores the impact of artificial intelligence in his work, particularly discussing how AI tools have become an integral part of his coding toolkit. His experiences offer valuable perspectives on the practical use of AI in software engineering, and his story sheds light on the evolving nature of tech careers and the increasing role of AI in the industry. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) VS Code NPM Prisma GraphQL Cody Sourcegraph Stable Diffusion Claude Poe AWS Whisper FreeCodeCamp Coursera Udemy JavaScript C# Unity Unity DevOps Sound Engineering API Frontend Engineer Stack Overflow ChatGPT Open AI Alejandro AspinwallAlejandro started playing with computers when he was 11 years-old. Since then he has been tinkering with all sorts of technologies that in some way or another led him to work on music, photography, sound engineering, electric engineering, automation, video production, feature film post-production, VR games, and 3D sound. As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Amazon, he is responsible for maintaining and enhancing a suite of applications that cater to over 1 million daily users.

Meet Shawn Charles, Developer Advocate, who shares his journey from maintaining websites for local businesses to thriving in AI. He discusses embracing tech education, community support, and networking opportunities. Dive into his experiences with upskilling programs, building tech communities, and the importance of seizing opportunities for success in the tech industry.

Katherine Evans, lead engineering instructor and senior software engineer, shares her journey from bootcamp student to teacher, offering tips for recent grads. They discuss the significance of a love for learning, finding job postings that align perfectly with skills, and networking opportunities in the tech industry. Other topics include transitioning from nonprofits to tech, challenges in finding first tech jobs, perspectives in tech, consistency in coding, and taking breaks.

Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations, shares his journey from pursuing a CS degree to attending a coding bootcamp. He discusses the societal pressure to get a degree, his experience transitioning to a bootcamp environment, and his satisfaction with the supportive atmosphere. Johnny also talks about his experience preparing for an interview, receiving a job offer, and learning how to code with the support of his wife.