How To Break Into Tech? Tips From Content Writer To Senior Software Developer
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- Опубликовано: 11 авг 2022
- Hi friends! Welcome to my new series: TALK TECH WITH TIFF! Where I am sitting down with industry professionals to hear about their career journeys and current roles. Today I am sitting down with Danielle who is a Senior Software Developer. She shares her story in transitioning from a content writer to software developer.
I created this series to hear from people who are established in the tech industry, so that we can all learn what these individuals do in their day to day job and the types of opportunities that are out there.
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// My Story
I am currently a software developer who once modeled and thought I wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. While I was modeling in Hong Kong, I eventually felt the desire to further my education. I decided to depart the modeling world and move back to Canada, knowing that could be the end of my modeling opportunities. I attended Ryerson University for GCM (Graphic Communications Management), as I thought I might still work in the fashion industry in another capacity. It was in my last year of university, I was introduced to a very basic coding course. I instantly fell in love. From there I knew I wanted to pursue software development but didn't have a clue where to start. I didn't want to go back to university as I just completed a four-year degree. I decided to enroll in a 10-week intensive coding Bootcamp. From there I started working at a small startup learning and growing my technical and soft skills. I then transitioned to a larger company where I am a software developer and technical consultant today.
For those asking where to find Dani! Here is her website: daniellesubject.com/ and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-subject/
As per technical subjects, I think a lot of people can relate to that.
What helped me was taking a private tutor at the age of 29. We spent two years exploring math for at least 3 hours every weekend. This helped me understand that sometimes you just need a different approach. You need time.
I cannot continue this hobby right now, but definitely will come back to the practice.
Cheers. And thanks again.
thanks for mentioning your age and sharing your process in general. i’m currently 29 and although i don’t seem it too late to crossover, sometimes i do think this is all a pipe dream. i’m too scared to actually make the jump (finances are also a factor). with no actual background in tech, besides a flimsy (but otherwise nontrivial!) certificate in the very basics of coding, i know nothing! this was encouraging and i hope you continue with it.
I am 30 and getting into computer science. I have never felt more motivated to learn something. I think this age is a great age for learning new things. For me personally, I had far more insecurities and anxieties in my 20’s that only contributed to poor choices. Anyways, a private tutor sounds like an amazing idea!
Danielle's story is so relatable! I experienced much of the same discouragement towards technical subjects when I was younger. But, much like Danielle, I wouldn't trade my experience or knowledge that was gained from an immersion in creative pursuits for anything.
I can relate to Danielle... in high school I did better with reading than math in SAT scores. I was already into doing art (mainly animation), but everyone also knew I was into tech, I liked working on my computer. There was a coding class being offered but I was rejected because the staff knew I'm an art student and they're like you can't get into coding which got me discouraged. I would say it's too late to get into computer science degree because I ended up studying animation for 4 years and got a BA degree in fine arts (debt free, I got a full ride scholarship). I don't regret it, I enjoyed studying animation and I am currently working remotely.
However, I would say there's a silver lining. Since I am working remotely, when I am done completing animation tasks, I research using Google, free resources like free code camps, I would save the books about coding so I can read them. Once I have enough money saved up I plan on taking coding bootcamp classes. My family is supportive of me getting my degree as well as my plans to get into coding bootcamp classes in the future in hopes of getting certified and get into a coding job one day.
Same! I went to school and got a degree in Fashion. I’m saving for a boot camp now ❤️
As a visual learner as well coming from music and art, the syntax and rules of code always made sense to me also. Logic concepts like for, do while, if statements, and switch statements all stick in my brain the first time. The for loop was the exact same for me, I have actually learned that visual learners do really well learning very fundamental things first because I think we as visual learners have a need to reduce abstraction haha.
I can relate so much ❤️ I also excelled in English and literature in school, even though I was doing basic web development at home. Plus the first time I tried to go to college for computer science, both my male classmates and male TAs were either standoff-ish or plain hostile. I took a winding road back to tech and now working as a software engineer, but I sometimes wonder what would have happened if my initial learning environment wasn't so hostile to me as a woman.
I have nothing to add, just want to say how much I love the username "vulpixelful" 🥰
Tiff, I just have a humble suggestion: if you could divide your podcasts into different sections, it would help us a lot. Thanks.
You guys are great!
Thank you so much for such a sincere talk❤
This episode can be really eye opening for lots of devs in their beginning.
It's also awesome that you mentioned green coding and sustainability. Maybe it's a good chance to ask you to dedicate a video about Climatech on your channel?💻🌍
Thank you Tiff and Dani!
Great interview. Inspiring.
Also on my journey from law into software development. Interviews such as this one help continuing my journey, they help in showing the perspective and possible.
Thank you so much for this. This was so helpful.
Well, this video lifted me up, I finished a BootCamp recently, and I am working on my portfolio, but sometimes getting that first job as a web developer seems so distant for me, almost unreachable, I love these kind of stories that proves me wrong.
I can't tell you how much this interview speaks to me -- as someone who majored in Creative Writing and Illustration, and now just getting into Javascript, I've been insanely frustrated and discouraged by my difficulty to understand the principles of for loops, etc - the more logical pieces to it. It's definitely all about how you're taught, and as a visual learner / thinker, I'm trying to learn it in a different way... So we'll see how it goes! But this has been so encouraging. Thank you!!!
Hi Christy! Thank you so much. Reading your message made my day. I am so happy to hear it resonated with you! Wishing you all the best on your journey. You got this!
@@TiffInTech Thanks so much, Tiff! I've been discouraged and feeling behind next to the other people in my cohort, but I think it's just keeping at it and learning the best way you can... But I'm glad to hear my message made your day! :) I've been following your channel for a while, and it's been one of the most helpful starting my coding journey -- so thank you again!!
Loved this interview, thanks ladies! It’s so good to head experienced devs talking real - very much appreciated 🙏🏽
Thank you so much!
I LOVE these interviews you do!
thank you!! That makes me so happy to hear :)
Very powerful Vlog! Tiff you are a Diamond for these episodes. They apply in soooo many ways to different industries and ppl of different walks of life..…☺️🙏🏾🙌🏿💪🏾
So happy to hear you are finding them valuable!!
Great podcast Tiffany and Dani!! Don't let anyone tell you you can't do it!
Thanks Carmen! 😃
Thanks for sharing this content Tiffany, I’m thinking to change my career from business and break into tech at 38.
Thank you so much! You got this!
Thanks tiffany. Useful video ☺.
So happy to hear! Thank you!
Really helpful......tiff.......🥰😇
Oh wow. I’ve never heard of Green Coding. I have a power engineering background but want to transition into software. I do love sustainability but hated the industry. I do love coding and didn’t think there was a world where the two could meet outside of working for a sustainability specific company. Thank you so much for bringing someone to talk about this! Lots of things to research now.
So happy to hear!!
@26:40 "Don't listen to the guidance counselors in high school..." The correct title for a high school counselor is mis-counselor.
Love this channel
Thank you so much!!
Great interview! So cool to see both of you ladies journeys but how do i figure out what course to take 😱😱 im also in management and 36 and im so done i want to make a career change into tech but im so confused on which one to take.
Pretty inspiring! Please, keep up the great work!
So happy to hear!!
Thanks!
Thank you for all your support Steven!!
Your videos are good. I subscribed
Thank you!!💓
10:00 - 11:00
Same. When I name methods and etc. I want to use creative names to make programming more enjoyable. Otherwise, it will feel lackadaiscal.
right!? It can be creative if we make it!
@@TiffInTech it's the least I can do.
#Kudos You always push me to be my best #AmazingMentor
Can you make a video about "How to start devops career" and the requirements and responsibilites of a devops engineer
Great suggestion! Thank you
It's like you've interviewed my body double😮.
Going through same ''not good at logical thinking stuff'.
Failing maths in highschool.
Bad influence since childhood.
And every other aspect just like her.
Thank you for your videos. It’s very motivating as for me it always seemed that having no technical degree means no tech career for a humanitarian specialist like me, a Linguist, I always believed for long time that IT is only for special extremely smart people and I can’t go there. I’m glad I see people come to IT and get successful in it even without technical background. I’m only starting my path, a little lost as I don’t know where to start exactly but little steps being to the better future I think. Thanks a lot again. I really love podcasts where people share their stories of joining IT. I wonder if you could organize a podcast with a person who got into Analytics or Data Science, that would be great.
Thank you so much! and that is a great suggestion!
hello Tiff; which, in your opinion is the easiest coding language to learn, where you can get jobs with?
I recently graduated with a BS in computer science without any internships or relevant professional work experience. Should I focus on frontend or backend development to break into the industry? I have solid understanding of object oriented programming, data structure and algorithm in python and C++ and I also built a few websites with python Django and sql.
From what I seen when I look up backend Developer roles your technical skills match that more
What’s your advice on seniors getting back into coding after long break from being a traditional coder
How would I contact you to discuss my current dilemma? Thank you
Love your video very much ... I am from Bangladesh, my dream is to be a blackchine developer ... Please tell me step by step what to learn. 😍😍..I know HTML,CSS,Javascript. Which framework works best with Javascript? ... It's good to name the top 5 books for Javascript... After that you have to go through some steps to become a blackchine developer. .. which language would be best to be a blockchine developer pls tell .....🥰🥰
Going from being a laborer into the tech industry is like a fishing coming to land. No one gives me a call back. :(
@@Tiff in Tech I telegrammed someone, was that you?
So cute you guys. 😆
Thanks!
I am also self taught web developer
I knew css, JavaScript, react js, node js
But I can't able to earn money right now with these skills do you suggest me some way to earn money
3 views 4 likes, it is telling how much people are excited
hehe it is true! Likes before even watching! It is such an insightful conversation - I wish I had this when I was getting into tech!
@@TiffInTech Thank you, Tiff, I wish you all the best with your new podcast
Which bootcamp for reviving s/w skills?
What’s your telegram contact as I can’t find it with the above name
Could you please share Danielle's website URL?
Let me ask her for permission first! I will comment back once I confirm
Is it worth to studying PHP in 2022...get a job?????
Yes! So many websites and companies use php stil;!!
Create advise
Hello Tiff, your domain not working ;)
I know this is vain but They’re both very beautiful
Teacher I like it
So happy to hear!
@@TiffInTech Thanks teacher 😘
Then how she broke into RUclips
You can do many things!
Vocal fry
she is the definition of a superwoman 🦾
Danielle is awesome!
Thanks!
Happy Friday!!
Thank you so much!💓💓