Codesmith Pride Alumni Panel

East Coast Remote Immersive Lead Instructor Ryan sat down with Codesmith alums Emily, Forest, and Miranda to discuss their journeys to software engineering, the job search, and their LGBTQ+ experience in tech.
Meet our Panelists:
Emily Paine - Software Engineer at MarineSitu
Forest Leigh - Sr. Software Engineer at SciTec, Inc.
Miranda Jaramillo - Software Engineer at The Trevor Project
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Panelist Introductions
04:06 - What were you doing before Codesmith, and what led you to make the career switch to software engineering?
07:56 - How did the Codesmith Software Engineering Immersive prepare you for your career in software engineering?
14:09 - Can you tell us about the job search process post-Immersive, and how Codesmith made an impact on that part of your software engineering journey?
22:42 - Miranda, can you tell us about your experience working at The Trevor Project?
25:55 - How does your identity shape the way you approach coding and developing software solutions?
28:34 - What coding projects are you working on currently?
32:30 - Audience Q&A
37:17 - Are there any pieces of advice or resources you'd recommend to LGBTQ+ folks interested in pursuing a career in software engineering?
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