#216 Shruti Kapoor wanted a home on the internet

#216 Shruti Kapoor wanted a home on the internet

Author: Timothée Bourguignon August 23, 2022 Duration: 44:13
Shruti's story started with a push from her dad. Little did she know it would trigger such a career. She told us about her studies, moving to Canada and then to the Silicon Valley. We talked about entrepreneurship, WordPress, QA automation, React, getting (and losing) a job, accessibility, communities, and the joy of giving talks! Here are the links from the show: https://www.twitter.com/shrutikapoor08https://shrutikapoor.dev/https://tinyletter.com/shrutikapoorCredits Cover Heliotrope by Blu...

Behind every line of code is a person with a story, and that’s where Software Developers Journey finds its heartbeat. Hosted by Timothée Bourguignon, this podcast moves beyond technical tutorials to explore the human side of building a life in tech. Each conversation is a deep dive into the real, often winding paths taken by practicing software engineers. You’ll hear about the unexpected detours, the mentors who made a difference, the failures that taught more than any success, and the personal insights gathered along the way. It’s a series grounded in the understanding that a career is not a straight line but a collection of experiences. By focusing on these narratives, the podcast offers a unique form of camaraderie and perspective for anyone in the field, from those just starting out to seasoned veterans contemplating their next chapter. Tuning in provides a sense of connection, reminding us that the challenges and triumphs we face are rarely unique. This isn’t about quick tips; it’s about the broader landscape of a developer’s professional and personal growth, making it a thoughtful addition to your regular listening.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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#239 Abhimanyu Saxena from novice CS undergrad to entrepreneur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
Abhimanyu placed the start of his dev journey as a math undergrad who had not touched a computer before. We talked about how he enrolled in a CS curriculum at university and found himself typing with one finger among peo…
#238 Jake Lumetta started and failed many times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:12
Jake placed the start of his journey in middle school, having to learn his way with computers to play video games. From there, we talked about a small hardware review business he started and how following his curiosity s…
#237 Laila Bougria is learning, growing and having fun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:33
Laila placed the start of her journey in the hands of her older brothers, who showed a deep interest in seeing her grow and discover her full potential. One of them gave her her first computer and unknowingly set her on…
#236 Hannah Olukoye is a GDE and an Engineering manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
Hannah placed the start of her journey when her mum brought back a Dell PC from the US. She brushed over her studies and realized that computer science was what she should pursue. We explored how she self-taught and went…
#234 Dustin DeVries aligning career and life phases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
Dustin placed the start of his journey somewhere between the age of 7 and 18... or 16... with a C64 or a TRS-80. Fast forward a few years, he spoke of enrolling in a computer engineering curriculum to play on hardware an…
#233 Oshri Cohen self taught fractional CTO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:41
Oshri placed the start of his journey at the age of 13 when he got his first computer and started being an online vigilante. Fast forward a few years, he was out of high school, searching for a job as a developer during…
#232 Kevin Trethewey on his extreme programming journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:41
Kevin started his story in the 80 & the 90s but quickly said, "Coding found me more than I found it." We then discussed his (very early) Bootcamp and how he went from one job to the next, slowly feeling less incompetent.…