#254 Marjorie Aubert from nurturing plants to mob programming

#254 Marjorie Aubert from nurturing plants to mob programming

Author: Timothée Bourguignon May 23, 2023 Duration: 45:08
Marjorie placed the start of her journey during her work as an agronomist when she wrote her first R lines of code. She explained how her childhood in southern France brought her to study plants, create a hydroponic startup, work on risk and project management, and slowly become interested in web development. We spoke of her Bootcamp and how she found her first job. We discussed eXtreme-Programming and Mob-Programming, and what it's like to be a newbie in a teaching environment. Here are the...

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.
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#208 Arpit Mohan is running on builder's high [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
Arpit's story took us from Tamagotchis to Robotics, and then to discovering that Software development is not just for failed hardware engineers. Arpit took us on a wild ride, made of entrepreneurship, learning on the job…
#207 Maia Grotepass embraced a world of puzzles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
Maia's story started with a ZX-81 in the 80s, and from there on, she was hooked. We talked about how she followed her curiosity and studied engineering while not wanting to become an engineer. Maia spoke about how she st…
#206 Carl Alexander has a lifelong hate for coding interviews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:38
Carl took us on a wild ride, starting with discovering he could build on computers very early. We brushed over his Engineering studies and how he almost went to study history instead. Carl spoke about his first job as an…
#205 Eve Porcello revolves around teaching [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
Eve took us through her first career in marketing, and how she slowly joined the "fine, I'll do it myself club." She then spoke about her moving to Lake Tahoe and being forced to embrace a new career. We then spoke about…
#204 Scott Ford is a software mender [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Legacy code, often considered a daunting challenge, holds valuable lessons in its complexity. It carries the weight of decisions made in the past, and learning to navigate it can provide a rich, rewarding journey. Such i…
#203 Jess Archer found her people in the Laravel community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:16
Jess told us about the toys she disassembled (and sometimes failed to reassemble) as a kid. She then spoke about her early dabbling with HTML, discovering IF statements and PHP. We then talked about writing vs. using CMS…
#202 Swizec Teller wanted to work on silicon valley blockbusters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:13
Swiz' told us how he discovered computers at a very early age and how the planets aligned. By the time he enrolled in a CS degree in Slovenia, he had already had multiple internships and experiences working as a software…
#201 Wajahat Karim finally came to love Android [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:37
In this episode, Wajahat tells us the moving and emotional story of how his mother, family, and friends shaped the person he became. Wajahat spoke about his childhood in Pakistan when his family couldn't afford a compute…
#200 It's a Milestone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:55
Crazy but true, it's show number 200! I invited Patrick Leblanc to come and ask me all the questions he wanted about the show to celebrate this milestone. Credits Cover Heliotrope by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-N…

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