Glowing in Tech

We welcome back award-winning tech professional Yemurai to discuss the current state of the tech industry. In this insightful conversation, we explore: How the tech job market differs from 2020-2021, particularly for entry-level versus senior roles The challenges of breaking into tech in today's competitive environment Why networking has become essential for landing tech jobs in the current market Practical networking tips for introverts and beginners The importance of building your LinkedIn presence and personal brand Balancing online visibility with privacy and safety concerns as a tech professional Whether you're looking to break into tech, advance your career, or build meaningful industry connections, this episode offers valuable advice from someone who successfully navigated a "squiggly career" from chemistry to cybersecurity. Don't miss this candid discussion about the realities of today's tech landscape and actionable strategies for success! Please give us a review wherever you're listening, let us know your thoughts by sending us a message, we want to hear from you! Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome and introduction to Yemurai 1:23 - The current state of the tech job market 2:45 - Entry-level challenges vs. senior opportunities 4:18 - Web3 and blockchain: Then vs. now 6:02 - How long does it really take to break into tech? 7:30 - Why networking is non-negotiable for job seekers 9:15 - The secret weapon: Working with recruiters 10:48 - How AI is changing recruitment strategies 12:30 - Networking tips for introverts 15:04 - Setting realistic networking goals 16:42 - "Your network is your net worth" 17:25 - Balancing online visibility with privacy 19:53 - Building a powerful LinkedIn presence 22:17 - Simple ways to start your LinkedIn journey 24:05 - Final thoughts and where to find Yemurai Notable Quotes "Your network is your net worth." - Yemurai "I think from an entry level perspective, it is incredibly challenging... But I know from a senior level and mid-entry level, there's a lot of opportunity once already working within the industry." - Yemurai "Even if you're not necessarily seeing the immediate benefits... it's those warm introductions. Somebody's seen your post, they recognize your name, they've seen your face. It just makes you stand out above the people that have sent the CVs that have got the exact same trajectory as you thus far." - Jessie Practical Takeaways Go beyond the CV: In today's competitive market, networking is non-negotiable for breaking into tech Start small with networking: Begin with online events if you're nervous, observe before participating Work with recruiters: Even entry-level candidates can benefit from recruiter relationships Document your journey: Use LinkedIn to share your experiences attending events and learning Set realistic networking goals: Aim for quality connections rather than quantity Maintain privacy boundaries: Be strategic about what personal information you share online Leverage in-person events: As AI makes perfect CVs easier to create, face-to-face connections become more valuable About Yemurai Yemurai has successfully navigated a career transition from chemistry to cybersecurity, winning recognition from We Are Tech Women along the way. She maintains a thoughtful approach to her online presence, balancing professional visibility with personal privacy, and actively shares entry-level tech opportunities through her platforms. Resources Mentioned We Are Tech Women awards Industry events and recruitment networking opportunities LinkedIn as a career development platform Renee Louise - BlaqByte Connect With Us and let us know your thoughts! @GlowinginTech across all social platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really take to pivot careers and thrive in tech? 🤔 Meet Yem, aka the STEM Babe, a senior associate in investment banking, content creator, and public speaker with a clear mission—empowering underrepresented groups to break into high-paying tech roles. 🌟 Join us in Part 1 as Yem shares her unconventional path from studying chemistry to excelling in cybersecurity, with inspiring detours through coding bootcamps, health tech startups, and groundbreaking projects tackling COVID-19. We unpack her candid advice on navigating career transitions, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leveraging transferable skills to land your dream job in tech. 💡 Key takeaway? Tech is not just an industry—it’s a skillset you can take anywhere. Stay tuned as we explore cybersecurity’s rising importance, what’s next for tech careers, and how community representation can transform opportunities. Don't miss out—listen now and follow Yem on TikTok & Instagram at @STEMBabe for more empowering insights! 🎙️ 00:00:00 - Introduction to Yem (STEM Babe) and her background 00:01:30 - Yem's transition from chemistry to cybersecurity during COVID 00:04:00 - Explanation of cybersecurity and its importance in today's world 00:06:00 - Geopolitical aspects and real-world examples of cyber threats 00:08:00 - "Technology as a skillset rather than an industry" philosophy 00:11:00 - Common pitfalls in tech career journeys and the reality of breaking into tech 00:14:00 - Advice on applying for jobs even when you don't meet all requirements 00:18:00 - Discussion about salary transparency and representation in tech 00:20:00 - The importance of pursuing high-paying careers for underrepresented groups 00:22:30 - How representation impacts career aspirations and access to opportunities 00:24:00 - Where to find Yem and teaser for part two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 3 of Glowing in Tech! Join Jessie and new co-host Shantelle as they dive into their inspiring tech journeys, from humble beginnings to hackathon wins and career pivots. Discover how Black Valley and various coding bootcamps transformed their careers, leading to roles in product management, blockchain exploration, and entrepreneurship. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of community building in Web3, navigating career shifts, and the impact of AI and cybersecurity in today's tech landscape. Get ready for insightful conversations with women making waves in UK tech and tips on breaking into and thriving in the evolving tech world. 00:00 Welcome to Season 3 of Glowing in Tech 00:17 How We Met: The Black Valley Connection 01:48 Diving into Product Management 04:19 Hackathons and Blockchain Adventures 09:20 Transitioning to Blockchain Full-Time 14:39 Embracing Entrepreneurship and Funding 19:10 New Beginnings: Coding Bootcamp Journey 22:26 Navigating Early Challenges in Tech Roles 22:51 Community Building in Web3 23:42 Breaking Down Complex Topics for Everyone 28:12 The Importance of Representation in Tech 30:40 Innovative Solutions in Blockchain 33:28 Excitement for the Future of Web3 39:20 Spotlighting Women in UK Tech 40:53 Exploring AI and Cybersecurity 44:19 Predicting the Future of Tech 45:00 Welcome to the New Season Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of blockchain, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nelly Kiboi discusses her experience discovering open source and working at Microsoft, as well as the importance of contributing to open source projects. She also talks about her transition to a new country and building confidence in herself through small steps and finding supportive communities. Nelly emphasizes that contributing to open source can take many forms, not just source code contributions. One can create lists, share fun projects, and even sponsor other contributors. She believes that open source work can help individuals stand out in job applications and improve their chances of landing a role. Nelly is committed to empowering the next generation of women in tech, and has created and led coding classes, contributed to groups that educate and encourage young women to build careers in tech. Her impact was acknowledged in 2021 when she received the esteemed FDM everywoman in Technology Software Engineer Award. View our resources, show notes and more on our website: https://glowingintech.com Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrienne has been a Software Engineer for just under a year and currently works for a London-based software consultancy specialising in cloud-native technologies.  She began her career in corporate Public Relations, working with some of the UK’s most well known FTSE 100 companies. Not long after that she transitioned into technology and lifestyle PR at a boutique London PR agency where her clients included everything from dating apps to a high-speed air mobility company and venture capital firms.  After experimenting with coding during the pandemic, she secured a scholarship with Coding Black Females and Makers coding bootcamp in summer 2021 and started her first role in April 2022.  In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Adrienne walks us through how she transitioned from working in PR to learning how to code and landing a scholarship with Makers that bagged her a role as a Software Engineer.  She gives us the insight into the process to gain a scholarship through Makers, leaning into community when learning how to code and shares her industry insight all about cloud native transformation. View our resources, show notes and more on our website: glowingintech.com Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michaela is a full stack software engineer currently working at a #cyber security #startup. She switched her career in 2020 and hasn't looked back since! In her spare time, she teaches #React to people who want to learn the library or folks looking to change their career to tech.  In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Michaela shares her career challenge which is getting a more mentoring culture to help cultivate growth in software engineers who are at their start of their career. She also shares her controversial take in the tech tea section where she delves into her opinions on the interview process for graduate programmes/entry level roles. View our resources, show notes and more on our website: glowingintech.com Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michaela is a full stack software engineer currently working at a cyber security startup. She switched her career in 2020 and hasn't looked back since! In her spare time, she teaches React to people who want to learn the library or folks looking to change their career to tech.  This episode of the podcast discusses the importance of learning tutorials and frameworks, even if you feel like you don't have the time. The guest argues that it's important to take the time to learn these things, even if it means doing a tutorial at work, because it will pay off in the long run. Amber and Jessie agree and add that sometimes the documentation for these things can be difficult to understand, so it's helpful to have someone to walk you through it. Michaela speaks about changing careers during the pandemic, working on accessibility in her role, and SWE job applications without having a computer science degree. - The importance of learning new frameworks and technologies, even if you feel like you don't have the time - The importance of being able to read and take notes from documentation when transitioning from front end to back end coding - Michaela's journey into the tech industry, beginning with her engineering background and then moving into software Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in becoming a software engineer? Do you want to learn about the different routes you can take to get there? In this episode of Glowing in Tech, Jessie and Amber will be talking about how they made the career switch into becoming Software Engineers the different routes that they took to get there, and the industries that they're in.  In the first episode of season 2 of *Glowing in Tech*, Amber and Jessie delve into their own personal experiences of entering the tech industry.  Amber and Jessie met at a boot camp in January 2021. They started with an intense week of learning HTML, CSS, Python, and Git. After that, they continued with part-time learning for about 15 weeks. The conversation covers different routes into tech. While a computer science degree is still a respected route, it is not the only one. Boot camps and self-study are also viable options. Amber recommends researching various boot camps, reading reviews, and understanding the curriculum before committing to one. Jessie and Amber were involved in online communities while they were learning to code. They mention the "100 days of code" challenge, which they both tried but failed to complete. However, they learned that they did not have to do it alone. There are many resources available online and communities to engage with. The conversation ends with a discussion on how to transition into a new role. Jessie discusses moving internally and being supported by her colleagues. Amber, on the other hand, joined a big corporation as her first engineering role. She enjoyed not having a reputation and felt that transferable skills from her previous roles were valuable. View our resources, show notes and more on our website: glowingintech.com Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy - Jessie and Amber's routes into tech - The importance of finding the right resources - The different routes to becoming a software engineer - The pros and cons of bootcamps - The challenge of moving from customer success to software engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in becoming a career in the tech industry? Do you want to learn about the different routes you can take to get there? In season 2 of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Jessie and Amber talk to women in the tech industry about their careers, the different routes that they took to get there, and the industries that they're in. They'll also be sharing their career challenges. In the "What's the Tech Tea?" segment, they'll be spilling their controversial take on something within the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Nelly talks about her career challenge which was about moving from Kenya to work in Burgess Hill as a Software Engineer and her tech tea on how learning something new is underrated! Nelly Kiboi is a service engineer at Microsoft who leverages her passion for emerging technologies to drive equality and accessibility.  Originally from Kenya, Nelly relocated to the UK in 2016, and now helps independent software vendors and startups maximise their Azure experience.  Before joining Microsoft, Nelly was a software engineer at American Express where she played a key role in enhancing developer experience and contributing to the company's open-source product development platform, One Amex.  Nelly is committed to empowering the next generation of women in tech, and has created and led coding classes, contributed to groups that educate and encourage young women to build careers in tech. Her impact was acknowledged in 2021 when she received the esteemed FDM everywoman in Technology Software Engineer Award. View our resources, show notes and more on our website: https://glowingintech.com Subscribe to our weekly newsletter of resources: https://glowingintech.substack.com/ Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a prodigy in every sense of the word. Aged 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level computing, and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford. She is the CEO of Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM sectors.  In 2022 she released her new book She’s in CTRL a guidebook for women to take back tech.  In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she speaks about the future of work, the 4 day work week and her controversial tech tea take.   Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a prodigy in every sense of the word. Aged 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level computing, and was just 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oxford. She is the CEO of Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM sectors. In 2022 she released her new book She’s in CTRL a guidebook for women to take back tech.  In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she speaks about her journey into tech, her role in empowering women and helpful advice for those looking to thrive in their careers.   Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renée-Louise Nzegbulem is a #SoftwareEngineer @Beamery. Prior to this, Renée was a Mathematics Teacher after completing her Economics degree, and a year later took a leap of faith into the tech industry. The serendipities of life landed Renée a fulfilling role at a scale up, as a software engineer. She now specializes in #frontend development, building products for some of the biggest fortune 500 companies in the world.  She introduces us to version control, git & github PLUS, she spills the tech tea on the lack of representation in tech.   Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech  Follow our guest, Renée here: www.instagram.com/blaqbyte www.twitter.com/blaqbyte www.twitter.com/reneelouisedev Show notes with all resources mentioned: https://rebel-budget-35b.notion.site/Episode-15-Ren-e-Louise-Part-1-Maths-Teacher-to-Software-Engineer-Code-First-Girls-Nanodegree--257d183834104be5b5d6c93ea02f01ea Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Tech topic in 10, version control, git  @GitHub  07:45 Why is it important to have pull requests? 10:07 Tech Tea: Representation in tech 12:25 Building a tech community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renée-Louise Nzegbulem is a #SoftwareEngineer @Beamery . Prior to this, Renée was a Mathematics Teacher after completing her Economics degree, and a year later took a leap of faith into the tech industry. The serendipities of life landed Renée a fulfilling role at a scale up, as a software engineer. She now specialises in #frontend development, building products for some of the biggest fortune 500 companies in the world. She talks us through her journey of switching from #teaching to #technology and how joining various communities with likeminded people helped her land an #engineering role within a year, with no formal experience!  She completed both the @Code First Girls and @Black Codher @Coding Black Females #bootcamp at the same time!   Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Show notes with timestamps and resources mentioned: https://www.notion.so/glowing-in-tech/Episode-15-Ren-e-Louise-Part-1-Maths-Teacher-to-Software-Engineer-Code-First-Girls-Nanodegree--257d183834104be5b5d6c93ea02f01ea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara is a #SoftwareEngineer at Google. She's a speaker, teacher and writer sharing tips and advice on career development in the tech industry.  Tara is a regular supporter of programmes and projects for black women and minorities by teaching them to code and mentoring them in their careers. She has worked as a STEM Ambassador inspiring children and young people, while volunteering at Code Clubs, giving career talks at school events and working with organisations such as Microsoft and the United Nations.   On this episode of the Glowing in #Tech podcast, her tech topic in ten is all about understanding #git and #versioncontrol then her controversial take is all about the glorification of working in tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara is a Software Engineer at Google. She's a speaker, teacher and writer sharing tips and advice on career development in the tech industry.  Tara is a regular supporter of programmes and projects for black women and minorities by teaching them to code and mentoring them in their careers. She has worked as a STEM Ambassador inspiring children and young people, while volunteering at Code Clubs, giving career talks at school events and working with organisations such as Microsoft and the United Nations.  On this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she shares how she progressed within her career as a Software Engineer and how she landed a role at the FAANG company Google.   Show notes with timestamps, resources mentioned, and more info on Tara here: https://www.notion.so/Episode-13-Tara-Ojo-Part-1-58b2b0a072994b97a3cc7fe74189e735 Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Follow our guest, Tara Ojo here:  Instagram: @taraojo  Twitter: @tara_ojo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the time of recording, Ife Ojomo was working as a Software Engineer at Vodafone through their grad scheme, but has now landed a role as a Prototyping Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). On this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she shares her tech topic in 10 which is all about behavioural science and shares her controversial take about whether every company that uses tech is a tech company! Aside from her professional pursuits, she is a presenter and curates authentic conversations which bridge the gap between conflicting ideas. She hosts and produces 'The Motion' podcast and radio show - a twist of an academic-style debate where two guests with conflicting opinions fight for her vote. Stay up to date by following us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction  01:00 - Tech topic - behavioural science in tech  09:10 - the importance of talking to customers  10:40 - Tech Tea: what does 'tech company' mean?  14:50 - is 'tech' an industry?  21:00 - being a 'minority' in tech  24:20 - barriers for getting into tech  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the time of recording, Ife Ojomo was working as a Software Engineer at Vodafone through their grad scheme, but has now landed a role as a Prototyping Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). On this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she shares how she went from a degree in Mathematics, to working in PR, to landing a graduate role as a Software Engineer at Vodafone. Aside from her professional pursuits, she is a presenter and curates authentic conversations which bridge the gap between conflicting ideas. She hosts and produces 'The Motion' podcast and radio show - a twist of an academic-style debate where two guests with conflicting opinions fight for her vote.   Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Behaviour-Driven Development? How can it be used to benefit the whole product team? How do you rubberduck? What are the secrets to writing great documentation? On this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, we are joined by the one and only Tanya Powell who works as a co-CTO at Coding Black Females. She shares her tech topic in tech which is all about behaviour driven development, and her controversial take on bad documentation.   Show notes for the episode including timestamps and how to get in touch with us and our guests, all here: https://www.notion.so/Episode-10-Tanya-Powell-Part-2-fde7803f70bb488886f9a72805f0f920 Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech  Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Tanya go from Media Production to working as a CTO? What inspired her to do the switch? What was a masters in Computer Science like, coming from a non-technical background? Tanya Powell is the Co-CTO at Coding Black Females, where she leads both the training and technology strategies and visions of the largest network on Black Female Technologists in the UK. Prior to that, Tanya was a Senior Software Engineer focused on the frontend. As an educator, Tanya has taught many people entering the world of technology and continually mentors. In 2022 she'll be launching the creative hub Beyond Fantasy and cannot wait to share this new venture with the world On this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, she shares why she decides to get a Masters in Computer Science, navigating her first dev role, and how she went from being a member of Coding Black Females to becoming a co-CTO. Show notes:  https://rebel-budget-35b.notion.site/Episode-9-Tanya-Powell-Part-1-2b11d0385c5b4bab8ac32866f2aced83 Stay up to date by following us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech Support/Advertise with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Chapters:  0:00 - Intro to Tanya and her responsibilities at Coding Black Females  2:37 - Where Tanya's journey began  7:40 - Speaking to Software Engineers for the first time  8:50 - Have you ever thought about being a dev?  9:50 - Deciding to do postgraduate study  16:04 - Moving to another role  21:07 - Benefits of a good typed language  22:58 - Joining Coding Black Females Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices