Freelancing in Tech - Insights from Judith Böhlert
Description
In this episode, I chat with Judith Böhlert, a freelance software engineer, about her journey into tech, transitioning from mathematics to programming, and her experiences working as a freelancer.
We explore the dynamics between freelancers and clients, the pros and cons of frequent project changes, and how she secures clients through networking.
Judith also shares her insights on getting into a new code base quickly, the use of AI tools like Copilot, and much more.
You can connect with Judith here on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jboehlert/
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Journey into Software Engineering
02:07 Early Career Experiences
05:26 Freelancing: The Decision and Experience
08:24 Finding Clients and Building a Network
11:51 Navigating Client Relationships and Communication
18:56 The Role of AI in Software Development
26:50 Blameless Culture and Learning from Mistakes
29:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaway Message
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