From the shocking realities of technical debt in major companies to my first big win as both designer and implementer, this is my origin story as a "Technologist as a Service." I share key lessons for aspiring consultants, including the importance of listening, writing, and networking.

Thoughtfully Critical is a weekly podcast created by Chris Wahl. You can find out more about Chris by reading his newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wahl Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please subscribe and leave a review to help shape the conversation.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:45 The Consulting Life

05:26 Learning to Design and Deliver

11:09 Key Lessons for Consultants

Links & Resources:

Technologists as a Service by Wahl Network

Every engineer should do a stint in consulting by Forrest Brazeal

Quote: "I don’t need to be the expert in all things; I just need to know who the experts are."