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Culture of Code Podcast Felix Thea
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Welcome to Culture of Code Podcast! Each week, Felix Thea sits down with seasoned and successful tech industry leaders like software engineers, engineering managers and product managers to divulge the secrets to their growth and success in the tech industry. Discover what it takes to thrive in the tech world through our in-depth conversations and insightful insights.
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How I Became a Salesforce Sales Engineer Without a Technical Background
In this episode, we have Alison, a Senior Manager at Salesforce. She shares her unconventional journey into the sales engineering field with no technical expertise.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Allison
01:01 Transition into Sales Engineering
02:39 Understanding Pre-Sales and Sales Engineering
04:08 Developing Skills for Sales Engineering
05:14 Overcoming Challenges in Sales Engineering
06:08 Improving Storytelling Skills
08:45 Understanding the Customer's Needs
08:53 The Role of Discovery in Sales Engineering
10:59 Navigating Difficult Conversations
13:24 The Partnership between Sales and Sales Engineering
14:31 The Importance of Internal Discovery and Account Planning
15:17 The Day-to-Day Life of a Sales Engineer
21:41 Career Progression in Sales Engineering
26:43 The Power of Storytelling in Technical Selling
29:16 Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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How This Coding Bootcamp Changed My Life
In this episode, an experienced technical coach and software engineer, Lanna, shares her career journey—from various roles including chef, flower shop maintenance employee, and construction director to software engineer.
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00:00 Meet Lanna
00:19 Journey Before Becoming a Software Engineer
01:36 Transitioning into Tech
02:30 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers
03:33 Self-Learning and Coding Bootcamp Experience
06:39 First Job as a Software Engineer
08:56 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges
10:27 Advice on Job Interviews and Networking
14:13 Experiences in Different Job Environments
18:55 Advice on Continuous Learning and Career Decisions
22:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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How I Went From Designer to Software Engineer (Salary Breakdown)
In this week's episode, software engineer Julia discusses her transition from a design background into software engineering, triggered by frustration with her career and a lifelong interest in programming. She shares her experiences with a coding bootcamp, her rapid salary growth after transitioning to companies paying in dollars, and her thoughts on online networking, written communication skills, the interview process, and the potential impacts of AI on the software development industry.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Julia's Journey into Software Engineering
00:28 Transitioning from Design to Software Engineering
03:24 Choosing a Coding Bootcamp
05:45 Challenges and Learnings from the Bootcamp
07:55 Landing the First Software Engineering Job
10:30 Exponential Salary Growth
12:53 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers
13:35 The Role of AI in Software Engineering
14:57 Hot Takes on the Software Engineering Industry
16:13 Conclusion
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I Changed Career From Backend Developer To Solutions Engineer
Jeremy shares his personal journey of transitioning from a backend developer role to a successful Senior Solutions Engineer at HubSpot.
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I Became A Product Manager and Doubled My Salary
In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Tristan, a Senior Product Manager at Amazon and an alum of Product School.
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00:00 - Meet Tristan
00:32 - Tristan's Early Career and Startup Experience
01:19 - Discovering Product Management
01:49 - Advice on Breaking into Product Management
03:14 - Effective Networking and Mentorship
05:15 - Understanding the Role of a Product Manager
06:36 - The Journey to Product School and Beyond
07:43 - The Reality of Job Market After Bootcamp
09:21 - Income Trajectory After Product School
12:04 - Job Market Insights and Networking Strategies
17:11 - The Role of AI in Product Management
19:34 - Controversial Take on Product Management
21:29 - Final Thoughts -
I was a Consultant. Now I'm a Product Manager
In this episode, we have Deepti Tadala, a senior product manager at PayPal and alumni of Product School - a product management bootcamp. She talks about her career journey, the transition from consulting to product management, the importance of building a portfolio, and many more. She also discusses the impact of the bootcamp on her salary and career as a product manager. Let's dive in.
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