Develop Yourself

Brian Jenney
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Develop Yourself Podcast

To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.

  1. #168 - Working as a Developer at a Startup vs a Mid-Size Company vs Fortune 100: Pros and Cons

    2 DAYS AGO

    #168 - Working as a Developer at a Startup vs a Mid-Size Company vs Fortune 100: Pros and Cons

    Send us a textWondering where to take your first step in the tech world? Should you aim for a fast-paced startup, a steady mid-sized company, or a giant like Google? In this episode I share my personal journey through all three—from a stressful startup experience to working at Fortune 100 companies. Learn the pros and cons of each environment, and get actionable advice on how to navigate your career, make smart choices, and avoid common mistakes along the way. Lastly - this is the last week t...

    30 min
  2. #167 - Imposter Syndrome, Mental Resilience, and the Science Behind Psychedelics: A Developer’s Guide

    4 DAYS AGO

    #167 - Imposter Syndrome, Mental Resilience, and the Science Behind Psychedelics: A Developer’s Guide

    Send us a textIn this interview, Dagna Bieda, an accomplished software engineer and author of "Brain Refactor", shares how she struggled with communication as a developer and how she had to "refactor" her own mindset to reach the next level in her career as well as:Common pitfalls that most software engineers make in their careerWhy "mindset" is more than a fluffy buzzwordMarketing yourself as a developerPsychedelics?!This convo took a turn I never expected 😅.​📖 Get her book here💼 Connect wit...

    44 min

  3. AUG 29

    #166 - Don't Be a Junior Developer

    Send us a textLet me be clear: junior developers are necessary.They are also risky to hire.Let's explore the economics of hiring juniors, how to de-risk yourself and what the hell "junior" really means.Also - here's my email if you want any targeted advice: brian@parsity.ioInclude your Github and LinkedIn and I'll give you my 3 cents!PS. We have 2 spots left for the last cohort of the year. Join me at Parsity.io if you want to become a software developer in 2025.Shameless Plugs 🧠 ​Parsity​ - ...

    19 min
  4. #165 - Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: How Aaron Turned a Bootcamp Bet into a Career in Big tech

    AUG 26

    #165 - Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: How Aaron Turned a Bootcamp Bet into a Career in Big tech

    Send us a textAaron went from rapper to New York City Transit worker to working at some of the largest names in tech including Coinbase, Docker and Meta (Facebook).This story isn't really about tech or money, but that's a piece of it.The real story is about refusing to settle, rising above your circumstances and creating options in life when you feel like you don't have any.Aaron has nothing to sell you.He reached out to me because he wants to share his story in the hopes it will help others ...

    1h 3m
  5. #164 - AI, the End of Front End Developers, and Jeff Bezos: What the 2024 Stack Overflow Survey Tells Us

    AUG 22

    #164 - AI, the End of Front End Developers, and Jeff Bezos: What the 2024 Stack Overflow Survey Tells Us

    Send us a textThe problem with the tech advice you get on LinkedIn, X and TikTok is that it doesn't reflect reality.The loudest voices dominate the space and create an echo chamber.Luckily, Stack Overflow surveys tens of thousands of developers every year to find out: - what professional developers REALLY think about AI taking their jobs- the technology everyone is using - the tools we use daily to write codeLet's explore some of the most interesting take aways from this year's surv...

    26 min

  6. AUG 19

    #163 - Just Your Typical 44 Year Old Musician Turned Software Developer. Nils Reveals the Fast(er) Path To Tech

    Send us a textParsity grad Nils decided to change careers at 44 from professor of music to software engineer.His story may not seem typical but in many ways it follows the same pattern that has worked for other career changers:- He worked on real world projects in exchange for credibility.- He was open to hybrid opportunities.- He went outside LinkedIn and leveraged his personal network.His life changed.Pretty cool story. Nils breaks down how he did it in this episode with some practical...

    35 min
  7. #162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal

    AUG 15

    #162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal

    Send us a text15 years ago I made money by trading various substances for cash. I was hooked on drugs, alcohol and living like a loser. It took 3 near death experiences, 2 children, 1 intervention and too many sleepless nights to count before I changed my ways.The transition from criminal addict to nerdy software engineer was tough and there are lesson from my former life which have helped me navigate a career in tech.Let's explore 3 lessons that can apply to your (legal) career 😅Sh...

    15 min
  8. #161 - Oops, Did I Do That? Alex Lau and Brian Share Their Biggest Mistakes (and lessons) as Software Developers

    AUG 12

    #161 - Oops, Did I Do That? Alex Lau and Brian Share Their Biggest Mistakes (and lessons) as Software Developers

    Send us a textI used to hate admitting my mistakes when I was a more junior developer.Over the years, I've made some embarrassing blunders. I've thought I was going to be fired a dozen times.You can not avoid making mistakes as a software developer. It's part of the learning process. There are a few common problems most developers will encounter that have nothing to do with coding. How you handle them will determine how fast your career grows and if it's heading in the right direction.I ...

    30 min
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To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.

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  • Creator
    Brian Jenney
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Develop Yourself
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