Trant

Blossom Babalola

Welcome to trant, I am a software engineer documenting my career in the tech industry and bringing you insights into every other career path and trajectory in the tech industry.

  1. 03/08/2023

    15. There are no opportunities for men in tech

    A scholarship opportunity was shared for women in tech on one of the numerous tech group chats I'm in and a male developer asked - why there were only opportunities targeted at women in the tech space - let us discuss this. Share your thoughts with me? I am Blossom Babalola on linkedin.

    12 min

  2. 02/06/2023

    14. Be layoff-proof. Choose yourself. Safeguard your career against recession [Career Segment]

    In light of recent layoffs across the board in the tech industry. Let's talk about practical ways to insure your career against layoffs and recession. I would love to hear from you, connect with me on my social media platforms:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blossom-babalola/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabalolaBlossom

    14 min

  3. 01/30/2023

    13. You are burnt out. Fix it with these 5 tips - [Career Tip]

    If you are burnt out, this is for you. How do you know you are burnt out? Things that energize you now feel like a chore. In this episode, I go deep and personal about my burnout experience which lasted 3 months and I was able to get out of it. No breathing exercises or yoga (although those may help). Here are 5 steps I took to get my mojo back. I would love to hear from you, connect with me on my social media platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blossom-babalola/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabalolaBlossom

    20 min

  4. 01/09/2023

    12. 7 Lessons I've learnt in 3 years of SWE

    I started my career in 2020 as a technical developer, it's been 3 fulfilling years as a software developer. I've been told that these are the peak years of my career, and as I plan for these new peak years, I thought it wise to look back on the lessons I've learnt during these times, and how this knowledge can better equip me moving forwards. I know the lessons here will prove valuable to you.

    28 min

  5. 10/08/2022

    11. [Tech stack] Is javascript an interpreted or a compiled language?

    There have been a long standing argument on the implementation of javascript language to machine code. In fact, the default google response by Stanford says that Javascript is an interpreted language, but recent study and engines would prove this to be not quite true. 👩🏾‍💻 Find me on my social media platforms:   1. Linkedin 2. Instagram 3. Youtube

    5 min

  6. 09/24/2022

    10. 3 red flags to look for in a company + A review of my August read

    As I reviewed my career and the things I wish to do better, I noticed 3 red flags from my previous work experiences and that I would definitely look out for going forward. 👩🏾‍💻 Find me on my social media platforms:   1. Linkedin 2. Instagram 3. Youtube

    21 min

  7. 08/13/2022

    09. What is Trant? | Updates to Podcast + Books I read in July

    You may have noticed the name change and the banner change, that's right, we are rebranding. Tech talk with Blossom is now Trant, your host stays the same but the "gist" is in the pudding 😅 Hang tight for the ride. Timestamp   00:00 Intro 00:38 Why does trant mean? 01:34: Why are we rebranding? 03:36 A summary of the books I read in July 7:58: Outro 👩🏾‍💻 Find me on my social media platforms: 1. Linkedin 2. Twitter 3. Youtube 4. Instagram

    9 min
  8. 08. What it really takes to be a scrum master with Linda Bankole

    08/06/2022

    08. What it really takes to be a scrum master with Linda Bankole

    One of the perks of working in the tech industry is the abundance of opportunities. In this episode, Linda Bankole tells us about her career as a scrum master in the business technology innovation sector. Timestamp 00:00 Meet Linda Bankole 00:30 Channel Intro 01:11 How would you describe your job to a 5-year-old? 01:55 How is a scrum master any different from an agile coach? 03:21 Career trajectory leading up to being a scrum master 05:32 Transferrable skills all through her career 07:00 certifications required to be a scrum master 07:54 Perks of being a scrum master 09:55 what would Linda change about being a scrum master 11:56 Coding knowledge required for the position 13:13 Tools scrum masters use 16:47 Phrase you live by in your career 20:40 Outro Find Linda Bankole on Linkedin 👩🏾‍💻 Find me on my social media platforms: 1. Linkedin 2. Twitter 3. Youtube 4. Instagram

    22 min
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Welcome to trant, I am a software engineer documenting my career in the tech industry and bringing you insights into every other career path and trajectory in the tech industry.

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  • Creator
    Blossom Babalola
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Blossom Babalola
  • Show Website
    Trant