Learning How to Code and Breaking into the Tech Industry with Shaundai Person - She's in Tech 023

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In today's episode, Dacey and Maria are joined by guest Shaundai Person. Shaundai is a single mother that taught herself how to code and now works at Netflix! Here are the topics they discussed:

• How did you get into the tech world?
• What struggles did you face not having a tech background?
• What background experience made you ahead of your competition?
• What advice would you give to new devs?
• What advice do you have to stand out?

Panel

• Dacey Nolan
• Maria Loza

Guest

• Shaundai Person

Links

• Standing Out as A Non-Traditional Applicant
• React Robins
• Senior Software Engineer | Linktree
• Twitter: Shaundai Person ( @shaundai )

Picks

• Dacey- Groove Life Silicone ring
• Maria- Business card for herself
• Shaundai- Untamed
• Shaundai- Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

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