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Everything related to Software Engineers and IT professionals career, from starting as a junior with the right benefits, standing out from the crowd, to developing one’s soft skills and evolving in senior positions, and career switches.

Tired of coding? 20+ non-technical careers for Software Engineers seeking a change
Alternative jobs for Software Engineers
December 24, 2024January 9, 2025

Tired of coding? 20+ non-technical careers for Software Engineers seeking a change

It’s common to find advice on transitioning into technical careers, but what about moving away from a software engineering career?…

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Leading a project: a few tips for smoother execution and higher team adoption
IT project management, Soft skills for tech engineers, Team work
October 28, 2024December 18, 2024

Leading a project: a few tips for smoother execution and higher team adoption

When I had the opportunity to be a Tech lead on a project, I learned that leading people is way…

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What does a Data Engineer do every day? How is it different from Software Engineering?
Alternative jobs for Software Engineers
October 23, 2024December 23, 2024

What does a Data Engineer do every day? How is it different from Software Engineering?

I was given the opportunity to work in a data engineering team, although I had no training or experience in…

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Why I Learn About Management as an Engineer—Even Though I Never Want to Be a Manager.
Career, IT project management, Soft skills for tech engineers
August 22, 2024December 18, 2024

Why I Learn About Management as an Engineer—Even Though I Never Want to Be a Manager.

You should learn about management as an engineer! There. I said it. I don’t want to become a manager; I’d…

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Beyond Programming: The Art of Software Engineering à la Google – takeaways from the book “Software Engineering at Google”
Career, Development, IT project management, Team work
May 12, 2024December 18, 2024

Beyond Programming: The Art of Software Engineering à la Google – takeaways from the book “Software Engineering at Google”

Curious about the art of Software Engineering as practiced at Google? From understanding the difference between programming and software engineering…

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How to stand out from the crowd as a Junior Developer
Career
August 18, 2021December 18, 2024

How to stand out from the crowd as a Junior Developer

When I finished my CS degree, a few other students were surprise not to land a job as a developer…

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How to estimate your value and negotiate your salary as a developer (even as a Junior)
Career
June 7, 2021December 18, 2024

How to estimate your value and negotiate your salary as a developer (even as a Junior)

It’s sometimes taboo to say it out loud, but we’re all doing our job for a main purpose: earning a…

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Who’s “she”

30-something Software Engineer

📌 Passionate about Knowledge Sharing, UX/User Centric development, Inclusion and Ethics, DevOps and automation, Developer Experience.

📌 Started working in IT after a career shift (10 years in a non-technical field).

📌 5 years’ experience in Software Engineering.

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