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# Finding Your Way in Tech

A professor claimed this former volleyball coach would never succeed as a developer. Instead, mastering the fundamentals landed them a role at the European Space Agency.

- **Speakers:** [Francesco Ciulla](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@francesco-ciulla)
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Published:** August 20, 2025
- **Duration:** 19:50
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1382-finding-your-way-in-tech
- **Thumbnail URL:** https://customer-goifxnzhrq3d0d54.cloudflarestream.com/8650d934833e83810055aa82ebb6a15a/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg?time=30000ms

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