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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Finding Your Way in Tech

Francesco Ciulla

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.

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#1 about 4 min

Navigating early career uncertainty and computer science struggles

An initial lack of passion for coding can complicate the early stages of a computer science degree.

#2 about 2 min

Transforming harsh academic feedback into career motivation

Using a professor's rejection as a catalyst helps to seriously pursue a career as a software developer.

#3 about 2 min

Learning software fundamentals through game development

Building core software skills like frontend and backend architectures is achievable through creating games.

#4 about 3 min

Gaining resilience from failed technical interviews

Getting rejected for forgetting relational database syntax can strengthen long-term career resilience.

#5 about 4 min

Passing complex technical interviews through fundamental knowledge

Securing a prestigious role becomes possible by confidently demonstrating knowledge of core tooling rather than memorizing syntax.

#6 about 2 min

Transitioning into a traditional software development office environment

Shifting from an active job to a sedentary programming role introduces new physical and mental challenges.

#7 about 2 min

Leveraging social media for developer relations and public speaking

Moving beyond traditional coding to share knowledge online facilitates a transition into developer advocacy.

#8 about 1 min

Cultivating daily habits to improve technical and personal skills

Establishing daily routines like coding practice fosters continuous career development and personal growth.

#9 about 1 min

Connecting with industry peers at technology conferences

Navigating introvert tendencies to build meaningful professional networks at in-person events unlocks new career opportunities.

#10 about 3 min

Achieving professional alignment through brutal self-honesty

Confronting dissatisfaction with current roles sparks meaningful career adjustments and greater personal happiness.

Matching moments

3:35 min

Mastering the mental resilience required for career transitions

Megha Kadur · LIVE

8:44 min

Q&A: Getting started in tech and finding career direction

Carly Richmond Carly Richmond · LIVE

2:31 min

Overcoming severe burnout and committing to a career in tech

Brenda Romero Brenda Romero · World Congress 2024

1:45 min

Transitioning into the technology industry as a creator

3:48 min

Navigating career transitions to build unconventional software

Nolan Royalty · Coffee With Developers

4:09 min

Overcoming introversion and conflict avoidance in tech leadership

Sumit Gupta · JS Congress

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