Author: Ryan Swanstrom
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Starting a Startup
I have spent the last couple of months starting to build a thing. I guess it will qualify as a startup. I spent a long time in tech and data, and then I transitioned to being a content creator. I have realized the need for some tools for the content creator space. Thus, I started…
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How to Become a Tech Lead: TDI 39
“How to become a tech lead – look for leadership opportunities every day when working with the team.” – via Panda (@hithisispanda) on Threads Welcome @hithisispanda, how did you discover software engineering as a career? Hi there @ryan.swanstrom , thanks for having me! My first experience with programming was actually a summer camp as a…
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Building a Career in Tech: TDI 38
“Talk about passion projects as much as past work experiences. This shows how end to end you build and iterate” – via Eleonor Rose (@eleonor.rose) on Threads Welcome @eleonor.rose, what is the single, most impactful, thing you have done to affect your career? Hey there 👋🏼 – for me was my shift into the tech…
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Career Transition to Tech and Supporting Women in Tech: TDI 37
“Being able to understand both the technical and business sides of a program is my sweet spot, and I really love working with people across the organization to push initiatives forward.” – via Chelsea (@techchatchelsea) on Threads Welcome @techchatchelsea, what is the most significant career moment you have experienced? Thanks so much for having me,…
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Tech Writing: TDI 36
“Write docs, edit them, publish them. So when a new update comes to the software your users can self help as much as possible.” – via Amy (@techwriterfaerie) on Threads Welcome @techwriterfaerie, how and why did you become a tech writer? Good morning! Thanks for having me for an interview today! Before tech, I worked…
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Software Developer Side Projects: TDI 35
“If it weren’t for my side projects, I don’t think I would have broken into the industry or got the jobs that I did.” via Yujin Cho (@yujinjcho) on Threads Welcome @yujinjcho, let’s talk about side projects, what are some side projects you are working on? Hey @ryan.swanstrom thanks for having me. I’m really looking…