John Shiple - Freelance CTO

Junior to Senior with David Guttman

Talking Points:

• Importance of Building Your Community
• Training and Cross-Training
• Getting Your First Job
• Specifying Your Job
• Networking Tips
• Developing Communication Skills
• Dealing With Social Anxiety
• Involving Yourself In Events

Quotable Quotes:

• “I think Computer Science degrees used to be a very big deal, I do not believe that anymore.” - JS
• “It has never been easier [ to become a software developer ] and it has never been more challenging.” - JS
• “If your job has the word ‘lead’ in it, if you’re a Tech Lead, you’re the project manager.” - JS
• “Just because I know how to build it, doesn’t mean I should be the person to design it.” - JS
• “As a tech person, you’re never really trained in Management. You have to go out there and get it.” - JS
• “When you have a job already, finding other jobs is easy. But when you are first starting out it is hard.” - JS
• “Do not present school projects as work [ on your portfolio ].” - JS
• “Connecting people is a really good skill.” - JS
• “Look for mentorship wherever you can.” - JS
• “Find ways that you’re comfortable going [ to tech events ].” - JS
• “The tech doesn’t matter, the people matter.” - JS

Notes:
John’s Email
[e-mail]
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/johnshiple
Junior to Senior Community
community.juniortosenior.io