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Second Career Devs is a podcast that shares the stories of developers and software engineers who got there after spending time in a previous career (or two). Each guest shares their insights that could only be gained by following a path less traveled.

Second Career Devs Second Career Devs

    • Technology
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Second Career Devs is a podcast that shares the stories of developers and software engineers who got there after spending time in a previous career (or two). Each guest shares their insights that could only be gained by following a path less traveled.

    019 - Ryan Hamblin - Career Camp Counselor to Software Engineer

    019 - Ryan Hamblin - Career Camp Counselor to Software Engineer

    In this episode of Second Career Devs, I chat with Ryan Hamblin, a former exercise science and outdoor recreation manager who became a software engineer and is now the Web Program Manager at Lambda School. Ryan shares lessons about being responsible, gritty, and persistent in pursuit of changing your career. We also talk about the great work Lambda School is doing to enable people to make the same career change.

    Links in the episode:
    Lambda School - https://lambdaschool.com
    A Visual Representation of the Ryans at Lambda - https://twitter.com/RyanleeHamblin/status/1079960781863542784

    • 1 hr
    018 - Kurt Kemple - From Felon To Full Stack Software Engineer

    018 - Kurt Kemple - From Felon To Full Stack Software Engineer

    In this episode of Second Career Devs, I chat with Kurt Kemple, a former felon turned full stack software engineer. Kurt shares the events that landed him in prison and the changes he made to become the success he is today. He shares some hard lessons learned during his incarceration and how they continue to serve him now and into the future.

    Links in the episode:
    I'm an impostor - https://medium.com/@kurtiskemple/im-an-imposter-832418db8a45

    • 57 min
    017 - Sam Julien - From Financial Planning To Content Engineering

    017 - Sam Julien - From Financial Planning To Content Engineering

    In this episode of Second Career Devs, I chat with Sam Julien, a former financial planner turned software engineer. Sam talks about his meandering journey to finance, the personal challenges he overcame to do so, and the great lessons he learned that he still uses today.

    Links in the episode:
    Sam's Website - http://www.samjulien.com
    Upgrading Angular - https://www.upgradingangularjs.com/
    Surprises in My Switch to Remote Work - https://auth0.com/blog/surprises-in-my-switch-to-remote-work/

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Kentavious ,

Very inspiring!

To know that a second career in development is possible is very motivating. These talks keep me focused not only on developing software and the web, but also on developing empathy. Also, Kyle's overarching message of community is very refreshing.

Mata Hari Zelle ,

My power to get rid of self-doubt

Listening to this podcast helps me not only with my career but also with my mind and emotion. It's such an amazing thing to be able to hear stories of others who have been similar situations with mine.
While listening this podcast, I feel like I am doing informative interview with the guests. It is so great opportunity that I can’t make happen by myself.

Helenab925 ,

Love it

I’m self teaching right now and just discovered this podcast. Listening to them all while at work. Love it. Thank you for making it!

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