How She Became A Microsoft Software Engineer At 30 (Ex-Fashion Designer)
Antonella became a software engineer at Microsoft when she was 30 years old, but before that she pursued her interest in the creative field of fashion design. She has had a crazy journey, and often felt like an outsider in the tech world coming from the arts. In this podcast you'll learn how she overcame self-doubt and why she decided to pursue a career in tech instead of staying the route of a fashion designer.
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00:00 From Fashion Design to Tech
03:17 Why Choose Computer Science?
05:44 Does She Miss Fashion Design After Switching To Software Engineering?
06:51 Choosing A New career in A New Country Later in Life
10:48 How Imposter Syndrome Impacts Everyone
14:33 Getting An Offer At Microsoft
18:02 Work-life Balance At Microsoft
20:19 Perks As A Microsoft Engineer
23:22 Cool Coding Projects To Build As A Software Engineer
26:48 Skills For Frontend And Backend
29:35 Reviewing The Resume That Got Her Hired At Microsoft
33:33 Interview Tips
