Dicky Kitchen is a self-taught developer who made the leap into tech in his 40s—without a degree, bootcamp, or formal schooling.

Dicky is in his first 90 days as a professional developer after a career as a phyiscal therapy assistant. 

We dive into Dicky’s journey from physical therapy to coding, how he found success learning online, and the sacrifices it took to build a new career from scratch. 

If you’re over 30, switching careers, or just curious about how to break into tech, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

Links mentioned in episode:

•Watch our junior developer mock interview on YouTube

•Connect with Dicky on LinkedIn

•Follow Dicky on Instagram

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