In this episode of Stats On Stats, we sit down with Torrence Evans, a self-taught software engineer and chapter lead for Black Boys Code Atlanta. Torrence shares his journey from entrepreneurship to tech, how he navigated the challenges of self-learning, and the role LinkedIn played in landing his first role. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, the impact of seeing Black professionals in tech, and his vision for the future.

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