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In this episode, the host - Sahil, shares his personal journey of becoming a software engineer, from his early days from learning to code to his current position as a Data Science Engineer. He talks about the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way. A personal insight into how to navigate the tech industry's constantly evolving landscape.

The host shares tips and insights for aspiring software engineers, such as the importance of building a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and the value of mentorship and networking. 

The host discusses the importance of embracing change and being open to new opportunities, even if they're outside of your comfort zone. He shares how taking calculated risks, such as accepting a job offer in a new city or learning a new programming language, has helped him grow both personally and professionally. 

 Overall, this episode offers an honest and inspiring look at one software engineer's journey to success through taking bold risks and embracing change. It provides valuable insights and advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in tech or make a change in their professional life.


The episode covers

(00:00) Introduction to learning from other people’s experiences.
(01:33) Who Am I?
(02:34) Tech influence at an early age
(04:53) Introduction to Programming & Projects at University
(08:19) Moving to Oxford for Postgraduation
(09:40) First Job as a Frontend Developer - JavaScript
(10:27) Current Job as Data Science Engineer
(11:08) Entrepeneur's Journey - Startup
(11:49) My passion to teach coding
(12:25) Summary & Key takeaways

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