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In this podcast episode, the host Sahil sits down with his good friend, Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead - Marga López, to talk about her career in tech and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Interestingly, Marga comes from a background in the arts, and she believes in pursuing what you love. Marga's experience highlights the idea that with hard work and dedication, anyone can succeed in the tech industry.

Marga starts by sharing her journey into tech, including her early interest in programming and how she turned that passion into a successful career. Marga shares that continuous learning and improvement are crucial in tech and that asking for feedback from team members can help identify areas for growth. Marga shares how she encourages her team to work collaboratively and to learn from each other's experiences. She believes that a positive and supportive team culture can go a long way in achieving success as a developer.

Throughout the episode, Marga shares her insights and advice for others looking to build a career in tech, including the value of networking and finding a mentor to help guide your career path. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in pursuing a career in tech or looking to advance their skills as a technical leader.

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Guest: Marga López - Technical Lead & Senior Software Engineer.

Connect with Marga López
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marga-l%C3%B3pez-27781684/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marguxi/

The episode covers
(00:00) Introduction - Marga López
(01:45) Marga’s background story, from arts to front-end development.
(05:05) Starting days as UI Developer
(11:25) What inspires Marga to be a better developer
(14:20) Marga’s secret to keep growing
(17:23) Importance of Code Reviews
(19:41) Qualities for a successful developer
(22:39) Lessons learned from the most challenging project
(25:50) Challenges as Technical Lead, work-life balance
(28:51) Summary & Connect with Marga

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