In this conversation, Bilal Khan shares his journey from a small town in Pakistan to becoming a software developer and content creator. He discusses his early education, the challenges he faced while transitioning to high school in a big city, and his experiences in university. Bilal reflects on his exploration of boot camps and internships, as well as the ups and downs of navigating his early career in the tech industry. Bilal expresses a desire to deepen his programming skills and contribute to the tech community while navigating the complexities of the job market.

00:00 Introduction

00:30 What is Bilal Doing Today?

05:00 Early Education / Life

11:30 First Experience with a Computer

15:45 University Experience

17:30 Entering Boot Camps

23:40 Looking for Tech Work 

31:30 Experience During COVID-19

35:00 Family Dynamics 

42:00 Generating Income

1:03:00 Future Aspirations

1:07:20 Contact Info

Connect with Bilal: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibilalkayy/

Mentioned in this Episode:

Go: https://go.dev/

Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/

Bill.com: https://www.bill.com/

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