Data & Dev with Jon and Mel

S2E11: BONUS EPISODE: Daniel Vassallo -- Tech Success at Amazon Leads to Pursuit of Small Bets

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To cap off Season 2, Jon and I spoke to what many might consider a tech success story.  Daniel Vassallo is no stranger to tech Twitter, but in case he is a new name to you, Daniel is a former Amazon Software Engineer who now makes a living with a portfolio of small bets.   He made his way to Seattle by way of Ireland, working for 7 years at Amazon before leaving the corporate world for the freedom of self-employment.  I (Melissa) love Daniel's story, largely because I long to replicate his portfolio of small bets approach to work. 

This was a wonderful conversation. I appreciate Daniel's transparency and authenticity.  Have a listen to hear:

  • Daniel's path into amazon
  • Correspondence college, long before remote schooling was a thing
  • The interview process
  • Navigating coding challenges over the phone -- these were pre-Zoom/Skype/Facetime days!
  • Moving from Ireland to Seattle
  • How his role and job scope changed over time
  • Salary numbers over time
  • The process of self-reflection through his time at Amazon
  • Leaving amazon to pursue a portfolio of small bets

    • Whether your goal is to work in tech for 30 years, or grind for 5 with an eye on early retirement, Daniel is worth a follow.  The best place to connect is on Twitter

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