Show Notes:

0:00 - 2:47 Intro

2:48 - 5:26  Wissam's initial exposure to programming

5:27 - 8: 42 Experience and thoughts on getting a Computer Science Degree

8:43 - 12:27  Is School the right path to take as a Developer?

12:28 - 27:18 What key factors in a candidate show potential?

27:19 - 30:59  Any roadblocks that you hit during your journey?

31:00 - 32:54 What was Wissam's real interest? Front or Backend?

32:55 - 40:43 Anything that Wissam would go back and do differently or adjust in his journey

40:45   - 50:32 Closing Tips and Motivation

Wissam Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designingforscale/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/imwiss

Website: https://designingforscale.com/

0:00 - 2:05 Intro

2:07 - 3:52  How Rich got into Tech

3:54 - 14:00 How Rich became a Software Engineer at LinkedIn

15:40 - 16:20  Interviewing Candidates at LinkedIn

16:25 - 17:44 What makes a Good Candidate?

17:46 - 19:10  When will my Opportunities come? / Patience

19:13 - 21:10 Rich's Software Engineering Journey cont. / Startup Experience

21:11 - 23:08 What he currently is working on at LinkedIn

23:11 - 25:13 Thoughts on a College Degree

25:14 - 27:00 Imposter Syndrome

27:05 - 30:50 Making the most of your opportunities

30:52 - 32:10 How to get yourself out there to Recruiters

32:11 - 33:15 Does Rich build side projects still?

33:16 - 40:45 Differentiating Work and Passion / Dealing with Burnout

40:46 - 45:09 Mentoring

45:10 - 48:07 Happiness

48:08 - 54:16 What is your true End Goal

54:17 - 1:01:54 How Justin learned how to code

1:01:56 - 1:10:46 Mindset to have when opportunities come up

1:10:47 - 1:22:19 Investing / Financial Literacy

1:22:20 - 1:23:56 Combining Passion with Work

1:23:57 - 1:38:25 Hobbies outside of Code

1:38:26 - 1:40:48 Closing

Rich Bustos' Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8zfuJRuPcoDLe9GlzznkA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richbustos/

Website: https://richbustos.com

In this episode, I answer some of the questions you asked me on Instagram since I hit 30k followers! Been such an amazing ride thus for so hope you enjoy the episode!

0:00 - 3:18 Intro

3:42 - 6:41  Thoughts about School

7:10 - 8: 42 How did Chris get exposed to coding

8:50 - 13:34  Bootcamps/College VS Self-Taught

13:40 - 15:57    Team Treehouse Experience

16:00 - 18:03  Confidence / Imposter Syndrome

18:05 - 20:18 How Team Treehouse helped Chris get a Job

21:20 - 24:00 Patience is key and the hard work pays off

24:12 - 32:00 Roadblocks

32:12 - 34:50 Planning for the Future

37:50 - 40:12 Feeling lost / How to find your own path

40:19 - 47:20 What Chris would go back and do differently

47:27 - 50:32 Closing Tips and Motivation

Chris Sean Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1xbgCV5o48h_BYCQD7KJg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrissean/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealChrisSean

A little introduction into who I am and what we will be covering in future episodes of this podcast! I can't wait to get started and share more insights from other developers in the industry!