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S7E7: From Glassblower to Software Developer using Free Coding Resources with Michael Pimentel
S7E7: From Glassblower to Software Developer using Free Coding Resources with Michael Pimentel
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
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Podcast episode
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With barely enough income to support his wife and child, not to mention a poor working environment for his physical and mental health, Michael Pimentel wanted to move on from being a glassblower. That’s why after 9 years in the film industry, Michael decided to pursue a career in tech by using free online resources to teach himself how to code. If you’re considering a transition to tech from a non-traditional background, Michael offers great advice about teaching himself to code while working a physically intense full-time job, and how his tech career has evolved over the last three years. To learn more about Michael Pimentel, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/podcast. ------------- Thank you to this episode’s partner, Interview Cake, one of the best coding interview preparation courses out there! Learn To Code With Me listeners get 20% off at learntocodewith.me/cake.
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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