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#159 - How Luis Palacios Transitioned from Blue Collar to Tech with Python & Mindset
FromPybites Podcast
#159 - How Luis Palacios Transitioned from Blue Collar to Tech with Python & Mindset
FromPybites Podcast
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Join our Community for free hereGet your personal coach here---In this episode Julian speaks with Luis Palacios, an IT Analyst and aspiring Cloud Architect.What makes this conversation extra special is that Luis shares his journey from a traditionally "blue collar", labour intensive role, to his first job in I.T. Full disclaimer: he achieved this after completing our PDM Program.Luis shares how learning Python and Mindset skills built his confidence such that he was able to apply for his first tech role and then continue pushing through the complexities and challenges that came with it.This really reinforces one of our current messages to folks that Python makes coding accessible to everyone. It doesn't matter who you are, or what industry you're in, Python can help you achieve your goals!Enjoy!Chapters:00:00 Introduction episode and Luis03:22 Luis' career journey06:58 PDM takeaways, mindset and building confidence09:21 From custodian to IT analyst14:23 Favorite helpdesk experiences and networking16:58 Python coding, side projects and LLMs21:16 2 mindset tips24:58 Importance of podcasts for learning27:58 What's next?30:56 Final piece of advice / takeaway32:06 Book tip: Wiring the Winning Organization34:10 Wrap up / outroLinks: - Reach out to Luis on LinkedIn- Book tip: Wiring the Winning Organization---Connect with us on LinkedIn:- Julian- BobAnd to get our weekly developer / mindset emails, sign up here
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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