Hopefully you had a wonderful holiday and you were able to recharge your batteries. After a holiday, many of us think about what's next in the work life. Maybe you think your technical skills are sufficient for now. You are thinking about how to increase your impact. We have good news! Here is a curated list of sources on how to upgrade from code producer to a software developer whose impact on the world is not just lines of code produced.
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Riku is a long-term software developer. He loves the act of coding, but he stays motivated when the work has a true impact on the world.
In this insightful piece, Ben McCormick delves into the significance of comprehending how value is generated in the realm of software development. Recognizing this value not only fosters better collaboration with non-technical managers but also serves as a profound source of motivation. As a software developer, you possess the superpower to build, and this article will help you channel that power for the betterment of your projects, company, and society. Gain a productivity boost by understanding where your work truly adds value.
Charity Majors introduces the idea of a pendulum swing between roles as an individual contributor and a manager. Contrary to the misconception that taking on a managerial role diminishes your capability as a software developer, Charity argues that such a shift provides a holistic understanding of the software development process. While in a managerial role, you may lose touch with the very details of technologies, but when you return to the individual contributor role, you gain a more comprehensive view of the entire software development landscape.
Soft Skills Engineering is a fun podcast about non-technical aspects of software engineering. Dave and Jamison answer questions about career next steps, technical leadership and communication. Wrapped in a delightful blend of humor and positivity, the answers provided are both insightful and entertaining.
What’s one skill or technology you’ve learned recently that has had an impact on your work?
I have been lucky to have wonderful colleagues around me. Lately, they introduced me to the Fish shell. Its syntax and configuration feels more simple. I highly recommend giving it a try and experiencing it firsthand.
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With Generative AI changing how we work and what we do with our clients, we’re now looking to find new engineers interested in this space. Only last year, we had over 25 GenAI projects across multiple industries like legal, media, logistics, manufacturing, and the public sector just to mention a few.
If you have, or know someone with experience in Python, AI/ML solution architecture, and models like GPT or Llama2; and would like to design, implement, and productize cutting-edge AI systems, this is a great opportunity.