Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly. Go From Newbie To Experienced Developer - Speaker Deck

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Hi, I’m Adora Software Engineer, Microsoft Mixed Reality Writer, YouTuber @AdoraHack SI unit of Babygirl @adoranwodo

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The world needs Tech talent @adoranwodo

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Work-life balance @adoranwodo

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Your skills matter, not your degree @adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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The world needs Tech talent @adoranwodo

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4 phases Crawl Walk Run Fly @adoranwodo

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Crawl @adoranwodo

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WHO IS THE CRAWLER? An absolute newbie that has just made the decision to become a software developer @adoranwodo

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WHAT SHOULD THE CRAWLER DO? A lot of research. Set goals. @adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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Now it’s time to take your first step @adoranwodo

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Walk @adoranwodo

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WHO IS THE WALKER? Someone that is ready to start learning a particular technology @adoranwodo

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WHAT SHOULD THE WALKER DO? Learn the fundamentals @adoranwodo

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WHAT SHOULD THE WALKER DO? Learn the fundamentals @adoranwodo

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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS FIRST @adoranwodo

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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS FIRST @adoranwodo

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WHAT COMES AFTER THE FUNDAMENTALS? Learn the technologies you’re interested in @adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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DO YOU FEAR THAT YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING? Don’t worry. We all do sometimes :) @adoranwodo

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WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo

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WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo

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WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo

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WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo

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WHAT ELSE CAN WALKERS DO? Try to reach the goals you set Build relationships Join an active community Work on side projects while learning Work on soft skills @adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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On your marks... @adoranwodo

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Run @adoranwodo

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WHO IS THE RUNNER? Someone that is ready to kick off their career and is looking for valid work experience @adoranwodo

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WHAT SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Job hunt (Full time roles or Internships) Learn - Because this never ends @adoranwodo

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Remove that “Aspiring developer” title from your bio NOW! @adoranwodo

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Hello Twitter, Hire me! @adoranwodo

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Hello LinkedIn, Hire me! @adoranwodo

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Hello Friends / Mentors, I’m ready! @adoranwodo

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Hello Job openings, I applied to you! @adoranwodo

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WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo

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WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo

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WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo

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WHAT MORE SHOULD THE RUNNER DO? Become your own advocate Open source software contributions Learn more Share what you learn @adoranwodo

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Your jet is ready @adoranwodo

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Fly @adoranwodo

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WHO IS THE SUPERHERO? Someone that now has a full time coding job and adds value to an organization with their skills @adoranwodo

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Your priorities might have changed, and that’s okay. @adoranwodo

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IMPORTANT THINGS Seek growth Add value Build more relationships @adoranwodo

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DECISIONS THAT MAY COME UP Wanting to leave paid employment to create a business that adds value Staying in paid employment and staying on the Individual Contributor(IC) career path Staying in paid employment and tilting towards management @adoranwodo

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At this time, you’re fully in tech (hopefully) doing what you love. But it never stops there. You’d want to see career growth, your job title change over the years and a big fat cheque to match that new title. These things come with the value you add (to your organization, team + other people around you) and the recognition you get for it. @adoranwodo

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@adoranwodo

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Thank you www.adoranwodo.com @adoranwodo