In this episode of the Design Patterns Podcast, we are joined by Mai Nguyen who is a Lead Software Engineer at a FinTech startup. We talk about ageism in tech, Mai's journey through switching majors, living in Japan, deciding to start a coding bootcamp, and eventually getting a Software Engineering job.
The podcast is available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/AmnonHanuhov
My Socials:
Instagram: @notamnon
LinkedIn: Amnon Hanuhov
Twitter: @AHanuhov
Mai's Socials:
Instagram: @maidoesthings
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLC4JpkqNGXz1a-lmSZgTEA/videos
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Mai's background - 00:45
Moving to New York - 04:45
Job market for Bootcamp grads - 07:58
Ageism in tech - 10:36
Experience as a Junior Software Engineer - 18:25
What is FinTech? - 26:30
Experience as a Lead Software Engineer (L4) - 28:15
Important qualities in candidates - 30:50
Tips for Junior Software Engineers - 33:53
Work-Life balance as a Junior vs Senior - 37:36
Meal Prepping - 46:49
Time Management - 49:52
Mai's plans for the future - 59:50
