Emerging Tech Voices Ep.9 - A day in the life of a self-taught Software Engineer

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She Talks Tech

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Welcome to our podcast, where we profile women in technology and STEM careers. Our aim is to elevate and amplify their stories, and inspire more women to join these fields. Through in-depth interviews with successful women in technology and STEM, we explore their career paths, challenges, successes, and advice for aspiring professionals. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of women in technology and STEM and discover the diverse and exciting opportunities available in these fields.

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Emerging Tech Voices Ep.9 - A day in the life of a self-taught Software Engineer - Trecia Kat

She Talks Tech

56 minutes 34 seconds

6 months ago

Emerging Tech Voices Ep.9 - A day in the life of a self-taught Software Engineer - Trecia Kat

Episode Summary:

A Day in the Life of a Self-Taught Software Engineer | Emerging Tech Voices

In this episode, hosts Murendeni Baloyi, Hlulani Baloyi, and Nhlamulo Sithole sit down with Trecia Kat, a passionate, self-taught software engineer whose journey from dropping out of college to becoming a full-stack dev is nothing short of inspiring.

🔹 What you'll hear:

How Tricia taught herself coding using platforms like FreeCodeCamp
Her untraditional path into tech—and how she landed her first dev job
Insights into learning styles, debugging strategies, and her obsession with CSS
Her love/hate relationships with Angular, React, Bootstrap, and Tailwind
What a typical day looks like as a hybrid, full-stack engineer
How confidence, community, and curiosity shaped her career

🎧 This episode is packed with laughs, honesty, and practical advice for anyone curious about self-teaching, frontend vs backend, and building a career in tech.

📌 Note: We’re definitely bringing Tricia back—there’s more to her story we didn’t get to!

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