The tales of software engineering people - about their journey and about the state of the industry today.
We go deeper and pursue all the bits that tell the whole story.
Everyone's journey is different - let's learn together with my guests, leaning into their experience and wisdom.
The tales of software engineering people - about their journey and about the state of the industry today.
We go deeper and pursue all the bits that tell the whole story.
Everyone's journey is different - let's learn together with my guests, leaning into their experience and wisdom.
In this episode, I chat with Judith Böhlert, a freelance software engineer, about her journey into tech, transitioning from mathematics to programming, and her experiences working as a freelancer.
We explore the dynamics between freelancers and clients, the pros and cons of frequent project changes, and how she secures clients through networking.
Judith also shares her insights on getting into a new code base quickly, the use of AI tools like Copilot, and much more.
You can connect with Judith here on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jboehlert/
00:00 Introduction 00:55 Journey into Software Engineering 02:07 Early Career Experiences 05:26 Freelancing: The Decision and Experience 08:24 Finding Clients and Building a Network 11:51 Navigating Client Relationships and Communication 18:56 The Role of AI in Software Development 26:50 Blameless Culture and Learning from Mistakes 29:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaway Message