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Getting into software development is not easy. And that’s especially the case when you’re coming from a self-taught, bootcamp, or any other non-traditional background. 

Come hear from Dameli Ushbayeva, a Software Developer at Cohere. She learned how to code through an online education program, so she’s been in your position. We’ll talk about imposter syndrome, struggles, wins and more! 

This event is open and free to all, regardless of where you are in your career! 

Dameli is one of our many highlighted developers from the recently published You Belong in Tech booklet series. 

7:55 PM - 8:00 PM - Thank Yous + Networking Info 

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Networking in Breakout Rooms

You Belong in Tech: Accountant to Developer

Working at Microsoft is a dream goal for many individuals in tech. However, breaking into the tech industry with a non-traditional background requires even more resilience.  

Come learn from Ayo, an Industrial Engineer whose first role in tech was in Data Science prior to jumping into a Product Management role at Microsoft. 

Don’t miss the advice and tips from his own job search and career journey - come see how you can apply them to your own!

This event is open and free to all, regardless of where you are in your career.

 to read more about stories on how journalists, accountants, and everything in between got their first role in tech. 

You Belong in Tech: Industrial Engineering to Product Management

Alex is currently a web developer at Air Miles with a background in computer systems and networks. After 8 years as an IT professional, he took the opportunity to transition into web development, enroll (and graduate!) from a bootcamp, and landed his first dev job 10 months after starting his new career path.

Along the way, he has learned the ins and outs of job searching. Don’t miss the advice and tips from his own career journey - come see how you can apply them to your own and learn how to land your first dev job!

Want to read more stories like Alex’s? 

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