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    Lessons From a Veteran: Ukpai Ugochi on Her Career Change to Software Engineer

    March 5, 2021 /

    This post for those considering a career change to software engineer is part of a series interviewing veteran developers, asking them questions about their journey to tech mastery and sharing the advice they have for those getting started. Today we’re talking to Ukpai Ugochi. Ukpai is a full stack JavaScript developer transitioning her career from marine engineering to software development. She loves sharing about her experience to encourage people who love software development and don’t know where to begin. She also contributes to FOSS in her free time. Let’s find out what lessons Ukpai has learned, like overcoming impostor syndrome, during her career change to software engineer. Basic logistics: Stack?…

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