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How a VP of Engineering Decided to Become a Software Developer Again

Hannes de Jager decided that senior management wasn't for him. So, he made the career move to go from VP of Engineering to senior software dev. Here's how.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

3 Lessons From a First-Time Team Lead at TomTom

Yevhen Andreiev was made team lead for a particular project at TomTom, and the experience for a first for him. The lessons he learned impact his dev today.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

State of the Software Developer Nation – Take the Survey!

What does the career of a software developer look like? How are they being compensated? Take the State of Software Developer Nation Survey to find out!

by offerzen

Topic: tech career insights

How I Launched My Software Dev Career Through My YouTube Channel

Quentin launched his career as a dev by teaching himself skills and sharing them on YouTube. Here's what he learnt and some tips for starting your own channel.

by Quentin Watt

Topic: tech career insights

3 Lessons in Switching from Dev Agency to Inhouse Dev Team

Once Primephonic reached a certain point, it switched from using a dev agency to building an in-house dev team. Here’s what CTO Henrique Boregio learned.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

How Pioneering an IT User Group at Work Has Benefited My Career

Looking for a boost at work, Rishal started an IT user group to engage with his team on tech topics they enjoy. Here's how this has helped him thrive.

by Rishal Vallabh

Topic: tech career insights

5 Communication Habits That Keep My Team Aligned

As teams grow, communication tends to suffer. Here are 5 habits that Jacques' team practises to make sure they're always up to speed and on the same page.

by Jacques Blom

Topic: tech career insights

What I Learned from Attending a Virtual Hackathon

A virtual hackathon gave Vutivi the chance to focus on an entrepreneurial idea, while learning new tech and collaborating with peers. Here's what he learned.

by Vutivi Shivambu

Topic: tech career insights

“Selective Learning”: How to Turn Your Levelling up into a Daily Practice

Malini Chetty, Development Lead at Investec, streamlines her learning. This way, she can be selective about what she learns, and stay relevant. Here’s how.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

The Steps I'm Taking To Prioritise Mental Health in My Tech Career

After struggling with depression at work, Apoorva started taking steps to help improve her mental health. Here's her advice on how to focus on your well-being.

by Apoorva Bhalla

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