Abandoning med school to become a software engineer with Edidiong Asikpo [Podcast #182]
Adidong Aiko, a software engineer from Lagos, shares her journey from medical school to tech, discussing her transitions in development roles and the challenges of mastering Kubernetes, while emphasizing continuous learning and her passion for technical writing.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Adidong Aiko transitioned from medical school to computer science, leading to a decade-long tech career.
- She has evolved from Android development to web development and now focuses on DevOps engineering.
- Learning Kubernetes was a significant challenge, highlighting the endless nature of tech learning.
- Dee is also a prolific technical writer, using relatable examples to explain complex concepts like Kubernetes.
TAKEAWAYS
- Continuous learning is crucial in tech, as new challenges and knowledge gaps constantly emerge.
- Kubernetes is a complex but rewarding technology, essential for modern DevOps practices.
- Real-life analogies can effectively simplify and communicate technical concepts.
- Transitioning between different tech roles can provide diverse skills and broaden career opportunities.