Switching Gears: Heather's Path to .NET Development
summary
Career change from data analyst to .NET developer describes moving from R and Excel macros into C# and .NET, joining an existing team, and being mentored while gradually phasing out old work over 1–2 months overlap. Hands‑on learning plus online tutorials leads to a first greenfield mobile app and a confidence milestone after 3–6 months to feel confident, now managing iOS and Android teams at Geocaching HQ and advising project‑based practice tied to personal interests.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:26Data analyst to engineer
- 5:22Challenges of switching
- 9:44Becoming a software engineer
- 11:50Advice for developers
- 14:57Reflecting on career change
- 16:23Supporting career transitions
- 19:14Closing remarks
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