Francesco Ciulla
Finding Your Way in Tech
#1about 4 minutes
Finding your career path with varied interests
A personal journey from wanting to be an astronaut to coaching volleyball before starting a computer science degree without a clear direction.
#2about 3 minutes
How negative feedback can become powerful motivation
A professor's discouraging comment becomes the catalyst for learning to code through game development, which teaches crucial software fundamentals.
#3about 2 minutes
Why job rejection can be a lucky break
Failing an interview due to memorizing specific syntax highlights the lesson that rejection is an opportunity to persevere and adjust your direction.
#4about 3 minutes
Landing a dream job by focusing on fundamentals
An unexpected interview with the European Space Agency succeeds because it tested core concepts like Docker and Git, not rote memorization.
#5about 3 minutes
Combining development skills with communication and teaching
To counteract the isolation of a developer job, creating online content and attending conferences opened new doors in developer relations and public speaking.
#6about 1 minute
The first key to success is building the right habits
Adopting consistent, positive habits like waking up early and coding daily is a foundational step for changing your life and career.
#7about 1 minute
The second key is connecting with the right people
Building a professional network at events and online is crucial for discovering career opportunities and finding peers with similar goals.
#8about 2 minutes
The final key is being brutally honest with yourself
True change begins with self-awareness and admitting when you are unhappy with your situation, which empowers you to take action.
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