Donia shares her experiences transitioning from quality assurance to software development, working in the aerospace industry, and moving to startups. She discusses the challenges and benefits of working in highly regulated environments versus more agile startups. Donia also talks about her involvement in open source projects, public speaking at tech conferences, and co-authoring a book on Go programming. She offers valuable insights on career growth, embracing new opportunities, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry.
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Donia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donia-chaiehloudj/
Donia's book (Learn Go with Pocket-Sized Projects): https://www.manning.com/books/learn-go-with-pocket-sized-projects
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00:00 - Introduction and career transition
04:03 - Experience working in aerospace industry
16:24 - Transition to startups and different work environments
24:38 - Testing and deployment in startups
30:20 - Agile methodologies in different work environments
35:35 - Contributing to open source projects
39:53 - Public speaking experiences
43:38 - Writing a book on Go programming
50:56 - Career advice and final thoughts
