In this engaging conversation, Brittany Ellich shares her journey from a young gamer to a senior software engineer at GitHub. She discusses the challenges of finding her career path, the importance of education, and her experiences in the tech industry, including the significance of mentorship and the impact of coding standards. Brittany's unique perspective as an all-end engineer and her passion for learning are highlighted throughout the discussion.
00:00 Introduction
04:40 First Memory of a Computer
10:30 Early Interests
18:30 Starting University
26:40 Navigating Career Paths
38:30 Second Degree
46:20 First Steps in the Tech Industry
54:51 Working at Nike
1:01:00 Joining GitHub
1:16:38 Contact Info
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyellich/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyellich.com
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GitHub: https://github.com/
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