From Structural Engineer to Software Developer via Door Knocking
In this video, I interview Product Development Engineer Amit Yalwar, PE. Amit walks us through his experience as a Structural Engineer working in Design into landing a position as a software developer for Structural Engineering Applications after door-knocking and reaching out to potential companies.
Amit is a self-taught developer, and in this interview, he shares what it takes to become to create an opportunity when it doesn’t exist.
In this interview, we particularly learn:
Introduction
Pursuing Long Term Rewards vs Short Time Gains
Experience from Civil Engineer to Software Developer
Any bootcamps or coding courses to become a Software Engineer?
Making Career Changes After Investing So Much Into A Field
Using Transferable Skills Developed as Engineers to Apply In Other Fields
Influences or guides that helped you in transitioning from Structural Engineering into Software Development?
Reaching Out to Network on LinkedIn for Advice and Career Research
Going from India, applying to US Student Visa and Applying to International Masters
Why Pursue an MBA? Pursuing an MBA for Technology Management and Business Strategy
Managing Relationships, Health and Other Responsibilities while attending an MBA program and working Full Time
Books/Podcasts Recommendations
No Stupid Questions Podcast
Freakonomics Podcast
The Lean Startup by Eric Lies
Hooked by Nir Eyal
Atomic Habits by James Clear
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Advice for anyone wanting to pursue an MBA or switching Careers into Software Engineering?
Want to connect with me and Amit? Connect with us on LinkedIn.
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