Ep 3 | Journey to Frontend Development | Bishwas Adhikari | Sonam Podcasts

In this episode of Sonam Podcasts, we delve into the journey of Bishwas Adhikari, a Frontend Engineer, how he secured his first IT work in Australia while getting stuck in Nepal for 2 years during COVID. From his move to Australia for a Master's degree to becoming a proficient frontend developer, Bishwas shares his journey, insights, challenges, and successes. Discover the intricacies of frontend development, the evolving tech landscape, and the unique journey of an international student breaking into the tech industry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or an aspiring developer, this episode offers valuable knowledge and inspiration.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Pursuing education in India
3:00 Internship at final year and getting exposure to UI development
7:50 Returning to Nepal and working from home
11:40 Struggle of saving money for expensive uni
15:00 Getting lost on first land in airport
17:20 Travelling to Nepal during COVID and getting stuck as borders closed of Australia
19:40 Looking work from Nepal and early days of AU Tech Jobs project
22:20 Getting hired at first internship in Australia from Nepal
26:55 Internship converted to first part-time job in Australian company from Nepal
35:00 Coming back after Australia opened the border after 2 years
37:00 Navigating into the first full-time work in Australia
48:00 You don't need to know everything in the beginning to look for job
55:30 Glance at frontend development for beginners
1:12:17 Advantage of using recruiters for job search
1:20:50 Challenges of frontend development
1:27:40 What is State management in frontend JavaScript libraries?
1:34:30 Is frontend tech getting overwhelming?
1:39:10 Rewarding moments in frontend development
1:45:20 Advice for aspiring developers
1:50:05 Getting ideas for projects
1:53:00 Working on personalised gym/workout exercise plan app using AI
2:00:10 Why you should get into Software Engineering (tech) work?
2:04:25 Final question
2:06:55 Thank you for listening!