Senior Software Engineer - Language learning, Email communication, Gatekeeping at workplace | S0 EP1

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Today, we delve into the career path of a successful software engineer/developer, exploring everything from high school experiences to navigating the modern workplace.

Including Mahlahle & Angula app.

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Timeline:

0:00 Introduction & background
2:55 The role of language in social cohesion
5:20 Mukondli high school experience and academics
9:25 Definition of a smart kid
12:45 Role models and career aspirations
15:25 What did you want to be?
20:15 University
21:25 Challenges & growth in university
28:03 Getting out of the bubble
33:03 Academic projects & personal development
36:10 Exploring physical programming and game development
38:35 Scratch explanation
42:15 Navigating the job market
47:21 Negotiating salaries
51:15 First job experience
54:23 Power of email communication at workplace
59:10 Gatekeeping at the workplace
01:01:58 Senior Developer: Building & maintaining global delivery systems
01:05:40 Language learning with the Mahlahle & Angula apps
01:11:07 Importance of specialization in software engineering
01:18:53 Why a language learning app
01:20:52 Four most basic skills each person must have
01:25:21 Advice - have a view
01:31:55 React or Angular
01:34:24 C# or Java
01:36:09 Office, hybrid, or remote work
01:40:57 Closing