How I Retired early from Tech as a Software Engineer

06/08/2025 31 min

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In this episode, retired software engineer Bukola shares how she transitioned from a full-time tech career to early retirement and how you can do the same while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.📌 What you'll learn:Key principles to retiring early.Smart saving strategies.How AI can elevate your tech career.Biggest TECH MIXER coming up AUGUST 12th, 2025. Want to be a part of the panelist ? Send a message to: [email protected] 🎙 Connect with BukolaPersonal Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theappqueen?igsh=a2xqOGQ2N3lxbXluPodcast : https://www.instagram.com/codeandcapitalpod?igsh=MTdnOXVvdDA5dXZzdg== ⏱️ Timestamps 1:22 – Intro 2:55 – Meet our guest 4:33 – Her journey before retiring 6:23 – Good vs. bad debt 8:12 – FIRE principle for retirement 10:03 – The “Retirement Fire” number 13:00 – How AI will impact software in 5 years 16:37 – Vibe coding explained 18:44 – Does AI speed up your work ? 20:15 – Advice for the next-gen in tech 20:28 – AI skills to boost your resume 21:08 – Shoutout to Black Is Tech 23:17 – Cybersecurity risks 24:14 – Upcoming Mixer: August 12 25:11 – Bukky’s passion project 28:22 – Behind the scenes at HackerProof HQ 30:51 – Connect with Bukky 31:26 – Outro🧰 Tools & ResourcesCloud Security Playbook (Free)https://www.hackerproof.comResume Refresh & Career Coachinghttps://www.hackerproof.comCybersecurity Flashcards – Use Code: HHQ25Shopify: https://mdip0f-4s.myshopify.comTikTok Shop: https://www.tiktok.com/@hacker.proof.hq/shopSupport the Podcast on Ko-fihttps://ko-fi.com/hackerproofhq🎧 Listen on Your Favorite PlatformSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12kGScRwedSUrh2dhPjzUbApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacker-proof-hq/id1781475724Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/f57129ed-8e53-4aaf-8cbd-14690c61f1f3/episodes/291e0bed-c4bb-49a4-980c-fceaa2951e8a📬 Join Our NewsletterStay updated with tools, job tips, and tech resources:https://www.hackerproof.com📱 Follow HackerProof HQInstagram: https://instagram.com/hackerproofhqTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hacker.proof.hqTwitter/X: https://x.com/HackerproofhqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackerproofhq/📅 Join Our Mentorship Session GroupRSVP: https://groupme.com/join_group/105257731/ivbM8PpE🎬 CreditsProduced by: Daniel ImhansEdited by: Femi – https://instagram.com/aye.femiContent Strategy: David – https://instagram.com/witty_welzSocial Media: Esther – https://instagram.com/mayeblaq_Found this valuable? Share it with a friend or support us via Ko-fi:https://ko-fi.com/hackerproofhqSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hacker-proof-hq/donations

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