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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by recruiter James Wilson and engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it really means to build a career in tech today.This week, we sit down with Dan Moore — author of Letters to a New Developer, startup founder, DevRel leader, and all-round tech veteran — to talk about how careers really unfold when things don’t go to plan.In this week’s episode, we cover:Why writing a book can change your career (even if no one reads it)Crashing a national TV website — and what failure really teachesThe IC ceiling: when to pivot, when to manage, and why leverage mattersWhy opinionated engineers stand out (and fence-sitters fade away)How AI shifts the game: product sense > raw codingShow NotesDan’s book: Letters to a New DeveloperDan’s website: danmoore.orgFusionAuth: fusionauth.ioDan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dmooreds🎙 HostsMatt: /matthewsinclairJames: /james-wilson-92170656🌐 More from ushttps://whatnext.dev/https://quantumfaxmachine.com/
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