901 Advizers
Hannah
Software Engineer
Technology Company
University of California, Santa Barbara
Hackbright (Software Bootcamp)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahramadan/https://github.com/hannahramadan
Q1Career path
Software Development
Career Change
Career Exploration
2:20
"I was kind of one of those people who just kind of kept trying to find their place."
Q2Main responsibilities
Teamwork
Software Development
Problem-Solving
0:46
"Honestly one thing that I think people don't really realize is how collaborative software engineering is."
Q3Day in the life
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Teamwork
0:55
"it's a pretty much a nice balance of working with team members, solo work, and then a lot of planning and, and uh, planning."
Q4Most important skills - role
Technology
Coding
Problem-Solving
0:46
"The number one skill...is having a lot of curiosity. It's going to carry you very far."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Innovation
Problem-Solving
Challenges
0:28
"My current role...is how there's always a new problem...it's always something new and I think that keeps the job really interesting."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Problem-Solving
Continuous Learning
Adaptability
0:25
"My biggest challenge...is the problems that you face every single day and how those problems are always new and changing."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Remote Work Options
New Technology
Flexibility
0:48
"In the tech industry, I'd say I found a lot of flexibility, um, and autonomy."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Creativity
Teamwork
Curiosity
0:33
"I think that all types of people can thrive in this industry."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Technology
Career Development
Software Engineering
0:47
"I wish I would've understood how fast things are changing. Um, and the technology you might learn today might not even really exist tomorrow."
Q10Entry-level positions
Internships
Entry-Level Jobs
Cohort-Based Programs
0:39
"you're not just a one-off intern...you're part of a larger group. And I think that is really a special experience."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Overcoming Challenges
Resilience
Career Exploration
0:42
"as long as you are taking risks while you're young and being willing to explore and really find your fit, I think that that is where's really gonna take you far."
Q12College ideas for success
Self-Assessment
Study Habits
Learning Styles
0:46
"Learning how you learn is a really helpful skill. Knowing how you best learn and how you like to succeed is really important."

