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Hannah

Software Engineer

Technology Company

University of California, Santa Barbara
Hackbright (Software Bootcamp)

Hannah has over 3 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend development.
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
International Relations & Affairs
Greek Life Member

Q1Career path

Career Exploration

Software Development

Career Change

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

Teamwork

Project Management

Problem-Solving

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

Problem-Solving

Coding

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

Adaptability

Continuous Learning

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

Curiosity

Creativity

Teamwork

0:33

"I think that all types of people can thrive in this industry."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Technology

Software Engineering

Career Development

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

Career Exploration

Resilience

Overcoming Challenges

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

Study Habits

Self-Assessment

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."