E32 - Working in regulated industries, QA to SWE, and public speaking with Donia Chaiehloudj

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Donia shares her experiences transitioning from quality assurance to software development, working in the aerospace industry, and moving to startups. She discusses the challenges and benefits of working in highly regulated environments versus more agile startups. Donia also talks about her involvement in open source projects, public speaking at tech conferences, and co-authoring a book on Go programming. She offers valuable insights on career growth, embracing new opportunities, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Resources & References 📕 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Donia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donia-chaiehloudj/ Donia's book (Learn Go with Pocket-Sized Projects): https://www.manning.com/books/learn-go-with-pocket-sized-projects ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapters 🕐 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction and career transition 04:03 - Experience working in aerospace industry 16:24 - Transition to startups and different work environments 24:38 - Testing and deployment in startups 30:20 - Agile methodologies in different work environments 35:35 - Contributing to open source projects 39:53 - Public speaking experiences 43:38 - Writing a book on Go programming 50:56 - Career advice and final thoughts