In this inspiring episode, Amish Munshi welcomes tech veteran Shawn Knight for a raw and fascinating conversation that spans nearly three decades of experience in software development, freelancing, corporate life, AI, and beyond. From humble help desk beginnings to navigating ageism in corporate America and landing in a dream full-stack dev role—Shawn’s journey is as real as it gets.
Shawn opens up about making bold career pivots, the challenges and excitement of full-stack development, and his passion projects including game development and music production. They dive into the power of modern tools like Docker and Visual Studio Code, the promise and pitfalls of AI in development, and why coding is just as much about people as it is about logic.
You’ll also hear about Shawn’s creative side, including his music project “Saints in Unison,” where he combines AI tools and his artistic spirit to create compelling tracks and visual art.
About the Guest: Shawn Knight is a full-stack software developer, technologist, and musician with nearly 30 years of experience in IT. He’s worked with big names like Wells Fargo and the USDA, but he’s also carved out space for his personal passions in music and gaming. His band, Saints in Unison, can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Check out his work by searching “Saints in Unison” online.
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