Mouna is a Scala Backend Engineer.
In this episode, she discusses her experiences navigating the challenges in both her studies and career.
Mouna also offers valuable insights and tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, all while pursuing success in the tech industry. Additionally, she shares practical advice on preparing for job interviews and highlights the importance of connecting with people to advance in your career.
Listen to the full episode and learn about her inspiring journey!
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00:00 - Intro 01:45 - How she got into computer science 02:52 - Her educational path 03:35 - Her first internship 04:45 - Gender Gap in Computer Science: The Experience from Education to Career 08:20 - The obstacles she faced during her studies 10:05 - Tech is for everyone, and people should accept that 11:25 - Making an effort to create a safe environment 12:36 - Her experiences before landing her first job 13:33 - How she figured out which direction to take 14:44 - How she got into learning Scala 17:05 - Working on projects as proof that helps in getting a job 20:11 - Which resources she used to learn Scala 21:37 - Tips for job interviews 26:05 - Be open and flexible to new ideas 27:21 - Her impact on the team 28:26 - Be expressive and kind 29:25 - Celebrate 30:06 - About her current job 31:50 - Her learning experience 34:35 - How to balance work and life 36:39 - Advice
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