How to Survive in Tech When Everything's Changing w/ 21-year Veteran Dev Joe Attardi [Podcast #174]
In this Free Code Camp podcast episode, Quincy Larson interviews Joe Atardi, a seasoned software engineer and author, discussing his extensive career, the evolution of software development, the impact of AI, the role of computer science degrees, and his preference for technical roles over entrepreneurial pursuits.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Joe Atardi has over 21 years of experience in software engineering and is a prolific author.
- Discussion covers the evolution of software development and AI's impact on the field.
- The role and perception of computer science degrees among hiring managers are explored.
- Joe prefers technical roles and writing over entrepreneurship and startup involvement.
TAKEAWAYS
- Joe Atardi has no interest in becoming a founding CTO due to a lack of interest in business aspects.
- Despite industry pressure, Joe focuses on staying employable as a developer rather than pursuing startups.
- He contributes significantly to open source and writes O'Reilly style programming books.
- Joe holds the position of principal engineer, which is just below architect level at his company.