S7E7: From Glassblower to Software Developer using Free Coding Resources with Michael Pimentel

<p>With barely enough income to support his wife and child, not to mention a poor working environment for his physical and mental health, Michael Pimentel wanted to move on from being a glassblower.</p> <p>That’s why after 9 years in the film industry, Michael decided to pursue a career in tech by using free online resources to teach himself how to code. </p> <p>If you’re considering a transition to tech from a non-traditional background, Michael offers great advice about teaching himself to code while working a physically intense full-time job, and how his tech career has evolved over the last three years.</p> <p>To learn more about Michael Pimentel, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit <a href= "https://learntocodewith.me/podcast">learntocodewith.me/podcast</a>.</p> <p><em>-------------</em></p> <p><em>Thank you to this episode’s partner, Interview Cake, one of the best coding interview preparation courses out there! Learn To Code With Me listeners get 20% off at <a href= "https://learntocodewith.me/cake">learntocodewith.me/cake</a>.</em></p>