60 Seconds with WITS Northeast 2020 Speaker — Stephanie Harris

Stephanie Harris is Software Engineer at AWeber. She is heading a panel at WITS Northeast 2020 on Navigating the Workforce After Coding Bootcamps.

• Why is speaking at WITS important to you?
  Since getting my first programming job, I’ve received LinkedIn messages from several people asking what the secret to success is before, during, and after a bootcamp. While I certainly do not have all of the answers, I’m excited to share my experiences and hopefully help others decide if a coding bootcamp is worth the risk for them.
• What inspires you?
  My mom. She moved to this country by herself as a young adult and worked very hard to build a successful career. I often use her story to remind myself that any challenge I’m facing is likely not as difficult as anything that my mom went through.
• Most useful article you’ve read in the last month
  https://www.codingdojo.com/blog/programmer-imposter-syndrome
• When you were a kid what was your dream job?
  I wanted to be a Computer Animator and work on Disney movies. My 9-year-old self would be really impressed that I became a Software Engineer!
• Tell us something about your session
  Come hear an honest discussion about what it’s really like to attend a Coding Bootcamp from five women who have completed one. Get the inside scoop on expected time commitments, transitioning into the workforce, and learn why a bootcamp may or not be the best option to help you transition into tech.

Register here to see Stephanie at WITS Northeast in Philadelphia on April 23 & 24.