In this week’s episode, we explore the journey of Alejandro Aspinwall, a Frontend Engineer at Amazon. You’ll hear how Alejandro began his career deeply immersed in the world of music and what led him to transition to the world of tech. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in his career shift and provides insights into how coding bootcamps played a pivotal role in his development. Additionally, Alejandro explores the impact of artificial intelligence in his work, particularly discussing how AI tools have become an integral part of his coding toolkit. His experiences offer valuable perspectives on the practical use of AI in software engineering, and his story sheds light on the evolving nature of tech careers and the increasing role of AI in the industry.
Show LinksAlejandro started playing with computers when he was 11 years-old. Since then he has been tinkering with all sorts of technologies that in some way or another led him to work on music, photography, sound engineering, electric engineering, automation, video production, feature film post-production, VR games, and 3D sound. As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Amazon, he is responsible for maintaining and enhancing a suite of applications that cater to over 1 million daily users.
S27:E8 - Learning AI (Matt Eland)
S27:E7 - Tech and Art (Chris Immel)
S27:E6 - The Crossover of Health, Technology and Art (Daniel Bourke)
S27:E5 - Navigating the AI Evolution (Chelsea Kaufman)
S27:E4 - Living the Dream with AI (Rob Frelow)
S27:E3 - Helping You Build Machine Learning Products (Pau Labarta Bajo)
S27:E1 - Nurturing Relationships for AI Excellence (Shawn Charles)
S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans)
S26:E7 - Thoughts on Degrees and Bootcamps (Johnny Proano)
S26:E6 - Embracing Rest for Productivity (Ronesha Dennis)
S26:E5 - Exploring the Path from Medicine to a Tech Career (Shona Chan)
S26:E4 - The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn (Laura Thorson)
S26:E3 - Learning to Code with a Full-Time Job (Beau Carnes)
S26:E2 - Freelancing While Homeschooling (Sarah Greer)
S26:E1 - Make Your Accomplishments Visible (Camille Eddy)
S25:E8 - Empowering Developers of All Abilities (Judith Lung)
S25:E7 - Overcoming Fears and Pursuing Passions (Stefi Rosca)
S25:E6 - Big Tech: What They Say vs. What They Mean (Rachel Lee Nabors)
S25:E5 - Mastering Leadership (Brian Jenney)
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