From Baker to Software Engineer at Microsoft in 2 Years: Introductions and My Journey

An overview of my journey from a baker to software engineer in 2 years
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LINKS:
Link to the bakery mentioned in the video: mmcookie.com/
Link to LEAP Apprenticeship program: www.microsoft.com/en-us/leap/
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[@the_real_briel]

Super inspiring! I actually followed the exact same path! I was a baker at a local bakery and after a year of hard work I'm a junior engineer at amazon! Thank you for spreading your story.

[@laseangames]

As a person that is learning programming right now, I really loved this video.

[@michaelspicernz]

Same

[@jathebest2835]

How's it going, man..

[@jathebest2835]

You already inspired me:) I've kept pushing myself since last summer and now, I learn Data analytics using Python, SQL, and related tools to get industry-level skills. I know it's not easy, but guys, everything else is tough as well. Just keep moving and remove your doubts!

[@gabrielcohen8675]

Wow. I remember how hard you were busting ass at Mary's while teaching yourself coding. I'm inspired af🙌

[@synsation]

The good ol days haha, yeah I remember we used to talk about me trying to learn to code quite a bit back then

[@bhargavpandya9189]

That’s a truly inspiring journey! Thank you for sharing this with us..

[@business_central]

Your story is amazing! Wishing u a lot of success!!

[@carriep4158]

Your story is beyond inspiring Katia! So many people will be encouraged through your authenticity, including me.

[@synsation]

Thanks Carrie! I’m inspired by you and promoting me to finally get something going on KZbin.

[@kamilaray3176]

You’re such an inspiration, Katia! Thank you ❤️

[@SyedAshmalUrRahmanpakistan]

Oh my god 😍 this is so inspirational 💯 More power to you 💪

[@langstonmenezes]

Wow. This is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this! It definitely paints a perspective. Kudos to the risk you took. It takes a lot to quit a job. I admire your will power and determination. Thank you!

[@venkiiveera960]

Hey Katia,Your life's journey is inspiring

[@davidramirez5497]

Thank you so much for this. It really inspired me to get rid of my excuses and just start.

[@theGuitarExperimentHappyDays]

This is really inspiring! Way to go katia🤘 I completely understand your struggles! The best part of you overcome those! You've inspired me

[@fellipeparreiras5911]

Thank you Katia! This video is really inspiring. I am on my journey to the tech carreer, taking the same risks, having the same feelings you had in the beginning. Respect!

[@ikramhusen2220]

Inspired ! and that part changed my mindset where you said you're never gonna be ready for applying for a job.

[@Shira.Raba102]

I saw your story on TikTok, you’re such an inspiration to follow your dreams and take risks! Keep making videos, I love it 💓

[@wasif1071]

Thanks for sharing. Your journey was really inspirational.

[@geeno123]

This is amazing. Very inspiring for sure!! I too struggle with the whole, “I need to prepare more before applying” mindset. So hearing this has inspired me to go out and apply to many job postings on a lot of platforms. To further comment, I too have big goals and aspirations to fulfill! Thank you!!

[@aidanbraski]

I'm applying to the Microsoft LEAP program this week and this video just gave me a major motivation boost! Thank you!

[@LofiwithShamique]

very inspiring indeed! thank you for sharing your story.

[@shawwalmuhammad]

That’s awesome 😆 your story is really inspiring.

[@deusdark1]

Great journey story. What people should get is that if you want a programming job, it's a lot of work and you need to be constantly growing and willing to move for opportunities.

[@abhinavlakhani5637]

2:42 - "... let me prove you wrong" that's 🔥🤘🤣

[@sucidedate563]

You story is very amazing . And It inspired me allot . Keep up the good work

[@rangapavankumar79]

It is so inspiring waiting for more videos in your channel

[@jonathanamparo]

Awesome story! I somewhat have a story similar to yours. I'm at the one year mark though 😂. Definitely looking forward to putting in the work that you put in

[@fatizahra2120]

Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤

[@elvissierra1555]

this is very inspiring! thank you!

[@cervantez47]

Very inspiring, thank you!

[@lowyzzzz]

Im starting today! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@GeoffreyBusbridge]

Thank you for inspiring people to reach for those goals! And good for you for proving that women CAN be software engineers!

[@thunderstorm02367]

thank u for existing lady 👋 that was a nice story

[@Diababeing]

This video may be almost a year old now, but it just spoke to me. I want to get into the tech industry. I have ZERO experience at the moment. Like you no degree to begin with, but I believe in myself and if there is a will there is a way. Thank you inspiring me. I will subscribe and follow your journey.

[@claudian6257]

hi. how’s it going

[@alexp8854]

Awesome video thanks a lot

[@nataliamavrovych6577]

It is really inspiring history! I am 31 years old, I have kids and I have degree, but not in programming. I am a switcher. I had worked 6 years at bank. And I have been working as programmer for 1 year. It was difficult for me to change work, but it is the best decision in my life.

[@ADSuri]

Great video, Katia! May I ask, what coding camp did you attend, or even, the coding camps you considered in the process? I'm currently starting over at 23 years old by exploring a career in coding myself and am putting myself to the same sort of 2 year deadline of success that you achieved. 😊

[@realdealofskills]

Your story from being a baker to being a software engineer is very intriguing to listen through. I’m very inspired and very impressed. I’ve always wanted to be a computer programmer just to see how far I would go. Is there any advice you offer that I need to be aware.

[@1glevan]

Какая ты Катя молодец. Ты меня вдохновила продолжать изучать программирование.

[@mohan7273]

I guess you achieved the purpose of this vide. Really Inspiring!!

[@prabjotsingh7134]

Such a inspiring story

[@RajaRaviVarman]

Very inspiring 👏

[@Arfisto]

Good Work!

[@juanmanuelsanguinetti4147]

Muchas gracias!

[@younesouzani2833]

Thanks you for this

[@jomarvellous2136]

Hi Katia, thank you for sharing your story - very inspiring! I also came from a non-tech background, specifically a health/exercise science undergrad because of my passion for MMA and BJJ, and now currently working as a cybersecurity consultant at a firm. Even though I've been working here for ~1.5 years, I still get a moments of imposter syndrome kicking in... do you have any tips for dealing with or overcoming imposter syndrome as a non-computer science / engineering background? (perhaps a potential topic for another video!)

[@landonstinnett7433]

Inspiring story, thank you for sharing!

[@synsation]

Thanks for listening!

[@ajinkyapawar6647]

Super Inspiring... I can totally relate to it...with which language did you start?

[@nabeelnavab1282]

you're amazing

[@makenzieburgess8000]

This is an amazing story, VERY INSPIRING!!!

[@synsation]

Thanks Makenzie!!

[@OptimisticForce]

Amazing , keep growing. I am from instagram.

[@technochaplain]

I'm dead 😂. Congrats on making it in!

[@synsation]

Now it’s your turn to make a video about your journey to Microsoft too!

[@nihaomrzhang5286]

Very inspiring :)

[@AnastasiaDovgal]

Thanks for the inspiration! What's the name of boot camp you were applying for?

[@karenrydell6630]

Way to go Katia! You’ve come a long way from the little blonde girl in pigtails that didn’t want to sit in on the family photo. ;) Great job! (From Aunt Karen)

[@lakshmi9692]

Я очень горжусь тобой, доченька. Молодец!

[@synsation]

Cpaciba mama!

[@DanEllis]

Liked and subscribed!

[@synsation]

Thanks Dan! Would be awesome to collaborate with you for a video in the future! We could talk about Microsoft or do a fun project!

[@DanEllis]

@@synsation 👍👍👍

[@albertrocha8924]

Wow. Do you think I can start my own business teaching code? Like mern and html css? I am going to a bootcamp so I am still not a professional developer yet. I love your story by the way.!

[@NirmalSilwal]

Hello, new subs here, with ur 1st impression :)

[@user-xv2bb6ev7b]

Would you please share your tech stack you're currently working with and the one that got you the job?

[@thatsound7057]

hi katherina, is it good to start react native for remote working, because I am not comfortable with working ina office anymore. Any advice would work for me. What do you think also game industry unity or unreal. Thank you.

[@bryanramos8102]

Hello, where did you do the 6- month training?

[@sarscov9854]

Wth, you look like 22 years old. You need to have that spark in your soul to do this kind of work.

[@Afashi-vo4vz]

I saw a picture for you in Instagram and talked about programming. Few months ago and since then I started to teach myself how to program and started with python. I also bought the books as well you recommend. Be happy with your other achieve which is inspiring someone and I’m telling you you inspired me. Thank you.

[@javit3099]

What was the interview process for LEAP like?

[@shashibhushan4879]

Is there these type of program offer by other companies

[@anthonyseek6121]

You said you teach on the side, How would I go about learning from you?

[@aerohk]

FAANG next :)

[@nagibbator4449]

от души)

[@Kapohombre]

Катя красавица и умница)

[@blackdragonentertainment]

😍😍😍😍😍❤️

[@nischalrapireddy]

👍

[@AhmedEtefy]

What an interesting journey! I always love hearing about untraditional stories of how people got into Software Engineering! Would love to have you on the podcast if you are interested. Here is an episode of the aforementioned podcast -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fdppuiaNuai6M Cheers!

[@verynick]

Do people really say “don’t be an engineer cuz your are a women”??? I would kick them in the nuts if someone told me that Proving them wrong the best revenge back!

[@theonepurpose3968]

how old are you?

[@byfur1680]

I think i lave you haha im kidding but great story Im in the same path !

[@evanteboul1782]

I feel like im on a date

[@OIBAN]

When you decide to burn your own boat, the only option left is success.

[@jgalvan09]

lmaoo this is so cute

[@esp86]

Whoever disliked this video is a hater.

[@busterdafydd3096]

2:28. Who the fuck says that anymore!?? Women can be whatever they want so to men. The only angle I can get on it is statistically women haven't gone into engineering hence very few people expect it. Furthermore psychological research has placed the premise why women don't and more often than not it's not because someone said you can't. If you stop someone said they didn't think it's for you then it probably isn't, contining from that point isn't madness. If I here another story about women being "shunned" or rejected from a male dominated disapline I might go mad. Part of me feels it's a lie because when I was in school I started an engineering class with a group of ~20 students which dropped down to 3. The class did have one female and left with a large number of boys in the class. When I passed her in the corridor after learning she left and I queried why she left, she said it was one of the teachers (we had two for the class) who said she couldn't do it. Just to clarify all the boys that left said they left because of the strong academic (physics and maths) element to the class, the three of us remained were doing maths and physics along this engineering course. Personally from this story I get the feeling she wasn't willing to put in the effort.... And in all honesty the three of us who remained for the course dead easy all getting distinctions (A+). So I imagine doing it without the additional maths + physics would be moderately difficult. If someone could actually catch these dudes on camera shunning away women from science I'll believe. About 99% of men I meet wouldn't say no for a women trying and successeding in their profession, and it's not because they want to get in the pants or something perverted. The only explanation I can think of miscommunication. I know in school teachers will strongly discourage something, if they see evidence to the latter. For example if you did poorly in your physics and maths GCSE's and decide to do physics A Level with completely unrelated A levels especially not caring for maths I wouldn't blame the teacher suggesting you not do it, but they should always explain how you could make prospects better e.g. take maths with physics. And now don't your dare say that teachers give one piece of advice to girls and a different to boys. The only people in my opinion who are allowed to provide alternating reasons to different people are doctors as fat peoples bodies work different to thin. Women to men white to black. Doctors aren't discrimitory but when you do look more closely at humans they can be different, as we all do have unique differences in DNA

[@OptimisticForce]

I have such a big ass loan

[@synsation]

Gosh that sucks! But at least you have the skillset right? :)

[@MuhammedAli-pf8gv]

she looks like amber heard