Favorite Parts Of Working In The Tech Industry As A Software Engineer
Jay, a Google Software Engineer and Tech Lead, enjoys the "diverse crowd" of like-minded individuals in the tech industry who approach work as "puzzle problem solving," fostering collaboration and producing better results than individual efforts. This collaborative environment, coupled with the constant stream of "interesting technical challenges," is what makes the industry fulfilling for Jay.
Problem-solving, Teamwork, Diversity, Innovation, Leadership
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Jay Zelenkov
Software Engineer; Tech Lead
Munich University of Applied Sciences, 2012
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Computer Science
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
International Student, Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The tech industry offers diverse and inclusive work environments.
2. Many tech professionals view their work as puzzle-solving, which can be engaging and intellectually stimulating.
3. Collaboration is key to success in tech; teamwork yields better results than individual efforts, making it a rewarding field for those who enjoy working together.
Transcript
What do you enjoy about being in your industry?
I think it's the people and the challenges. I've been talking about both of those aspects throughout this interview, and I really believe it's true. People who are drawn to tech are a very diverse crowd.
It used to be a little less diverse, but it's becoming more and more diverse because there are more and more tech jobs. I like that the majority of people I interact with perceive tech as a puzzle-solving space.
So, I kind of like being around similar, like-minded people who come into this space for very interesting technical challenges. We work together because we understand that no matter how smart individuals are, a well-functioning group will always deliver more results than very smart individuals working separately.