Ali HerreraReflecting on Women Who Code Closing: Moving ForwardAs a volunteer for Women Who Code, particularly in the local Greenville sector, the recent announcement of its closure struck a chord of…Apr 20Apr 20
Ali HerreraThe Vital Role of Accessibility in TechnologyMy background in Neurological Physical Therapy has shown me and sensitized me to the diverse needs of individuals of all levels of…Mar 25Mar 25
Ali HerreraReceiving Feedback in the WorkplaceFeedback — the lifeline of growth and improvement in any workplace setting. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in…Mar 4Mar 4
Ali HerreraEmbracing Unit TestingThis week I dove into unit testing! It has a bad reputation and is often deemed as an additional chore, by I actually really enjoyed the…Feb 25Feb 25
Ali HerreraReflecting on Milestones: My Journey into Code from “Hello, World!” to Career GoalsIf you asked me help fix something on a piece of technology two years ago, I would’ve immediately said something like “I can try but I’m…Feb 161Feb 161
Ali HerreraYour Experiences Are Valid: “Soft” skills from Physical Therapist to Software DeveloperWhen people asked what I did before software development, or when my Physical Therapist peers hear about my switch to software dev, one of…Feb 12Feb 12
Ali HerreraNew BeginningsLast week was my first week as a software developer working with a large company as a member of the team. It consisted of many (many many)…Feb 51Feb 51
Ali HerreraWorking from home??Transitioning from a career where I was always on the move to one where I spend the day at home and in front of a screen and is highly…Jan 31Jan 31
Ali HerreraIt’s Okay to Change Your Mind: from a Career Changer“But Ali, you’ve put all this time and effort into being a Physical Therapist.. you’re just going to change your mind?”Jan 22Jan 22
Ali HerreraThe Journey of a Software Developer Apprentice: The BeginningStarting this software developer apprenticeship is like diving headfirst into the exciting world of tech and innovation. It’s not your…Jan 11Jan 11
