TaliNov 7, 2022

I guess I'll fire off an #introduction like all of the cool kids are doing... Hashtags incoming!

Hello, I'm Tali, a #MolecularBiologist turned #SoftwareEngineer now doing cool stuff at #GitHub. Mostly into #ruby and #python but slowly learning #javascript and #react

I have just a few hobbies... #knitting #gardening #embroidery #CrossStitch #crochet #aquascaping #ModularOrigami #a11y #needlepoint #volunteering #parrots #sustainability #HousePlants #FiberArts #improv #MechanicalKeyboards...

Show threadbluesporeNov 7, 2022
@Tali Hello 👋 What drove you away from molecular biology? Have you found there were any transferable concepts or skills moving into tech? Love hearing about the different backgrounds folks have in engineering.
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@bluespore I always had a strong interest in tech but switched to taking comp sci courses in uni too late to get a degree. I didn't want to get a PhD in biology and it wasn't viable to be a life-long laboratory technician, so my hand was kind of forced tbh

I think molecular bio translates REALLY well to programming - it's a similar type of systems/pathway thinking and a good understanding of experimental design has been useful in SO many parts of my (second) career

Nov 7, 2022 at 8:19pmWeb
Show threadbluesporeNov 7, 2022
@Tali I love that! Do you have an example of something that translated really well? Like an "A-ha!" moment?