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201911 minPGnews

Technology Innovation Education

How to switch your career to coding

201911 minPGnews

Martha Chambers, a former English teacher from northeast London, shares her transition to a software engineering role at ITV, highlighting the challenges of entering the tech industry.

Technology Innovation Education

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How to switch your career to coding

2019• 11 minPG

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Martha Chambers, a former English teacher from northeast London, shares her transition to a software engineering role at ITV, highlighting the challenges of entering the tech industry.

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Martha Chambers, a 27-year-old software engineer at ITV, transitioned from teaching English at a state school in northeast London to coding. With a background in politics and philosophy from Edinburgh University, she initially followed her family's teaching legacy. Facing intimidation from the tech industry and its terminology, such as Java and Scala, Martha navigates the challenges of switching careers. Her experience highlights the obstacles many encounter when moving into technology, serving as a source of motivation for others considering a similar path.

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