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Discussion on: Did you transition to tech from another career?

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Amanda Hasenzahl

I studied recreation management in college. While in school and after graduating I was a ropes course facilitator and camp counselor. I loved it, but I struggled to find full time work in the outdoor/adventure recreation space. After a few years of trying to figure out what I was going to do, I came across online courses for design and development. I spent a year using various online resources to teach myself to code. About a year later, I was hired for my first role as a developer. I have been in that role for just over a year now.

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Kara Luton

And you're a badass developer! So happy to have gotten the chance to work with you ❤️

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Amanda Hasenzahl

Thank you! You are a badass as well and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from you this past year. You inspire me! :)