S14:E1 - How to go from convict to coder (Rick Wolter)
Felonies can make getting a developer job difficult, but it's not impossible
November 9, 202039m 58s
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Show Notes
In this episode, we talk about about going from convict to coder with software engineer, Rick Wolter. Rick talks about being sent to prison for murder as a teen, deciding to learn to code while being locked up, and what it takes to land that first job with a felony on your record.
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