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Saving Lives, Squashing Bugs: My Journey from Paramedic to Programmer

Switched Careers? Unlock Your Hidden Coding Superpowers!

Ever taken a detour on your path to becoming a developer? Maybe you started out in teaching, marketing, design, retail—or, like me, as a paramedic. Surprise: those experiences are your secret weapons!

In this energizing keynote, I’ll share how my journey from the fast-paced world of emergency medicine to the dynamic landscape of software development revealed a treasure trove of transferable skills—like problem-solving under pressure, rapid decision-making, teamwork, and clear communication. We’ll explore how the unique talents you picked up in your previous careers can make you a more creative, effective, and resilient developer.

Whether you came from the ambulance, the classroom, or the boardroom, you already have a toolkit full of valuable experience—now it’s time to put it to work! Join me and discover how to uncover, embrace, and maximize your non-traditional background to supercharge your developer journey.

Scott Stroz

MySQL Developer Advocate

Charles Town, West Virginia, United States

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