Heba Elayoty is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Kubernetes Contributor.

In this episode, Heba shares her journey through IBM, ITWorx and Microsoft, the challenges of career transitions, moving to a new country, returning after a career break, and the importance of continuous learning and staying curious.

We also talk about her experience as a software engineer, team lead, mentor, and her contributions to the Kubernetes community. She shares valuable lessons about growth, building connections, representing yourself in the tech community, and how every experience can become part of your journey.

Listen to the full episode to get inspired by Heba’s experience, learn from the lessons she gained along the way, and discover insights that can help you shape your own career journey.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:49 - Discovering Her Passion for Technology
04:45 - Preparing for a Career in Computer Science
05:10 - Starting Her Professional Journey & Getting Her First Opportunity
07:33 - The Importance of Guidance Early in the Career Journey
10:06 - Becoming a Mentor and Supporting Others
11:22 - Her Experience at IBM
14:09 - Exploring Different Roles Throughout Her Career
16:21 - Leadership Journey: Becoming a Team Lead
18:05 - Moving to the US: A New Chapter
19:12 - Returning to Work After a Career Break: Challenges & Growth
20:56 - Joining Microsoft: A New Opportunity
24:00 - Career Transitions and Embracing Change
27:11 - The Importance of Continuous Learning
30:00 - "Shut Up and Learn" then You will Get it
33:35 - The Role of a Software Engineer: Product & Customer Perspectives
36:37 - Exploring Different Roles and Experiences at Microsoft
41:00 - Contributing to the Kubernetes Community
41:55 - Mentorship: Helping Others Grow
45:30 - Building Connections and Creating Opportunities
47:21 - Self-Representation and Visibility in the Tech Community
48:08 - Every Experience Has Value: Final Thoughts & Advice

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