Developer career masterplan : build your path to senior level and beyond with practical insights from industry experts / Heather VanCura, Bruno Souza.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

VanCura, Heather, author.

Souza, Bruno, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software--Development--Vocational guidance.

Computer software.

Computer programming--Vocational guidance.

Computer programming.

Computer software industry--Vocational guidance.

Computer software industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (310 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing, [2023]

Biography/History:

VanCura Heather: Heather VanCura is a Senior Director at Oracle in the Standards Strategy & Architecture team. She is the Director and Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP) program. In this role she leads the organization and chairs the JCP Executive Committee, composed of top global enterprises in the world. She serves as an international speaker, and an organizer of developer events around the world, engaging with open source groups and user groups. She regularly mentors developers at all career levels, leads coding workshops that extend into local communities to inspire young developers from diverse backgrounds, and delivers keynote presentations on these topics, including her signature series: How to Ally for Diversity & Women in Tech. Heather has worked with developers and technology executives for the past twenty years at Oracle, Sun Microsystems and at SCO Unix. She has served on the boards of Dress for Success and FIRST LEGO League NorCal, and regularly volunteers with organizations such as Andela, Rippleworks, Women Who Code, IEEE Women in Engineering, Anita Borg, and Professional BusinessWomen of California. Souza Bruno: Bruno Souza is a Java Developer and Open Source Evangelist. As founder and coordinator of SouJava (Sociedade de Usuarios da Tecnologia Java; Java Technology Users Society) and leader of the Worldwide Java User Groups Community at Java. net, Bruno helped in the creation and organization of hundreds of JUGs worldwide. A Java Developer since the earliest days of the technology, Bruno took part in some of the largest Java projects in Brazil. Bruno is a Principal Consultant at Summa Technologies and has extensive experience in large projects in the Government, finance and service industries. A Cloud Expert at ToolsCloud, he promotes and develops cloud-based systems using Java. Nurturing developer communities is a personal passion, and Bruno worked actively with Java open source communities and projects. Bruno Souza is an Honorary Director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI), President of the innovation-focused Campus Party Institute, and Coordinator of Nuvem, the Cloud Computing Lab of LSI/USP. When not in front of a computer, Bruno enjoys time with his family in a little hideout near Sao Paulo. An amateur in many things - photographer, puppeteer, father - he strives to excel in some of them.

Summary:

Written by industry experts that have spent the last 20+ years helping developers grow their careers, this book offers invaluable insights and guidance tailored to the specific needs of technical professionals. By discovering the secret of continuous learning and adapting in the ever-evolving field of software development, you'll explore various learning paths with formal and informal methods, as well as gain an understanding of the value of certifications to validate your skills. This book will teach you the significance of building a strong support network, holding crucial conversations, and taking ownership of your career growth. You'll delve into acquiring both soft and hard skills, becoming a well-rounded and sought-after developer. Packed with practical examples, stories of successful developers, and real-world applications, the chapters will equip you with actionable advice on how to push beyond your comfort zone and embracing communities to enhance your teamwork abilities. Additionally, you'll uncover the benefits of joining open-source projects, speaking at conferences, and building a personal brand to amplify your visibility and reputation. By the end of this book, you'll have a well-laid-out long-term and short-term plan for your career progression, equipping you with advanced technical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively manage relationships within your organization.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright and Credits

Foreword

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: The Basics: Learn and Practice the Technical Skills

Chapter 1: The Secret to Learning about Technology Quickly and Continuously

Chapter 2: Choose Your Best Path for Learning, Training, and Certifications

Chapter 3: Optimize Your Support Network for Growth

Chapter 4: Acquire the Right Skills Deliberately

Chapter 5: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Part 2: Get Involved: Participate in the Community

Chapter 6: Become a Team Player by Embracing Communities

Chapter 7: Focus Your Growth by Giving and Receiving Mentoring

Chapter 8: Be Part of a Larger Group - Meeting People at User Groups and Meetups

Chapter 9: Grow Your Network through Social Media

Chapter 10: Build Lasting Relationships

Part 3: Create Impact: Share and Lead

Chapter 11: Build Trust and Solve Problems with Open Source Projects

Chapter 12: Scaling Trust through Public Engagement: Speaking and Blogs

Chapter 13: Be a Leader: Manage Up, Down, and Across Your Organization

Chapter 14: Stepping Up Your Technology Game - Defining Technology Instead of Merely Using It

Chapter 15: Build Your Personal Brand and Become a Trusted Advisor

Index

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Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781801811668

1801811660

OCLC:

1396060719