From Finance to Palantir: Sarah Wylie's Career Transformation
In her latest blog post, Sarah Wylie shares her transformative journey from a finance career to becoming a software engineer at Palantir.net. After nearly a decade in finance, Sarah pursued a Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp, mastering the MERN stack. Despite facing challenges during the tech layoffs of 2022, her persistence led her to a fellowship program at Palantir.net, where she transitioned from React/JavaScript to Drupal/PHP.
Sarah highlights how the similarities between these technologies and the benefits of the MVC architecture facilitated her transition. Now, she creates innovative tech solutions and professional websites, emphasizing the potential for Drupal to be a more accessible technology for entry-level developers. Her story underscores the potential for significant career shifts through dedication and community support.
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