A Day In Life Of A Software Engineer In NYC

Designed to Code • May 27, 2025

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From design to tech and everything in between. Hey, I’m Annis 🙋🏻‍♀️ —a former fashion designer turned software engineer living in NYC. I will share my journey of breaking into tech with no CS degree or prior experience. From learning to code and surviving bootcamp to landing my first tech job, I’m here to help you navigate your career switch with honest advice, relatable stories, and practical tips. Whether you're just getting curious about coding or actively switching careers, you’re in the right place. 📍 Career change tips 📈 Tech interview strategies 🐶 NYC life + a bit of my dog, of course Subscribe for real talk, useful guides, and inspiration to start your own path into tech.

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