Working in Tech Ep 49 - How to Become A Staff Engineering Manager with Anjuan Simmons

The #WorkingInTech series follows the career journeys of thriving tech professionals. We unpack their career stories to turn lessons learned into useful tips to help you make winning career moves.

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Anjuan. Anjuan is a seasoned software development leader with over two decades of experience. At companies like Accenture and Deloitte, as well as several startups, he's excelled at shipping features customers love while managing healthy teams.

Passionate about sharing knowledge, Anjuan is an energetic speaker who presents at conferences, universities, and corporations worldwide. He covers topics including leadership, diversity and inclusion, and effective software development practices.

Anjuan will share his journey leading development teams, his approach to blending corporate rigor with startup agility, and advice for delivering impactful software while nurturing strong teams.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Why Tech?
4:08 - Gaming Inspiring Tech Careers
7:05 - Solving Real Problems with Tech
11:25 - Breaking into Tech
16:37 - Learning and Building with People
30:10 - Job Search Experience
37:00 - Learning Data
39:55 - What Makes a Great Resume?
48:49 - Salary Progression
53:39 - Doing it Without a Degree
57:35 - Hiring the Best Candidates
1:03:40 - Final Words
1:05:59 - Conclusion