from disgruntled IT guy to web developer at Google

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Networking

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What do I mean by networking?

1. connect as or operate with a network.

   "the stock exchanges have proven to be resourceful in networking these deals"

   • link (machines, especially computers) to operate interactively.

     "networked workstations"

   • interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

     "the skills of networking, bargaining, and negotiation"

Google.com - define: networking

In person awkwardness...

Staying at a job that is boring, tedious, or...

soul-sucking​

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In person practical examples

Worry folks will find out I am a fraud because I'm...

faking it.

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Online networking...

New York State - Department of Social Services  1996 - 2000

New York City - Human Resources Administration ​ 2000 - 2008

Sony Music  2008 - 2010

Zagat Survey ​ 2010 - 2011

Google ​ 2011 - 2014

Johnson & Johnson  2014

IDT Telecommunications  2014 - 2015

Phase2 Technology  2015 - 2016

United States Digital Service - Department of Veterans Affairs  2016-present

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In person networking practical

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New York State - Department of Social Services  1996 - 2000

New York City - Human Resources Administration ​ 2000 - 2008

Sony Music  2008 - 2010

Zagat Survey ​ 2010 - 2011

Google ​ 2011 - 2014

Johnson & Johnson  2014

IDT Telecommunications  2014 - 2015

Phase2 Technology  2015 - 2016

United States Digital Service - Department of Veterans Affairs  2016-present

Sad Robbie...

Perl

PHP

Javascript

SQL

C++

Python

Ruby

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Breaking out of the cocoon...

Perl

PHP

Javascript

SQL

C++

Python

Ruby

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Beautiful Butterfly

Drupal

Angular.JS

Django

Ruby on Rails

Node.js

React.js

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Evolve (imposter syndrome coping strategy)

• Stay abreast of current trends
  • listen to podcasts
  • read blogs
  • follow thought leaders on social media...
• Stay on target, learn one new skill at time
  • technology
  • framework
  • language

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Evolve (imposter syndrome coping strategy)

• Become a part of communities
  • go to meetups
  • attend conferences
  • attend social networking events
• Fake it in public
  • host a lunch and learn
  • present at meetups
  • contribute at conferences
  • become an organizer

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Thanks & Goodnight

My name is Robbie Holmes

robbiethegeek everywhere on the interwebs

http://robbiethegeek.com

I work at the Department of Veterans Affairs for the United States Digital Service

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