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S2E11: BONUS EPISODE: Daniel Vassallo -- Tech Success at Amazon Leads to Pursuit of Small Bets
Data & Dev with Jon and Mel
English - January 03, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTechnology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
To cap off Season 2, Jon and I spoke to what many might consider a tech success story. Daniel Vassallo is no stranger to tech Twitter, but in case he is a new name to you, Daniel is a former Amazon Software Engineer who now makes a living with a portfolio of small bets. He made his way to Seattle by way of Ireland, working for 7 years at Amazon before leaving the corporate world for the freedom of self-employment. I (Melissa) love Daniel's story, largely because I long to replicate his portfolio of small bets approach to work.
This was a wonderful conversation. I appreciate Daniel's transparency and authenticity. Have a listen to hear:
Daniel's path into amazon
Correspondence college, long before remote schooling was a thing
The interview process
Navigating coding challenges over the phone -- these were pre-Zoom/Skype/Facetime days!
Moving from Ireland to Seattle
How his role and job scope changed over time
Salary numbers over time
The process of self-reflection through his time at Amazon
Leaving amazon to pursue a portfolio of small bets
Whether your goal is to work in tech for 30 years, or grind for 5 with an eye on early retirement, Daniel is worth a follow. The best place to connect is on Twitter
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