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The First of More Community Talks

A collection of community talks, meetup moments, and ideas I am interested in sharing as I keep growing as a software engineer.

Starting with one local meetup talk, this space is built to grow into a simple archive of future speaking and community work.

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Topics I Can Explore

Current and future talks can span the technical work I build, the tools I am learning, and the career lessons that shaped my path into software engineering.

AITechnologyMobile developmentWeb developmentCareer transitionNetworkingTransferable skillsBuilding confidence in tech

Talks Library

Meetup Talk75 South Developers MeetupJune 2026

5 Mistakes I Made While Starting in Tech

Delivered my first community talk about transitioning into software engineering, sharing lessons on networking, transferable skills, confidence, and continuing to move forward even when the process feels uncomfortable.

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Career transitionNetworking and coffee chatsTransferable skillsBuilding confidence in tech

Notes Shared

Your background can become proof of adaptability, not something to hide.

Networking works best when it starts with curiosity and consistency.

Confidence grows from continuing to show up before it feels natural.

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Cindy presenting at 75 South Developers Meetup

First community talk at 75 South Developers Meetup

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