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Jun 2021
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#154 Anand Safi is setting people up for...

Timothée Bourguignon
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Anand took us from his love for math and puzzles to his management career. First, we brushed over how he discovered that our industry has more roles than just "programmer." Then, we talked about his first job as a QA-Expert and how that influenced the way he approaches problems nowadays. Next, we talked about internships and setting people up for success. Next, we discussed moving laterally toward a management career path. Finally, we talked about why and how Anand mentors people around him.

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