The Detroit tech scene is filled with passionate, inspirational individuals who are eager to re-develop Detroit. The city has become a huge technology hub for many tech enthusiasts and innovators.
That being said, Brightwing has created Developing Detroit: An interview-based blog to spotlight individuals who drive technology in the city. Discover motivations, advice, and opportunities, straight from the source of Detroit innovation.
Our first Developing Detroit interview is with Amber Conville, a Software Engineer who prides herself on helping other software community amateurs & professionals in-and-around Detroit.
Coder | Tech Group Organizer | Detroit Software Community Activist
What’s your favorite part about your involvement on the tech scene?
Where does your inspiration to code, and collaborate with other tech professionals, stem from?
Have you faced any challenges in your programming/software development career? If so, how have you dealt with these challenges?
What advice do you have for women who are looking to become a programmer/tech professional?
What is it about Detroit that makes for a great tech environment?
What’s your vision for Detroit programmers in 5-10 years from now?
What advice do you have for young tech enthusiasts that are looking to join the software community in Metro-Detroit?
What kind of resources does the software community in Metro-Detroit have?
Are there any tech startups in Detroit that really stand out to you? If so, which ones?
What are the perks about working in Detroit?
What do you look for in an employer?
What are you passionate about and where do you want to take your career?
What advice do you have for developers looking for work?
What inspired you to create the Detroit.rb user-group?
What are some of the major advantages you see with this programming language?
What advice do you have for programmers looking to learn Ruby?
When you’re not programming, what do you like to do in your free time?
Is there anyone or anything you idolize in the software community?
Which 3 words best describe the Detroit Tech community?
Interested in being featured or have questions about the Developing Detroit series? Contact Joe at [email protected]
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