Why Boring is Better & Asking Stupid Questions with Technical Consultant, Des Holmes #6
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From an aspiring artist to a multitalented tech leader, Des Holmes’ path through software has seen him making his mark across the industry.
He’s worked both within teams and as a consultant, offering a perspective uniquely brimming with breadth, and he shares a selection of his most valuable learnings in this week’s episode of Great Software People.
This episode covers:
- Diving straight into a developer job from completing his illustration & design degree
- Acting as a technical translator between heavily techy people and marketing teams
- AI’s place as a double edged sword, rather than a silver bullet
- Finding success in consultancy after a role as Creative Technical Director
- Why it’s important not to be afraid of asking stupid questions
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