In this episode of Brains Behind The Business, host Courtney Moody chats with Daniel Mason, a full stack software engineer, mentor, and coach who’s helping aspiring tech professionals navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether you're a new grad trying to land your first dev job, a mid-career professional making a pivot, or someone who’s simply curious about tech career paths, this episode offers practical advice, personal insights, and grounded mentorship.

Daniel shares what it’s like mentoring through various platforms (including Accomplishr), why patience and persistence are key when breaking into tech, and how transferable skills can make or break a career pivot. He also discusses the difference between working in the public vs. private sectors, how certification fits into the learning process, and how mentorship helps both the mentor and mentee grow.

Key Takeaways:

• Breaking into tech takes longer than people think—patience and persistence are essential
• Certifications are helpful, but real growth comes from combining formal learning with hands-on experience
• Public vs. private sector cultures may differ, but mentorship is universally valuable
• Transferable skills are critical when pivoting to a new tech role
• The most effective mentorship relationships are customized and evolve with the client’s goals

• Tech job seekers and recent graduates
• Professionals looking to pivot into tech or switch roles within tech
• Hiring managers and team leads who want to understand how to support early-career talent
• Anyone wondering if certifications are “enough” to land a job in tech
• People looking for flexible, goal-oriented mentorship in software, QA, AI, cybersecurity, or design

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