Ken's PDM Experience: Building a Robust Python Toolkit and Joining a Great Developer Community
Ken Watson, an associate data engineer with 6 years of Python experience, joined the PDM program to gain formal training and understand best practices in software engineering.
Since joining PDM in January 2023, he benefited from insightful coaching, exposure to new tools, mindset training, and the opportunity to participate in Code Clinics.
Not only did he learn about essential programming practices like taking breaks / stepping away from complex problems, but he was also introduced to tools and AI technologies he had never encountered before.
These insights provided new perspectives for his current job role. Ken praises the supportive community within PDM, which aids in networking and problem-solving.
He highly recommends PDM to others for enhancing skills and fostering valuable connections.
If you want to get similar results like Ken did, check out the program and apply right there: https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-pr...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro snippet
00:20 Intro music
00:30 Ken Watson's background
00:38 Role as an associate data engineer
00:55 Need for formal Python training
01:15 Discovering the PDM program
01:43 Onboarding experience with PDM
02:00 Setting goals and focus in the program
02:25 Duration in the program
02:42 Benefits of the program's extension and features
03:02 Learning experience, taking breaks, mindset of a programmer
03:45 Overall feedback on the PDM program
04:00 Benefits of the Code Clinics and learning new tools
04:21 Exposure to new tools and technologies (my toolkit)
04:41 Continuation and community engagement
04:58 Recommendation to join PDM
05:17 Outro