Explore a career transition journey in this 22-minute talk as Brittany Erica Istenes shares her experience moving from teaching to becoming an OSPO technologist at Fannie Mae. Learn about navigating open source, applying transferable skills from education to technology, and the importance of organization, stakeholder management, and public speaking in the tech industry. Gain insights into life lessons, the value of giving back, and the role of mentors in professional growth.

Syllabus

Introduction
About Brittany
Brittanys Past Experience
Jumping Off The Cliff
Open Source
Navigating Open Source
Be Organized
Lesson Plans to Program Plans
Working with Stakeholders
Public Speaking
Life Lessons
Giving Back
Mentors