In this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with David Marshall, a Kansas City-based software engineer with a fascinating journey from professional musician and car sales to coding. David shares how he transitioned into tech through a coding bootcamp, landed his first developer role, and leveraged his sales background to become a more effective engineer and communicator.

The conversation dives into the intersection of creativity and engineering, the reality of AI in software development, and the challenges junior developers face breaking into the industry. David also shares insights into working with Angular, React, and Node, his thoughts on the state of developer hiring, and why investing in junior engineers and continuing education is critical for the future of tech.

Whether you're navigating a career shift, struggling with imposter syndrome, or curious about the evolving tech landscape, this episode is packed with real-world insights, humor, and practical advice.

Where to Find David Marshall:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidmarshalldev
• Portfolio: davidmarshall.dev

In this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel talks with Matt Whitworth, founder of PureType, about his journey from building his own operating system as a teenager to leading fintech teams and now launching a developer education platform. They discuss imposter syndrome, why developers struggle to invest in their own learning, and how PureType helps engineers level up without the time sink of traditional courses.

Matt also shares why he built PureType using Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, the challenges of being a solo founder, and how AI is changing how developers grow their skills. If you're looking for smarter ways to advance your career, this episode is packed with insights.

Where to Find Matt Whitworth:

• Website: PureType.ai
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mwhitworth88/

In this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with Kevin Griffin, a seasoned software consultant, Microsoft MVP, conference organizer, and president of the .NET Foundation. They dive into Kevin’s 20-year journey in tech, from his early days hacking on computers to leading development teams and organizing developer events.

Kevin shares his insights on consulting, the evolving role of a CTO, and the importance of system-level thinking for developers. They discuss his lessons from making an $8,000 serverless mistake, the challenges of running conferences like Revolution Conf, and why multi-threaded income is crucial in today’s unpredictable job market.

Whether you're a junior developer navigating your career or an experienced engineer looking for ways to diversify your income, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and real-world tech wisdom.

Where to Find Kevin:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/1kevgriff/
• Website: Consult with Griff
• X: x.com/1kevgriff
• Bluesky: @consultwithgriff.com
• Multi-Threaded Income Podcast; podcast.multithreadedincome.com