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DevTalks: After Coding, What Next?

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​DevTalks: After Coding, What Next? πŸš€

​You’ve learned the syntax, built a few projects, and maybe even landed a role. But writing code is just phase one.

​The real question nobody prepares you for is: What comes next?

​How do you transition from a pure code-builder to a high-earning freelancer, a tech leader, a project manager, or an agency founder? And if you are a business owner or non-technical founder, how do you effectively manage technical talent and leverage tools like AI to scale your operations?

​At this session of DevTalks, we are stripping away the generic career advice and having an honest, high-value conversation about navigating the tech ecosystem beyond the code editor.

β€‹πŸ’‘ What We Will Cover:

  • ​For the Developers: Moving past the junior bottleneck, scaling your income, transitioning into Project Management or leadership, and the blueprint for launching a successful freelance business or agency.

  • ​For the Founders & Business Owners: How to properly vet, hire, and manage developers without getting lost in technical jargon, plus practical strategies for using AI and automation to supercharge business efficiency.

  • ​The Future of Tech Work: How AI tools are shifting the definition of a "developer" and how to future-proof your career or business.

​πŸ‘₯ Who Should Join Us?

  • ​Aspiring & Junior Coder: Ready to move past tutorials and understand how the industry actually works.

  • ​Mid-to-Senior Engineers: Looking to transition into leadership, product engineering, or consulting.

  • ​Founders & Entrepreneurs: Looking to build tech products, hire technical talent, or leverage AI automation to cut overhead costs.

β€‹πŸ•’ Agenda

  • ​11:00 - 12:00 | Arrivals & Networking

  • ​12:00 - 13:00 | Panel Session: "After Coding, What Next?"

  • ​13:00 - 14:00 | Interactive Audience Q&A

  • ​14:00 - 15:00 | Mix & Mingle (Connect with local founders and developers)

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