Kevin Zhou
Full Stack Software Engineer, Fuel Digital
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Kevin worked as an Apprentice for less than a year, attaining Level 3 Apprentice status while gaining valuable on-the-job tech experience. He exited MAXX Potential to work at Fuel Digital as a Full Stack Software Engineer.
What were you doing before MAXX Potential? What drew you to pursue a career in technology?
I studied Economics and Statistics in college before I joined MAXX.
I’ve always been fascinated by the ability to bring ideas to life through code. Software engineering offers a unique blend of creativity and logic that constantly challenges and excites me.
Can you talk about what you’re currently working on? What are some of your job responsibilities?
Building custom software and integration for our client. One major part of my job is to integrate Filevine, a case management tool, into our client’s custom system.
What’s the most rewarding thing about your current role?
Being able to work with a client directly and work with talented and friendly co-workers on new challenges.
How do you keep your skills up to date? What’s the best way to learn new concepts, technologies, programming languages, etc.?
I keep my skills up to date by building projects that interest me, and I subscribe to the freecodecamp newsletter. They publish video tutorials on trending tech stacks.
What’s the best piece of advice you can give to someone early in their IT career or looking to get their start?
Hone your problem solving skills. This is the universal skill you will need no matter what.
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