Dreams turned into nightmares, then back to dreams when this curious, mid-50s Baby Boomer, came face to face with Javascript!
Bybreen Samuels lost track of time and nearly her mind when she dove into the self-taught journey to becoming a software engineer. Her unconventional route towards tech nirvana is littered with deep sighing. Plus, throwing her hands in the air, shouting and staring blankly, at a screen, for what seemed like lifetimes!
Come along to hear how Bybreen managed to turn the corner, collect some certificates and regain her resting heart rate. Also, you’ll learn how meeting ‘Sophie the Robot and the idea of Flying Cars’ expanded her world of possibilities.
Bybreen Samuels is a pro-ageing Baby Boomer who loves implementing the power of reinvention. She’s an avid lifelong learner who really stepped up her practice when the hand of ageism knocked firmly, loudly and consistently at her door.
In her old life, Bybreen delivered end-to-end strategic and tactical services to non-profit organisations. Over the last decade, she has been talent stac…
Bybreen Samuels is a pro-ageing Baby Boomer who loves implementing the power of reinvention. She’s an avid lifelong learner who really stepped up her practice when the hand of ageism knocked firmly, loudly and consistently at her door.
In her old life, Bybreen delivered end-to-end strategic and tactical services to non-profit organisations. Over the last decade, she has been talent stacking. This has involved being; a writer, author, independent publisher, BBC media commentator, transformational astrologer and tech translator.
Bybreen is now focusing her talents on helping other Baby Boomers to reinvent themselves.
Charles River Laboratories
Tech Lead / WTM Ambassador
Patty is a Venezuelan living in Scotland. She has +20 years of experience in the industry and a background education in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. She is as a Tech Lead at Charles River Laboratories.
In her free time, Patty is a dedicated mentor and educator, leading a Code Club for 10-15 year-olds at her local school and being part of the Google Developers Group Glasgow and Google's Women Techmakers as an Ambassador.
She is highly passionate about AI and loves sharing her knowledge and expertise with others, frequently giving talks and technical workshops on various technologies and topics related to it.
JP Morgan & Chase
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Charles River Laboratories
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JP Morgan Chase & Co
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JP Morgan
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jordanhill School
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