Hone your elevator pitch, write it down, and literally practice it in the mirror.
You are the product. So take care of your mind, body, and emotions. When talking to employers, explain: what am I? what do I do? How do I work?
Ford Prior is a Principal Engineer at Capital One, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest banks in the U.S. His engineering career is mainly focused in DevOps and he has a passion for open-source, cloud architecture and CI/CD. Ford also leads the local AWS User Group where he showcases his passion. You could consider him a “multi-disciplinary code ninja.” Outside of work, Ford is a Richmond native and loves to spend time with his wife and kids. His hobbies include martial arts, kombucha making and watercolor art. He has also had a technology podcast in the past and has a strong passion for talking about technology and getting to know the tech community here in RVA.