315: Learn To Learn and Never Be Afraid To Ask Questions with Fernando Doglio

In this week’s show, Phil talks to Fernando Doglio, who describes himself as a fulltime geek. He’s an experienced Software Development Manager and architect with a background in Web Development and Big Data architectures. He also writes technical articles and is a published author, his latest book being ‘Codes Well with Others’ which is being published by Manning. Fernando talks about why we must continue to learn throughout our careers. He also discusses why it’s okay to ask questions in order to make sure we do the job well.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   TOP CAREER TIP You must always learn how to learn. Development is the key to a long and successful career in IT, which is always changing and always growing.   WORST CAREER MOMENT Early in his career, Fernando deleted the homepage belonging to a client due to a minor error. Luckily a fellow worker had kept a backup, but it taught Fernando the value of taking care to back up at every moment.   CAREER HIGHLIGHT The current position being held is one that brings great satisfaction and potential. It is the culmination of everything that Fernando has been searching for during his career so far.   THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T It is ever-changing and has the potential to supply endless possibilities. The industry is exploding with talent, and people can work to make it better from anywhere in the world.   THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Early computers in childhood showed the influence that computing could have on the world. What’s the best career advice you received? – Leave your problems at the door What’s the worst career advice you received? – That experience is essential to begin your career. What would you do if you started your career now? – Fernando would work towards building a presentable portfolio on Github. What are your current career objectives? – Management and developing his project management skills. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Writing and expressing ideas through words. How do you keep your own career energized? – Writing every day including articles, which keeps the learnings fresh. What do you do away from technology? – Family time is incredibly important   FINAL CAREER TIP It’s okay to use Google and online resources, to ask silly questions, in order to learn something new or even to remind yourself of something you’ve forgotten.   BEST MOMENTS (4:37) – Fernando - “Learning is the core to any profession or province that you can think of” (9:48) – Fernando - “You have to take it easy. Everything has a solution” (13:29) – Fernando – “Everything is at your reach. You can learn everything there is to know and you can work and learn from your house” (17:04) – Fernando – “Be proficient. Deliver whatever you have to deliver. Leave your problems at the door”   ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.  Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.  And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.   CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer   ABOUT THE GUEST – FERNANDO DOGLIO Fernando Doglio describes himself as a fulltime geek. He’s an experienced Software Development Manager and architect with a background in Web Development and Big Data architectures. He also writes technical articles and is a published author, his latest book being ‘Codes Well with Others’ which is being published by Manning.   CONTACT THE GUEST – FERNANDO DOGLIO Fernando Doglio can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deleteman123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandodoglio/ Website: https://www.fdoglio.com/