Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in your career? Discover what it truly takes to switch paths and how to bring your unique value into a new role.
Using my transition from Data Analyst to Java Developer as a case study, this talk breaks down the reality of a career pivot. While change rarely comes without discomfort, it also brings immense hidden value. We will explore how to make a firm decision by turning the "what if" into a concrete "how to," discuss challenges along the road, and what it means to transition from business to tech.
Whether you are contemplating a pivot yourself, or you simply want to better understand the dynamic between business and tech, you will gain actionable insights on navigating the unknown.
Using my transition from Data Analyst to Java Developer as a case study, this talk breaks down the reality of a career pivot. While change rarely comes without discomfort, it also brings immense hidden value. We will explore how to make a firm decision by turning the "what if" into a concrete "how to," discuss challenges along the road, and what it means to transition from business to tech.
Whether you are contemplating a pivot yourself, or you simply want to better understand the dynamic between business and tech, you will gain actionable insights on navigating the unknown.
Janne Ploeger
Picnic Technologies
Janne is a Java Developer at Picnic Technologies, engineering the complex truck-planning algorithms that drive the company’s logistics. With a background as Transport Data Analyst, she brings a unique dual-perspective to the development process. She is passionate about software engineering, creative problem solving, and bridging the gap between business and tech to foster collaboration.