Decoded

Almost 20% of the U.S. population is Latinx. So, how do we provide opportunities for diversity in the programming world, particularly for the Latinx community? David Silva, Co-Founder of the nonprofit Techqueria, has worked tirelessly to help members of the Latinx community uncover their potential in the programming world.

During this episode, Decoded host Sydney Lai chats with David about what drives developers to build, as well as the skills and opportunities that exist in diverse communities of developers. They also talk about David’s work as a community leader and how this work impacts tech companies and their hiring of Latinx developers.

Show Notes

Almost 20% of the U.S. population is Latinx. So, how do we provide opportunities for diversity in the programming world, particularly for the Latinx community? David Silva, Co-Founder of the nonprofit Techqueria, has worked tirelessly to help members of the Latinx community uncover their potential in the programming world.

During this episode, Decoded host Sydney Lai chats with David about what drives developers to build, as well as the skills and opportunities that exist in diverse communities of developers. They also talk about David’s work as a community leader and how this work impacts tech companies and their hiring of Latinx developers.

Other discussion topics include:
  • David’s experience getting started in software development 
  • What inspires David to continue driving the Latinx movement in the tech industry
  • How David has seen the tech industry disrupt the Latinx community
  • How aspiring developers in the Latinx community can position themselves to succeed

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What is Decoded?

Developers make the world go round. But the world is changing fast. From shifting demographics to higher expectations to new technologies, the only constant for the next generation of developers will be change.

Decoded is a podcast that brings the voices of today’s and tomorrow’s developers forward. Join host Sydney Lai, Developer Advocate at OutSystems, as she chats with developers from across the life-experience spectrum. You’ll learn about their career journeys, explore their diverse and exciting paths to success, and hear honest talk about the obstacles facing many developers today.