S3:E1 The Importance of a Community Feat. Bria Sullivan of Google

Bria Sullivan is a Software Engineer at Google working on Google Docs. Outside of her core role at Google, she voluntarily developed a permanent 3D interactive installation for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American History and Culture, to help change the way we learn about our nation's true history. She has also independently developed several successful Android and iOS apps covering topics ranging from zodiac sign based sexual compatibility to wine tasting. She serves as a Startup Advisor for Neighborhood Start Fund and Google for Startups. She recently launched a project called Tech Stack'd where she provides courses, workshops, and personalized assistance for adults to advance their careers in tech. Tech Stack'd: is an online community for underrepresented adults who want to advance their careers in tech, whether that’s through starting a tech company or joining a technical career like software engineering. By recognizing common pitfalls, Tech Stack’d fills in the gaps that cause many underrepresented people to fail when trying to break into tech. Music: Secret Sauce Musician: Jef Follow us: Instagram: instagram.com/bria_sullivan Twitter: twitter.com/bria_sullivan Instagram: instagram.com/marlon.avery Twitter: twitter.com/code_podcast Instagram: instagram.com/codepodcast Become a supporter: anchor.fm/codinglife