Journey Back to Tech - Guest: Shabana Khatau

Summary
In this episode of the Sprint Zero podcast, we welcome Shabana Khatau, a tech professional and football coach. Shabana shares her inspiring journey from a strict upbringing in Sweden to pursuing a career in technology, overcoming cultural barriers, and her passion for empowering young girls through football. The conversation explores her transition back into tech, the impact of automation at Network Rail, and the parallels between coaching and tech development. Shabana also discusses her experiences in the 'Uncomfortable Corner', reflecting on challenges faced in her coaching journey.

Takeaways

• Shabana overcame cultural barriers to pursue a tech career.
• She initiated a local girls' football team to empower young athletes.
• Returning to tech required significant upskilling and adaptation.
• Coding knowledge facilitated her transition to the Power Platform.
• Automation at Network Rail saved time and improved efficiency.
• AI has the potential to enhance tech solutions in the future.
• Coaching principles can be applied to tech development processes.
• Two-way communication with users is crucial for effective solutions.
• Feeling out of place can lead to personal growth and empathy.
• Enjoying the learning process is essential for development.

Special thanks to Shabana Khatau for joining us this week
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabana-govani-khatau-7b0122222/

Thanks to:
KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - [Find out more about him and listen to his music here](https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit)

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