Leveraging a Non-Traditional Journey to Succeed as a Frontend Engineer
The path into tech isn’t always linear—and that’s a good thing. In this talk, Clémence, a Frontend Engineer at JustEat Takeaway (JET), shares her non-traditional journey from high-level track and field athlete to fashion merchandiser, before successfully transitioning into frontend engineering. Clémence will highlight how seemingly unrelated experiences—like the discipline and resilience honed in elite sports, the customer-first mindset developed in fashion, and the ability to adapt and pivot across industries—have all shaped her unique approach to solving problems and delivering value as an engineer.
Beyond technical skills, frontend engineers have a direct hand in shaping product strategy, enhancing user experience and aligning design with business goals—a perspective Clémence has leveraged throughout her career. She’ll show how her journey has given her a competitive edge in collaborating across teams, advocating for users and thinking beyond the code.
Key Takeaways:
- Frontend is more than just code - it’s strategy.
- Tech is always evolving, and so are you.
- How to use curiousity, adaptation and strong communication to grow into roles in leadership, product or beyond.
