Every developer wants to stand apart amongst their peers!

1. What Makes A Software Developer Every developer wants to stand apart amongst their peers! Steven M. Swafford Radical Development

2. Stand out from the crowd Character traits Personal goals Technology focus Introduction

3. Stand Out From The Crowd Build your reputation Find a mentor Focus on communication Share ideas Give credit to the team Write whitepapers

4. Character Traits Seven Areas of Focus ✓ Listen, listen, listen! 1 Always keep learning 2 This is an example text. Go ahead and replace it This is an example text. Go ahead and replace it 3 Write well-tested, robust code 4 Own up to your mistakes 5 Follow-through - finish what you start 6 Share your knowledge; train those junior to you 7 Take the initiative; find shortcomings and present a solution Photo Credit: Alan Dean

5. Education Education should not be just for the sake of career promotions. You may want to learn new things that can enrich your life which in turn may lead to opportunity. Family Work life balance is important and each individual has to find that happy medium. Personal Goals Where do you fall?

6. Time Management Many of us really should focus more on this goal. By doing so benefits may include: Motivation Organization Reduces angst Personal Goals (continued)

7. Technology is exciting and most folks want to play with the latest and greatest Resist bouncing from tech to tech At least until you have mastered a given skill set No one wants someone who knows a little about a lot. Think of it this way:“Jack of all trades, Master of none” Technology Focus Find Your Niche

8. Where do you see yourself in say five years? PHP .NET Start with langauges that perks your interest. Java PowerShell jQuery

9. You’re in the driver’s seat No one will do the work for you Define and work toward your goals Settle on technology interest Be humble and honest Work hard and success will come! Closing

10. THANK YOU!