SSW FireBootCamp Journey to become a .NET developer (Story 2) | Jeoffrey Fischer & Isaac Lombard - SSW TV - Learn from Professional Software Developers

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Hear firsthand from SSW’s graduates about their learning journey with FireBootCamp, SSW’s internship program available in Australia, China and France. Discover how they gained valuable experience, learned essential soft skills, and thrived in a supportive environment alongside senior developers.

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Jeoffrey Fischer – SSW Software Engineer
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Isaac Lombard – SSW Software Developer
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About the speakers

Jeoffrey Fischer

Jeoffrey Fischer (PhD) is a Software Engineer based at SSW's Sydney office. He was born in Strasbourg, France.

Tech skills - Jeoffrey originally started with SSW through the FireBootCamp program, which provided valuable training and preparation for the world of software engineering. He brings a tremendous enthusiasm to his current role, showcasing proficiency in various technologies, including .NET, EF Core, Angular, React, NextJS, SQL databases and Microsoft Azure, all of which contribute to his evolving skills as a valuable team member.

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