2025-09-14 –, Track 2
Everyone talks about the black and white of being in tech,but not the grey-where you are stuck,overwhelmed and confused.I’ll walk you through how I went from copy-pasting the code to creating code,and how i found clarity, not by mastering syntax, but mindset. If you’ve ever felt lost,this talk is for you.
1)Introduction + Personal story - 4 minutes
●Who I am
●How did i start my journey
●The emotional dilemma i faced
as a beginner
●How I got clarity
2)The struggle of starting in Tech - 3 minutes
●The endless sea of resources
●The social pressure
●The fear of not being good
enough
3)Lessons you learn - 4 minutes
●Everyone has their own pace.
●Copying code is tempting but
not the right thing to do.
●Comparison with others doesn’t
solve problems.
●Endless Tutorials are a trap
4)Roadmap for starting in Tech - 8 minutes
●Identifying what you enjoy
●Choosing the right resources
●Creating your own learning plan
and not just following others’
5)The mindset change - 6 minutes
●Progress matters more than
pace.
●Embracing your pace
●Building self-confidence on your
coding abilities
●Self-Motivation
6)Q & A - 5 minutes
●Open floor for queries.
Beginner
Hi! I am Heer, a 16-year-old self taught python developer and an applied AI developer. I am currently pursuing a diploma in computer engineering and micromasters in Data Science and Statistics from MITx.