Elixir Mentor Carlo Gilmar on Visual Thinking
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Aug 10, 2024 Carlo Gilmar, a software engineer at Erlang Solutions and founder of Visual Partner, brings a unique flair to tech with his visual storytelling. He discusses how visual thinking enhances understanding of complex topics in software engineering and Git functionalities. Carlo emphasizes the merger of art and technology, revealing how visual notes can improve learning. He reflects on his experiences in the Elixir community and the importance of collaboration and effective communication. Personal growth through feedback and community engagement rounds off this enlightening dialogue.
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How Conference Sketches Built Carlo's Reputation
- Carlo started sharing graphic recordings of Elixir talks and conferences which led to recognition in the community.
- He drew Jacob's podcast episode and later printed it, showing how conference sketching turned into community contribution.
From Meetup Newcomer To Elixir Through A Groovy Team
- Carlo learned software engineering by attending meetups and joining a team that used Groovy before the team adopted Elixir.
- His boss taught foundational tools like Git and encouraged learning new languages, which led Carlo into Elixir.
Graphic Recordings Opened The Door To Erlang Solutions
- Francesco from Erlang Solutions noticed Carlo's graphic recordings and invited him to illustrate training materials, which led to a job opportunity.
- While illustrating, Carlo applied and joined Erlang Solutions' Americas team as a developer.