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Notes from the build

A builder learning ecommerce — marketing, growth, technology, and everything else I pick up along the way.

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Aug 7, 20262 mins read

Early Career Change Part 2: Starting Fresh in E-commerce

What happens when a Python developer takes on the challenge of building an online store from absolute zero? Right now, I have traded my code editor for a blank canvas. This is the story of my career pivot, where my daily routine involves learning the ropes of digital marketing, client operations, and delivery logistics to prepare a traditional business for the digital world.

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job

Aug 7, 20261 min read

Early Career Change Part 1: The Reality of the Tech Job Market

After graduating with a CSE degree, I thought landing a software engineering job would be simple. Instead, I hit the classic "you need experience to get a job" wall. Here is the story of my first Python backend internship, the struggles with a bad work environment, and why I finally decided to quit.