Mike Harris

Technical Lead, Wonderbly

London

I spent ten years in the financial sector in a range of roles. You build up experience and status over a period like that so changing careers into tech was a big deal and required hard work and humility.

In 2014 I attended the web development immersive course at General Assembly From there I worked a year in a very small education startup, a couple of years at a bigger tech company (MOO) and have spent the last two years running the tech team at the Royal Academy of Arts. I've just moved to be the tech lead at Wonderbly who create personalised childrens' books (among other things).

Through my own experience and also working with many other career changers you appreciate how many skills and other life experiences are transferable and have plenty of tips and advice to share.