In this GALs episode, Golnaz engages in a candid conversation with Ashley McNamara, a Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft. With more than a decade in the tech industry, Ashley's journey takes an unconventional path. Her initial years were devoted to conducting Photoshop workshops, offering business guidance, and crafting websites. However, in 2011, a pivotal shift led her to fully embrace front-end development.

Her trajectory saw her delving into realms like OpenStack, mastering Python, and contributing significantly within Open Source and Go communities. An unexpected turn brought her to Rackspace before she eventually found her place at Microsoft. Discover the intriguing narrative of how an Open Source Gopher found her way into one of the world's largest enterprise entities. Join us in this video to explore Ashley's inspiring journey and her remarkable transition into the Microsoft ecosystem.