When the topic of your job comes up at family gatherings, I always use to find it challenging to explain my tech role without defaulting to "I work with computers.."
So I came up with some fun and relatable descriptions that will keep our family intrigued and maybe even a bit impressed!

The Architect

Who You Are: Front-End Developer

• What to Say: "Just like an architect designs buildings, I design the parts of websites and apps that you see and interact with every day. I make sure everything looks good and works well on your screen."

The Chef

Who You Are: Back-End Developer

• What to Say: "Like a chef at a restaurant, you probably will never see my work, but it is there in back making sure the websites and apps you use are working well ."

The Librarian

Who You Are: Database Administrator

• What to Say: "Think of me as a librarian who organizes not books, but all the data and information that companies need to access quickly. I make sure that whenever someone needs to retrieve information, it’s right there where it should be."

The Knight

Who You Are: Cybersecurity Specialist

• What to Say: "I protect important information from being stolen by cybercriminals. Like a knight guards a castle, I guard data against unwanted intruders."

The Orchestra Conductor

Who You Are: Project Manager

• What to Say: "Imagine an orchestra where every musician has to play in harmony. I conduct teams to ensure our projects are like well-played symphonies—coordinated, on time, and beautifully executed."

The Inventor

Who You Are: Technology Innovator/Startup Founder

• What to Say: "I create new technologies that solve problems in unique ways, much like an inventor. My workspace is the digital world where new apps and software are my inventions."

The Wizard

Who You Are: Data Scientist

• What to Say: "I turn vast amounts of data into insights, like a wizard turns ordinary materials into magic potions. My magic helps businesses make better decisions by understanding patterns and predictions hidden in the data."

Which are you?

Next time you are at a family dinner, arm yourself with these simple explanations. You will save yourself from having to explain what an API is and might just become the coolest relative at the table.

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P.S. Yes, AI created all the images.

Thanks for reading,

Pachi 🥑