In the latest episode of the CoachingArea podcast, Samuel Mitterrutzner, former FC Südtirol player and current full-stack developer, talks about his unique journey from the youth academy to software development.

From the Youth Academy to Software Development

Samuel's sporting career started early. You can hear the whole story in the podcast episode. As a youth player at FC Südtirol, he had high hopes of a professional career until a serious injury threw him off track. A return to football was not easy and Samuel was faced with the question of what to do next. This situation made him change his mind: instead of continuing to focus on football, he discovered his passion for maths and logical thinking - skills that eventually led him to software development.

Software Development as a Creative Challenge

What particularly appeals to Samuel about software development is the variety. He sees his job as a creative challenge in which no two projects are the same. The problem-solving skills he acquired during his computer science studies enable him to develop innovative solutions - an aspect that is particularly important to him.

Tips for Young Developers

Samuel has some important advice for the next generation. Instead of relying solely on theoretical studies, young developers should pursue practical projects to prove their skills. Practical experience, such as creating web applications, is the key to succeeding in the IT industry.

CoachingArea as a Highlight

A particular highlight of his current career is his role as CTO at CoachingArea. Samuel helped build the project from the ground up and is proud of the platform's steady growth. He finds the challenge of creating something new and constantly developing the platform particularly exciting.

A Look into the Future

Finally, Samuel takes a look into the future of software development. He is confident that the market will recover and that the demand for good developers will continue to rise. He encourages young talents to persevere and continue their education.

Listen to the podcast episode here.