In this engaging conversation, Sandra Park and Ben Jerauld discuss the dynamics of remote work, the importance of both hard and soft skills in software development, and the value of formal education versus bootcamps. Ben shares insights from his extensive experience in the defense industry, notable projects he's worked on, and his personal interests, including painting figurines. The discussion emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to professional development and personal growth, highlighting the iterative nature of learning and improvement in both coding and hobbies.remote work, software development, consulting, education, personal projects, soft skills, coding, programming languages, hobbies, work-life balance