Stop Hiding Your Progress: How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand in Tech by Learning in Public

Read how to share what you learn, grow your tech career, and build a personal brand that stands out—using writing, social media, and projects that attract real opportunities.

Learning never really ends, especially in tech. Things change so quickly that what feels new today can already seem old tomorrow.

But one of the best things you can do as you learn isn’t just soaking up information—it’s sharing it.

If you don’t have experience yet, create your own.

When you share what you learn, you’re helping other people grow, but you’re also setting yourself apart. Over time, your name becomes something people recognize and trust. That’s how you build credibility—and it starts by picking a topic you actually care about.

That’s what a personal brand really is. It’s not about logos or fancy websites. It’s about showing up consistently, adding value, and doing it in a way that feels real to you.

I can tell you this from experience. Over the past couple of years, I’ve built my entire online business around my personal brand. I now have more than 43,000 subscribers on YouTube and about 10,000 readers on Substack.

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Think of your personal brand like compound interest. Every small thing you share from a quick post, a short thread, or a blog article just adds up over time. People start noticing your consistency, your insights, and your tone.

Don’t expect fast results. The best growth happens when you stick with something long term without expecting anything right away. The results that come later are stronger and more rewarding.

What starts as a few likes or retweets can turn into something bigger: job offers, collaborations, speaking invitations, and loyal followers who look forward to hearing from you.

You don’t need to be an expert to begin. You just need to be someone who’s learning in public and willing to share the process.

In this article, I’ll walk you through a few real ways to share what you’re learning in tech, these are things that have helped me personally and I’ll talk about some areas I still need to improve.

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