Part 1: Core Reference Document
Purpose: Your personal knowledge base
- Project Overview
- Background & Context
- Core Architecture
- Your Contributions
- Technical Deep Dives
- Results & Impact
Use: Refresh your memory before interviews, update as you learn more
Part 2: Interview Prep Sheet
Purpose: Quick prep before interviews
- How to Describe It (30-sec, 2-min versions)
- STAR Stories
- Technical Talking Points
- Challenges & Problem-Solving
- Follow-Up Questions + Answers
- Key metrics/impact numbers (even if qualitative)
Use: Review 30 mins before interview, practice out loud
Part 3: Resume/LinkedIn Bullet Points
Purpose: Application materials
- 2-3 polished bullet points per project
- Keywords & Skills Demonstrated
- Quantified impact statements
- Developer-focused framing
Use: Copy-paste for applications, optimize for ATS
(Optional) Part 4: Developer Transition Bridge
Purpose: Position yourself for dev roles
- Software engineering skills demonstrated
- Code samples/GitHub links
- Gaps to fill (learning roadmap)
- Side projects that complement this work
- How this project proves you can code
Use: Plan your narrative, identify what else you need to build