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Software Engineer | I help developers build business & product thinking skills

I never thought I could be a content creator. Before transitioning to software engineering, I worked for 2 years as a product manager helping doctors, psychologists, and training instructors design online courses. I'd write their landing pages, draft copy to promote their digital courses, and help them turn their expertise into revenue. 💸 But I always felt like they were the "real experts" who deserved to share content. Not me. Then I joined Buffer's Creator Camp last month. It's a 30-day challenge where you commit to posting consistently. Here's what actually happened: My follower count grew 41.6% in one month. 📈 And the best part was seeing everyone's daily posts in the Buffer community. Each post taught me something new about different approaches and formats. Most importantly, I started seeing my own content pillars clearly. ➟ technical skills + product thinking The daily prompts and practice helped me figure out what I wanted to share. I began planning posts on weekends instead of scrambling for ideas. And here's the real shift: I started seeing content opportunities everywhere. ↳ Helping a new teammate get onboarded? That's content. ↳ A tough conversation with my manager? There's a lesson there. ↳ Giving a tech talk for the company? Plenty of insights to unpack. I began seeing my daily work through a different lens. Every challenge, every small win, every "aha" moment became potential value for someone else. 🎉 I'm now celebrating a 5-week posting streak thanks to Buffer. But more than that, I've built a sustainable content workflow. ✨ I don't need to be the "expert" to help someone move forward I just share what I'm learning along the way.

  • An image of a plant growing into a 5-week posting streak with Buffer
Kateryna Porshnieva

Engineering Manager @ Buffer

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That's amazing Darren Lin! Congrats on your streak and glad you enjoyed the Creator Camp 🫶

Alex Hedges

Python Backend Developer | FastAPI & PostgreSQL | Supporting Developers to Build & Succeed

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Darren Lin Love to see this, the power of being consistent!

Loved seeing your shift in perspective, Darren! Congrats on 5 weeks strong, and thank you for sharing the ride with us! 💙 — Sabreen :)

Lauren Sherrard

Brand and web designer helping service providers gain confidence and attract dream clients with stand-out design & visual stories that stick. Accessibility enthusiast!

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Well done Darren Lin! I've really enjoyed your posts and hope they keep coming!

Arsalan Javed

Helping fellow freelancers get consistent clients with strategic content, positioning, and an irresistible offer | 10+ Freelancers Helped | 50K+ across FB and Threads

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Most people (myself included) think they need to “become a creator” first before they’re allowed to share. But it’s actually the other way around. Once you start sharing, you realize: - You already had something valuable to say. - The “creator” label isn’t earned before posting — it’s unlocked by doing it. - Every insight, lesson, or challenge can help someone a few steps behind you. You don’t need a title :) Just a willingness to show up, observe, and say something real. Glad you took that challenge, Darren 🫶

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Loved reading your posts Darren Lin! This is just the beginning. ✨

Cesar Aguirre

Software engineer turned digital writer | On a mission to make a living writing | Follow for posts about careers, burnout, and writing.

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That's the blessing and curse of writing. Everything around us is content. 🙂

Anh Nguyen

I help founders build and scale winning products with instant developers | Product + Dev Partner | Grab FREE tools in Featured to build MVPs by yourself .

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41.6% follower growth in a month is insane! Congrats on the streak! Love how you're turning everyday work into content ideas.

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