Black Tech Unplugged

We all know and agree that getting into tech is no easy feat.

Allow me to introduce you to Andre Hitchman, a UK software engineer who even after being denied a job many times and becoming highly discouraged in the process, still got into tech. And not only did he get into the industry, he's helping others into tech through his organization, Xuntos.

Find out what Andre had to learn to get into tech and advice he has for you to be successful in the industry.

Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/10/31/ep-066-andre-unplugged/

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Connect with Andre Hitchman:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/xuntos_

• Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/xuntos_

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• Email | [email protected]

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• https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Ever see an ad about a product you were talking about with a friend?

Keep seeing ads for a pair of shoes you looked at weeks ago?

Well that's because the internet is stalking us... literally.

On this episode my guest, Steven Coyle, and I discuss all things ad tech. We dive into how ad tech is affecting our daily lives (supposedly in a beneficial way) and how you can get a career in the space.

Full Show Notes for This Episode | https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/10/13/ep-065-steven-coyleunplugged/

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Connect with Steven Coyle:

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/beyondsteven

• Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/StevenCoyle

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This Episode is Sponsored by BPTN |

Check out their event, BFUTR, on October 19th-21st in Toronto | https://app.obsidi.com/summit/b9047f9e-bd55-4480-9234-d47d724dd1e8 ______________________________________________________________

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• Email | [email protected]

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Get Career Coaching From Deena:

• https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Misinformation on the internet is running rampant like never before. But we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from spreading it like wildfire.

Guest 064 of the podcast, Joe Miller, discusses how we can combat against misinformation in the digital age. He also discusses how we can protect ourselves online as well as how we can get involved in creating policies in tech to protect our rights.

Sponsor for this episode | BPTN

Check out their event, BFUTR, on October 19th-21st in Toronto | https://app.obsidi.com/summit/b9047f9e-bd55-4480-9234-d47d724dd1e8

Connect with Joe Miller:

• Website | https://www.washingtech.org/

• Twitter | https://twitter.com/joemillerjd

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joemillerjd/

• Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemillerjd/

Join the BTU community:

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• Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged

• Email | [email protected]

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching:

• https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Find full show notes with linked resources from the episode | https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/09/29/ep-064-joe-miller-unplugged/

Never in my life did I think I'd actually talk to a child protege let alone interview them.

Meet Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, protege, keynote speaker, creator of the award-winning social enterprise, Stemettes, and author.

On episode 063, Anne-Marie and I discuss her journey as a child protege, why internships are important and how to get the most out of them, and most importantly her new book, She's in CTRL.

Buy her book here | https://aimafidon.com/books/

Sponsor for this episode | BPTN

Check out their event, BFUTR, on October 19th-21st in Toronto | https://app.obsidi.com/summit/b9047f9e-bd55-4480-9234-d47d724dd1e8

Connect with Anne-Marie:

• Website | https://aimafidon.com/books/

• Twitter | https://twitter.com/aimafidon

• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/notyouraverageami

• Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimafidon

Join the BTU community:

• Twitter | twitter.com/blktechunplged

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• Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged

• Email | [email protected]

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching:

• https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Find full show notes with linked resources from the episode | https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/09/08/ep-063-anne-marie-imafidon-unplugged/

Grace MacJones has made it her mission to demystify tech for people. And on this episode she does just that!

On episode 062 of the podcast, Grace and I delve into the deep world of web3 and what that means for our future. Listen and learn about web3 resources, why decentralized social media apps could be the future, and how you can jump in at the early adopters stage.

Find full show notes with linked resources from the episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/08/25/ep-062-grace-macjones-unplugged/

Sponsor for this episode:

• BPTN. Check out their event on October 19th-21st in Toronto (https://app.obsidi.com/summit/b9047f9e-bd55-4480-9234-d47d724dd1e8)

Connect with Grace:

• https://www.techunlocked.co

• https://twitter.com/GraceMacjones

• https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/

• https://www.tiktok.com/@gracemacjones

Join the BTU community:

• Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged

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• Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged

• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged

• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching:

• https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

This man sent out his resume 131 times before getting a job as a designer in tech.

This same man is now a Director at Nava, a civ tech organization based in Washington DC.

On episode 061 you get to meet Senongo Akpem. A man who took has taken is worldly experiences and creates visual magic.

On this episode we discuss:

- his long journey to get into tech following a stint in Japan

- different designer roles you can pursue

- why inclusivity in the designer space is key to producing great products

Full show notes for this episode are available at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/08/11/ep-061-senongo-akpem-unplugged/

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

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Connect with Senongo:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senongoakpem/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/senongo

Website: https://senongo.net/

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Asking questions and staying curious can be a game changer for your career. Just ask Jennifer Opal, the UK sensation that was winner of the Tech Women 100 Award, named a Rising Star in Tech, and is a keynote speaker at some of your favorite conferences.

On this episode we discuss:

- her role as DevOps Engineer at Dropbox

- Being neurodivergent in tech and how you can support a neurodivergent team member

- Her experience as being the "only one" and how that led to anxiety

- Tokenism in the workplace (because it still exists!)

Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/07/28/ep-060-jennifer-opal-unplugged/

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

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Connect with Jennifer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferopal/

Polywork: https://www.polywork.com/jenniferopal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_jenniferopal

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jenniferopal

Website: https://www.jenniferopal.com/

Blog: https://www.theopalblog.com/

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Jermaine will get you an offer you can’t refuse.

Yes, you are meeting the JobFather.

On episode 059 of the podcast I talk to Jermaine Murray about his role as CEO of JupiterHR, his career coaching and tech career placement firm that’s helping increase the number of Blacks in tech.

Also in this episode we discuss:

- how Jermaine transitioned into tech

- helpful resume tips that you can use right now

- why Toronto is one of the biggest tech hub today

Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/07/07/ep-059-jermaine-murray-unplugged/

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Connect with Jermaine:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jermainejupiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainelmurray

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This episode is for my technical bros and sistas!

Grab your notebook because my guest, Art Butler, is dropping a ton of technical dimes in this episode. Art talks about his current role as technical product manager and what that truly means. He also goes into his previous life as a Dev Ops Architect. He breaks down what Dev Ops is, the tools you need to know, and gives you a mini interview prep session. You are about to go out and be great after this one!

Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min

Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/04/28/ep-058-art-butler-unplugged/

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After episode 053 some of yall were asking questions about scrum so I had to hit you with a new solo episode to talk about the basics of scrum.

In episode 057 I talk about what is scrum, the key members of a scrum team, and the scrum ceremonies a team performs for each iteration.

Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/04/14/ep-057-what-is-scrum-scrum-unplugged/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/deenamckay

Website: https://www.deenamckay.com

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