CareersTalks with Tamer

CareersTalks with Tamer

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  • The Man That Mastered Big Tech

    In this episode , we sit down with Dr. Leon Chlon, a remarkable leader in AI and data science, who holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. With a career that spans data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, and beyond, Leon has worked at top-tier companies like Meta, Uber, Tiktok and McKinsey, where he led groundbreaking innovations in AI-driven platforms and next-gen pricing algorithms. In this episode he walks us through his transition from academia to indsutry, his experience working at top tech firms and the strategies he followed to land these jobs.

    ⏱Timestamps⏱:
    01:56 What motivated you to pursue everything from a bachelor's to a PhD before entering the workforce?
    06:25 How did you integrate statistics and machine learning during your PhD?
    09:51 How was your experience at MIT and Harvard, and how did you transition into the corporate world?
    14:08 During your PhD and postdoc, did you anticipate pursuing a long-term career in academia?
    16:09 Did you find it challenging to begin communicating with clients in the corporate sector?
    17:31 What is the role of an analytics professional at McKinsey?
    21:40 Did your PhD help in developing your communication skills for the corporate sector?
    23:18 How can your skills be applied to or transferred across different roles or industries?
    28:36 Experience at Facebook
    29:05 Decision to move to Dubai
    33:35 Transition to cancer research
    34:37 Experience with a Drug Discovery Start-Up
    35:23 What exactly did the start-up do?
    36:49 Explaining Cancer and the Start-Up’s Mission
    39:50 What was your role at the start-up?
    42:43 Transition from drug discovery start-up to TikTok
    45:31 Transition to the US and the World Bank
    47:46 Shifting between different job positions and industries
    49:02 Which experience has contributed the most to your learning?
    51:37 For someone interested in machine learning and data science: tech vs. consulting?
    56:08 How are machine learning, data science and AI different?
    59:38 In which industry did you enjoy working the most?
    01:01:50 How do the work cultures in Dubai, London, and Washington, D.C. differ?
    01:05:32 Tech opportunities in Dubai
    01:07:00 The decision to quit the last job and leave the World Bank
    01:09:47 What are the three key things needed to land a data science job?
    01:10:23 What are the key steps to landing a machine learning job?
    01:11:40 Key things someone with no technical experience should focus on to land an interview for a job in machine learning?
    01:14:31 Do you need a degree to land a machine learning job?
    01:17:17 One key career lesson
    CONNECT WITH ME:
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalkswithtamer
    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerstalks/
    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerstalks
    #datascience #tech #ai #airesearch #careeradvice #machinelearning #meta #uber #techjobs #harvard #careergrowth #podcast
    *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video reflects the guest's and the host's personal views and are not an official statement from their employers.

    1 hr 19 min
  • Software Engineer to Founder to Product Manager

    In this episode, I sit down with Angela Branaes, a seasoned Product Manager with an impressive background spanning top companies like Morgan Stanley, Cisco, and Amazon. Angela's career journey has taken her through roles in software engineering and product management, offering her a unique perspective on the tech industry. She also took a bold step away from the corporate world to launch her own startup, gaining invaluable experience. Angela discusses her transition into product management, the lessons she learned from her entrepreneurial venture, and her reasons for leaving a senior position at Amazon. Tune in to hear Angela's insightful stories and advice for aspiring product managers.


    CONNECT WITH ME:
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalkswithtamer
    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerstalks/
    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerstalks


    #ProductManagement #CareerAdvice #TechCareers #StartupLife #Amazon #Entrepreneurship #CareerChange #WomenInTech #Leadership #TechInsights

    *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video reflects the guest's and the host's personal views and are not an official statement from their employers.

    1 hr 8 min
  • From Private Equity to Opening a Coffee House

    Join me in this episode where I chat with Abdelrahman Fathallah, the founder of Guillam Coffee House in London. Fascinated by finance and business operations, Fathallah chose to gain firsthand experience by starting his own venture. He made the bold decision to leave his well-paid private equity job to open a coffee house. Today, Guillam Coffee House is thriving, with four branches in prime London locations. In this episode, Fathallah shares his inspiring career journey, how he built Guillam, and the challenges he faced throughout the way.

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalks
    📷 Instagram:   / careerstalks  
    💼 LinkedIn:   / careerstalks  


    #finance #entrepreneur #careeradvice

    1 hr 39 min
  • From Civil Engineering to Working With Startups

    Adnan made an interesting Career Shift where he Studied Civil Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi but decided to Launch his professional Career in the Startup Ecosystem. Tune in to Listen to his interesting Career Journey and what he does at StartAD; a Startup Hub and Incubator in Abu Dhabi.

    ⏱Timestamps⏱:

    (00:00) Introduction

    (02:26) Shifting from Engineerting to Working With Startups
    (09:15 Breakdown of the startup Ecosystem

    (11:54) How Do Incubators Select Startups

    (14:13) Tell s more about startAD
    (17:32) Where Do VCs sit within the Startup Ecosystem
    (18:56) Tell us about one of StartAD's Incubation Programs
    (26:45) Tell us about your role as an Innovation Programs Lead
    (39:55) How To Break into the Startup Ecosystem
    (45:25) The Startup Scene in the UAE
    (47:34) Jobs in the UAE Startup Ecosystem
    (49:59) Key Startup Trends in the UAE
    (52:50) Advice For Young Professionals
    CONNECT WITH ME:
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalks
    📷 Instagram:   / careerstalks  
    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb
    💼 LinkedIn:   / careerstalks  #startups #engineering #incubator
    *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video reflects the guest's and the host's personal views and are not an official statement from their employers.

    56 min
  • From A Finance Student to a Sales Expert

    From crunching numbers to closing deals, join Shresht, a seasoned Sales Pro at Certinia, as he walks us through his career journey, from finance grad to sales rockstar. Dive into Shresht's definition of sales, his day-to-day as a Senior Account Executive, and his top tips for breaking into the industry. Packed with career insights and industry wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for sales newbies and veterans alike. Don't miss out! Hit subscribe for more inspiring journeys and sales secrets.

    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:16) Career Journey
    (09:19) What is Sales?
    (11:18) The Sales Customer Journey
    (12:45) The Different Roles in Sales
    (17:01) Tell us about your company (Certinia)
    (19:52) Tell us about your role
    (32:08) Daily Job Responsibilities
    (37:07) The Sales Interview Process
    (46:04) AI Trends Shaping the Sales Industry
    (50:23) Sales Role Salary (London)
    (51:30) Can Anyone break into Sales?
    (53:49) Future Career Goals

    (55:39) Advice for International Candidates

    -- CONNECT WITH ME --
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalks
    📷 Instagram: / careerstalks
    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb
    💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/careerstalks
    #sales #salesjobs #saleslife #accountexecutive #career

    *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video reflects the guest's and the host's personal views and are not an official statement from their employers.


    58 min
  • How to Break into Product Management (Podcast with a TPM @ Beamery)

    Watch this Video if you are Considering a Career in Product Management! In this video I interview Brandon, a Technical Product Manager, where he explains what Prodct Managament is, how to break into product management and provides insights about Product Management and Technical Product Management based on his experiences at noon in Dubai and Beamery in London.

    *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video reflects the guest's and the host's personal views and are not an official statement from their employers.

    ⏱Timestamps⏱:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:46 Brandon's Career Journey
    2:56 Why did you choose Product Management
    4:20 What is Product Management
    7:20 Previous Product Experiences at Noon and Beamery
    8:43 The Product Management Process
    13:20 Tell us about your company (Beamery)
    16:38 What is Technical Product Management?
    17:53 What does your Team do?
    21:17 Job responsibilities
    28:27 Skills to become a Successful Product Manager
    31:36 Can anyone land a Product Management job?
    35:06 Most helpful factor that helped you land your job
    36:00 Interview Process for The Product Manager role
    40:58 Skills to become a Successful Technical Product Manager
    44:44 Product Management vs Project Management
    47:06 Product Management vs Management Consulting
    48:50 Working in Dubai vs London
    52:59 Future Career Goals
    54:33 Product Management Exit Opportunities

    55:47 Advice for Young Professionals

    CONNECT WITH ME:
    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalks
    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Careerstalks/
    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb
    #productmanagement #productmanager #career #productdevelopment #interview #interviewpreparation #productmanagerrole #prodcast


    1 hr 2 min
  • How to Break into Top Consulting Firms! (Tips from a BCG consultant)

    Watch this Video if you are Considering a Career in Management Consulting! In this video I interview Karim, a BCG consultant in London, where he explains what Managament Consulting is, provides tips to prepare for management consulting interviews and provides insights about consulting.


    0:00 Introduction

    1:15 Why Management Consulting

    5:57 What is Management Consulting

    8:06 Types of Consulting Firms: An Industry Breakdown

    12:26 What Do Consultants Do?

    16:42 The Different Consulting Job Levels

    20:11 Your Experience Across Different Types of Consulting Firms

    25:42 Which Type of Consulting firm should Young Professionals Target?

    29:42 Can Anyone Break Into Management Consulting?

    35:30 The Management Consulting Interview Process

    44:06 Hoe To Prepare For Consulting Interviews

    51:03 Anything About Management Consulting You Would Be Critical Off?

    54:05 Consulting Exit Opportunities

    56:15 Working as Consultant in MENA VS UK

    1:00:08 Advice for Young Professionals


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    🎬 YouTube: @careerstalks

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Careerstalks/

    🎙️ Spotify: https://spotify.link/155zVY0b3yb


    #consulting #bcg #managementconsulting #consultant #businessconsultant #strategyconsulting #businessstrategy #podcast #career #interview

    1 hr 6 min
  • How To Build A Side Business and Motivation While Developing Your Personal Brand - Mary Agbesanwa (Part 2)

    Welcome to an inspiring episode of CareersTalks! In this interview, I sit down with the amazing Mary Agbesanwa to delve into the world of side businesses, motivation, work-life balance, personal branding, and navigating millennial pressures.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH MARY: https://www.maryagbesanwa.com/#Motivation #career #sidehustle #success #careeradvice #uk #london #podcast #millennials
    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:20) What Fuels Your Motivation?

    (04:48) How do you Balance Work and your own Business?

    (08:03) How do you support Girlguiding as a Board Trustee?

    (10:52) Tips for young professionals building their brand?

    (13:30) What's One Important Lesson You've Learned in Your Career?

    16 min
  • From Management Consulting To Tech Sales - Mary Agbesanwa (part1)

    Mary Kemi Agbesanwa is a Fintech Growth (sales) Lead at a UK Fintech Startup called Seccl. Before that Mary worked at PwC as Managment Consulting Focusing on Projects in the Fintech Industry. In this episode we discuss the difference between these two industries and how mary transitioned to Sales after 5 years in Consulting.


    #sales #consulting #career


    ⏱Timestamps⏱:


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:40) Tell us about your company Seccl

    (02:38) Tell us about your role as a Growth Lead

    (05:40) Steps of the Customer Acquistion Process (Sales)

    (08:44) Growth Lead (Sales) vs Account Manager role

    (10:08) Skills Required to Work in Sales

    (12:27) Why Did you Start Your Career with Management Consulting?

    (16:02) Shifting from Consulting to Sales

    (18:29) Consulting vs Startups (Skills and Learning)


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    22 min
  • Baskteball Player To Investment Banker (Full Episode - Nikola Gostovic)

    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:14) Shifting from Basketball to Investment Banking

    (05:17) What is Investment Banking (IB)

    (06:26) What does the Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) divison does?

    (08:10) Stages of an M&A Transaction

    (09:14) Phase1: 1. Investment Teaser

    (11:08) Pahse1: 2. Management View (Financial Model)

    (12:54) Phase1: 3. Investment Memorandum (IM)

    (16:58) Phase1: 4. Non-Binding Offer

    (19:17) Phase2: 1. Q&A and Binding Offer

    (20:43) Phase2: 2. Management Presentation (MP)

    (23:15) Phase2: 3. Negotiating

    (24:28) Phase3: Closing

    (27:27) Daily Responsibilities

    (29:06) Working at Evercore vs HSBC

    (33:24) You worked 4 years in IB, have you ever considered leaving?

    (37:00) Does an IB internship or a master’s degree increase your chance of lading an lB role?

    (38:53) How to break into IB?

    (40:46) How to Network the Right Way?

    (43:48) Can AI replace IB jobs?

    46 min

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