This week, we chat with Olatunde Badmus, a passionate tech leader dedicated to helping professionals thrive.

As a Senior Technical PM at Oracle, Olatunde draws from his diverse leadership experience, including founding the National Nigerian Student Association as a student He holds an Executive MBA, Master's in Computer Science, and certifications including PMP, Scrum Master, and Scrum Coach.

On this episode, Olatunde unpacks his journey to tech leadership - from honing technical expertise to spearheading teams. He shares real-world advice on excelling as a program manager, empowering emerging talent, and lessons learned from his varied roles driving change.

Tune into this edition of the stream as Olatunde reveals tangible tips to guide your career growth in tech!

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

1:28 - Why Tech?

4:58 - Early Difficulties

6:18 - Landing the First Job & Interview Tips

14:03 - Networking

17:24 - Necessary Skills

22:44 - Salary Progression

23:50 - Certifications

28:00 - Biggest Mistake

30:52 - Adapting to New Roles

34:15 - Starting All Over Again

39:04 - Importance of Mentorship

46:00 - PMP Requirements

47:29 - Entering Mentorship Circles

53:12 - Handling Resistance to Change

57:00 - Finding Success With Communication

1:00:06 - Landing A Role Without Experience

1:03:35 - Conclusion