On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Desiree Weston. Des is proof that it’s never too late to pivot into tech. After a successful career in accounting and enterprise software, she is now becoming a Cloud Engineer with a focus on AI/ML.

She’s currently working on AWS certifications and building AI/ML projects powered by AWS, while also sharing her journey on YouTube and social media to inspire other Black and Brown women to break into tech.

Des is also the co-host of Commit & Slay, a podcast that highlights the stories of women of color making their mark in tech and business. She will share her story of starting fresh in tech, her approach to learning cloud and AI/ML, and how she’s using her platform to inspire others to make bold career moves.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Why Cloud Engineering?

4:38 - Why Tech?

7:45 - Pivoting into Tech

15:30 - Committing to a Mid-career Switch

23:30 - Challenging Yourself & Accountability

29:15 - Getting the first Tech Job

37:49 - Finding Your Dream Career

1:01:05 - Starting in Cloud Engineering

1:04:15 - Final Words

1:07:00 - Conclusion