Zhexi Wen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhexi-wen-b10884375

Jason Jin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-jin-398a2913a/

We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Alex Liu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-liu-0444b5267/

Hannah Wang https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah19990610/

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Mark https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpearl/

https://www.meetup.com/juniordev-auckland/

We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Eos Li https://www.linkedin.com/in/eos-li-cfa-7a8125171/We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Sophie Chen https://www.linkedin.com/in/xichen618/

https://www.meetup.com/ba-career-meetup-group/Sophie shares her inspiring journey from technical sales in the electronics industry to becoming a senior BA in banking, highlighting the challenges of career transition, on-the-job learning, and growing into senior-level responsibilities without constant mentorship.

The conversation dives deep into:

• Transitioning into IT and business analysis from another industry
• The real differences between intermediate and senior BA roles
• Building domain knowledge and confidence in unfamiliar environments
• Upskilling through certifications, community involvement, and volunteering
• Why soft skills, ownership, and strategic thinking define senior BAs
• How networking and “value exchange” really work in practice
• Practical advice for breaking into business analysis in a tough job market
• How AI is changing the BA role — and why context still matters more than tools

This episode is packed with practical advice for students, career switchers, aspiring BAs, and experienced professionals navigating change in an AI‑driven world.

🎧 If you’re looking to enter business analysis, grow into a senior role, or understand how AI is reshaping the profession, this is a must‑listen.

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Steve James https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejamesnz/

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Anthony https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymarter/

Mavis https://www.linkedin.com/in/beibeima/

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You can reach out to Sandra Mukundu : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-mukundu-76012b39/We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn! ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

You can reach out to Chenna https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenna-krishna-pala/

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Want to be mentored by Ben Yu? 🌟 Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/Secrets to Your First Job

• ✅ Start Early
• 👩‍🎓 Find a Mentor
• 💼 Gain Industry Experience
• 🤝 Network Smartly
• 🌐 Build Your Brand
• 📩 Follow Up

🎓 How to Land Your First Job in Tech 🚀

Just wrapped up an insightful conversation on Tech Insight 🎙️ about breaking into the tech industry. Here are my top 3 rules for students and grads looking to launch their careers:

1️⃣ Start Early – Don’t wait until graduation. Begin networking, polishing your CV, and applying for internships in your first or second year.
2️⃣ Find a Mentor – Someone who’s walked the path can guide you through the maze. Mentorship is a game-changer.
3️⃣ Get Industry Experience – Whether through internships, research papers, or volunteering, real-world exposure beats grades.

💡 Bonus tip: Build your personal brand on LinkedIn and GitHub. Don’t just say you’re a fast learner—show it through learning posts and open-source contributions.

🙌 You can’t control the job market, but you can control how much you grow. Stop complaining. Start building. Your future self will thank you.

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