NZ Tech Insight

NZ Tech Insight

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NZ Tech Insight episodes

  • EP21 Building a Tech Career in the Age of AI: Skills That Actually Matter

    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!

    9 min
  • EP20 From Teacher to Data Scientist: Alex Liu’s Non-Linear Path into Tech

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

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

    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!


    10 min
  • EP19 From Writing Code to Leading Teams: Mark Pearl on Servant Leadership in Tech

    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!



    29 min
  • EP17 Breaking Into Business Analysis: Sophie Chen on Career Transitions, Community, and AI

    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.

    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!

    30 min
  • EP14 From BA to AI Advocate: The Career Journey of Sandra Mukundu

    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!

    32 min
  • Networking, Mentorship & More: Secrets to Your First Job

    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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    24 min

About NZ Tech Insight

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Welcome to Tech Insight, the podcast where we explore the stories, strategies, and lessons from top professionals in the IT industry in New Zealand. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we bring you conversations with architects, data scientists, engineers and other tech leaders who have navigated the fast-changing landscape of technology.