Working In Tech

Working In Tech

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Working In Tech episodes

  • Ep 40 - How to Become A Product Manager with Somet Kipchilat

    How is this former Google and Microsoft leader bringing affordable internet to millions inΒ EastΒ Africa?

    On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Somet Kipchilat. Somet is a seasoned technology leader with nearly a decade of experience shaping groundbreaking programs for major software companies. At Poa Internet, he leads efforts to provide affordable internet access to underserved East African communities as Head of Product.

    Passionate about digital transformation, Somet has worked at industry giants like Google and Microsoft. At Google, he redefined the Next Billion Users User Experience Research program, optimizing processes for engineering teams in emerging markets.
    Somet will share his journey in tech leadership, insights on cloud solutions and product management, and advice for making an impact in the global technology industry. He'll also discuss his current work in closing the digital divide in East Africa.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Intro
    2:10 - The Journey So Far
    9:00 - Building Soft Skills
    13:20 - Finding a North Star
    18:10 - Best Part of the Job
    21:30 - FAANG vs Startup Experience
    35:00 - Leading Product Teams
    39:10 - Building in Africa
    46:25 - Most Important Skill in Product
    54:00 - Sharing Bad News
    59:50 - Doing Too Much
    1:02:20 - Certs vs Experience
    1:08:20 - Shoutouts
    1:09:43 - Conclusion

    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep 39 - How To Become A Merchant Success Manager with Tito Alawode

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Bolatito, an entrepreneur and strategic advisor at Shopify Plus. Bolatito founded Mychopchop, Canada's first and largest online African grocery store, addressing a need she experienced as an international student.

    Passionate about improving people and places, Bolatito transitioned from a career in financial services to the tech industry. She now leverages her entrepreneurial experience and industry insights to guide multimillion-dollar brands in fashion, food & beverage, and health & wellness sectors.
    Today, Bolatito will share her journey from finance to tech entrepreneurship, strategies for identifying and addressing market needs, and insights on helping established brands grow across various channels. She'll also discuss her experience in supporting immigrant communities and building impactful businesses.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Intro
    1:30 - Entrepreneurship Background
    7:30 - Why Tech?
    12:19 - Vision and Roadmaps
    20:30 - Cold DMs and Networking
    39:45 - Interviewing
    46:55 - Building Mychopchop
    54:50 - Tools of the Trade
    56:00 - Salary Progression
    58:00 - Being a Merchant in Merchant Success
    1:00:00 - Shoutouts
    1:03:50 - Career Progression
    1:06:00 - Conclusion

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 1 - How To Become A Product Manager With Juwon Isola-Osobu

    In the debut episode of "Working In Tech," we're diving into the exciting world of product management. Discover the ins and outs, insider tips, and the roadmap to becoming a stellar Product Manager. Ready to embark on this tech journey with us? Tune in now! πŸŽ™οΈ

    Don't forget to like, subscribe, and smash the notification bell so you don't miss out on next week's segment.#TechCareer #ProductManagement #workingintech

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    CHAPTERS

    Intro - 0:00

    History Major to Product Management - 2:46
    Job Search Strategy and Interviews - 9:39
    Early Career Challenges - 19:25
    Salary Progression - 27:38
    Tech Trends - 31:00
    Advice for Newbies - 40:40
    Learning Business in Tech - 50:20
    Conclusion - 56:20

    58 min
  • Ep 38 - How to Become A Business Analyst with Ayotomide Alo

    On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Ayotomide Alo. Ayo is a Business Analyst with over a decade of experience in technology solution projects, specializing in Process Improvement, Automation, and Robotics Process Automation (RPA).
    As a Data Analyst, Ayo has worked extensively on productivity data analysis and reporting, from data cleaning to visualization, and from data gathering to storytelling. He's also a founding partner at HiTech Blitz Consulting, where he helps businesses make informed decisions through data analysis.
    Today, Ayo will share his journey from a background in English Language and Communication Management to becoming a tech expert, his experience in data analysis and visualization, and how he's helping newcomers start their tech careers through training programs at HiTech Blitz Consulting.
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayotomide-alo/
    Website: http://www.hitechblitz.com/
    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Intro
    2:00 - Communication to Tech
    7:50 - Fitting In as An Immigrant
    12:45 - Building a Network
    19:32 - Data Analyst Skills
    22:40 - Storytelling in Data
    30:50 - Certifications
    35:15 - Building a Startup
    38:17 - AI In Tech
    52:30 - Culture Shock
    54:50 - Learning Resources
    57:00 - Tips for Newbies
    1:03:45 - Shoutouts
    1:07:10 - Conclusion

    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 37 - How to Become A Partner Success Manager with Miriam Owusu

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Miriam, a Partner Success Manager at ApprovalMax.

    With a hands-on approach, Miriam guides clients through the onboarding process, ensuring they are set up for success. She helps businesses streamline their financial processes and improve their operations using technology.

    Today, Miriam will share her experience in the tech industry, her role in helping businesses adopt new technologies, and how to kickstart a career in the B2B space

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-owusu-405aa9231/

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 - Intro

    1:01 - Playing Soccer and Tech
    6:40 - Breaking into Tech
    11:35 - Networking
    19:45 - 3 Skills to Have
    29:50 - Certifications
    33:45 - Community
    44:10 - Switching Industries
    50:23 - Building Confidence
    53:05 - Job-hopping
    56:50 - Salary Progression
    1:02:30 - Good Reading
    1:03:25 - Shoutouts
    1:05:10 - Conclusion

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 36 - How to Become A Software Engineer with Shaundai Person

    On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Shaundai. Shaundai is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix and a TC39 Delegate based in Atlanta, GA. She's passionate about making programming interesting and approachable for all.

    Shaundai shares her expertise through her work as a course instructor at [tsforjs.com](http://tsforjs.com/) and as a technical blogger. Her efforts focus on breaking down complex programming concepts and making them accessible to a wider audience.

    Today, Shaundai will share her journey in software engineering, her experience as a TC39 Delegate, and her approach to creating engaging tech education content. She'll also offer advice for aspiring developers looking to enter the field and make their mark in the tech industry.

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaundai/

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    Blog: http://www.tsforjs.com/
    CHAPTERS

    0:00 - Why Tech?

    4:00 - Sales to Engineering
    19:36 - Community and Self-learning
    35:30 - Passion and Success
    39:39 - Biggest Surprise
    44:05 - Cold DMs
    52:33 - Using Sales Skills
    54:45 - Salary Progression
    57:50 - Shoutouts!
    1:01:10 - Referrals
    1:05:10 - Conclusion

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 35 - How to Become A Business Architect with Nauman Nazeer

    On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Nomi Nazeer. Nomi is a Global Business Strategy Manager at Microsoft with 25 years of experience across various business functions in tech. At Microsoft, he drives business architecture for Data Security and Data Governance in the era of AI.

    Passionate about collaboration, Nomi has worked in retail, sales, channel development, partner alliance management, global marketing, events, market research, business strategy, and business operations. His strength lies in helping people and organizations work together to build value-rich businesses while nurturing partner alliances for mutual success.

    Today, Nomi will share his journey through different tech roles, insights on building successful partnerships, and advice for adapting to new technologies like AI in the business world.

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nauman-nomi-nazeer-he-him-52062919/

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 - Intro

    2:49 - Why Tech?
    9:30 - Career Trajectory
    17:18 - Advice for Newcomers
    23:00 - Learning Sales
    31:55 - Top 3 Skills
    45:45 - Certifications
    47:45 - Standing Out
    50:55 - Salary Progression
    53:10 - Networking
    1:01:55 - Final Words
    1:03:35 - Conclusion

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 34 - How to Become A Software Developer with Ady Ngom

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Ady. Ady is a JavaScript Tech Lead and UI Architect with 24 years of experience in the tech industry. He specializes in building simple, engaging, and intuitive consumer-facing products.

    Passionate about user experience, Ady has spent his career producing intuitive systems that are easy to scale and maintain. His journey in tech began with a curiosity about how computers work, sparked by playing PacMan.

    Today, Ady will share his journey in front-end development, keys to creating user-friendly and scalable systems, and advice for aspiring UI architects looking to build a long-lasting career in tech.

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 - Intro

    0:50 - Discussing UI
    11:00 - Why Tech
    14:30 - First Project
    19:25 - Securing The First Role
    28:05 - Dealing with Setbacks
    32:50 - Salary Progression
    39:25 - Mistakes to Avoid
    47:30 - Web Dev vs App Dev
    50:30 - Starting Out New
    53:15 - Finding Community
    56:20 - Building a Network
    1:05:30 - Final Words
    1:08:00 - Conclusion

    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep 33 - How to Become A Talent Acquisition Manager with Bobby McNeil Jr.

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're chatting with Bobby McNeil Jr., an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a decade of delivering successful recruitment strategies across Fortune 500 companies.
    Bobby's expertise lies in identifying top talent for roles like Software Engineering, R&D, Corporate IT, and non-technical positions. His abilities have earned him recognition as an industry leader and trusted voice.
    As the President of the award-winning Blacks in Technology Raleigh-Durham Chapter, Bobby champions diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
    With hundreds of successful hires under his belt, Bobby takes pride in guiding job seekers towards rewarding opportunities and witnessing their professional growth.
    Before recruiting, Bobby had a successful college basketball career, even winning an NCAA National Championship.
    In this episode, Bobby shares insights on talent acquisition, career coaching, and his upcoming book providing candid advice for job seekers in today's corporate landscape.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Intro
    1:55 - Why Tech?
    6:20 - Recruiting in and out of Tech
    10:40 - Transferable Skills
    16:50 - Sports and Tech
    29:45 - DEI and β€˜Breaking into Tech’
    37:15 - Resume and Interviewing
    50:45 - Challenges
    52:29 - Salary
    53:35 - Dealing with Rejection
    55:25 - Recruiting and HR
    59:45 - Moving within Recruitment
    1:02:30 - Bobby's Book and His Work With BIT
    1:05:55 - Conclusion

    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep 32 - How to Become A BI Analyst with Sean Oliver

    On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Sean Oliver. Sean is a Senior Business Analytics Lead at Microsoft with experience working for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Accenture, and Starbucks.
    Passionate about writing and mentoring, Sean has published over 30,000 words online on topics including productivity, decision-making, and networking. Sean has guided numerous early career students and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of their industries.
    Today, Sean will share his journey in business analytics, insights on productivity and decision-making in tech, and advice for aspiring professionals looking to make their mark in the industry.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Intro
    2:20 - Why Tech?
    4:40 - Should I Wait or Not?
    19:30 - First Interview
    21:55 - Weakness to Strength
    27:40 - First Step
    42:50 - Contract vs Full-time
    46:15 - Career Progression
    51:10 - Switching Industries
    56:10 - Direction
    1:03:45 - Final Words
    1:04:15 - Conclusion

    1 hr 5 min

About Working In Tech

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Welcome to the Working in Tech Podcast, where industry professionals in cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud computing, project management, product management, data analytics, UX design, Scrum, and more come to share their invaluable insights. If you're a tech newbie, this podcast is your guide to starting a new career in tech.