Navigating a Career in Tech — Pivots | Growth | Career Changes
UPDATE:
RECORDED PANEL DISCUSSION & TIME STAMPS ADDED
Embarking on professional change can be overwhelming and scary for anyone. Creating pathways toward more progressive roles and experiences in the IT Service space can also feel uncertain. When considering new career trajectories in Service & Support, what skills or experiences might be helpful?
Join us to hear from five successful IT professionals who have navigated these challenges. We’ll hear about their career journey, successes, lessons learned, industry insights and more.
AGENDA
11:30 — Open Networking
12:00 — Panel Introduction & Discussion
1:00 — Closing & Door Prizes
Panelists
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Michael Cyr, Box
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Hanisha Hirani, Box
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Anila Kanwal, Accenture
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Victor Peinado, Robert Half
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Calvin Sharp, Marqueta
Facilitated by:
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Glenn Cruz, UC Berkeley
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Time Stamps
[10:20] Panel Member Stories
[19:10] Changing Industries (Finance & Retail)
[28:30] The Role of Mentors/Coaches
[33:45] Challenges Faced
[37:33] Value of External Validation
[45:35] How About the Future?
[50:58] Tips for Staying Current
[56:39] How Networking Benefited