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How I got started in my tech career
I finally decided on my degree after my second year of college. But I couldn’t decide on just one, so I acquired three degrees, all with the intention of going to law school.
If I’m going to be here, why not acquire more than one degree? I might as well maximize my time here. It had nothing to do with my work ethic but everything to do with maximizing my five-year time span at university.
The Three Degrees
Political Science
Women’s Studies
Psychology
Close to the end of my college career, I randomly fell into an opportunity with Apple. I still remember asking my dad if it was a genuine offer cause the idea of working at Apple deviated from my trajectory, and the call was super random. The interview also seemed way too easy.
But that’s all history now. The work was enjoyable, and I decided to stay in tech after graduation. I’ll always be grateful to Apple for introducing me to the tech world.
Random Note: I didn’t become an official apple user until three years after I completed my work at Apple. I was a stubborn Android woman.
I proudly chose tech over law school, and I have no regrets because I can always go if I change my mind.
Making the jump from Apple into my first product role was an intense effort, which I will discuss in future articles. But I made it happen and self-taught myself what I needed to know to bag my first role in health tech.
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Over the past decade, I’ve had the opportunity to intentionally work in multiple industries and roles:
Industries
Digital Transformation/Website
SaaS Products
Open Source
Healthtech
Security
Fintech
Edtech
Roles
Program Manager
Product Manager
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Scrum Master
Teaching/Coaching
Six years after I started working in tech, I started teaching and helping others tune-up or jumpstart their careers in tech. It has become my favorite part of being involved with the tech industry.
It’s been such a fulfilling time helping thousands of people across the globe elevate their careers and financial statuses. I’m ecstatic to share what I’ve learned over the past decade with you in great detail in this dedicated publication.
If you don’t have a tech background, a tech degree, or a degree at all, you can still commence a career in tech. Frequently I remind people that they do not need degrees; this is a common misconception.
And that is what everything in the publication will be about, elevating or kickstarting your career in tech — one of the best industries to work in.
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Get A Job In Tech
Learn how to acquire a job in tech if you work in a non-tech career, or learn how to elevate your current tech career.
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