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Episode 82
Jules Malin comes on the show to talk about landing your first job in data science.
Episode 81
Aleksandra Przegalinska talks about how to use AI to future-proof your career.
Episode 80
Gene Ray comes on the podcast to talk about getting into data science and landing a high-paying job.
Episode 79
Dr. Camille Crittenden joins the podcast to talk about using AI for your cover letter and resume.
Episode 78
Dr. Peter Stone comes on the podcast to discuss how to get a research opportunity as an undergrad.
Episode 77
Professor Maurice Herlihy from Brown University joins the podcast to discuss getting started in computer science.
Episode 76
Jeff Richardson comes on the podcast to discuss the essential tips for landing a job in data science.
Episode 75
Dr. Maya Ackerman comes on the podcast to give career tips for those wanting to pursue artificial intelligence.
Episode 74
Mahindra Guman comes on the podcast to give a simple three-step process to land your first job.
Episode 73
Professor Joie Hain comes on the podcast to discuss the tips you need to know about for a succesful digital marketing career.
Episode 72
Douglas Comer comes on the podcast to talk about how to build your dream career in undergrad.
Episode 71
Barry Smith delivers the secret to breaking into tech for non-stem students.
Episode 70
Joe Fiore joins the podcast to talk about career skills to survive in business.
Episode 69
Jami Cotler joins the podcast to talk about the undergraduate program at Siena College.
Episode 68
Jim Holm comes on the podcast to discuss the value of Simternships and what Stukent is doing.
Episode 67
Katie McKiever joins the podcast to discuss how to land a job in social media in 2024.
Episode 66
Kimberly Owens come on the podcast to talk about how young professionals should consider navigating their career.
Episode 65
Professor David Bourgeois comes on the podcast to talk about the steps you need to take to land your first internship while in college.
Episode 64
Dr. Fred Martin joins the podcast to talk about the computer science programs offered at UTSA.
Episode 63
Brian Elles joins the podcast to discuss strategies for finding mentorship in tech.
Episode 62
John Collins joins the podcast to discuss unique ways to land your first land in tech.
Episode 61
Suzanne Rose comes on the podcast to talk about how writing on LinkedIn can land you a job in 2024.
Episode 60
Ceylan Ersoy joins the podcast to share why a startup will give you the skills you won’t get anywhere else.
Episode 59
Dorien Morin-van Dam comes on the podcast to build a freelancing lead generation machine.
Episode 58
Jeremy Jankowski comes on the podcast to talk about advancing your career by identifying trends.
Episode 57
Mike Goldberg joins the podcast to discuss what a career in content marketing looks like.
Episode 56
Sai Teja Chava comes on the podcast to talk about landing a job at big tech companies like Microsoft and Google.
Episode 55
Nettie Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how you can get a career in writing in 2024.
Episode 54
Dave Boerger comes on the podcast to talk about career pivots.
Episode 53
Lauren Freund joins the podcast to talk about landing a job at Canva as a Social Media Manager.
Episode 52
Deane Barker comes on the podcast to talk about getting a job in content creation and management in 2024.
Episode 51
Mike Bernico comes on the podcast to talk about his work at Google, and how you can break into there as well.
Episode 50
Akankshya Kar joins the podcast to discuss getting into computer vision at Carnegie Mellon.
Episode 49
Dan Long joins the podcast to talk about content creation in the gaming industry.
Episode 48
Elsy Meis joins the podcast to talk about UX design, and how you can start a career in the field.
Episode 47
Prabhat Agarwal joins the podcast to discuss tips he has for getting into a Master’s Program.
Episode 46
Saurav Dhakad joins the podcast to talk about his work applying machine learning to 3D animations.
Episode 45
Jason Katz joins the podcast to discuss how he transitioned from Ivy League Champion to Machine Learning Expert.
Episode 44
Aayush Mudgal joins the podcast to discuss the impacts of AI and ML on your career.
Episode 43
Jian Wang discusses how you can navigate challenging interviews and break into tech.
Episode 42
Jamie Pittman comes on the podcast to talk about how having a diverse career can help you succeed in your job.
Episode 41
Aishwarya Sureban talks about creating a vision board and how that helped her land a job at Amazon.
Episode 40
Shubham Patel talks on the podcast about what you can do during your senior year of college to stand out and get a job.
Episode 39
Manoj Singhal joins the podcast to talk about what it’s like working for a startup vs a corporation.
Episode 38
Mayank Jindal joins the podcast to talk about his pivot from civil engineering to software engineering.
Episode 37
Erik Anderson joins the podcast to talk about strategies for the modern-day job search.
Episode 36
Mohamed ElBahrawy joins the podcast to discuss becoming a freelance software engineer.
Episode 35
Adi Kalidindi comes on the podcast to talk about how you can become an engineering manager.
Episode 34
Will Cline comes on the podcast to discuss what you need to know about online coding bootcamps.
Episode 33
Francisco Gonazelz-Cos, Analytics Manager at Bleacher Report, comes on the podcast to discuss his career in sports media.
Episode 32
Marna Walle comes on the podcast to talk about mainframes, apprenticeships, and AI.
Episode 31
Ayman El-Ghazali joins the podcast to talk about how you can break into tech.
Episode 30
Aneesh Lal joins the podcast to talk about how you can become a software engineer in 2023.
Episode 29
Ajay Yvs comes on the podcast to talk about what a career in data analytics looks like at Walmart.
Episode 28
Brad Messer comes on the podcast to help you decide if you should work for a corporation or a startup after school.
Episode 27
Brad Daw comes on the podcast to share his journey from a member of the Utah House of Representatives to becoming a Senior Software Engineer at Adobe.
Episode 26
Leon Shpaner is a Data Scientist at UCLA Health. He joins us on the podcast to talk about his role as a data scientist and advises entry-level data scientists.
Episode 25
Billy Nayden is a Fan Analytics Manager at WWE, and he comes on the podcast to talk about sports analytics and how you can get a job in sports analytics.
Episode 24
Arpita Mangal just graduated from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management with her Masters Degree in Business Analytics. She shares what that experience was like, and what you need to know if you are considering getting your Masters.
Episode 23
Syed Rehan works at Amazon Web Services in their cybersecurity department and comes on the podcast to talk about his role and the future of cybersecurity.
Episode 22
Aakash Shirodkar talks with us about how you can identify a good career path for your life so that you can be fulfilled.
Episode 21
Buck Woody shares with us the evolution of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. He then shares what you need to know about getting a job at Microsoft.
Episode 20
Abhijith Asok comes on the podcast to talk about his role as a Data Scientist at Microsoft, and what the application process was like to get into Harvard Graduate School.
Episode 19
Dean Abbott comes on the podcast to talk about what a data analyst does, and how you can become one. Dean has worked in analytics for 25+ years and owns his firm, Abbott Analytics.
Episode 18
Stephen Dinehart comes on the podcast to talk about becoming a video game designer. With over 25 years of experience in interactive design and development, he has a proven track record of creating successful projects for Electronic Arts, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, and more.
Episode 17
Tiffany Dedeaux shares in this episode how you can find a job that you will love. She is currently a career coach and leadership coach for individuals interested in or working in the tech sector.
Episode 16
Jimmy Nguyen comes on the podcast to talk about how you can get a job as a data scientist. He pivoted his career from being a Business Analyst to becoming a Senior Data Scientist at LinkedIn.
Episode 15
Anna Miller comes on the podcast to share how you can break into tech with no previous experience. She’s a career coach who founded Second Careers which helps those break into tech.
Episode 14
Christian Bourdeau works as an analytics engineer at Netflix. He shares with us how you can start a career in data analytics.
Episode 13
Ean Mikale is the founder of Infinite 8 Industries, which is an industrial artificial intelligence firm.
Episode 12
Mark Pasadilla is a career coach at General Assembly and helps people with networking strategies and job search help.
Episode 11
Brian Fink has worked at companies like Apple, Amazon, and Twitter as a recruiter. See how you can break into organizations like these by listening in.
Episode 10
Jen Doskow has 25+ years of recruiting experience. She has spent the last 11 years running her own firm.
Episode 9
Matt Jones is a senior IT recruiter at VIP Staffing.
Episode 8
Nader Mowlaee is an engineering career coach and the founder of Engineer Your Mission.
Episode 7
Andrea Logan is a professional resume writer and the founder of The Career Island.
Episode 6
Dell Oliver is a senior tech recruiter at Buzzfeed, who has also spent time at Amazon as a recruiter.
Episode 5
Paula Christensen is a professional resume writer and interview coach for a company she founded, Strategic Career Coaches.
Episode 4
Kevin Apolinario is an IT professional who also hosts a YouTube with 44,000+ subscribers.
Episode 3
Derek Iannelli is a recruiting manager for Mission Box Solutions.
Episode 2
Niraj Jayant is an Austin-based senior engineering manager at Bolt.
Episode 1
Joy Mbanugo is a finance professional with over 20 years of audit, tax, business operations, financial services, treasury, and financial planning/analysis experience.