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Meet Brashanda Walker, the military vet who escaped the hood and broke into a high-paid tech job. How did she do it? Well, you should really be asking how did much it cost her! She did it for FREE. Seriously, there's an organization out there providing complete free tech education and changing lives. Tech jobs offer competitive pay and amazing flexibility. Brashanda has now held several tech jobs with world-class organizations and she did it for FREE.
 
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Meet the Public School Teacher Creating AI

Meet the public school teacher who is building AI solutions for some of America's most recognised brands. Dismayed and overworked as a teacher, Keatra redirected her talent towards AI by becoming a Data Scientist. When not working on AI solutions Keatra, filled with passion for education can be found volunteer teaching and advancing STEM education amongst underserved students in Austin Texas. Confused about Tech Jobs?
 
CONNECT WITH Keatra Nesbitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/keatra-nesbitt-b5695571/
 
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He Became a DATA ENGINEER in 3 Months! (Steal THIS Strategy!)

Celebrity athlete turned data engineer, but not without some serious setbacks. A champion at heart, Leoman didn't let anything stand in his way. He hustled HARD and broke into one of the hottest tech jobs - data engineer. If you know you're destined for greatness, check out this episode with Leoman Momoh. He's literally the fastest data engineer in the business. 
 
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👨🏽‍💻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoman-momoh/
 
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In the WRONG career? Here’s how to GET OUT and find a tech job!

Meet Ja’Mesa, the financial analyst who broke into a tech job without a CS degree and without a tech boot camp. How did she do it? She took control of her career, and more importantly her life!
 
Ja’Mesa got curious about her true career ambitions and started searching! Her search led her to numerous organizations and people who guided her in finding the right tech job. More importantly, she sought out and created a community propelling her and others to success in tech!
 
Ja’Mesa’s story offers a Step-By-Step Guide for designing your career shift into tech.
 
CONNECT WITH Ja'Mesa Dixson 🙋🏾‍♀️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesa-dixon/
 
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She Ditched Gig Work and SKYROCKETED her income! (ANYONE CAN DO)

Meet Micole, (also known as Me-Cole or Muh Cole) a dynamic UX/UI Designer with a background in software development.
 
In 2019, Micole faced career confusion, stuck in underpaid gig work and tutoring before discovering UX/UI and designing a monumental career shift. Overcoming setbacks and layoffs, she emerged resilient, fuelled by financial challenges and a determination to make a significant life change.
 
Originally from Jamaica, Micole's roots reflect a journey of perseverance, competitiveness, and the constant pursuit of personal growth. 
 
Connect with Micole
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micolesimpson/
 
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The TRUTH about Prompt Engineering: AI Expert Sean Melis REVEALS All

In this episode, AI expert and prompt engineering course instructor Sean Melis tells us why prompt engineering is NOT the future of AI. Sean gives us insights into where AI is headed and shows you the skills, including prompt engineering, that you need to master. If you're wondering what job opportunities will be in prompt engineering and AI over the next five years, you'll want to listen until the end!
0:45 What happening with AI?
2:45 How AI is Changing Industries
3:20 Next 5 Years in AI
3:35 What is Prompt Engineering?
4:03 The Future of Prompt Engineering
5:02 Conversation Design
6:33 Opportunities for AI Skilled People
8:25 Communication Skills for AI
9:26 System Prompting
10:05 Learn and Understand AI Technologies
11:00 Create Learning Plans from ChatGPT
14:20 Seans Prompt Engineering Course
14:41 The Art of Prompt Engineering
15:14 Prompt Engineering Use Cases
 
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MY STORY
I'm an 'almost' high school dropout. I managed to graduate high school with a 1.9GPA, but with persistence and discipline, I built a $2.5 million tech consulting business. On my way to building that consultancy, I've had many different jobs in tech, including one that landed me in Australia as a US Expat. Today, I help people change careers and land high-paying jobs in tech. I also help startups and scaleups hire product and tech people in The United States, Australia and Canada.

Joanna Auburn: Empowered by Problems

In this episode of the Sprint Hard, Iterate Fast podcast, I chat with Joanna Auburn, the co-founder and chief product officer at Trace, a climate tech platform driving businesses towards net-zero goals.
 
Joanna shifted to tech early in her career from a Civil and Structural Engineering degree. With a background in product management and a passion for sustainability, Joanna shares valuable insights for aspiring product managers, highlighting the importance of problem-solving skills, adaptability in a startup environment, and seeking mentorship to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. Joanna also emphasizes the unique perks offered at Trace, such as flexibility and opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth, making it an exciting option for those looking to break into the tech industry.
 
“feel empowered by problems rather than overwhelmed by them because you're gonna face them every day” – Joanna Auburn
 
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00:24 - Joanna explains how her climate tech platform empowers businesses to reach net zero
01:07 - Joanna’s experience running a sustainable business and their desire to democratize sustainability
05:42 - Joanna’s journey in product management
07:40 - Tips for transitioning into product management
08:30 - Product management is different in banking vs. tech 
10:09 - Product management is beneficial but also limiting for entrepreneurs
13:00 - Transition from product management to entrepreneurship
16:20 - Shoutout to Jacquie, Head of Customer Success at Trace
Connect with Joanna Auburn
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaauburn/
Trace on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-trace/
Trace Website – https://www.our-trace.com
Trace Linktree - https://linktr.ee/our_trace/
Trace Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/our_trace/?hl=en
 
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldljames/    
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Beaker & Flint on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beaker-flint/
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Ben Berger: Get out of your comfort zone

In this episode of the Sprint Hard, Iterate Fast podcast, I chat with Ben Berger, the Chief Product Officer at Wisr, a non-bank lender based in Sydney, Australia. Ben discusses his shift to tech from studying psychology to entering the tech industry, where he found his passion in product management.
Ben emphasizes the importance of experimentation, innovation, and disrupting the status quo in the financial industry. Ben reflects on his challenges, including staying in a comfortable but stagnant role for too long and being let go from a dysfunctional organization. Ben advises aspiring product management and tech professionals to step out of their comfort zones, thoroughly research companies, and come prepared with data showcasing their achievements during interviews.
 
03:43 Experimentation culture at Wisr
05:41 Ben's journey to becoming the Chief Product Officer at Wisr
07:27 Ben’s global product management career
10:53 Staying at a company for too long
12:47 Get out of your comfort zone to grow professionally.
14:56 An unhappy career time that turned out to be the best thing
28:25 How to stand out: Research the company, try out the product
 
Connect with Ben Berger
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benberger/
Wisr Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisr-australia/
Wisr Website - https://wisr.com.au/
Wisr Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wisraustralia
Wisr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wisraustralia/
Wisr Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/wisr
 
Connect with Reggie James:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldljames/     
Beaker & Flint Website - https://www.beakerandflint.com/
Beaker & Flint on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beaker-flint/
 
Resources:
 
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Jeremy Goldschmidt: The importance of iterating fast

Disrupting the market is the reason many tech start-ups begin. The founder sees a solution to a problem and gets creating. But what does that creative process actually look like?
 
In this episode Jeremy Goldschmidt, founder of RentBetter, talks about how not even he really understood what the final product would be until he got people testing it. He talks about the importance of iterating quickly and where his product disrupts the market. He also gives insight into what it takes to work at RentBetter.
 
Jeremy Goldschmidt is the CEO at RentBetter, and a self-managing property owner. He founded RentBetter in 2016. At the time, RentBetter was a bit of a ‘side hustle’ while he continued work at ANZ. He started RentBetter as a solution to empower all property owners to self-manage their own properties, saving time, saving money, and gaining control over their investments.
 
“If you don't iterate quickly, within a small spectrum of work you tend to lose out.” – Jeremy Goldschmidt
 
Timestamps
 
00:56 - What is RentBetter?
1:25 - Moving away from the property management model?
4:30 - How the platform became disruptive in the market?
7:43 - How did you get the idea for RentBetter?
13:44 - The importance of iterating quickly
16:17 - What does failure look like to a start-up leader?
19:22 - How did Jeremy end up where he is now?
25:15 - Making it work for the customer and the team
28:43 - Shout out to the RentBetter team
32:06 - Three pieces of advice for working at Rent Better
Connect with Jeremy Goldschmidt:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-goldschmidt-6406ba2/?originalSubdomain=au
RentBetter on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rentbetter/
RentBetter Website - https://rentbetter.com.au/
RentBetter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Rentbetter.com.au/
RentBetter YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCGmf2ZSJlh2BIithsNn8A
 
Connect with Reggie James:
 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldljames/     
Beaker & Flint Website - https://www.beakerandflint.com/
Beaker & Flint on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beaker-flint/
 
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$100M Founders’ Tech Career Tips

Drawing from conversations with seven startup founders who collectively raised over $100 million, Reggie shares essential tips on standing out and securing top tech roles. In this episode of The Sprint Hard, Iterate Fast Podcast, gain expert insights and valuable strategies to succeed in the fast-paced tech job market.Discover the importance of self-awareness in defining your career journey and learn how to showcase quantifiable achievements to differentiate yourself from the competition. These valuable job search strategies will boost your confidence and increase your chances of landing career-making opportunities with leading tech companies worldwide.
Understanding Your Career Journey
Differentiating Yourself from the Competition
Unconventional Strategies for Success
Embrace Feedback and Adaptability
Be Proactive in Your Job Search
Leverage Your Self-Awareness
Passion and Instinct for Success
Find the Right Fit in Company Culture
Broaden Your Knowledge and Experience
Excel in Job Interviews
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Beaker & Flint on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beaker-flint/
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