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November 5, 2024 60 mins
Episode Information Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Rob McAbee, Solutions Architect at VMware by Broadcom, for an insightful discussion about navigating technology career transitions and growth. Show Notes: Rob shares his professional journey, starting with his military service in IT automation and networking from 2000-2004. He discusses his transition into civilian tech roles in the casino industry, where he progressed from PC technician to network architecture and management positions. Key Discussion Points: Military experience in network engineering and deployment Navigating promotions and salary negotiations in the casino industry The role of mentorship in career development Transitioning from technical roles to solution sales Three guiding principles for professional satisfaction Building confidence and adapting to organizational changes Resources Mentioned: VMware Network Security Business Unit Book: “Personality Isn’t Permanent” by Benjamin Hardy Connect with Rob McAbee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmac1813/ Connect with Manuel Martinez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelmartinez-it/ Connect with the Show: Website: https://careerdownloads.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@careerdownloads X/Twitter https://twitter.com/@careerdownloads TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@careerdownloads LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-downloads Instagram https://www.instagram.com/careerdownloads FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/people/Career-Downloads/61561144531249 Don’t forget to subscribe to Career Downloads on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on new episodes featuring technology leaders and their career journeys. #CareerDownloads #TechCareers #VMware #CyberSecurity #CareerAdvice #TechnologyJobs #CareerGrowth #NetworkEngineering #CloudComputing #TechTransition TranscriptionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.
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