In this episode of MTMG’s ConnectToWork, Raven Parker shares their inspiring journey from IT support to building cloud infrastructure and data engineering solutions. Raven reflects on leading a high-impact project during their internship at Own Company, acquired by Salesforce, and how collaboration and curiosity drive their career. With a focus on making tech accessible and creating inclusive spaces, Raven offers insights that resonate with both early-career professionals and hiring managers looking for mission-driven talent.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡How Raven led a status page redesign impacting 7,000+ customers
✅Why cross-functional communication is key to technical success
🎯The role of creativity and feedback in professional growth
Key Quotes:
🎤“Being able to uplift others and move forward together is always something I strive to do.”
🎤“You might not always see immediate growth, but you'll come closer and closer the more you persist.”
🎤“Who cares if I’m a woman in tech, if I can still do the work?”
Meet The Interviewee:
Raven Parker is an early-career technologist with experience in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, IT support, and full-stack development. They are known for proactive problem-solving, strong cross-functional communication, and building real-world solutions with meaningful impact.
Preferred Next Role:
Raven is seeking a remote or hybrid data analytics or engineering role focused on building data pipelines, contributing to cloud infrastructure, and growing within a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Books, Music, or Podcasts Referenced:
The poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
How to Connect
🔗LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raven-parker
📧Email: ravenparker158@gmail.com
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