Working In Tech

The #WorkingInTech series follows the career journeys of thriving tech professionals. We unpack their career stories to turn lessons learned into useful tips to help you make winning career moves.

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Uma Abu. Uma is a Software Engineer at Netflix, where he works on large-scale distributed systems. He began his career at Microsoft and now shares his experience to help others grow in te...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Desiree Weston. Des is proof that it’s never too late to pivot into tech. After a successful career in accounting and enterprise software, she is now becoming a Cloud Engineer with a focus on AI/ML.

She’s currently working on AWS certifications and building AI/ML projects powered by AWS, while also sharing her journey on YouTube and social media to inspire other Black and Brown wom...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Chuks C-Madu. Chuks is a Site Reliability Engineer with experience at top companies like LinkedIn and Netflix. He also spent three years as the founder of Manful Health, a men’s mental health startup.

Passionate about mentoring, Chuks teaches people how to break into the industry by leveraging their authentic stories with employers. Guided by his belief in practical execution and “...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Kierra Dotson. Kierra is a multi-disciplinary technologist with experience in data, cloud engineering, cloud DevOps, and artificial intelligence.

As a data + AI practitioner, speaker, and startup founder, she’s on a mission to make the field more accessible and help people successfully pivot into tech.

Through her platforms on Substack, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram, Kie...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Adekunle Ayodele. Adekunle is a Senior Technical Program Lead at Meta with over 25 years of experience leading program and product execution across complex, high-impact initiatives.

He’s the founder of Fostr, a global community supporting Africans and allies in Big Tech and startups. He also created Podway, a guided platform that helps people gain clarity and momentum in their ...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to DJ Lewis, a top-performing Sales Engineer who helps enterprise leaders turn big cloud, data, and AI plans into real results.

He’s responsible for driving multi-million dollar cloud revenue and partnering with executive teams to simplify complex systems.

A Georgia Tech alum, DJ is also deeply involved in the Atlanta community, raising hundreds of thousands for scholarships and mento...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Homer Gaines, a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience.

With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, Homer leads and promotes accessibility at every stage of the product development process.

Homer will share how his career has shaped his approach to inclusive design, what accessibility looks like in real product...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Chima, a seasoned tech strategist with 10 years of experience leading strategy and operations across e-commerce, health-tech, gaming, and fintech.Chima started his career in management consulting before transitioning into tech, where he’s applied his analytical skills to solve complex problems at scale. Passionate about sharing what he’s learned, Chima also mentors aspiring tech p...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Bree Hall. Bree is a Software Engineer turned Developer Advocate at HubSpot who’s passionate about making tech more accessible.

She creates technical content to help developers build on their own and feel more confident in their skills.

Bree will share how she transitioned from engineering to DevRel, what it’s like working on a Developer Advocacy team, and tips for helping other...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Kadisi Mitee. Kadisi is an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he builds cloud solutions at scale. He began his tech journey as a temporary fulfillment center associate and joined AWS in 2020. Since then, he has earned seven AWS certifications.Kadisi is also the founder of Prompt Computers, a company committed to empowering Nigerians to start and gro...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Milecia McGregor. Milecia is an Associate Director and Senior Staff Engineer at Method, where she helps startups build full-stack TypeScript prototypes and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS.

She’s held engineering leadership roles at Mediavine, written technical tutorials for DigitalOcean, and worked across the stack at companies like Mozilla, MindTrust, and Conducto. She ...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Casey Jostine. Casey started his career as a 7th-grade math teacher through Teach For America before pivoting into tech.

He went on to earn a Master’s in Information Systems and now works as a Technical Product Manager at Microsoft, where he leads hardware capacity and decommissioning for Outlook and Exchange.

Casey is also the founder of Dresscode, a tech-inspired fashi...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Jerome Johnson, II. Jerome is a tech executive with over 20 years of experience in both the commercial and government sectors. As Director of Solutions Architecture for National Security at AWS, he leads a portfolio in cloud solutions and emerging technologies.

Jerome specializes in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and Quantum Computing, and has modernized Intelligence Agency programs throu...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Tochi. Tochi is a tech professional with experience across Technology Sales, Program Management, and Technology Advisory.

She has worked with global companies like Deloitte, Oracle, KPMG, Microsoft, and currently UiPath, where she helps enterprise customers scale their Automation and AI journey as a Customer Success Manager.

Outside of her corporate career, Tochi provides advi...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Lee Clayton. Lee is a cybersecurity professional specializing in security control implementation and cyber tooling. He’s worked in the Department of Defense sector, as well as in startups and the financial industry.Lee is focused on making the transition into tech clearer for others by sharing the practical skills that matter most.He’ll be sharing his journey into cybersecurit...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Ebere — a tech creator, data expert, and community builder. She is the founder of Tekdlin, a company focused on advanced data and AI solutions. She also runs Konnect, a growing tech networking event in Dallas.Ebere has nearly a decade of experience in tech and has worked with several Fortune 500 companies. She was named one of Utiva’s Top 100 Women in Tech and has built an online ...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Matthew Robinson. Matthew is a UX designer, tech innovator, and digital storyteller, bridging the gap between creativity and user experience. With leadership experience at Google and work with brands like Samsung, Marvel, and L’Oréal, he’s shaping how we interact with technology.Recently named on AfroTech’s Future50 list, Matthew is also a content creator, known for breaking down ...

The #WorkingInTech series follows the career journeys of thriving tech professionals. We unpack their career stories to turn lessons learned into useful tips to help you make winning career moves.On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Bianca J. Jackson. Bianca is a leader at the intersection of emerging technologies and social impact. As the founder of BrickRose Exchange, she helps businesses use technology to driv...

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Kedron Abbott. Kedron is a Senior Software Engineer at HashiCorp, where he works on making software more reliable, secure, and easy to use at scale.He also serves on the board of Geeks &&, a San Antonio-based tech community with over 2,000 members. Through résumé reviews, AI showcases, and student interview prep, Kedron helps others grow their careers and give back to the ...