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, Kierra brings culture, creativity, and accessibility into conversations about technology. She also leads The Data Bloq, a consulting and career coaching firm where she has guided hundreds of professionals to secure new roles, promotions, and lasting career growth.
Kierra will share her journey building in data and AI, why accessibility in tech matters, and the lessons she’s learned coaching professionals into thriving careers.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Why Tech?
7:30 - Being a Self-starter
13:02 - Getting the First Opportunity
17:12 - Should I Learn to Code?
24:20 - Discovering Love for Tech
29:30 - The Art of Not Knowing & Impostor Syndrome
34:57 - AI in Home Appliances
42:09 - Tech Roles in FinTech
47:30 - Sacrifices and Hard Work
1:01:05 - Shoutouts
1:04:25 - Conclusion
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