So often, people will say, “I’m more of a people person. Tech isn’t for me.” But believe it or not, the people side of the tech industry is just as important as the techy side.
In this episode, Erin Boomer, VP of Business Operations at NTT, explains why the stereotypical image of people spending their days with their fingers flying across keyboards is a pale representation of the opportunities tech can offer. And she would know. Erin has been in tech for the past decade and has had several people-facing roles that she’s loved. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the variety of job descriptions there are in tech and why women should confidently join the industry - it needs you!
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