SXSW EDU 2020

How to F1 Your Career in Tech: It’s All Geek to Me

Description:

Technology skills have become a competitive advantage in IT environments. How do today’s technology professionals stack up? What does it mean to be an IT pro and what does it take to be successful? Hear about opportunities in IT for entry-level or mid-career professionals looking for a career change. Explore what IT pros are all about and meet leaders in the field. Learn about trends driving success, how to navigate a tech landscape, and understand the basics of what it takes to be an IT pro.


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Takeaways

  1. Coding is important, but not the only way to become an IT pro
  2. Embrace opportunities for non-traditional education in tech
  3. Get a preview on what it takes to be an IT pro and speak geek

Speakers


Organizer

Allison Rael, Marketing Communications Mgr, SolarWinds


Meta Information:

  • Tags: career
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Emerging Tech & Development
  • Session Focus Area
  • Level: Basic Understanding


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