Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
I love to see it. This was a great feeling to put my people on to more opportunities. Rahmel helped me during my job search process. Now weāre both featured in Business Insider. Looking back on it starting the preparing for my meta interview series was a great idea.
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I was featured in Business Insider today!
When I started documenting my Meta interview preparation on YouTube, I had no idea how many people it would reach. But I knew it could provide value to others facing the same interview process.
That decision turned lemons into lemonade. If I had simply done the interview without sharing the journey, I would have missed the opportunity to be featured in a leading global business news website.
Thank you to Jonathan Exume and Rahmel Bailey for helping me prepare for the interview and Khayla McClinton for the photo. š
#BusinessInsider #MetaInterview #CareerJourney #TechInterviews #InterviewPrep #YouTubeSeries #CareerGrowth #ContentCreation #Opportunities #TechIndustry #Featured #PersonalBranding #CareerAdvice
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Excited to share that Iāll be starting my new role next Monday, and part of the job involves using Snowflake.
To get ahead, I recently attended the Snowflake World Tour conference in Atlanta.
This is a key part of my strategy: learning with purpose.
Atlanta offers countless opportunities to attend events and workshops, but the real question isādo these events align with your goals?
After being laid off in April 2024, I attended every networking event, mixer, hackathon, and conference I could find. While I gained valuable connections, I realized the skills I was learning didnāt translate into the roles I wanted.
Just like businesses justify expenses before making purchases, individuals need to evaluate the ROI of their learning.
Before pursuing a certification, ask yourself, āDoes the company I work forāor want to work forāvalue this skill?ā
For example, I earned a Databricks certificate but struggled to find roles that aligned with it. However, as more companies are using Snowflake, I focused on that and it directly helped me land my new role.
Be intentional with your time and focus on learning what will help you achieve your goals.
How do you prefer to learn new skills? Drop a comment below š
#Snowflake #DataEngineering #CareerGrowth #TechLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #ContinuousLearning #CareerGoals #AtlantaTech #ROI #PurposefulLearning #TechCommunity #NewJob #FocusOnYourGoals
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I gave my first keynote speech last night! This was a great experience and Iām looking forward to more opportunities to share my stories.
The name of this talk is āNobody Buys Humble Unlocking Business Strategy From A Data Engineerā. Letās get active and build our billions.
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āIām going to win in the end.ā
āIf you donāt believe in yourself, no one will.ā
āThings arenāt going to get easier. You have to get better at doing the hard things.ā
These are quotes I remind myself of daily. Whenever I feel inadequate, I remind myself to think big, positive thoughts.
I have achieved many things in life, but I still have more goals to reach. I let my desire to accomplish those goals drive me as I move forward toward success.
Iāve worked on projects that were worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Iāve been mentored by some of the greatest minds in technology. Iāve presented to high level leaders for Fourtune 500 companies. Iāve been in charge of making decisions for products that yielded millions of dollars in revenue.
āItās not about where youāre from itās about where youāre going.ā
āWe do not make one big jump to success. We get there one step at a time.ā
Tell yourself that youāre great. āNobody buys humble.ā Let the world know how amazing you are, and keep striving for success.
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I have some good news!
Iām going to be speaking with The Black Genius Academy! Career Karma
šĀ Event Time: 5PM EST
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Ā Event Date: August 29, Thursday
šĀ Event Title: Think Big: Transforming Self-Talk to Build Your Tech Career
šĀ Google Meet Link: In the comments below š
Iām excited about this! Iām sure people interested in technology are going to enjoy this.
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This is going to be awesome!
Iām the next speaker for the Atlanta Tech Meetup Group.
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Today is my birthday š Can I get some š„ emojis please
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Personal development doesnāt directly affect professional development.
I joined a run club, but that doesnāt make me a better candidate as a data engineer. People tell me that if it isnāt directly related to getting a new job as a data engineer donāt do it. Running doesnāt have anything to do with coding in Python and SQL. Despite what some may say itās still important to take care of your health.
Personal development builds character, confidence, discipline, mental stability, and relieves stress.
I already have proven experience and expertise in coding for Fortune 500 companies along with a degree and certifications to back it up. My network is full of people who will vouch for my skills.
Since I was laid off, Iāve gained more visibility and have built my network. Iāve volunteered to mentor underprivileged kids in the Atlanta area, been featured in big time international magazine newsletters like ForbesBLK, shared rooms with millionaires at the Google Atlanta offices, and started teaching others how to code. Iāve also spoken at tech bootcamps and workshops. Iāve joined several nonprofit organizations.
The job market is tough right now, and getting an offer isnāt easy. Staying idle isnāt an option. Staying active brings you closer to your goals.
#ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #DataEngineering #CareerGrowth #StayActive #TechCareers
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