Career Paths in the Tech Industry

Description

Considering a career in tech? Explore the wide variety of roles in the tech industry and learn how to break into the field.

About this event

Considering a career in tech? There are several viable career paths in the tech industry and many (if not most) do not require in-depth coding knowledge, technical skill, or a childhood full of video games and wi-fi hacking. Of course, if you are an aspiring software programmer, there is no shortage of opportunities either.

In this workshop, we will explore a few positions that play key roles in almost every professional tech environment. You will learn what skills are required for each, what personality types are well-suited, how to prepare for an entry level position/internship, and realistic timeframe expectations.

We Will Explore the Following Roles:

• Software Engineer
• Product Manager
• Growth/Community manager
• Design
• Startup vs Corporate vs Agency

That's It?

No there's more! We will also dive into workflow styles and explore how teams across various skillsets collaborate seamlessly to create apps & sites that users love. Understanding these processes are key to success for anyone in the tech industry and the earlier you learn about them, the sooner you can start your career.

About The Organizer

Dan Kwon has been an independent software engineer for almost ten years. He specializes in Web & Mobile development with a focus on creating scalable architectures on AWS. His current and past clients include Washington Post, The University of Chicago, Scott's Cheap Flights, Morgan Stanley and a couple dozen early-stage startups. When he is not focusing on fantasy football, he is thinking about fantasy football.