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Building Your Personal Brand

Practical pathways into the tech industry from non-traditional backgrounds, with real success stories.

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Kevin Okonkwo

Tech Recruiter

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Understanding the Tech Landscape

Tech offers more diverse opportunities than many realize. Not every role requires coding.

Technical Roles

  • Software Development: Building applications and systems
  • Data Science: Analyzing data for insights
  • DevOps/SRE: Managing infrastructure and reliability
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting systems and data
  • QA/Testing: Ensuring software quality

Non-Technical Roles in Tech

  • Product Management: Defining what gets built
  • UX/UI Design: Creating user experiences
  • Technical Writing: Documentation and communication
  • Sales Engineering: Technical sales support
  • Project Management: Coordinating tech projects

About the Author

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Kevin Okonkwo

Tech Recruiter

Kevin has placed over 500 professionals into tech roles, with 40% coming from non-traditional backgrounds.

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