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TraceRT Media
A technology podcast focusing on tech careers, news and current events from three unique perspectives: consulting practice, management, project and product management. If you are trying to get your foot in the door or just want to listen in as we cover tech news, we break it all down for you from our individual experiences and expertise. Collectively, we have over 45 years of experience in tech to share and we currently provide weekly updates in the following segments: technology careers and news.
You may think that working for any sized company is equally the same. However, we beg to differ. There are pros and cons to both. In this episode, we discuss what it is like working in an enterprise environment versus a small business. We will break down our perspectives for both and the advantages of starting at a small company first.
Wondering what your paths are into IT? In this segment of our series, we dive into the different ways to get started in IT. From starting as an intern, coming from retail, starting as a contractor, or transferring between departments into the technology field, we touch on some entry points and how important it is to stay curious. We dig into the importance of being persistent, being a team player, managing pressure, and how taking on more work early in your career helps expand your technical expertise with each new challenge.
We talk about our personal experiences diving into the world of IT. Learn how each one of us got our foot in the door and how we continued to grow to become leaders in IT. We cover our initial entry into the field, challenges, lessons learned, our first jobs, and how we continued to excel from there. Most importantly, we stress how continued education and expertise are essential, but social skills and fitting into the company culture are just as critical, particularly in this field.
An introduction to Diego, Roger, and Greg, all professionals in technology are bringing their unique perspectives on the tech world. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the tech industry, what changes employees are forced to make, the impact on their industry, and how working has changed.