Working In Tech

juwonthetechie

Welcome to the Working in Tech Podcast, where industry professionals in cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud computing, project management, product management, data analytics, UX design, Scrum, and more come to share their invaluable insights. If you're a tech newbie, this podcast is your guide to starting a new career in tech. Join us as our guests generously reveal their personal journeys into tech, offering a wealth of knowledge on challenges, opportunities, and effective strategies that will help you build your dream career in tech.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 80 - How to Become A Technical Program Manager with Adekunle Ayodele

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Adekunle Ayodele. Adekunle is a Senior Technical Program Lead at Meta with over 25 years of experience leading program and product execution across complex, high-impact initiatives. He’s the founder of Fostr, a global community supporting Africans and allies in Big Tech and startups. He also created Podway, a guided platform that helps people gain clarity and momentum in their careers and lives through structured pods and community support. Adekunle will share how he’s built a career at the intersection of strategy, execution, and community, and how he’s helping underrepresented talent thrive in tech.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH ADEKUNLE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adekunleayodele/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Building Technology to Big Tech 13:10 - Mentorship 26:00 - FAANG, Google Rejections, Interview Tips 37:00 - Giving the Right Signals in Interviews 51:00 - Resume Tips 59:30 - Fostr, Podway, and Community Building 1:03:00 - Final Words 1:08:30 - Conclusion

    1h 9m

  2. 15 AUG

    Ep 79 - How to Become A Cloud Sales Engineer with DJ Lewis

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to DJ Lewis, a top-performing Sales Engineer who helps enterprise leaders turn big cloud, data, and AI plans into real results. He’s responsible for driving multi-million dollar cloud revenue and partnering with executive teams to simplify complex systems. A Georgia Tech alum, DJ is also deeply involved in the Atlanta community, raising hundreds of thousands for scholarships and mentoring first-gen professionals. DJ will talk about how he built a career at the intersection of tech and strategy, and how he stays grounded through community work.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH DJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djlewis212/CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Why Tech? 6:10 - Learning Cloud 13:15 - Finding A Sales Job 19:50 - Sales Engineer Skills 32:20 - Prioritization 41:25 - Getting the First Job 55:00 - Working outside your Comfort Zone 1:03:30 - Final Words 1:04:06 - Conclusion

    1h 5m

  3. 8 AUG

    Ep 78 - How to Become An Accessibility Engineer with Homer Gaines

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Homer Gaines, a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, Homer leads and promotes accessibility at every stage of the product development process. Homer will share how his career has shaped his approach to inclusive design, what accessibility looks like in real product teams, and tips for building tech that works for everyone. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH HOMER LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homergaines/ Blog: http://www.rightbadcode.com/ Speaker Booking: https://sessionize.com/homergaines CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Accessibility in Tech 7:20 - Breaking into UX 25:45 - Opportunities in Accessibility 35:16 - Career Path 40:00 - Simple Communication 48:10 - Empathy in UX 1:02:05 - Final Words 1:03:40 - Conclusion

    1h 4m

  4. 1 AUG

    Ep 77 - How to Become A Strategy & Operations Manager with Chima Onyewuchi

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Chima, a seasoned tech strategist with 10 years of experience leading strategy and operations across e-commerce, health-tech, gaming, and fintech.Chima started his career in management consulting before transitioning into tech, where he’s applied his analytical skills to solve complex problems at scale. Passionate about sharing what he’s learned, Chima also mentors aspiring tech professionals and helps others build careers that can evolve with the industry.He’ll share how to grow across industries, build transferable skills, and stay relevant in a fast-changing field.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechieIG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH CHIMALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chima-onyewuchi-394a7432/CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:30 - Why Consulting?5:45 - Strategy & Ops13:40 - Building Strategic Skills19:17 - Switching into Tech22:45 - Tips for Newcomers24:45 - Experience in Multiple Industries34:00 - Embracing AI45:30 - Salary Expectations47:40 - Bad Advice, Interview Tips51:30 - Final Advice57:50 - Conclusion

    59 min

  5. 18 JUL

    Ep 76 - How to Become A Developer Advocate with Bree Hall

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Bree Hall. Bree is a Software Engineer turned Developer Advocate at HubSpot who’s passionate about making tech more accessible. She creates technical content to help developers build on their own and feel more confident in their skills. Bree will share how she transitioned from engineering to DevRel, what it’s like working on a Developer Advocacy team, and tips for helping others learn and grow in tech. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH BREE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannahall0/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCoKFWpai3OO1R0e_AHeNKA CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Breaking into Tech in 2025 5:10 - Why Software Developer 21:00 - Are CS Degrees Cooked? 27:00 - Is AI Taking Your Job? 39:35 - Day to Day of a DevRel 45:00 - The Rewarding Part of DevRel 49:50 - How to Become a Developer Advocate 53:00 - Building in Public 59:50 - Tips for Non-techie Techies 1:03:00 - Final Words 1:05:00 - Conclusion

    1h 6m

  6. 11 JUL

    Ep 75 - How to Become a Solutions Architect with Kadisi Mitee

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we’re talking to Kadisi Mitee. Kadisi is an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he builds cloud solutions at scale. He began his tech journey as a temporary fulfillment center associate and joined AWS in 2020. Since then, he has earned seven AWS certifications.Kadisi is also the founder of Prompt Computers, a company committed to empowering Nigerians to start and grow careers in tech. Through training, support, and employment opportunities, he’s helped many individuals gain the skills and confidence to break into the industry.Kadisi will share how he transitioned into cloud architecture, how Prompt Computers is bridging the gap between local talent and global opportunities, and tips for building a meaningful tech career from the ground up.𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechieThreads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechieIG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechieCONNECT WITH KADISILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadisi/CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:10 - From Zero to Solutions Architect16:00 - Certifications and Free Learning21:35 - Breaking into Tech in 202527:55 - Climbing the Ranks in Amazon 42:46 - Software Engineer in Solutions Architecture53:00 - Building Excellence58:45 - SA in the Cloud1:01:40 - Kadisi's Company1:05:30 - Getting a job as a Grad1:08:40 - Final Words1:09:40 - Conclusion

    1h 10m

  7. 27 JUN

    Ep 74 - How to Become A Software Engineer with Milecia McGregor

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Milecia McGregor. Milecia is an Associate Director and Senior Staff Engineer at Method, where she helps startups build full-stack TypeScript prototypes and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS. She’s held engineering leadership roles at Mediavine, written technical tutorials for DigitalOcean, and worked across the stack at companies like Mozilla, MindTrust, and Conducto. She also founded Flipped Coding, a mentorship program for aspiring developers. She will share how she went from a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering to senior software roles, the value of technical writing and developer advocacy, and her advice for building a flexible and lasting tech career. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH MILECIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milecia/ Company Website: https://flippedcoding.com/ Blog: https://dev.to/flippedcoding Portfolio: https://github.com/flippedcoder Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098122259 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Why Tech 13:56 - Joining Communities 20:53 - First Tech Job 27:00 - Interview Tips 35:00 - Dev Rel 43:40 - Technical Writing 46:30 - FlippedCoding and Helping Young Devs 53:00 - Workplace Relationships 1:01:16 - Salary Progression 1:04:00 - Final Words 1:06:29 - Conclusion

    1h 7m

  8. 20 JUN

    Ep 73 - How to Become A Technical Program Manager with Casey Jostine

    On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Casey Jostine. Casey started his career as a 7th-grade math teacher through Teach For America before pivoting into tech. He went on to earn a Master’s in Information Systems and now works as a Technical Product Manager at Microsoft, where he leads hardware capacity and decommissioning for Outlook and Exchange. Casey is also the founder of Dresscode, a tech-inspired fashion brand that makes STEM more accessible through clothing. And he plays a key role in Atlanta’s tech community as a Director at RenderATL, the Southeast’s largest tech conference. Casey will share how he made the switch from teaching to tech, what it’s like managing large-scale systems at Microsoft, and how he’s using fashion and community to inspire the next generation. Cracking the PM Interview: https://amzn.to/3HPaIYG 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH CASEY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyjostine/ Website: http://www.thedresscodeco.com/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - RenderATL 2:20 - Why Tech? 11:27 - Nurturing Talent 15:25 - Breaking into Tech 22:25 - Skills for Product Managers 26:00 - Transition from Entrepreneurship 29:15 - Attending Tech Conferences 35:20 - Using AI 37:20 - Salary Progression 40:47 - Negotiation Tips 44:50 - DRESSCODE 54:00 - Render 2026! 57:20 - What Makes a Great Resume 59:40 - Showing up to an Interview 1:01:27 - Final Words 1:03:30 - Conclusion

    1h 4m
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Welcome to the Working in Tech Podcast, where industry professionals in cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud computing, project management, product management, data analytics, UX design, Scrum, and more come to share their invaluable insights. If you're a tech newbie, this podcast is your guide to starting a new career in tech. Join us as our guests generously reveal their personal journeys into tech, offering a wealth of knowledge on challenges, opportunities, and effective strategies that will help you build your dream career in tech.

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  • Creator
    juwonthetechie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © juwonthetechie
  • Show Website
    Working In Tech