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Honest conversations with people building careers in tech. On Homapod, Tassy Omah sits down with engineers, designers, founders and operators to talk about how they got in, how they grew, and what actually worked, from the first CV to the next promotion. If you're job hunting, early in your tech career, or trying to grow where you are, this podcast is for you. A podcast by Homalabs.

Episodes

  1. Oct 18

    Data & AI Engineering: How to Start, Tools, Roles, Skills & Roadmap | From a Microsoft Engineer

    What does a data and AI engineer actually do, where should you start if you're coming from zero, and is now the right time to pivot into AI? In this episode of The Homa Pod, Winner, a Principal Data & AI Engineer at Microsoft, joins me to break down data and AI engineering: what his day looks like, how a business idea becomes a working prototype, the difference between models and agents, and whether you should go into data, AI, or both. We also talk about the roadmap from scratch, the platforms companies hire for, how long it takes, who can switch fastest, what gives you the edge, and where he thinks AI is heading. If you're a student, a software engineer thinking about AI, a data professional, or someone curious about how AI work happens inside big tech, this conversation gives you a clear, honest picture. IN THIS EPISODE:- A day as a data & AI engineer, from business vision to prototype- What a data platform is- Models vs agents: what AI engineers actually build- Data engineer, AI engineer, or both- Data scientist vs data engineer- The AI engineering roadmap: Python, machine learning, the frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen), prompt engineering- The data engineering roadmap: Python, Excel, SQL, databases and data platforms- Why the big platforms are where the jobs are, and the pay- How long it takes to get in- Who can pivot into AI fastest- Visibility, positioning and your portfolio- Winner's prediction: reinforcement learning JOIN THE CONVERSATIONAre you thinking about a career in data or AI? What's holding you back, or what do you want to know? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to The Homa Pod for more conversations about technology, careers, personal journeys, and the lessons people learn along the way. Chapters0:00 Coming up in this episode1:54 Welcome to The Homa Pod3:14 The job, day to day8:43 Data, AI, or both?14:29 From zero to AI engineer19:27 Where the jobs and the money are22:18 What gives you the edge25:34 What's next for AI Watch episode 1, "Intern to Principal Engineer at Microsoft in 5 Years": https://youtu.be/TiHMPpKEff8Watch episode 2, "All Things Tech Sales": https://youtu.be/OcgZsg4zHxo Watch the full video on YouTube: @TassyOmahMusic: Late Truth by Audio Hertz (YouTube Audio Library)Homapod by Homalabs · @TassyOmah

    Data & AI Engineering: How to Start, Tools, Roles, Skills & Roadmap | From a Microsoft Engineer

  2. Oct 18

    Tech Sales: How to Get In & What It's Really Like | With a Microsoft Employee

    What is tech sales, how do you get into tech sales, and what should you know before pursuing a career in this field? In this episode of The Homa Pod, Winner, a Principal AI Engineer at Microsoft who spent time in tech sales at Microsoft, joins me for an in-depth conversation about tech sales, his experience in the field, and what it takes to understand and navigate this career path. We explore what tech sales actually involves, how someone can get started, the journey into the industry, and the nuances that aren't always obvious when you're first considering a career in technology sales. If you're a student, recent graduate, career changer, or someone exploring opportunities in tech beyond a traditional engineering role, this conversation offers a closer look at what tech sales is really about and what to consider before getting started. IN THIS EPISODE:- What tech sales is and how it fits into the technology industry- Winner's journey and experience in tech sales- The roles in tech sales, from pure sales to technical sales and pre-sales- How to start exploring a career in tech sales- What to understand about the work and the expectations- The nuances of working in tech sales- Where a career in sales can lead, from account roles to leadership- Programs that can help you break in, like Microsoft Aspire and the Salesforce and Google academies- What people considering this career should think about before taking the first step Whether you've been researching how to get into tech sales, exploring tech sales jobs, or simply trying to understand what a tech sales career looks like, this conversation will help you ask better questions and make a more informed decision about your next step. JOIN THE CONVERSATIONHave you considered a career in tech sales? What do you want to know about getting started or working in the field? Share your questions in the comments. Subscribe to The Homa Pod for more conversations about technology, careers, personal journeys, and the lessons people learn along the way. Chapters0:00 Coming up in this episode2:54 Welcome to The Homa Pod4:03 Winner's journey into tech sales7:26 Pure sales vs technical sales9:29 Inbound, outbound, proactive10:05 What is tech sales? The roles12:11 Sales or engineering?16:23 How to get into tech sales21:12 Three things you need to succeed25:13 The hack: research your customer27:00 From sales to leadership29:23 Sales vs marketing in the AI era31:29 Remote, hybrid and travel34:13 Is tech sales for you?37:35 Startups vs big tech38:49 Landing the job: connections and CV44:19 Microsoft Aspire and the academies45:41 Lock in, community, consistency Watch episode 1, "Intern to Principal Engineer at Microsoft in 5 Years": https://youtu.be/TiHMPpKEff8 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OcgZsg4zHxoMusic: Late Truth by Audio Hertz (YouTube Audio Library)Homapod by Homalabs · @TassyOmah

    Tech Sales: How to Get In & What It's Really Like | With a Microsoft Employee

  3. Oct 6

    Intern to Principal Engineer at Microsoft in 5 Years | Homapod EP1

    In the first episode of Homapod by Homalabs, I sit down with Winner, principal data & AI engineer at Microsoft, who went from intern to principal engineer in five years. We talk about what was on his CV (nothing, actually), getting into Microsoft through his community, the call he got on the day of his last exam, getting promoted every year, why "you own your career", how impact equals money, and the interview research habit he says "feels illegal". If you're job hunting, early in your tech career, or trying to grow where you are, this one is for you. Chapters0:00 Cold open3:09 Welcome to Homapod4:13 Where it started8:33 Get your foot in9:55 Jack of all trades, master of all11:54 Internship → full-time15:40 Back at Microsoft: sales20:18 You own your career22:15 Impact = money28:48 The interview hack33:47 Wrapping up Got a question for Winner? Leave it in the comments and I'll get it to him. Next episode: Tech sales — what it is, who earns more, and how to get in. Homapod by Homalabs · @TassyOmah

    Intern to Principal Engineer at Microsoft in 5 Years | Homapod EP1
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Honest conversations with people building careers in tech. On Homapod, Tassy Omah sits down with engineers, designers, founders and operators to talk about how they got in, how they grew, and what actually worked, from the first CV to the next promotion. If you're job hunting, early in your tech career, or trying to grow where you are, this podcast is for you. A podcast by Homalabs.

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  • Creator
    Tassy Omah
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tassy Omah
  • Show Website
    Homapod