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Looking to gain practical insights into the world of tech? Join us on "Glowing in Tech," a weekly podcast featuring two Black women software engineers who chat with inspiring guests from the tech industry.
From data science to cybersecurity and robotics to software development, we cover a wide range of technical topics and ask the tough questions. Each episode delves deep into a different technical career, providing listeners with an inside look at what it's really like to work in that field.
Glowing in Tech aims to create a safe, empowering and fun space that makes the tech industry feel more inclusive and accessible.
Whether you're just starting out. been in the industry a while or looking to make a change, our podcast offers valuable insights and advice for all. Check out our website for show notes, resources and more information: www.glowingintech.com
Mentorship, entrepreneurship, how to get into leadership - Renee Hunt: Part 2
Glowing in Tech
31 minutes
2 years ago
Mentorship, entrepreneurship, how to get into leadership - Renee Hunt: Part 2
Renee Hunt discusses the importance of tech in business leadership and the need for more opportunities for tech professionals to move into leadership roles. She also emphasizes the value of a broad skill set and the need for patience and grace in learning. Hunt also shares her plans to start a podcast and write a book.
The podcast also includes community comments on previous episodes, including discussions on unconscious bias and the power of introverted communication. Throughout the conversation, Hunt talks about the importance of a diverse workforce and how having people with different backgrounds and skills brings a unique perspective to problem-solving in the tech industry. She also shares her experience of being a woman of color in the tech industry and how she faced challenges due to unconscious bias. Hunt advises early career devs to be the best engineers they can be and acquire a wide range of skills, making them more employable and valuable in the industry.
She encourages tech professionals to consider leadership roles and move beyond their technical expertise to develop other skills necessary for leadership. Towards the end of the podcast, Hunt discusses her plans to start a podcast and write a book, and how she wants to use these platforms to share her experiences and insights with others in the tech industry. The podcast episode also includes community comments on previous episodes, including discussions on unconscious bias and the power of introverted communication.
Renee has over 30 years of experience in technology, starting her career in the US Army Signal Corp, then moving into the private sector after getting her MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Compare the Market, the UK’s leading Price Comparison company.
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Looking to gain practical insights into the world of tech? Join us on "Glowing in Tech," a weekly podcast featuring two Black women software engineers who chat with inspiring guests from the tech industry.
From data science to cybersecurity and robotics to software development, we cover a wide range of technical topics and ask the tough questions. Each episode delves deep into a different technical career, providing listeners with an inside look at what it's really like to work in that field.
Glowing in Tech aims to create a safe, empowering and fun space that makes the tech industry feel more inclusive and accessible.
Whether you're just starting out. been in the industry a while or looking to make a change, our podcast offers valuable insights and advice for all. Check out our website for show notes, resources and more information: www.glowingintech.com
