My Career Club Podcast

Jatin Kumar got a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to get a contract role as a full stack software engineer at OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, and now works as a senior machine learning engineer at Toyota. Make sure to listen to the full episode if you are interested in becoming a software engineer or full-stack engineer and learning about the struggles, courses you should take, and everything you should do outside the classroom to land a role like Kumar.

Sean Cooper has been a managing consultant for approximately one year. He helps organizations solve internal issues, maximize growth, improve business performance, and most importantly, create value. He uses his business and effective communication skills to provide both objective advice and expertise. Listen to the podcast to hear more about what Sean has to say!

At the time of the interview, Unni Ravindranathan was the product lead at famous payment processing platform, Stripe. He currently works as the product lead for Plaid and has worked at a variety of companies including Microsoft and Okta. He is responsible for the development and strategic direction of the company's financial technology products and services. This involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and data scientists, to establish product roadmaps, prioritize feature development, and ensure that Plaid's offerings align with customer needs and business objectives. Market trend analysis, competitor assessment, and incorporating user feedback are also key aspects of his responsibilities, ultimately shaping the user experience and functionality of Plaid's financial technology solutions. Plaid Microsoft Okta Product Lead Product Management Market Analysis Product Vision Strategic Planning Roadmap Development User Feedback Product Design Industry Trends User Journey Mapping Competitive Analysis Emerging Technologies Market Research Metrics Tracking How to work at Plaid How to get a job at Plaid How to work at Plaid How to work at Microsoft How to work at Stripe How to get a job at Stripe How to get a job at Microsoft

Sanaz Soltani has been a product manager at Kaiser Permanente for a little over 4 years and been at the company for over 10 years! She shares her experience and advice for those looking to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. Those that are interested in health & wellness, managing, and building their communication skills should listen to this episode. She discusses her day-to-day responsibilities as a product manager, skills that students should start sharpening to become a product manager, the roadblocks she faced in her previous working years, and gives advice to those that want to break into the healthcare industry. Make sure to listen to the full episode for everything in detail!

Kevin Jamerson has been a social media specialist at ESPN for about 25 months now and shares his experience and advice for those looking to pursue a career in the sports industry. Those that have a deep interest in sports whether it be basketball, football, baseball, or any sport that gets broadcasted on ESPN have the opportunity to work in this field. He dives into his day-to-day responsibilities as a social media specialist, the skills required to become a social media specialist, the obstacles he went through to get his role at ESPN today, and words of wisdom for those that are feeling lost and want to work in the sports industry. Make sure to listen to the full episode for everything in detail!

Catherine Brooks has been a production assistant at ESPN for about 16 months now and shares her experiences and advice for those looking to pursue a career in the sports industry. Those that have a deep interest in sports whether it be basketball, football, tennis, or any sport that gets broadcasted on ESPN have the opportunity to work in this field. She dives into her day-to-day responsibilities as a production assistant, skills required to becoming a production assistant, struggles she went through to get her role at ESPN today, and words of motivation for those that are wanting to pursue this career. Make sure to listen to the full episode to get a deeper understanding!

Logan Koshenka has been an iOS engineer at Spotify for about 14 months and shares his experience and advice for those seeking a career in the industry of engineering, specifically on iOS platforms. Those interested in music, coding, development, and enhancing their collaborative skills will be more than thrilled to listen to what Logan has to say. He dives into his day-to-day responsibilities as an iOS engineer, the skills required to become an iOS engineer, the obstacles he went through to get his role at Spotify today, and words of wisdom for those feeling lost and wanting to work in the software engineering industry. Make sure to listen to the full episode for everything in detail!

At the time of the interview, Bradley Freeman was the growth manager/regional strategy & project lead at ByteDance which is the parent company of TikTok. He would be working behind the scenes of how the TikTok algorithm functions and all the work that required analyzing data and understanding how everything works. From the trends that work and blow up on TikTok to failed trends and topics that did not make it big on the TikTok platform. He would develop TikTok's partnership strategy and market intelligence. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more about the world of social media! ByteDance TikTok Business Development Social Media Marketing Content Creation Influencer Marketing User Engagement Global Expansion Digital Advertising Video Sharing Platform Social Media Trends Mobile App Industry Technology Startups Industry Insights Career Development Professional Growth How to work at TikTok How to get a job at TikTok How to work at ByteDance TikTok algorithm

Dr. Jacobson earned his Bachelors degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from the prestigious Ostrow School of Dentistry at University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Jacobson has a passion for community public health and has also earned a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) from California State University of Northridge (CSUN). He has been involved in many community outreach programs including a humanitarian trip to Cartagena, Colombia taking part in providing free dental work to over a 1,000 underprivileged residents. He has also helped the oral health of homeless men and women in the Union Rescue Mission. Prosthodontics Restorative Dentistry Dental Implants Dental Prosthetics Oral Health Patient Care Dental Technology Advanced Prosthodontics Cosmetic Dentistry Oral Rehabilitation Dental Surgery Tooth Replacement Denture Care Career Advice Professional Growth Dental Education

Mor Levy Volner is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, with a Masters Degree in Women's Health. Visit her at www.morlevyrdn.com Mor Levy, a registered dietitian nutritionist, talks about her career path and the importance of proper nutrition for overall health and wellness. She provides valuable insights into topics such as healthy eating habits, nutritional requirements, and dietary restrictions. We also discuss the role of a dietitian in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and private practice. Levy shares her personal experience working in the field and offers tips for listeners interested in pursuing a career in nutrition. Dietitian Nutritionist Health and Wellness Healthy Eating Habits Nutritional Requirements Dietary Restrictions Medical Nutrition Therapy Disease Management Weight Management Sports Nutrition Food Allergies Eating Disorders Nutritional Counseling Public Health Clinical Nutrition Career Development Professional Growth Nutrition Education

Audrey Israel is the owner & founder of Prestige Debate Academy. Prestige Debate Academy is the premier speech, debate and public speaking academy in the Conejo Valley for Elementary, Middle and High School Students. Visit her at https://prestigedebate.com/

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