(Extra)ordinary Tech Stories

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Andrew Shaw MBCS who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a QA Test Analyst, with a background in IT. 🤩 Thank you Andrew for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying IT in college and university, through a graduate scheme leading into #tech, all the way to becoming a QA Test Analyst, assistant martial arts instructor and writer of an online magazine called "The Tester" for the British Computer Society! ⭐ As Andrew says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Find what you enjoy, network with others and attend networking events if you can, and don't let anyone tell you what you cannot do!" 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #careertransition #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #softwaredevelopment #softwarecareers #stem #stemcareers https://lnkd.in/gw6hEP7X

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Zoe Bello who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Data Analyst Tutor, with a background in Sociology & Criminology. 🤩 Thank you Zoe for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying Sociology with Criminology at University, through a full stack developer bootcamp, all the way to becoming a Data Analyst Tutor and working in #tech! ⭐ As Zoe says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "If you're drawn to tech but don't necessarily want to be a developer, don't worry - there are countless other paths to explore. Think about the industries or causes that excite you, and then look for ways that technology intersects with those interests." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #softwarecareers #womenintech #womenintechnology #womeninSTEM #STEM https://lnkd.in/esKJbxyU

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Lewis Prescott who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Test Lead, with a background in Psychology. 🤩 Thank you Lewis for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying Psychology, through a graduate scheme leading into #tech, all the way to becoming a Test Lead & published author! ⭐ As Lewis says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Not all tech involves technical skills. Also technical skills can be learned, the most important thing is having an attitude for continuous learning and being able to problem solve." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #careertransition #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #softwaredevelopment #softwarecareers #stem #stemcareers https://lnkd.in/e_VcXkTi

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Celeste Tsai who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Digital Product Designer & Visual Creator, with a background in graphic design. 🤩 Thank you Celeste for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying graphic design, through working for one of the famous digital design studios in Taiwan, all the way to #tech and becoming a Digital Product Designer & Visual Creator! ⭐ As Celeste says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "It's hard to not get involved now, but it's really crowded. Think about what really makes you happy to balance the portion." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #womenintech #womenintechnology #designcareers #designer https://lnkd.in/ei3gFF5D

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Mike Harris CITP FBCS who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Solo Tester, with a background in sales. 🤩 Thank you Mike for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from working in sales at the energy utility, through business studies and computer science, all the way to #tech and a career in testing! ⭐ As Mike says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "If you are thinking of making a career change do your research and then if you are happy with what you have learned go for it!" 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #softwaredevelopment #softwarecareers #stem #stemcareers https://lnkd.in/eYZ575xF

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Tim McNulty MBCS who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Senior Software Analyst / Developer, with a background in programming. 🤩 Thank you Tim for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from an IT-related college training course in the 1980s, through starting in #tech and working as a Computer Operations Manager at a large factory, all the way to becoming a Senior Software Analyst / Developer! ⭐ As Tim says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Pretty much everyone in tech is winging it to some extent." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #softwaredevelopment #softwaredeveloper #softwarecareers #stem #stemcareers https://lnkd.in/eARHgn97

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🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Erika Silvestri who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Service & Interaction Designer, with a background in arts. 🤩 Thank you Erika for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from a bachelor of arts, through a master's degree in user experience and interaction design, all the way to #tech and becoming a Service and Interaction Designer at Mineral Empathy! ⭐ As Erika says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Find a place that believes in and works from the perspective of human-centred technology." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #careertransition #womenintech #womenintechnology #designcareers #designer https://lnkd.in/emYrHm3V

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Joy Chinwe Aguguo who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Software Test Engineer / Consultant, with a background in Marketing & HR. 🤩 Thank you Joy for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying Marketing & HR, through working as a health care assistant, all the way to becoming a Software Test Engineer / Consultant and working in #tech! ⭐ As Joy says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "My advice to anyone interested in a career in tech, especially in software testing, is simple: just do it! Software testing is a fantastic entry point into the tech industry, offering a great opportunity to learn and grow." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #engineeringcareers #womenintech #womenintechnology #womeninSTEM #STEM https://lnkd.in/eRsq6VHf

🚀 Today we’d like to bring attention to another #inspiring story, this time from Adam Hughes who has built a successful career in tech, becoming a Lead Technologist at dxw, with a background in Multimedia Arts. 🤩 Thank you Adam for sharing your inspiring journey with a super interesting #careerpath from studying Multimedia Arts at university, through a variety of web development roles at agencies and working in #tech, all the way to becoming a Lead Technologist and recently publishing your first game! ⭐ As Adam says while sharing great #careerintech tips in this blog: "Don't feel like you need to fit a mould or follow the same paths as others." 💯 At (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories, we believe that career options in tech and the journeys that lead to them are often surprising, exciting and non-linear. People enter tech from a range of personal and professional backgrounds and can have hugely successful #careers both in STEM and non-STEM related roles. If you’d like to learn about more #careersintech stories, check out the (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories website https://lnkd.in/ece5rsSz Please help support our mission by: - following (Extra)ordinary Tech Stories on LinkedIn - getting in touch in comments or via DM if you'd like to share your story - nominating someone you know to tell their career in tech story - helping us spread the message by sharing this post with your networks. Thank you! 🙏 #techindustry #careerstories #extraordinarytechstories #careerinspiration #careertransition #softwaredevelopment #softwarecareers #technologist #STEMcareers https://lnkd.in/eJ6EmQXD