The Importance of Upskilling: Stay Current in the Evolving Technology World (Presented by NetApp)

BEYA 2020

 

The Importance of Upskilling: Stay Current in the Evolving Technology World (Presented by NetApp)

 

Logan Carrington - Product Marketing Manager

Brandon Johnson - A.I. Solutions Manager

Justin Tomlin - HR Program Manager

Mekka Williams - Sr. Software Engineer

Greg Williams - Vice President of Engineering

 

This seminar focuses on the importance of upskilling to stay competitive in the world of technology. You will learn about some of the latest tech trends as well as strategies to keep up with the rapid evolution of new technologies. Becoming a successful technologist is not just about technical aptitude. We will discuss the importance of soft skills, sometimes referred to as employability skills, and how to combine technical acumen with these soft skills to create a personal brand that can facilitate a successful and fulfilling career in technology.

Topics covered include:

• Technology trends: How have they transformed the way we do business? 
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Cloud Computing 
• Containers 
• What’s next? 
• Technical upskill strategies: How can I stay current? How can I get ahead? 
• Importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in technical fields
• From interview candidates to established professionals, why are these skills important?
• How can I improve these skills?
• Personal brand
• Tips for building and promoting a personal brand in a technical field. 

At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:

 

1. Describe current technology trends. 
2. Define a strategy for keeping their technical skillset current.  
3. Explore ways to combine soft skills with technical currency to become a more successful technologist

 

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