Sympa Says

In this episode John McCabe shares his extensive journey in the tech industry, detailing his early aspirations to build robots, his transition into IT, and his significant experiences at Microsoft. He discusses the importance of being a jack of all trades, the value of humility, and the lessons learned throughout his career. John reflects on his time in the US, the challenges of returning to Irela...

In this conversation, Sarah Carney, the National CTO at Microsoft ANZ, shares her unique career journey from aspiring lawyer to military service, and eventually to a successful career in business development and marketing within the tech industry. She discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the influence of her military background on her work ethic, and the importance of finding purp...

In this conversation, Dr. Ian Hoyle shares his extensive career journey from his early interests in science and education to his significant roles at BHP and Microsoft. He discusses the importance of communication skills, the value of teamwork, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures throughout his career. Dr. Hoyle emphasizes the significance of personal values and the impact of...

In this conversation, Lizzie shares her journey from aspiring aerospace engineer to a leading role as the Global Azure Infrastructure Sales Strategy Lead at Microsoft. She discusses her early work experiences, the importance of curiosity and compassion in her career, and her commitment to empowering young girls in tech. Lizzie reflects on her transition to the U.S., the challenges she faced, and t...

Rolf Krolke shares his journey from early aspirations in law to becoming a Regional Technology Director at the Access Group. He discusses his career beginnings in IT, the transition from technical roles to business-focused positions, and his experiences at major companies like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Rolf emphasizes the importance of loving what you do, measuring impact, and working wit...

In this episode, Rishi shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a co-pilot behavioral specialist at Microsoft. He discusses the pivotal moments in his education and early career, the importance of real-world experience, and how he transitioned from software development to change management. Rishi emphasizes the value of a learning mindset, the significance of international experience, an...

In this episode of Sympa Says, TJ Shankar, CMO head of marketing at Credo AI discusses his journey from aspiring pilot in the Indian Air Force to a successful career in tech, including his experiences at Microsoft, IBM, Citrix AWS and various startups. TJ shares insights on the importance of networking, continuous learning, and the value of being passionate about one's work. He also reflects on hi...

In this episode, Johneen shares her journey from a curious child aspiring to be the first woman in space to becoming a leader in the IT industry. She discusses her early experiences in IT, the challenges she faced in the airline industry, and her transition from technical roles to leadership positions. Johneen emphasizes the importance of curiosity, networking, and building relationships throughou...

In this episodeBen Francis shares his journey from a military background to a successful career in various corporate roles, including significant time at Microsoft. He discusses the importance of purpose, culture, and personal growth in his career, as well as the challenges and opportunities he faced along the way. Ben emphasizes the value of mentorship, the impact of his experiences in different...

In this episode of Sympa Says Ana-Gabriela Hernandez shares her career journey from her interests in technology and music to her role as a security specialist at Microsoft. She highlights education, networking, relocating challenges, and emphasizes passion, personal values, and offers advice for aspiring tech professionals. Become part of our community by watching or listening and subscribing or f...

In this episodeMarc Jordan shares his career journey from aspiring paleontologist to Vice President of Product Management at SGNL. He discusses his shifts from forensic science to technology, highlighting the role of problem-solving, connections, and identity management. Marc also recounts his move to the United States and experiences at Microsoft and Google, offering career insights and advice fo...

In this episode of Sympa SaysHeather Grandy discusses her career journey from a curious child to a successful engineering and technology career. She highlights the importance of problem definition, collaboration, and resource utilization. Heather shares her co-op experiences, early career challenges, and transition to the tech world at Microsoft. She reflects on how the pandemic influenced her car...

In this episode Andrew Nathan discusses his journey from basketball aspirations to a successful career in IT and security , including military and Microsoft experiences. He highlights skills gained, the importance of teamwork, networking, and hismentorship-focused leadership philosophy. Andrew also addresses career challenges like cultural adaptation and workplace dynamics, offering valuable advic...

Sympa Says will help you discover inspiring real-life stories of professionals who have navigated diverse career paths to achieve their goals at leading companies Become part of our community by watching or listening and subscribing or following Sympa Says. Our first episode will be released on Sunday May the 4th at 10:00am Eastern Time