Chicago Techies Podcast

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers.  Join us on a heartf...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers.  We're kicking off 2...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers.  Join us as we welco...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers. This week on the Chicago...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers. Join us as we engage in a...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers. In the latest episode of...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers. Join us as we explore the...

In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experiences that have guided their tech careers. With an inspiring journey...

Introducing an exciting new season of the Chicago Techies podcast! In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experie...

Introducing an exciting new season of the Chicago Techies podcast! In this season, we're shining a spotlight on the trailblazers in the tech industry, both established veterans and emerging talents, who are pushing the boundaries of innovation. I'm your host, Ceci Fischer-Benitez, and together, we'll explore their successes, understand the challenges they've faced, and dive into the unique experie...

Resources mentioned: BSO Valpo SHPE Connect with Matthew:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spivey-programmer/   Email:  matthew.spivey@valpo.edu Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cfischerbenitez  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfischerbenitez/ Follow the podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoTechies Instagr...

Resources mentioned: University of Chicago Alpha Kappa Psi Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Baryl.io Connect with Yuyang:   Linkedin:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuyang-zhang-/   Email: yuyang@baryl.io Follow Baryl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baryltrips/     Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ceci...

Resources mentioned: Chicago State University - Latino Resource Center Chicago State University - Career Development Center  Techqueria Latinas in Tech  Connect with Mariela:   Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielavillalva/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themiavillalva/    Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cec...

Resources mentioned:  Grace Hopper Conference Pyladies Chicago UIC- WiCsS UIC Career Center Latinas in Tech Events Connect with Michelle:   Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleramirez729/   Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbenitez87 Follow the podcast: Twitter:...

Resources mentioned:   SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Nuevo Foundation Connect with Carlos:   Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoding/ Website: carloscoding.com  Email: crodriguez1@hawk.iit.edu Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbenitez87 Follo...

Resources mentioned: Grace Hopper Celebration  AnitaB.org ChickTech Handshake Connect with Amy:   Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymhua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymhua/    By Hua Creative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byhuacreative/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByHuaCreative   Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: h...

Resources mentioned: Curie High School DePaul Generation Success Stars Mentoring Program DePaul Techqueria Urban Alliance Handshake  Connect with Dillon:   Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jguzman26/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jason01Guzman   Connect with Ceci F.B: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13 Instagram: https://www.instag...

  Some Themes discussed:  College experience & struggles Job hunting and the Tech transition  Goals and aspirations  Resources mentioned: Chicago Tech Slack Code for Chicago Code for Chicago Slack Code for Chicago Meetup  1871 Connect with Dillon:   Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-chappell-463b87174/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodyChapel Github: https://github.com/BloodiestChapel...

Some Themes discussed: First-generation college student experience Lack of resources, seeking help and tutoring Lessons learned of internship misses Resources mentioned: Sarah Goode STEM Academy Breakthrough Tech Chicago LOGICA (UIC) LARES (UIC) WiCS (UIC) Tapia Conference Grace Hopper Conference GetCities Chicago Latinas in Tech Techqueria Ceci’s Family Bakery: Don Pan Bakery   Connect with Cecil...

  Some Themes discussed: School/Major selection experience  Grace Hopper Celebration Finding Internships Resources Mentorship Future Goals   Resources mentioned: Grace Hopper Celebration Technology for Social Good Digital Youth Divas Mind + Hand  Latinas in Tech HITEC   Connect with Marianella:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianella-osorio/ https://www.instagram.com/itsmarianella/   Connect with...

Some Themes discussed: Early career Personal experiences that influenced tech transition  Advise for folks interested in Tech Resources Connecting Resources mentioned: Oreilly Udemy  Connect with Ceci: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfischerbenitez Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbenitez87 Follow the podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chic...

Some Themes discussed: Early Marketing career Personal experience that influenced startup Latinx Incubator & Techstars experience   Startup fundraising, challenges  Resources mentioned: ConnectCareHero  1871 Latinx Incubator Techstars Longevity Chingona Ventures The Lean Startup   Connect with Osvaldo:  LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/osvaldomontelongo/ Startup: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Some Themes discussed:  Bootcamp experience Being an effective ally Difficult personal experiences   Podcast project Goals & inspiration  Resources mentioned: LTX Fest Wes Bos Courses   Connect with Oscar:  LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscardel/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CountAightBlah  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/countaightblah/   Connect with Ceci: LinkedIn: https://www...

Some Themes discussed: The journey from College to the Tech sector  Mentorship experience   Resources Co-founding  Muslim Women in Tech  Goals  Resources mentioned: Udemy Coursera  Harvard Business Review  NPR  Y Combinator Muslim Women in Tech   Connect with Safa:  LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/safa-s-682865105/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/safa_tweets Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Some Themes discussed: Journey into Public Relations Mentorship & Community Involvement Latinas in Tech Resources Resources mentioned:  Latinas in Tech - Chicago Goal Digger Podcast TED Radio Hour   Connect with Yvonne:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-gonzalez-she-her-239b8075/   Connect with Ceci: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfis...