CareersTalks with Tamer

In this episode of CareersTalks with Tamer, we sit down with Ahmad Mara’yeh — a Bedouin entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Rum Planet Camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan — to uncover life and career lessons shaped by simplicity, reflection, and human connection. Recorded on-site in the stunning Wadi Rum desert, Ahmad shares how the support of his family, he built his camp from the ground up along, what he’s...

After a successful career in finance, procurement, and global buying — with roles at Mars, F&B giants, and Gorillas — Seif El Sobky made an unexpected move: he left the corporate world to become CEO of a London-based restaurant chain, Koshari Street. In this episode of CareersTalks with Tamer, Seif opens up about why he chose to take such a bold leap, how he handled self-doubt, the mindset shi...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dwayne Browne, an AI and Data Transformation strategist at AWS, who brings over 20 years of experience from companies like Amazon, Accenture, Adobe, BBC, Carrefour, and EE. In this episode of CareersTalks with Tamer, Dwayne shares his career journey from technical roles to strategy and entrepreneurship, his unique approach to making impactful career deci...

Join us in this episode of CareersTalks with Tamer as we dive into the inspiring journey of James Lo, from prestigious corporate roles at McKinsey and SoftBank to successfully raising £3 million for his innovative AI startup, Ethos. James shares openly about his early career struggles, key insights from his experiences at top-tier organizations, and the pivotal decision to leave a secure corporate...

In this episode of CareersTalks with Tamer, we sit down with Harun Cehovic, an operations manager who is also pursuing his passion for acting. Harun opens up about how he got started in acting, his journey balancing two very different worlds, and what it really takes to follow your creative passion while working a 9-5 job. We dive deep into the realities of pursuing acting, the emotional highs and...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Karim Said, a classical pianist whose career spans international performances, moving countries, and pioneering music projects in Jordan. From committing to the piano at a young age to leading projects like AIPA and ACO, Karim shares how he balances passion, risk, and constant reinvention in the world of classical music. Whether you’re a budding musician...

In this inspiring episode of CareersTalks with Tamer, we sit down with Onyinye Udokporo—an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. From her journey of overcoming challenges as a dyslexic individual to founding multiple businesses, Onyinye shares her incredible story and actionable advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🌟 How...

In this episode from CareersTalks with Tamer, I sit down with Youssef Salem, the current CFO of ADNOC Drilling. Youssef’s career path is an incredible journey of resilience and calculated risks. From spending over a decade as an investment banker to becoming the CFO of ADNOC drilling, one of the fastest-growing MENA unicorns, Youssef shares his experiences, insights, and lessons learned. ⏱Timestam...

🚀 From Credit Suisse in NYC to M&G Investments in London, Gautam Samarth has built an extraordinary career in finance. As a Hedge Fund Manager overseeing an AI-driven fund managing over $1 billion, Gautam shares his journey, insights, and advice in this in-depth episode of CareersTalks with Tamer. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Pivotal Career Moments 04:49 Most challenging moments in your c...

In this episode, we sit down with Ross Kolodyazhnyi, CTO of Calyptus, based in London. Starting his career in Ukraine, Ross played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of several banks, showcasing a strong drive to innovate and lead. His ambition and passion for technology propelled him to become a product and tech leader, building robust ecosystems and leading product development across m...

In this episode , we sit down with Dr. Leon Chlon, a remarkable leader in AI and data science, who holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. With a career that spans data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, and beyond, Leon has worked at top-tier companies like Meta, Uber, Tiktok and McKinsey, where he led groundbreaking innovations in AI-driven platforms and next-gen pricing algorithms...

In this episode, I sit down with Angela Branaes, a seasoned Product Manager with an impressive background spanning top companies like Morgan Stanley, Cisco, and Amazon. Angela's career journey has taken her through roles in software engineering and product management, offering her a unique perspective on the tech industry. She also took a bold step away from the corporate world to launch her own s...

Join me in this episode where I chat with Abdelrahman Fathallah, the founder of Guillam Coffee House in London. Fascinated by finance and business operations, Fathallah chose to gain firsthand experience by starting his own venture. He made the bold decision to leave his well-paid private equity job to open a coffee house. Today, Guillam Coffee House is thriving, with four branches in prime London...

Adnan made an interesting Career Shift where he Studied Civil Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi but decided to Launch his professional Career in the Startup Ecosystem. Tune in to Listen to his interesting Career Journey and what he does at StartAD; a Startup Hub and Incubator in Abu Dhabi. ⏱Timestamps⏱: (00:00) Introduction (02:26) Shifting from Engineerting to Working With Startups (09:15 Breakdown of...

From crunching numbers to closing deals, join Shresht, a seasoned Sales Pro at Certinia, as he walks us through his career journey, from finance grad to sales rockstar. Dive into Shresht's definition of sales, his day-to-day as a Senior Account Executive, and his top tips for breaking into the industry. Packed with career insights and industry wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for sales ne...

Watch this Video if you are Considering a Career in Product Management! In this video I interview Brandon, a Technical Product Manager, where he explains what Prodct Managament is, how to break into product management and provides insights about Product Management and Technical Product Management based on his experiences at noon in Dubai and Beamery in London. *Disclaimer*: All thoughts and opinio...

Watch this Video if you are Considering a Career in Management Consulting! In this video I interview Karim, a BCG consultant in London, where he explains what Managament Consulting is, provides tips to prepare for management consulting interviews and provides insights about consulting. 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Why Management Consulting 5:57 What is Management Consulting 8:06 Types of Consulting Firm...

Welcome to an inspiring episode of CareersTalks! In this interview, I sit down with the amazing Mary Agbesanwa to delve into the world of side businesses, motivation, work-life balance, personal branding, and navigating millennial pressures. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MARY: https://www.maryagbesanwa.com/#Motivation #career #sidehustle #success #careeradvice #uk #london #podcast #millennials (00:00) Introduct...

Mary Kemi Agbesanwa is a Fintech Growth (sales) Lead at a UK Fintech Startup called Seccl. Before that Mary worked at PwC as Managment Consulting Focusing on Projects in the Fintech Industry. In this episode we discuss the difference between these two industries and how mary transitioned to Sales after 5 years in Consulting. #sales #consulting #career ⏱Timestamps⏱: (00:00) Introduction (00:40) Tel...

(00:00) Introduction (01:14) Shifting from Basketball to Investment Banking (05:17) What is Investment Banking (IB) (06:26) What does the Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) divison does? (08:10) Stages of an M&A Transaction (09:14) Phase1: 1. Investment Teaser (11:08) Pahse1: 2. Management View (Financial Model) (12:54) Phase1: 3. Investment Memorandum (IM) (16:58) Phase1: 4. Non-Binding Offe...

In this video, Nikola an Investment Banker at Evercore explains in detail the steps of a Merger and Acquisition Deal. #finance #career #london #investmentbanking ⏱Timestamps⏱: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 4. Stages of an M&A Transaction 1:28 Phase1: 1. Investment Teaser 3:16 Pahse1: 2. Management View (Financial Model) 5:13 Phase1: 3. Investment Memorandum (IM) 9:16 Phase1: 4. Non-Binding Offer 11:3...

In this episode of CareersTalks I chat with Mohammed who works as a Management Consultant at Q5 in London. Mohamed studied engineering and managed to land a graduate consulting job without any previous consulting internships. 3 months into his graduate job, he gets laid off due to the influence of Brexit in the UK. In this episode Mohammed walks us though his interesting career journey, what he do...

In this Interview Ivan, a Software Engineer at Google in Lodnon walks us through the Software Engineer Interview Process and shares tips on how to prepare for it. Ivan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanbuper/ 0:00 Introduction 0:23 1. The Interview Process 2:59 2. Resources to Prepare for the Interview

In this episode I chat with Ivan who works as a Software Engineer at Google in London. Ivan works with the Android Media Solutions team to enhance and mantain any media related processes for Andriod users across different devices. In this episode we dive into his role and what his team does. Ivan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanbuper/ ⏱Timestamps⏱: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 1.Tell us...

Daniella worked for a year as an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies after graduating from NYU Abu Dhabi. After a year in Investment Banking Daniella shifted to the Credit Research and Rating industry to work for Moody's. In this episode Daniella compares both roles and industries. She also explains what the Credit Analyst role entails and what her company (Moody's does) ⏱Timestamps⏱:...