We have another powerhouse on the podcast this week! Meet Ayodele ‘Ayo’ Duyile, the Co-Founder of Techsgiving. Ayo began his professional journey in the tech world in 2015 and has gained valuable experience working with big names like Lockheed Martin, Facebook, Microsoft, and now Google. Techsgiving is all about making the tech world more inclusive for black and brown communities globally. They started up in November 2018 because they noticed a serious lack of diversity in tech. To change that, they’ve teamed up with major players like Google, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft, and JPMorgan & Chase Co. to make sure voices are heard and help underrepresented communities get the resources they need to thrive in tech. The Techsgiving annual summit is coming up on December 6 - 9, 2023, in Washington D.C. And don’t worry, if you’re not local you can still attend virtually! This is your gateway to career growth, entrepreneurship, and government tech. With 70+ speakers, 30+ hiring partners, and a surprise guest, this summit promises unmatched value! Tune in to learn more about what Techsgiving has to offer, the amazing speaker lineup, and how to join the community! Get Connected with Techsgiving: IG: @techsgiving Website: techsgiving.org/summit Promo code to get a free GA ticket or use as a credit towards VIP/Platinum: TGCP Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Imagine walking into a lab, classroom, or a meeting, and being the only Black woman in the room. This is a reality for many of us in the field of STEM. Currently, only 2% of STEM jobs are held by Black women. Unfortunately, some of us end up leaving due to feelings of isolation, mistreatment, and a lack of opportunities. However, there are organizations working tirelessly to change this narrative. Meet Dr. Kilan Ashad-Bishop and Teressa Alexander, the co-founders of STEMNoire ! After a fateful phone conversation in 2019, they founded STEMNoire and began recruiting a team of Black women in STEM to build a community for us, by us. Since then, STEMNoire has grown into a global research and wellness community that convenes Black women and non-binary people in STEM to foster community, facilitate collaboration, and enhance personal and professional outcomes. STEMNoire hosts an annual conference where attendees across the globe are able to leave with targeted personal and professional development resources necessary for resilience in STEM education and the workforce. Tune in to learn more about why STEMNoire was created, how to join, and details on their upcoming conference!! Word on the street it’s coming to Washington D.C next year!! Get Connected with STEMNoire: IG/Twitter: @stemnoire Website: stemnoire.org Download the STEMNoire mobile app on Google Play or the App store! Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

We’re back with another episode and this one is for my Public Health folks!! Meet Olivia Umoren, MPH, Founder and CEO of LIV Consulting & Career Services. LIV Consulting & Career Services supports high school students to executive-level professionals in achieving their career goals in Public Health and Health Policy. Olivia launched her business in June 2021 after observing a major need for career support and guidance among public health students and graduates. Many of her former classmates shared common sentiments of their undergraduate and graduate programs not preparing them for the competitive workforce post-graduation. Since 2021, LIV Consulting & Career Services has grown to a following of 5,000+ professionals on LinkedIn and has served over 180 clients from students to established professionals. Interested in the services LIV Consulting & Career Services has to offer? Make sure to tune in to learn more and the different career opportunities in Public Health! Get Connected with LIV Consulting & Career Services: IG: @livcareerservices Website: https://www.livcareerservices.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaumoren/ Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Are you looking for a job in tech? The tech industry is highly competitive, and finding the right job can be a daunting task, but platforms like Black Tech Pipeline make the process so much easier! Meet Pariss Chandler, Founder and CEO of Black Tech Pipeline! Pariss Chandler is a former aesthetician turned Tech Founder. In 2018, she posted a viral tweet that mobilized the hashtag, movement, and community #BlackTechTwitter, a community of Black technologists from around the globe! The impact that #BlackTechTwitter made allowed her to transition into a full-time Founder of Black Tech Pipeline. Black Tech Pipeline is a job board and recruiting platform that is focused on hiring and retaining Black technologists. It partners with companies who truly practice safety, diversity, equity and inclusion internally and externally. Black Tech Pipeline promotes companies and organizations that are taking actionable steps to support their team members from marginalized communities in visible and impactful ways. To hear Pariss share more about her experience building Black Tech Pipeline and the resources it provides, make sure to tune in!! Get Connected with Black Tech Pipeline: IG: @btpipeline Website: https://blacktechpipeline.com/ Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Happy New Month, everyone! It’s been some time, but we’re excited to be back!!! We’re kicking off this season with a special series titled “Breaking Barriers in STEM”. In this series, we’ll shine a spotlight on STEM organizations and businesses within our community that are actively working to remove obstacles and create opportunities for people of color to thrive in STEM.Meet our first guest, Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, the Founder and CEO of STEMedia. He is an engineer, educator, and entrepreneur based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. His technical experience includes 15+ years as a NASA Researcher, Bridge Design Engineer, and Adjunct Professor. In 2012, as a graduate student, he founded STEMedia. STEMedia is an EdTech platform and media company that provides educational, creative content for the science, technology, engineering, and math community. Its goal is to provide top tier content, community and career development for students and professionals who make up the present and future technical workforce.Stay tuned for a deep dive into Dr. Mabry’s journey and the inspiration behind creating STEMedia! Get Connected with STEMedia: IG: @stemedia YouTube: @STEMedia Website: www.stemedia.com/connect Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guess what?!! It’s the season finale!! We started the season back in March and we’re 10 episodes deep! This week we’ll wrap up the STEM Career Path series. I get a lot of questions, “What do you do for work? What is a Systems Engineer?” So why not have an episode about it and answer everyone’s questions! Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management. It focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems from its initial creation to production and management through the end product or solution. I had the opportunity to speak with my good friend, Juammy Lora! Juammy is a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin, an aerospace and defense contractor. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Systems Engineering Project Management from the University of Central Florida. Tune in as Juammy answers your questions on what a Systems Engineer does, his recent work trip to UAE, important skills to have, and how to get into the field! Get Connected with Juammy Lora: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juammy-lora-32ab7282/ Email: juammylora@gmail.com Instagram: @juammy23 Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

New episode loading!! This week we cover the career of a Cloud Service Improvement Engineer. This role can be found in almost any organization. Their job is to analyze and improve the processes of a business continually. They work closely with project managers and quality specialists to identify potential for improvement. Our special guest, Tega Eshareturi, is a Cloud Service Improvement Engineer with Oracle NetSuite. In this role he works on improving and reporting on the reliability and uptime of NetSuite services. He is responsible for multiple process improvement initiatives and projects. Prior to joining Oracle, Tega worked as a Government Financial Data Analyst at Lockheed Martin. He holds a Bachelors in Management Information Systems from Texas Southern University and will be pursuing his Masters in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Data Science at the University of Houston Clear-Lake in the Spring. Tega is the founder of TechTuri, an organization to help people of color transition into tech by providing a hub that uses technology, data, and networking to help optimize your life. Tune in to learn more about what a Cloud Service Improvement Engineer does, work-life balance, and certifications needed to transition into this career! Get Connected with Tega Eshareturi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tega-p-eshareturi-014002142/ Website: techturi.org Email: tegapeters11@gmail.com, techturi.org@gmail.com Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Did you know October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?! You know we had to interview a Cybersecurity specialist for our STEM Career Path series to represent! Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, devices, and programs from digital attacks. According to Norton, there are 2,200 cyberattacks per day which could equate to more than 800,000 people being hacked per year! In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Haja Savage-Adan, a Cybersecurity Specialist at Liberty Mutual. Her career journey is very interesting! Haja obtained her B.A. in Crime and Justice Studies from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. After working at the police department and deciding that Law School was not for her, she decided to go back to school and obtained her M.S. in Cybersecurity from Northeastern University. This truly shows you can start from ANYWHERE to transition into STEM! Tune in to hear more about Haja’s story on why she switched into Cybersecurity, the need for more black women in the field, and how to transition into Cyber! You don’t want to miss this! Get Connected with Haja Savage-Adan: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hajaksavage Instagram: @the_skrypt Resources: https://www.cybersecurityeducation.org https://www.hackthebox.com https://www.cybrary.it Job Board: https://jobs.masscybercenter.org/jobs https://www.dice.com Mentorship | Fellowships: https://masscybercenter.org https://www.hackdiversity.com https://www.wicys.com Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

“I am a Mechanical Engineer, Not a Mechanic”. If you didn’t know, there is a BIG difference between the two. Mechanical engineers are problem solvers who apply their skills to design, develop, build, and test all sorts of mechanical devices, tools, engines, and machines in just about every type of industry. They’re ranked among the top 10 fields nationally for employment and projected to have employment growth of nearly 140,000 new jobs over the next decade. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Abdur-Rahman Quadri, Mechanical Engineer by day and photographer by night! Rahman works as a Mechanical Engineer at Engenium Group. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lagos and a M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park. Tune in as Rahman describes the profession of a Mechanical Engineer, important skills to have, and how to get into the field! Get Connected with Abdur-Rahman Quadri: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/abdur-rahmanq Instagram: @abdurvisuals Photography website: abdurvisuals.com Young Africans in Tech: @yaitinitiatives Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

New episode, new career! All roads lead to Product Management! Product management is key to building great products. Product Managers are responsible for overseeing product development from ideation to launch. They brainstorm new products, seek to improve current ones, and attempt to maximize efficiency and profitability at their companies. Our special guest, Janet Phan, began her career in technology as an IT intern at Weyerhaeuser in Seattle, Washington, while attending the University of Washington (UW). After graduating from UW with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Information Systems, she accepted an IT position with The Boeing Company. In 2013, she graduated with a Master of Science in Information Systems from UW and shortly thereafter, joined PwC as a technology consultant. Today, she works as a Senior Technical Product Manager for Amazon’s Project Kuiper to help launch a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Additionally, Janet is the founder of Thriving Elements, a nonprofit dedicated to creating access and opportunities for underserved, underrepresented girls with long-term mentorship in STEM. Tune in as Janet explains the difference between Product, Project, and Program Management, deal breaking skills that helped her become successful, and helpful tips on how to transition into the field from a non-tech or tech background! Get Connected with Janet Phan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettphan Email: janet@thrivingelements.org  Boldly You Book: https://boldly-you.com Non-profit: https://thrivingelements.org 3 Key Elements to Thriving Mentorship by Janet Phan TEDxZurich: https://youtu.be/rY7r6A_J_jQ Mock Interview Resource: https://stellarpeers.com Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

In our last episode, we kicked off the “STEM Career Paths” series where we highlighted the career as an Actuary. This week, we will highlight the career as a Data Scientist. A data scientist is responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting extremely large amounts of data. Data Science enables companies to efficiently understand data from multiple sources and derive valuable insights to make smarter data-driven decisions. Our special guest, Chinelo Oyekwe, is a data scientist and has been in the field for over 5 years. She has two degrees in Computer Science. Her love for numbers and technology made the choice to pivot into data science an easy one to make. Chinelo strongly believes that technology and data are the new gold, so she dedicates her time teaching her growing online community about tools and resources to help them successfully switch into tech and grow their new tech careers. Tune in as Chinelo shares her journey into Data Science, tips on how to transition into the field, and the biggest ethical challenges facing the data science community. Get Connected with Chinelo Oyekwe: Instagram: @nelotechie Data Science Course: tekdlin.com/waitlist Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

New Month, New Series! In the STEM Career Paths Series, we will provide insight into various STEM career paths. Too often, people don’t realize the large amount of career opportunities available in STEM. Sometimes these careers aren’t brought to our attention as a person of color, which can lead to missed opportunities and money for us. This week we will cover the career as an Actuary. Actuaries help companies assess and plan for financial risks. Did you know this profession tops the list as the least stressful job with an average salary of over $100,000? Although there are many opportunities in this field, it does not have the diversity that it needs or desires. Our special guest, Jamala Arland, is working to flip the script on underrepresentation in the STEM field, particularly in the often-overlooked profession of an Actuary. Jamala has over 16 years of experience working as an Actuary. She is the Senior Vice President of Long-Term Care Inforce at Genworth Financial. She is also former Chairperson of the Society of Actuaries (SOA)’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Tune in as Jamala shares her journey of being one of 250 black actuaries in the United States, obstacles people of color face, and the SOA’s commitment to building equitable opportunities for all members and candidates to enter, develop, grow and succeed in the actuarial profession. Get Connected with Jamala Arland: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamalamurray/ https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.blackactuaries.org/resource/resmgr/newsletters/a_tale_of_two_actuaries.pdf https://www.blackactuaries.org/ https://www.soa.org/ Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Everyone has setbacks. Maybe you were skipped over for a promotion, failed an exam, or didn’t get your dream job/internship. You feel like going into hiding and shutting the world out. But remember, that won’t make the problem go away. How you respond to these setbacks is important and resiliency is needed to bounce back and keep on going. So, in the words of Big Sean, “Last night I took an L, but tonight I bounce back!” In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Charlton Campbell, a Consulting Mechanical Engineer at Amentum. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. In this episode we discuss resiliency and how to bounce back from a setback! Get Connected with Dr. Charlton Campbell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charltoncampbell Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Who you wit? *Lil Jon voice* Who’s in your network? Have you heard the saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? It’s never too early or too late to invest in your network. Expanding your community can open doors to new opportunities for business, career advancement, and personal growth. In this week’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Cimone Wright-Hamor. Cimone is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor's, master's, and is on track to be the first African American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University. Can you say Black Girl Magic!!! She has spent the last decade working at various organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft Inc. and startups such as Smart-Ag, to state government and national laboratories. Cimone is the founder of Hey Cimone!, an organization whose mission is to help students navigate the decisions of college. She has developed a set of fundamental resources and principles to help students mindfully navigate their degree programs and employment opportunities. Tune in as Cimone discusses the importance of networking, effective ways to build your community, and her personal experiences with networking. You don’t want to miss it!! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Get Connected with Cimone Wright-Hamor: Website: https://www.heycimone.com/ Twitter: @Hey_Cimone Email: cimone@heycimone.com Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: Justin Cloud About this episode:  The rumors are true!! We’re backkk!!! We’re kicking off the season teaching you a new way to secure the bag! Thank you Region 1 NSBE Professionals for sponsoring this episode!  There are a lot of ways to go about looking for that dream job, but few are as effective and time-worthy as a career/job fair. In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to interview one of my mentors! You’ve probably seen him recruiting at all the diversity STEM career fairs. He might have even hired you!   Justin Cloud has been in the Department of Defense industry for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) business at L3Harris Technologies. He is also the Director of Strategy and Technology. Justin is a proud alumnus of North Carolina A&T with a B.S. in Computer Science, and John Hopkins University with a M.S. in Project Management.  Tune is, as Justin shares the tea of what recruiters and hiring managers look for at career fairs and effective ways to stand out in the crowd! You don’t want to miss it!! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Get Connected with Justin Cloud: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jecloud Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: Dr. Floryn Ajuzie About this episode:  Who knew there were levels to entrepreneurship! Meet Dr. Floryn Ajuzie, the not your average pharmacist! She is an entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and traveler. Dr. Floryn is a woman of God that upholds many leadership positions within and outside the church. She currently works in the pharmaceutical industry in Maryland. Dr. Floryn has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Health and Sciences (MCPHS). She is the Founder and CEO of Perfected By Faith, a luxury streetwear brand that emphasizes the importance of living out your God given purpose. Dr. Floryn projects that Perfected By Faith will become a global brand that disrupts the beauty and fashion industry by becoming a house of brands!! Tune in as Dr. Floryn shares her experience on how it was like launching her business during the pandemic, FREE resources/networks available to help small businesses, and much more! You don’t want to miss it!! Tell a friend to tell a friend! Get Connected with Dr. Floryn Ajuzie: Instagram: @dr_floryn Perfected By Faith Instagram: @wearperfectedbyfaith Perfected By Faith Facebook: @wearperfectedbyfaith Website: www.perfectedbyfaith.com Email: perfectedbyfaithshop@gmail.com Business Resources: Small Business Administration: sba.gov SCORE: Score.org Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: Chibuzo Ononiwu About this episode:  Did y’all enjoy our last episode?! We have another dope entrepreneur this week! Meet Chibuzo Ononiwu, the “Serial Entrepreneur”! Everything she touches turns to cash! Engineer by day and business woman by night, Chibuzo is a woman with many talents!! Chibuzo works as a Performance Engineer at General Motors in Dallas, Texas. She has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University and a M.S. in Industrial and Product Design from Philadelphia University. She is the owner of Vinchi Events, a full-service event planning business for weddings, birthdays, showers, and any special occasions. In less than 6 months, she’s hit Superhost status on Airbnb and has been able to recoup her investments, open more rental units, all while enjoying life on vacation! Can you say securing the bag?!!!!! Tune in as Chibuzo shares what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, how the pandemic affected her businesses, and resources/advice on starting your own business! Grab your headphones, pens, and notepads! You don't want to miss this! Get Connected with Chibuzo Ononiwu: Instagram: @wheresboozie Vinchi Events Instagram: @vinchievents Airbnb Course Instagram: @superhostacadmy , https://superhostacademy.thinkific.com/ Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: Jaysen Goncalves About this episode: Season 2 will soon come to an end, so it’s only right we go out with a bang! Have you ever thought of owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur? Do you need advice on how to launch your creative ideas? Win in STEM has you covered! In our new series, we will highlight people of color STEMinists who own a business or have transitioned from STEM to entrepreneurship. Our first guest is Jaysen Goncalves, the “Engineer Turned Restaurantuer.” And no, he does not do the cooking! Born in Angola, from Cape Verdean and Angolan parents, Jaysen was raised in a restaurant/business lifestyle. As a Civil Engineer graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he had the opportunity to work in the Oil and Gas field within the United States, Scotland, and Denmark. Life soon took a quick turn in summer 2016 when he started reconsidering his purpose, goals, and the family business. Inspired by fellow Cape Verdeans in the community who recently took their family businesses to the next level, Jaysen was encouraged to give it a shot at managing Luanda Restaurant. Jaysen now runs the successful Cape Verdean/Angolan restaurant in Brockton, Massachusetts! Tune in as Jaysen shares his story of his transition from STEM to entrepreneurship. There is so much valuable information in this episode. You don’t want to miss it!!  Get Connected with Jaysen Goncalves: Instagram: @jaysenluanda Luanda Restaurant: www.www.luandabrockton.com/ Luanda Instragram: @luandabrockton Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: Duane Rollins About this episode: We all need support and guidance in our personal and professional lives. But how do you build a network of people who will lift you up when you need it? How do you know if your current situation calls for a coach, mentor, or a sponsor? In this week’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Duane Rollins on the importance of having a team of coaches, mentors, and sponsors. Duane is a designer, educator, and non-profit leader. He currently works as the Director of Product Management at Capital One. Part of his role is determining how the company can better leverage their human capital to support entrepreneurial communities. Duane is the co-founder of the Washington Leadership Academy, a public charter high school in Washington DC. He helped craft the four-year computer science curriculum for the charter through STEMLY, a nonprofit he helped co-found with his brother and friend from college. Washington Leadership Academy was recognized for its innovative model by receiving the $10 million XQ Super School Prize in 2016. Duane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech. Get Connected with Duane Rollins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanerollins Twitter: @DdotRollins Newsletter: https://duane.substack.com Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support

Guest: LaKiesha Tomlin About this episode: Did you know there are now more jobs available than before the pandemic?! Now is a great opportunity to brush off your interview skills. We know interviews can be terrifying, especially technical interviews. But don’t worry, Win in STEM has you covered! We got you! This week, I had the opportunity to interview LaKiesha Tomlin. As a career consultant, speaker and founder of Thriving Ambition, Inc., LaKiesha helps engineers and project managers become world-class leaders and help companies looking for talent attract the exceptional candidates. LaKiesha’s expert advice on engineering careers, leadership and networking has been featured on Forbes.com, American Express Open Forum, Diversity in Action Magazine, Technology Expresso Podcast, Saint Louis University and many more. Tune in as LaKiesha shares her perspective on technical interviews as a former Hiring Manager in the Aerospace, Defense and Tech industries. She shares tips on how to ace an interview, sample questions, and also shares free resources to help you with your interview!! You don't want to miss it! Resources: 51 Top Engineering Interview Questions: https://bit.ly/3wJ0L49 Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question and Answer Example PDF: https://bit.ly/2yy44D8 40 Powerful Questions to Ask In An Interview https://bit.ly/2X2ABZZ Get Connected with LaKiesha Tomlin: Website: www.thrivingambition.com Instagram: @thrivingambition Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThrivingAmbition Twitter: @ThriveAmbition LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lakieshatomlin , www.linkedin.com/company/thriving-ambition Questions or Feedback? Email: wininstempodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on IG: @thewininstempodcast Beats by Femi, IG: @fe.astro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/win-in-stem/support