Niamh Savill, Senior Solutions Architect at Halo: Breaking Into Tech Without a Tech Degree
About this episode
Niamh Savill shares her journey from a language degree to becoming a Senior Solutions Architect at Halo, discussing the importance of communication and confidence in tech careers.
Episode Guest Niamh Savill is a Senior Solutions Architect at Halo CRM, where she works across consultancy, product development, and customer solutions. With a background in languages, she brings a people-first, curious approach to solving complex technical challenges. Episode Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Meet Niamh and Why She Said Yes to My Duvet Flip 1:31 Niamh’s First Jobs and Early Lessons About Work 2:42 What Early Roles Teach You About Communication 3:10 How to Communicate Better at Work 3:52 Finding Halo Through Indeed 4:33 From Language Degree to a Tech Career 5:01 Niamh’s Journey at Halo CRM 6:49 Building Confidence and Putting Your Hand Up 7:47 Learning on the Job and Asking Questions 8:02 Niamh’s Best Day at Halo and Travelling for Work 8:58 What Halo Taught Niamh About Being Yourself 9:42 How Niamh Describes Halo’s Culture 10:34 Being a Woman in Tech 11:22 Advice to Young Women Applying for Tech Roles 12:08 Do You Need a Tech Background to Work in Tech? 12:58 A Day in the Life of a Senior Solutions Architect 13:51 Why Relationships Matter at Work 14:31 Dealing With Imposter Syndrome 15:36 Finding Best Friends at Work 16:27 Paul’s Leadership Style at Halo 17:44…
People in this episode
Host: Jack Parsons
Guest: Niamh Savill
Topics covered
- career transition
- women in tech
- communication skills
- imposter syndrome
- tech industry insights
- personal development
Keywords
- tech career
- solutions architect
- career advice
- women in technology
- communication
- imposter syndrome
- job search
- Halo CRM
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Halo, Halo CRM, Indeed
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