Why You Don’t Need a Plan to Break Into Tech

About this episode

This episode discusses unconventional career development in tech, emphasizing decision making and personal growth.

Learn how Itential is bringing AI into network automation the right way — with governance, visibility, and control: https://bit.ly/itential-overview Most people believe successful careers require careful planning, like specific degrees or certifications. However, this video discusses a less conventional approach to career development, highlighting how a major life decision was made with a coin flip, leading to an unexpected path in information technology. We explore the importance of decision making and choices in shaping personal growth, offering career advice beyond traditional roadmaps. Mike Lossmann: https://linktr.ee/mikelossmann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lossmann-5aab19a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYGRKhcY9zmrKJP_VKCXV3A Join My I.T. Career Accelerator Community: https://thebeardeditdad.com/itcareeraccelerator/ Exclusive Career Resources ✅ Weekly Insider Tips: https://thebeardeditdad.ck.page/55f710292b 🎧 Listen to The I.T. Career Podcast HERE: ➡︎ YT: https://itdad.info/ytpodcast ➡︎ Apple: https://apple.co/4aw0uVM ➡︎ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yBcrfu Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make…

People in this episode

Host: Dakota Snow

Guest: Mike Lossmann

Topics covered

• career development
• decision making
• information technology
• network automation
• AI in tech

Keywords

• career planning
• tech careers
• AI
• network automation
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Itential

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