TL;DR: Attending conferences is a great way to grow your career and also give back. While tiring and sometimes expensive, conferences 1) provide job opportunities, 2) help grow your professional network, and 3) a great platform for giving back and building long-lasting friendships. Summer is over, and fall is here! Fall is more than just … Continue reading Reflections on 15+ Years of Attending Conferences
Five reflections on five years at Microsoft.
Excitement was the feeling in November 2015 when I started at Microsoft, and 5 years later, happy to report that excitement is the same feeling I have about Microsoft! Amidst all that is going on this year, I wanted to share some reflections and thoughts on my #MicrosoftLife journey. It is all about the people. … Continue reading Five reflections on five years at Microsoft.
Finding my voice as a public speaker. From PowerPoint to Public Speaking.
With students of NIIT (Accra, Ghana) Wednesday June 16, 2019 – Butterflies check. PowerPoint clicker check. Right as I began my presentation before an audience of over 500, I noticed my speaker notes were missing from the presenter screen before me. Gulp. Lesson #1: Getting started. Always raise your hand. “How do I get started?” … Continue reading Finding my voice as a public speaker. From PowerPoint to Public Speaking.
Charles Wartemberg 