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Manuel Martinez hosts the Career Downloads podcast where he interviews a different guest each episode to learn about their individual and diverse backgrounds, job history, and techniques they use to manage their career. So plug in and download the knowledge.
From Military Signaler to State CIO: Alan Cunningham’s Unfiltered Career Journey | Ep032
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Show Notes In this captivating episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Alan Cunningham, a technology leader with a rich and varied background. Born in Edinburgh,[...]
From Data Warehousing to Cloud Architecture: Nidhi Nayak’s Tech Journey | Ep031
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Show Notes In this episode, Manuel Martinez talks with Nidhi Nayak, an Enterprise Support Lead with extensive experience across data warehousing, cloud architecture, and technical leadership. Born and[...]
From Telecom Hardware to Cloud: Taft Singletary’s Tech Career Journey | Ep030
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Show NotesIn this episode, Manuel Martinez interviews Taft Singletary, a Senior Technical Account Manager with three decades of experience in telecommunications and technology. Taft shares his path from[...]
From Immigrant Working For Groceries To CEO: Asal “Vox” Gibson’s Career Journey | Ep029
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Show Notes In this powerful episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Asal “Vox” Gibson, CEO and founder of Cyroot and president of Cyroot Academy. Vox[...]
From IT Support to AWS TAM: Dalien Ahiekpor’s Career Journey | Ep028
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Show NotesIn Episode 28 of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez interviews Dalien Ahiekpor, Senior Technical Account Manager at AWS, who shares his transformation from tech-curious teenager to cloud professional.[...]
From Jet Engine Mechanic to AWS Technical Curriculum Developer with Jason Smith | Ep027
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez interviews Jason Smith, who shares his remarkable journey from a 20-year career as an Air Force jet engine[...]
From Slot Technician to MSP President with Adam Lopez | Ep026
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez interviews Adam Lopez, President of CMIT Solutions Las Vegas, a managed service provider specializing in cybersecurity for[...]
Self-Taught Success: From Church AV to County IT Professional with Fernando Reyes | Ep025
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Fernando Reyes to discuss his remarkable journey from church multimedia volunteer to Systems Technician II[...]
From Wiring Silicon Valley at Age 8 to AWS Senior TAM: James McDuffie’s Tech Journey | Ep024
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Show Notes Career Downloads Episode 24: James McDuffie In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez welcomes James McDuffie, Senior Technical Account Manager at AWS, for an[...]
From Ham Radio to Cloud AI CEO: Leadership Lessons with Pradeep Pulipati | Ep023
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Pradeep Pulipati, founder and CEO of Tropoleap, a cloud AI and cybersecurity company. Pradeep shares[...]
Building Your Tech Career Character: Turning Gaming Skills into Project Management Success with Jay Jackson | Ep022
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Show Notes Career Downloads Episode 022: Jay Jackson Takes Us Through His Journey from Entry-Level Tech to Project Management Success In this episode, host Manuel Martinez welcomes Jay[...]
From Fashion Design to Cybersecurity Sales: Building Your Career Brand with Cynthia Hara | Ep021
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Cynthia Hara, a successful cybersecurity sales executive, who shares her fascinating journey from aspiring[...]
From Project Manager to Tech Executive: Building a 20-Year Career Through Relationships & Change with Sheila Brewer-Richardson | Ep020
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Show NotesFrom Project Manager to Tech Executive: Building a 20-Year Career Through Relationships & Change with Sheila Brewer-Richardson, Senior Director of Software Engineering at Fidelity National Financial
In this compelling[...]
From Coder to Solar Innovation: A Tech Career Journey with Darius Roberts | Ep019
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Show Notes In this engaging episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Darius Roberts, CEO of UpliftSolar, to explore the fascinating intersection of software development,[...]
From Managing at 16 in Iran to Tech Leadership in America – A Journey of Determination with Fahimeh Camero | Ep018
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Show Notes In this inspiring episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Fahimeh Camero, whose remarkable journey showcases the power of determination and continuous learning in[...]
From Military IT to Enterprise Tech Solutions with Rob McAbee | Ep 017
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Rob McAbee, Solutions Architect at VMware by Broadcom, for an insightful discussion about navigating[...]
From Admin Assistant to Sr. Director to Professor – How Karen Ahern Navigated Her Tech Career | Ep 016
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Karen Ahern, Professor and Networking Program Director at the College of Southern Nevada, who[...]
From Marketing Agency Owner to IT Professional – A Career Transformation Story with Liz DelSignore | Ep 015
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Show Notes In this enlightening episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Liz DelSignore, who shares her remarkable journey from owning a digital marketing[...]
From Tech Support to Software Engineering Leader with James Oravec | Ep 014
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez welcomes James Oravec, a Senior Manager for Software Engineering, who shares his inspiring journey through the[...]
From El Salvador Electical Engineering to Gaming QA Lead with Carlos Matal | Ep013
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Show Notes In this engaging episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Carlos Matal, a seasoned QA Lead who shares his inspiring journey from[...]
From Brazilian Marketing to AWS Project Management with Maureen Peterson | Ep 012
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Show Notes In this episode, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Maureen Peterson, a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, to explore her fascinating journey from advertising in[...]
Leveling Up in Tech with Oscar Diaz | Episode 011
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, we’re joined by Oscar Diaz, a seasoned tech professional who takes us through the second half of his career[...]
From El Salvador to Vegas Casinos IT with Oscar Diaz | Episode 010
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Show Notes In this engaging episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Oscar Diaz, a seasoned tech professional with a unique career path. Oscar’s[...]
Tech Journey Continues with Manuel Martinez | Episode 009
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Show Notes Career Downloads: Manuel Martinez’s Tech Journey Continues In this episode of Career Downloads, we dive back into the fascinating career of our host, Manuel Martinez,[...]
From Casino Cage to IT Professional with Manuel Martinez | Episode 008
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Show Notes Ever wondered how a casino cage cashier ends up as an IT professional? Join us for this special episode of Career Downloads where host Manuel[...]
Journey From Mexico to IT Management with Jose Esparza | Episode 007
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Show Notes Episode Description: In this captivating episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Jose Esparza, an IT professional who shares his inspiring journey[...]
Navigating the Tech Ladder with Erick Dimalanta | Episode 006
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Show Notes Join us as we dive into the tech career journey of Erick Dimalanta, from video game enthusiast to senior systems engineer. Discover how passion, continuous[...]
From PC Gaming Geek to Tech Entrepreneur with John Esposito | Episode 005
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Show Notes In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with John Esposito, a tech enthusiast turned entrepreneur, to explore his fascinating journey from[...]
From Data Center Newbie to Network Engineering Pro with Allen Tyson | Episode 004
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Show Notes Description: In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Allen Tyson, a seasoned network engineering professional, to discuss his fascinating journey[...]
From Bus Boy To Tech Sales A Journey In IT And Cybersecurity with Matthew Wedlow | Episode 003
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Show Notes Description: In this episode of Career Downloads, host Manuel Martinez sits down with Matthew Wedlow, a seasoned IT professional with a diverse background in networking,[...]
From Small Town to Big Tech Success with Janetta Dunbar | Episode 002
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Show Notes Episode Summary: In this episode of Career Downloads, Manuel Martinez sits down with Janetta Dunbar, a multi-talented professional with a diverse background. Janetta shares her[...]
Navigating Changes and Embracing New Challenges with Sirinda Glasgow | Episode 001 Part 2
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Show Notes Episode Summary: In the second part of the Career Downloads interview with Sirinda Glasgow, she delves deeper into her career journey, sharing pivotal moments and[...]
Paving a Path in IT: From Family Business to Industry Leader with Sirinda Glasgow | Episode 001 Part 1
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Show Notes Paving the Path in IT: From Family Business to Industry Leader with Sirinda “Sindy” Glasgow Host: Manuel Martinez Guest: Sirinda “Sindy” Glasgow Episode Summary: In[...]
Career Downloads Intro | Episode 000
Hi my name is Manuel Martinez. Are you looking to level up your career? Then welcome to the Career Downloads podcast. Where each episode I’m going to hit the refresh[...]
