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Karen Ngo
Karen Ngo is a highly successful Communications Manager at Microsoft, where she drives operational excellence across the Office of the CEO and partners with global teams and senior stakeholders on CEO events and communications. Despite lacking prior communications experience, she has built a remarkable career and is passionate about career development. Karen is known for her unique approach to career development, particularly her 'Career Walking Deck,' which helps individuals showcase their skills and build their networks. She also runs a blog, kkarenism.com, which is ranked #1 on Google/Bing for career walking decks and has assisted thousands of job seekers through services like Resume Rescue. Karen's personal philosophy is to grow 1% every day by finding inspiration to share with the world.

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0:00 17:33

100 | How to Stop Sabotaging Your Tech Career in Your 20's or 30's ( Learn these 3 Hard Lessons NOW)

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Tech Unlocked Host
Keywords
tech career career lessons personal experience common pitfalls actionable insights

Wow, today we hit 100 episodes of Tech Unlocked!

It's been an incredible journey chatting with brilliant minds in the tech industry and navigating my own tech career in the last 6 years

To celebrate this milestone, I'm taking a pause to reflect and share something truly valuable with you. In this special episode, I'm distilling countless hours of conversations and personal experience down to the 3 most impactful career lessons I've learned. These aren't just theories; they are the recurring themes, the hard truths, and the actionable insights that have surfaced again and again from both my amazing guests and my own time working in tech.

Whether you're in your 20s or 30s, just starting your tech career, looking to level up, or feeling a bit stuck, these are the principles I believe can genuinely help you navigate the complexities, avoid common pitfalls, and build a more fulfilling and successful path forward.

Watch on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC1cIjeqnPc&lc=UgwM2lwW2c2wnNpiwrd4AaABAg

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - intro

0:50 - podcast update

2:21 - lesson 1

4:47 - lesson 2

7:21- lesson 3

13:33 - life changing quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

15:33 - why i am quitting podcasting

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0:00 31:29

EP 99 | Top 5 Overlooked Tech Jobs Nobody Talks About (But Should)

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Grace MacJones
Keywords
overlooked tech jobs lucrative tech careers software engineering data science AI roles average salary skills needed career paths technological innovation

Tired of hearing about the same tech careers in 2025? In episode 99, I dive into 5 overlooked but incredibly lucrative tech careers that are positioned for explosive growth. After 6 years in the industry, I've researched the most promising fields beyond the usual software engineering, data science or even AI roles. For each job role I share the definition, average salary, pros & cons, and skills needed to thrive in that specific role.

 

By the end of this video, you'll discover five alternative paths to tech success that match or even exceed the compensation of traditional roles and position youself at the forefront of technological innovation. Ready to shape the future? Then is this episode is for you!

 

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🧐SOURCES:

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023) https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
  2. CompTIA Tech Industry Outlook (2023) https://www.comptia.org/content/research/it-industry-trends-analysis
  3. CBRE Tech Talent Report (2023) https://www.cbre.com/insights/reports/scoring-tech-talent-2023
  4. Robert Half Technology Salary Guide (2023) https://www.roberthalf.com/salary-guide
  5. Deloitte Technology Industry Outlook (2023) https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology/articles/technology-industry-outlook.html
  6. IEEE Engineering Salary Survey (2023) https://www.ieee.org/membership/products/financial-advantage-program/salary-service.html
  7. International Federation of Robotics Annual World Robotics Report (2023) https://ifr.org/worldrobotics/
  8. McKinsey Global Institute Future of Work Report https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work
  9. Morgan Stanley Space Team Industry Analysis (2022) https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas/investing-in-space
  10. BCG Quantum Computing Market Analysis (2023) https://www.bcg.com/publications/2023/quantum-computing-market-analysis
  11. Game Developer Salary Survey (2023) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-developer-salary-survey-2023
  12. Newzoo Global Games Market Report (2023) https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-games-market-report-2023
  13. American Intellectual Property Law Association Economic Survey (2023) https://www.aipla.org/detail/journal-issue/economic-survey-2023
  14. Thomson Reuters Institute Legal Market Report (2023) https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/institute.html
  15. Robotics Industries Association Market Analysis (2022) https://www.robotics.org/market-analysis
  16. Association for Computing Machinery Ethics Survey (2023) https://www.acm.org/publications
  17. Aerospace Industries Association Industry Facts & Figures (2023) https://www.aia-aerospace.org/research-resources/
  18. Journal of Aerospace Engineering Regulatory Impact Study (2022) https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jaeeez
  19. Nature Quantum Computing Expert Survey (2023) https://www.nature.com/subjects/quantum-computing
  20. IEEE Quantum Computing Reproducibility Analysis (2022) https://www.computer.org/csdl/journal/qc
  21. International Game Developers Association Developer Satisfaction Survey (2023) https://igda.org/resources/developer-satisfaction-survey/
  22. International Bar Association Global Technology Regulation Survey (2023) https://www.ibanet.org/
  23. LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report (2023) https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/resources/talent-intelligence

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHoEjvuPoB8

https://www.codementor.io/@bhavinjawade/quantum-computing-qavj28wc1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4xCR20Dh1E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qndz54SGCAs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExfLBIZwRpo

https://youtu.be/Z3yQHYNXPws?si=GiGdfk0jhMu8o5NA

https://youtu.be/wSHmygPQukQ?si=D5fVhde8W30CHxq-

https://physicsworld.com/a/quantum-computers-take-on-quarks/

https://www.codementor.io/@bhavinjawade/quantum-computing-qavj28wc1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYSfcgVv9-U

 

 

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🫡 DISCLAIMER: This content is based on my personal opinion and research

0:00 46:15

98 | Land Your Dream Tech Role: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market with Karen Ngo

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Grace
Guests
Karen Ngo
Keywords
career development job market Communications Manager Microsoft Career Walking Deck networking resume tech industry

In Episode 98, Grace sits down with Karen Ngo, a highly successful Communications Manager at Microsoft. Karen shares her inspiring career journey, revealing how she landed her dream role despite lacking prior communications experience.

During the conversation, Karen provides invaluable insights into the key skills and qualities required for success in today's tough job market. She also unveils her unique approach to career development: the "Career Walking Deck," a powerful tool for showcasing your skills, building your network, and landing your next big opportunity.

Don't miss this insightful episode packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to break into the tech industry or level up their career.

 

Karen Ngo’s personal philosophy is growing 1% everyday through finding inspiration to share with the world. She is passionate about career development and has a blog kkarenism.com that is ranked #1 on Google/Bing for “career walking decks” and has helped thousands of job seekers with their career development through services like Resume Rescue. In her day job, Karen is a CEO Communications Manager at Microsoft where she drives operational excellence across the Office of the CEO and partners with global teams and senior stakeholders on CEO events and communications. 

 

🎯  Connect with Karen: linkedin.com/in/karenkngo | kkarenism.com 

 

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https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/

 

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0:00 14:45

97 | Why Is the World So Obsessed with DeepSeek AI? (Everything You Should Know)

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Grace MacJones
Keywords
DeepSeek AI Silicon Valley AI education Nvidia ChatGPT

In this episode, Grace uncovers how a small Chinese AI startup is challenging Silicon Valley's AI dominance and dives into:

  • How DeepSeek outperformed billion-dollar AI models
  • Why Nvidia's stock is feeling the heat
  • Why we need to invest in AI education
  • DeepSeek Vs ChatGPT

 

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🧐SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEBiebbeNCA&t=4s

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/01/27/nvidia-calls-chinas-deepseek-r1-model-an-excellent-ai-advancement.html

https://www.credaily.com/briefs/amazon-to-invest-100-billion-usd-in-ai-data-centers-over-next-decade/

https://x.com/apompliano/status/1883897871168311375?s=46

 

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