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Listen "MTMG’s ConnectToWork with Raven Parker – From IT Support to Data Engineering: A Rising Technologist’s Career Launch"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of MTMG’s ConnectToWork, Raven Parker shares their inspiring journey from IT support to building cloud infrastructure and data engineering solutions. Raven reflects on leading a high-impact project during their internship at Own Company, acquired by Salesforce, and how collaboration and curiosity drive their career. With a focus on making tech accessible and creating inclusive spaces, Raven offers insights that resonate with both early-career professionals and hiring managers looking for mission-driven talent.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💡How Raven led a status page redesign impacting 7,000+ customers✅Why cross-functional communication is key to technical success🎯The role of creativity and feedback in professional growthKey Quotes:🎤“Being able to uplift others and move forward together is always something I strive to do.”🎤“You might not always see immediate growth, but you'll come closer and closer the more you persist.”🎤“Who cares if I’m a woman in tech, if I can still do the work?”Meet The Interviewee:Raven Parker is an early-career technologist with experience in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, IT support, and full-stack development. They are known for proactive problem-solving, strong cross-functional communication, and building real-world solutions with meaningful impact.Preferred Next Role:Raven is seeking a remote or hybrid data analytics or engineering role focused on building data pipelines, contributing to cloud infrastructure, and growing within a collaborative, mission-driven team.Books, Music, or Podcasts Referenced:The poem The Road Not Taken by Robert FrostHow to Connect🔗LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raven-parker📧Email: [email protected]’s Pay-It-Forward MissionWith ConnectToWork, we amplify real career stories to inspire and connect professionals. If you or someone you know is navigating a career transition, we’d love to hear your story.✔️Want to be featured? Contact us at [email protected]✔️Know someone who could benefit from this episode? Share it with them!Let’s build a stronger professional community together.Subscribe & Share✔️Follow & Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.✔️Leave a Review to help others find the show.✔️Share This Episode with colleagues & friends.
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