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Career Spotlight

Career Spotlight

By: Software Oasis
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Looking to transform your career or break into tech without traditional experience? Career Spotlight is your weekly guide to navigating successful career transitions in today's dynamic job market. Host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis, brings you practical strategies and inspiring stories from B2B consulting and SaaS professionals who have successfully pivoted their careers. Each episode delivers actionable advice on breaking into tech, building transferable skills, and landing opportunities in today's most promising industries. From career changers to recent graduates, discover proven pathways to launch your new career without expensive degrees or years of experience. Get insider tips on resume building, interviewing, networking, and positioning yourself for success in tech and business roles. Whether you're considering a career change or seeking advancement, this podcast provides the roadmap you need. Subscribe now to join thousands of career changers and get weekly guidance on transforming your professional future.© 2025 Software Oasis, LLC Career Success Economics Education
Episodes
  • Faye Ellis on Navigating Career Growth at Pluralsight
    Jun 6 2026

    Introduction

    - Faye's unique career journey from tech support to training architect

    - Importance of adapting to technological changes

    - Overview of the episode's focus on upskilling

    Interview

    - Faye's transition from Unix support to cloud architect

    - Challenges faced during early cloud adoption

    - Role of certifications in career advancement

    Presentation

    - Building AI-ready teams and strategies

    - Identifying and bridging AI skills gaps

    - Importance of trust and ethics in AI

    Panel Q&A

    - Audience questions on AI strategy and upskilling

    - Discussion on role evolution and adaptability

    - Insights into incentivizing continuous learning

    About Faye Ellis

    Faye Ellis is a Principal Training Architect at Pluralsight, where she focuses on cloud and AI skill development for global enterprises. With a background in Unix and Linux support, Faye has transitioned into an influential role in tech education, advocating for continuous learning and strategic upskilling.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Vikas Aditya of HackerEarth Inc: Navigating Skill Evaluation in the AI Era
    Apr 15 2026

    Vikas Aditya is the CEO of HackerEarth Inc, a leading platform for skill evaluation and developer engagement. With a background in engineering and a career that began at Intel, Vikas has guided HackerEarth through pivotal transformations to become a key player in the B2B space.

    • [00:00] Introduction to Vikas Aditya and HackerEarth
    • [05:30] Vikas's journey from Intel to HackerEarth
    • [12:45] The evolution and pivots of HackerEarth
    • [18:20] The role of AI in skill evaluation
    • [25:30] Live Q&A Panel from Software Oasis AI Summit
    • [30:00] Closing thoughts and insights from Vikas
    • [35:00] Outro with Michael Bernzweig

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Melissa Jenner on Redesigning Careers with Actvo
    Apr 10 2026

    Melissa Jenner is the founder and CEO of Actvo, a platform focused on redesigning careers and work for the future. With extensive experience in global leadership roles, Melissa leverages her training in human-centered design from Stanford to create strategic career development solutions for organizations.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • [00:00] Introduction to Melissa Jenner and her career journey
    • [05:12] The concept of rage-quitting and career pivots
    • [12:30] Designing Actvo for career navigation within organizations
    • [18:45] Human-centered design and its impact on career development
    • [25:00] Challenges organizations face with career development
    • [32:15] The role of managers in supporting employee growth
    • [40:00] Audience Q&A from the Software Oasis AI Summit

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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