IT Career Lessons

In this episode, we talk with a veteran IT leader about the career path that shaped their success and what inspired them to enter tech.

We cover how they've stayed relevant through constant change—career planning, lifelong learning, and building skills that last.

They share lessons from setbacks, what they'd do differently, and advice for students starting out in today's fast-moving IT world.   --------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:

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Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with thought leaders around computer science, cloud technologies, and software design to help students on their journey to becoming industry ready technology leaders of the future. Let's get started.

Ljiljana

Welcome to Oracle Academy Tech Chat, where we discuss how to stay ahead of the game in this constantly changing industry.

Oracle Academy helps prepare the next generation's workforce. I'm your host, Ljiljana Krkic, Oracle Academy program manager, and in this episode, Rob Lockard, recently retired Oracle ACE director, professional Oracle DBA, Designer, Developer, Product Manager, but also a pilot, sailor, photographer, and a very good friend of mine will share secrets from his more than 40 years long successful career in IT.

He will speak about how AI is changing our jobs and how to befriend it, and let it help you move forward in your career as well as about three protocols that can help you have the power to make your career and life a success. Rob, my friend, welcome!

Rob

Hey! Thank you for having me!

Ljiljana