Getting Hired in Data with Market Data Managing Director, Alireza Dorfard | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

Getting Hired in Data with Market Data Managing Director, Alireza Dorfard | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Alireza Dorfard, Market Data Managing Director at Deutsche Börse Group, to break down what data professionals actually need to get hired and stay relevant as we move into 2026. Alireza brings the rare perspective of a senior hiring leader who has worked across consulting (BCG), global data organizations (Mastercard), and one of the world’s most important financial market infrastructure companies. Together, we unpack how data candidates are evaluated today beyond job descriptions and buzzwords. 💡 In this episode, we cover: * The foundational data skills that still matter * Why business context is a hiring advantage for data professionals * The soft skills that separate strong candidates from future leaders * What it takes to break into finance and capital markets data roles * How AI is changing data hiring * What data professionals should focus on now to stay hireable in 2026 Whether you’re a data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, or aspiring data leader, this conversation will help you understand how hiring managers think — and how to position yourself more clearly, confidently, and authentically in today’s job market. 🎧 About Alireza Dorfard Alireza is Market Data Managing Director at Deutsche Börse Group, where he leads data strategy across complex global systems. He previously worked at BCG and led Mastercard’s Data & Services business for Germany and Switzerland. 👉 Alireza on LinkedIn:   / dr-alireza-dorfard-4005185   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVKT0lGTW5pbUc1ZU9XNEc1Z25kZXhPT1JSd3xBQ3Jtc0tsdTh1MkpxQ2cwOHZQejh6T0NyeW5MeDRaMlNKWUFFZGRUcDZpSjdZWEFyWWhxR1doRzhUSmxJUjZ0UWxndS1venFYbmdLd0p0NlRoRFRrTTc5bUFMYjNndl85WFdaUVBEYVZTVkRFS0pxZE1ZN2FqUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdr-alireza-dorfard-4005185%2F&v=mI8xDtayPjw] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazlVNEROLWRscTBacUxwZFJ1T1J2ZmVaSVdJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsZ3Z2SUcxSHZKSk9ZcTFGYWU0alZGSDM5ZWtFdi1tcVNPa1FYSFZTMnBfVF9VS1Etanl2RWFyUU8tVlZDUTlseXZIOGlzRE1nODBBdnZQVUxuZHVNQWpZSjM1c3JaUmdoOHpua2VEQV9ueFduZlhpTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=mI8xDtayPjw] 👉 My website: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21DSTRVWTB0YTZuUS1UMk13WFk3MG1NVnZ4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsN0FCRTlMay1KQ3RUNndxQUdrYkdOY1VQMTBWWkpOTkVLVTRBbXI5MTIzNFJFSUpnMGR5SkphT085T1lOWnppci1henNUMUpPX19BT1N4VDJMOG1YNmg4amxUVGxHd2hfYy1iV1o5V0l5ZFdRYWR0QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=mI8xDtayPjw]

How H-1B Rules Affect Tech Workers (and Your Options) With Gabriel Espinosa | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I’m joined by Gabriel Espinosa Ramos, a California immigration and employment attorney who’s become a trusted voice for breaking down complicated immigration issues with clarity and compassion. With recent H-1B changes, massive layoffs across tech, and confusion about what options still exist, Gabe walks us through what job seekers really need to understand—and why so much more is possible than most people realize. ⸻ We explore: 💼 What the new H-1B fees actually mean for tech workers and employers 📉 How layoffs impact your 60-day grace period 🧭 The alternative visas most job seekers don’t know about 🧾 How self-sponsorship works and who realistically qualifies ⚠️ What to do immediately if you’re laid off on an H-1B 🥇 Why having had an H-1B already signals “extraordinary ability” in the eyes of USCIS 📱 The USCIS social-media review policy every immigrant needs to know 🚀 How some laid-off tech workers turned their skills into self-sponsored visas and even green cards Whether you’re navigating a layoff, worried about your status, or trying to understand your real immigration options, this conversation will give you a good starting point to move forward in your process. Connect with Gabe: 👉 LinkedIn:   / gespin   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZxaXFFc1ZQVXRVd1BGbzhGa1p0dV96aHlaQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQ29tLTdqQ2FwZ1hEU0lsSUJGeW93SHdoVG1NSTZQdF9zRldUNmNWMGxJaTFjMFhhSFRjQlNfRThKaG9BdGhTMExYMEd3Q29VeEs5WnpGSFpKSHZ0UlJxUVI1R0hyeHJUUzlsYkoycmNfNWtfZmFmbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fgespin%2F&v=6-yWev1ILrY] 👉 Instagram: @espinosaramoslaw 👉 Website: https://www.espinosaramoslaw.com [https://www.espinosaramoslaw.com] Connect with Emily: 👉 LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmtlYkR3NHNVYlp1NEx6X0V6ZnFQTFVELXV1d3xBQ3Jtc0trWUJpcGtsMGdiaTJuSXQ2UnV4WVFXS3RjZDJlSTQ2RGVGbmMwRTBoYmhaWTFkV0JDaGlQZ1diNzlpUDRCR1FCT0g1RWM4dDlteHNBX2hhWmZJNGJYcml2SVM2YWtQSmU0MjhZN0hxYXh0ZHpWQmhMVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=6-yWev1ILrY] 👉 Website: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 Free Newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2FkUWRoTk01RnBxZFJLdkpfU0g3SXhtcEFvZ3xBQ3Jtc0tubndaaWFzRDNpOTFQdGpEWHJJQVVSSnNrcDYwTzZUeUJNV0VvVml0Q1hnVzlzd1RPX042NHpTb05OaGNmNHJjUHpnejVETkNCQ0loQXRQaFJldkJSUGlwU0l0cFFvYWVMU0lZaEFtSWlyX3lkMHhUTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=6-yWev1ILrY]

How Job Seekers Can Stand Out in the AI Era with Vrijen Attawar | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

Why do so many talented job seekers still struggle to get interviews, even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Vrijen Attawar, founder and CEO of CareerSpan, to discuss what’s actually happening inside today’s hiring ecosystem and what job seekers can do to navigate it more effectively. We explore: 💡 Why traditional resumes often fail to tell your real story 🧠 How self-reflection gives you a competitive advantage in your job search 🤖 Why most AI resume tools miss the mark 📉 The disconnect between hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates 🎯 The three-stage job search framework every job seeker should follow 🔍 How to uncover your unique strengths and communicate them clearly 📈 Why “career hygiene” can add thousands (or millions) to your lifetime earnings Whether you're early in your tech career or deep into a frustrating job search, this episode will give you the clarity, structure, and confidence to approach the process more intentionally and stand out for who you really are. 👉 Vrijen on LinkedIn:   / vrijenattawar   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xfREVyX2NXSkVScFlyQ2o0XzNMdnNodEtPd3xBQ3Jtc0trTi1IeWU5b0ZNX2h0Q1RYZEtKTGJBNUdtVU9TU0JBX245T1lVbUJiYktjUU56QWY4VE1DWUhXcTZpNFFoWTl1anQtWG9QYVptTEFwbi1hLU5CT1hkSFRmeTdSZmJ1bUpkbFJ6bVpkOXVyNUpEdFdyaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fvrijenattawar%2F&v=uKzTDGcT9M4] 👉 CareerSpan: https://mycareerspan.com/ [https://mycareerspan.com/] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1MtSi1DT2FPd3otaUk0eXBZQXE0aFkzRHJtd3xBQ3Jtc0tsLVFLM0ZnZzV1d3F3bWlmUEdDTFltSzctT2hkWmR4MnRwZmRXeTdCcDVHdXI4TENmSnNDR0U5dF9rNWFseUtwbEV0dHNlckhzLXJVS18wWVhyMURtRnotbmZ0N1dEaENjVWlKbV8wTmtYQ2lfQUU4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=uKzTDGcT9M4] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmF6UmxWZFZBOGRBQ3dsbS1sSkF2RmxVeldHQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSjRqMHFaa3BaUnFweDNmeDI2Z05UUGc5OUxNZUwzV2w3c201emhES25sanZqVlRmdkJ3MDZ1bmlGX0FNcmVkaGYtQlktQWNmWWFKN0RJUTNzM2JtTmRzVVhUTUVkOXQ2TnpYUDVnZ2NRUUtIUm1oSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=uKzTDGcT9M4]

Ship Proof, Tell Your Story, & Get Hired with Cory Kelly | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Cory Kelly, The Bald Tech Coach, to explore what clarity, calmness, and storytelling can do for your tech career. Cory and I talk about how to: * Create thinking spaces that lead to better decisions * Tell a story recruiters actually want to read * Use AI without sounding generic * Bring calm confidence into every interview If you’ve ever felt unseen or uncertain in your job search, this one’s for you. 👉 Cory on LinkedIn:   / corykelly1   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEtWU0Fjd0NyV3ptUTZVNlVWSHlQS0lVcWR5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttOEQ1ZlNxcUNDYWp4STlvVW5WdE9MbHo4NjhTMlVTbk1TdHBzS1JqUGd3bTlNaWtVR2tWRlpBbnVMdFBXb01qLXFJb1lCNzUybUxtYkJXMFFNb3lOREZJTFlxVVozNGpNZWZ5cnU2eFhQdFhBd0VTTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fcorykelly1%2F&v=qE9ZKj2phNs] 👉 Cory's website: https://baldtechcoach.com/ [https://baldtechcoach.com/] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZaUDBDb1RWMjZKSU5RTngyeG9VQVFNQ3A1UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ2x2cThTZFJNU09jdFE1VXFPUFdITTA1Q0NvYnNEblJMSGRLclNhWXhyOGhTRmtldnVpZTBGcUtHaWdUZXlMS0hrbzRYVTY3LWlfLVNCZVhoV1VEWkxHdi0zOTFLN1AwV256VWhmOHNFSFRPM2Z0RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=qE9ZKj2phNs] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]...

Human-First Leadership in the Age of AI | Keith Anderson (Ex-Meta, DoorDash) | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

What if leadership wasn’t about working harder, but about leading with more humanity? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Keith Anderson, former Meta and DoorDash leader and founder of Career Alchemy Lab, to explore how AI is redefining what great leadership looks like. Keith shares his journey from teaching to tech to executive coaching and the powerful lessons he’s learned about authenticity, communication, and leading in a rapidly changing world. 💬 In this episode, we discuss: • Why “working harder” doesn’t guarantee promotions • The biggest mindset shifts tech leaders need in the AI era • How language can make or break your leadership presence • Why authentic connection is the new competitive edge • What leadership will look like by 2030 🎧 About Keith Anderson Keith is an ex-Meta and DoorDash leader who’s hired over 100 people and now helps tech professionals land next-level leadership roles. He’s the author of 30-Day Career Reboot and the founder of Career Alchemy Lab, where he teaches leaders to blend empathy and AI for stronger results. 👉 Keith on LinkedIn:   / keithand   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1N5em5aMHd5eUE3SmhiWjgtay04eWVOTG1Kd3xBQ3Jtc0trS19VYzRFbzByZjhjMlZSX0VNQUxfQTkwOXFmOHVJZU9QWHBJTTNuWTZmTjYxdWhLZER4OUdMcURUNHVnSkYwSFdaTEdTLWd2amgwVEE2UXhGUFJrVzVGT2RlLVhSdHpBRDRxWW1FRWtaNDdaVW1NZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkeithand%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 Keith's Website: https://www.skool.com/undeniableleade [https://www.skool.com/undeniableleade]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFVBaWN1U001ZE55aW94REg2SW5BdmU0MjlpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNlFiMzktcm9Mbmw5b005UWhkYkhLNnFtcGRjcGZDV21qNndmU1ZtbFhYVVRnQkFKb1pIcGRTTElqZmxjN2wyWlp3TUkzeU5DZGM5YnlDVTdiT1lYRjU1NWlGOVVCd2xNZFVRTkRIWUpoSjhiOFVOWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fundeniableleader%2Fabout&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm0yVGRhaFpURHlZeGw4NFlQYUtTUXV3dmJTUXxBQ3Jtc0tud0VPaXVNVUpOM1Q5QVNmNkJGQzdXNlg2U1lSOVd3VnhFV1JidFpNaDEzTC1QQ2w4c3dVbENVajZ3NFNXUTVkQ0g1R3VZbDBtOEFYZ0JrcnRWY1lydEdRdTdaT0pHcVVsemx4QkZuMUpNOURSLUlpOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFESHo0Q3FfaFhlakdGdUFva1lSd0cteVlBUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUHNseXZDTUdWR3lMcldpaWpFNE5fN21GMWp1cnZVR3hhYVFEYk9yNVpQTXpTSUthc243QjZiaXBqSVJtM3NVLUxHT3hDNERBc0NnQ1Y4X3Rxd0NqblJWRzk2clYzWVhybVI2ajRMazNXMkFzVTBJaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc]