The Path to Tech

EP 6 | Daniel Kim - Mechatronics, Life-pivots, Recruitment, and AI Agents

Join us as we sit down with Daniel Kim, founder of Headhunted AI -- a Melbourne based AI recruitment agency, who takes us through his remarkable journey from mechatronics graduate to leading AI recruiter. ✨ Key highlights: • Growing up in Perth, Mechatronics, and Car Racing • How a life-changing motorbike accident reshaped his career • Transitioning from barista jobs to becoming an influential tech recruiter • What inspired him to launch Headhunted AI • Essential tips for anyone pivoting their career into tech • How to stand out to recruiters (insider secrets!) • AI agents and their game-changing impact on recruitment Whether you're exploring a career in AI, aiming to enhance your skills, or just need inspiration to overcome life's hurdles, Daniel's authentic experiences and strategic advice provide invaluable guidance. 👉 Tune in now for an engaging conversation filled with practical wisdom and actionable insights! 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring tech stories and expert career tips! 👍 Like if you enjoyed the episode! 💬 Comment with your takeaways and questions! Follow Daniel Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audataking/ Website: https://headhuntedai.com.au/ 💡 Subscribe for more tech career insights and stories from industry insiders!

EP 5 | Zach Jensz - Building Tech Communities & Career

Join us as we sit down with Zach Jensz, Software Engineer at Prezzee and Melbourne tech community leader, who shares his fascinating journey to becoming a respected voice in tech. ✨ Key highlights:• How community involvement fast-tracked his tech career• Secret weapons for coding productivity (including why his keyboard has blank keycaps!)• Invaluable advice for landing your first tech job• Tips for giving tech talks (even if you're nervous!)• Insights on AI's impact on the tech industry• The power of community in tech careers• Practical tips for becoming a tech speakerWhether you're considering a career switch to tech or looking to level up your existing skills, Zach's practical insights and authentic experiences offer a blueprint for success in the tech industry.👉 Tune in now for a exciting and inspiring conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and practical!🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights!👍 Like if you enjoyed the episode!💬 Comment with your thoughts and questions!Follow Zach Jensz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachjensz/Website: https://zachjensz.com/💡 Subscribe for more tech career insights and stories from industry insiders!

EP 4 | Dale de Silva - Building at the Intersection of Code, Motion & Art

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Dale De Silva, a product designer and developer whose work bridges the worlds of motion, art, and technology. From programming games on a graphing calculator in high school to creating groundbreaking tools like Ink and Project Browser plugins for Obsidian, Dale’s story is one of passion, creativity, and perseverance. Discover how Dale’s fascination with animation and development shaped his career, how he overcame burnout, and how he manages multiple creative projects while building his thriving YouTube channel. Plus, hear his thoughts on the future of design, development, and how generative AI is changing the tech landscape. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a budding creator, or someone navigating your path in design and development, this episode is packed with valuable insights and productivity tips you don’t want to miss. 👉 Tune in now for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and practical! 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights! 👍 Like if you enjoyed the episode! 💬 Comment with your thoughts and questions! Follow Dale de Silva: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daledesilva/ Design Debt Club: https://designdebt.club/ Falter in Resolute: https://falterinresolute.com/

EP 3 | Dante St James - Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Tech Landscape

We're thrilled to have Dante St. James with us on The Path To Tech podcast #TPTT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tptt]. Dante is a multifaceted expert in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, personal branding, and technology. In this episode, Dante shares his incredible journey from studying medicine to becoming a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful ventures. He talks about his experiences, the turning points in his career, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. We dive deep into topics like: - The importance of personal branding and digital marketing for young professionals - The evolving tech landscape and emerging opportunities - How to balance multiple roles and responsibilities effectively - The significance of innovation and investment readiness - And much more Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, budding entrepreneur, or looking to make a mark in your career, this episode is packed with insights and advice to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of technology and business. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights! 👍 Like if you enjoyed the episode! 💬 Comment with your thoughts and questions! Follow Dante St. James: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dantestjames [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa210S2l1NGMtcEdTdlg2Y09DVlVJSDFhMVJfZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuR3F5eGhnTUpyNEV5S2pDVWVtemFpYnE0a3NsdmNHM1NUbnk1dkc2SkpRRVRtcVBCZ2VDVnZkS2ZDYTNHdUsxS1lqdWJDTFBkNkNHWGw5Z3ZYR2tfNlczeTllejdkTDh0ZEdtVmMxTjNJTlRKczlWaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdantestjames&v=j-KOP40LOBE] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dantestjames

EP2 | Aditya Karki - Product Design, AI, and Future

We are thrilled to have Aditya Karki joining us on The Path To Tech #TPTT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tppt]. Aditya is a Product designer, and UI/UX designer based in Melbourne. With a strong background in problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, he is a multifaceted product designer and UX researcher with a passion for creating sustainable solutions. Join us as we explore Aditya's journey, his thoughts on the future of tech, and his valuable insights into Product Design, and UI/UX.