Tech San Diego recognizes that one of the biggest challenges facing the San Diego regional tech community is recruiting and retaining qualified tech talent. We want to help out. Join us for a monthly podcast featuring an organization operating in San Diego that is actively hiring. If you’re looking for your next tech job, listen in to hear what positions are available, find out about the company culture, learn more about the leadership team, advancement opportunities, and more.

Podcast Edited by Andrew Sims with Hypable Impact

Latest Episode

From College to Career: My First Year as an Engineer

In this episode of T3 Talking Tech Talent, we sit down with a first-year engineer who shares their journey from college to career. Get a firsthand account of what they have faced in transitioning from student life to a full-time role in the tech industry. This candid conversation offers invaluable insights for university talent preparing to take the leap into their own careers.

This episode is part of the Jacobs Talent Initiative, Tech San Diego’s flagship effort to retain the region’s brightest talent by fostering connections between students and local tech companies. Tune in to hear how this initiative is supporting young engineers as they launch their careers right here in San Diego!

For more information on Tech San Diego visit www.techsd.org
For more information on Tandem visit www.tandemdiabetes.com
For more information on Tech San Diego’s Jacobs Talent Initiative visit www.techsandiego.org/jacobs-talent-initiative

Major thanks to Tanzeel Ahmed from Tandem Diabetes Care for joining us to talk about their first year as an engineer!

Past Episodes

Human Resources Business Partner Talent Acquisition, Jeremy Hogeda, ESET North America

We will enable our users to enjoy the full potential of themselves and their technology in a secure digital world.

University Talent Director, Jarett Hartman, Tech San Diego

The University Talent Initiative allows local small-to-mid-sized tech companies to recruit, attract, and retain world-class talent. The goal of this partnership between Tech San Diego and local universities is to increase the number of students who select the region as their career destination.

Senior Director of HR and Talent Acquisition, Jessica Serrano, Lytx

At Lytx®, we harness the power of video and data to enable fleets to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Talent Operations Manager, Rebecca Brown & Talent Acquisition Manager, Matt Locke, Tandem Diabetes Care

Tandem Diabetes Care, a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, manufactures and sells advanced automated insulin delivery systems that reduce the burden of diabetes management, while creating new possibilities for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers.

Talent Recruiter, Oren Eden, TuSimple

The world’s first and only autonomous network providing greater access to self-driving trucks than ever before.

Vice President of People Operations, Victoria Ashton, GoSite

VP Talent Acquisition and Engagement, Matt Hill, Dexcom

Senior Vice President of People, Melina Fairleigh & Talent Acquisition Manager, Darin Matuzic

University Talent Director, Christy Quiogue, Tech San Diego

Executive Director, Andy Ewald, Cushman and Wakefield

Andy Ewald discusses the incoming Gen Z workforce and the best ways to attract and retain them