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Oracle Academy Tech Chat

Oracle Academy Tech Chat

By: Oracle Corporation
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 Oracle Academy, Oracle's global philanthropic education program brings you Oracle Academy Tech Chat where we discuss how Oracle Academy helps prepare the next generation's work force. In this podcast Tyra Crockett, Senior Manager Oracle Academy North America, interviews experts across the Oracle ecosystem about their experience and advice for educators and their students.Oracle Corporation 2023 Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student- Part 2

    Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student- Part 2
    May 12 2026

    In this second episode of Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student, host Tyra Peirce continues the conversation with Lino Persi, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Java Customer Success at Oracle, focusing on how students can turn their experiences into real career opportunities. They explore how to stand out—even without traditional internships—by leveraging projects, volunteer work, and leadership roles, and discuss how experiences like study abroad and campus involvement translate into workplace value. Lino also shares practical advice on presenting your skills effectively on resumes and in interviews, the importance of mentorship and networking, and how to confidently position yourself for success in a competitive job market.
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    32 mins
  • Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student: Part I

    Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student: Part I
    May 12 2026
    In this first episode of Stack Your Career Sandwich: Building Your Career Portfolio as a College Student, host Tyra Peirce sits down with Lino Persi, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Java Customer Success at Oracle, to explore how students can go beyond academics to build a strong, well-rounded career foundation. Together, they discuss the importance of intentionally "stacking" experiences—such as internships, projects, research, and campus involvement—to develop both technical and soft skills that employers value. Lino shares practical insights on how educators can better support students, why hands-on experience is critical in shaping career direction, and how mentorship and diverse opportunities help students discover their interests and stand out in a competitive job market.
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    18 mins
  • IT Career Lessons

    IT Career Lessons
    Apr 7 2026
    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. --------------------------------------------------
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    22 mins
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