Bill Hurley, drops in to talk about his career as a Senior Project Manager
and how he transitioned from a career in graphic design to the software
business.
Conversation Outline:
00:50 – Bill’s introduction
02:45 – How did you transition from graphic design to the software industry?
04:55 – Bill’s Educational background
06:35 – Why are you pursuing a bachelor’s degree?
07:20 – Is experience without a degree a growing trend in the technical sector?
09:10 – How has a career in graphic design evolved over the years?
10:25 – What type of people/things do you manage?
13:00 – Bill on international travel
14:15 – Bill on his career in testing
15:40 – AI and Testing: How do you see it affecting jobs?
19:20 – AI & Robotics Discussion
27:15 – AI Art
32:40 – Bill on his career as a business analyst
35:20 – How college students can get into a software career
38:10 – Career highs and lows
40:50 – Professional development resources for software professionals
42:30 – Bill’s contact information
Managing
the Software Process (Book)
Project
Management Book of Knowledge (Book)
The Project Management Institute
(Website)
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