People and Management

People Skills are Power Skills

Professional Growth at UC - people skills are power skills with photo of Systemwide Associate Director, Talent Development

By Andrea King, Systemwide Associate Director, Talent Development Technology work is often associated with technical expertise: cybersecurity, data analysis, programming, infrastructure, applications, and emerging tools. But technical knowledge is only part of what helps technology teams succeed.  The ability to…
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How Toastmasters Helped Me Take My Ideas Beyond the Keyboard 

Tech Series: Professional Growth - Toastmasters with a photo of author By Sira Hotsinpiller 

By Sira Hotsinpiller, Data Analytics Engineer  I work in technology, and like many people in tech, I spend a lot of my day behind a keyboard. I analyze data, develop reports, troubleshoot problems, and look for ways to make processes more…
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UC Training Consortium Training Simulations

UC Training Consortium (UCTC) session on Training Simulations

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Join us for a 90-minute UC Training Consortium (UCTC) session on Training Simulations for UC tech and training pros. Explore leadership perspectives on hands-on learning, boosting engagement, AI tools, and the pros…
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UC Tech Projects: Meet the 2026 UCOP Interns 

This summer, UC Investments and the UCOP Digital Innovation and Technology (DigIT) team welcomed a standout class of interns who worked across teams, building tools designed to last long after the summer ends. Private equity dashboards, AI-powered HR assistants, custom…
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How to Stand Out: What Hiring Managers Notice Beyond Technical Skills  

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - How to Stand Out with a photo of Connie Tremblay, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner / Executive Recruiter

By Connie Tremblay, Sr. IT Talent Partner  Communication is the most frequently requested skill in today’s job market, appearing in nearly 55% of more than 4.6 million job postings analyzed by Jobscan.  That statistic may come as a surprise in…
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Get to Know UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens

UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens, Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC Davis

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Brad Starkey-Owens  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC…
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A Decade of Connection: How ERGs Help Build Networks 

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - How ERGs Help Build Networks with picture of author Dennis McIver

By Dennis McIver, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program Manager  Last November, I reached ten years of service with the University of California. As I look back on the last decade, I’m deeply humbled by the experiences I’ve had, the lessons I’ve learned, and the friends I’ve made…
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