Careers that focus on and/or require technical skills are fast-evolving. There are many questions about the types of skills that are important to success (managerial vs technical), and where one can find/create opportunities to thrive professionally in a complex landscape, where situtational factors liks new technologies, economic, political and societal forces reshape the playing field on an on-going basis. UC Tech community members Charron Andrus, UC Berkeley and Dennis McIver and Emily Weaver, UC Office of the President, will share their wisdom and techniques on navigating careers at UC with event moderator, Tony Parson, UC Office of the President. Register now to hear about the experiences of UC Tech community peers and their reflections and creative approaches to a range of questions. You will have the chance to inclue your own questions and reflections as well. This event is open to all with UC email exchanges.
Event overview
Navigating Tech Careers at UC – Fireside Chat [Registration link]
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10 – 11 a.m.
Panelists: Moderator: Beena Albert (UC Office of the President) with Charron Andrus (UC Berkeley), Dennis McIver and Emily Weaver (UC Office of the President)
Host: UC Office of the President
Location: Hybrid – UCOP staff are welcomed to join us at UCOP, 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA, 5th floor, ITS Event Space near room 5031
Contact: Laurel.Skurko@UCOP.edu
Event details
Target audience
All members of the UC Tech community with UC email exchanges are welcomed to attend.
Topics – bring your questions/comments for the Q&A
- Career paths – how have your early interests and passions shaped your career?
- How do you identify and seize opportunities for growth within the company, especially when roles or paths aren’t clearly defined?
- How have you responded to challenges in the surrounding environment?
- How do you find community?
- What has been most challenging/meaningful in your roles?
- How have/are you responding to the possible need to upskill?
- How are you integrating AI into your work?
Learn more about the panel
- Tony Parson, Moderator, Sr. Audio Visual Specialist, UC Office of the President
- Emily Weaver, Director UC Path Data Services UC Office of the President
- Charron Andrus, Associate Chief Information Security Officer, UC Berkeley
- Dennis McIver, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager, UC Office of the President