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Closing SA’s IT Skills Gap and Reducing Off-shore Investment ‘Requires a Shift in Thinking’

by Staff Writer

July 23, 2024

IT Skills Development Can Solve CTO Headaches - Jessica Hawkey

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Honoured as Top Tech Innovator at the 2024 Wired4Women awards, redAcademy founder and MD Jessica Hawkey is driven by an ...

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The meeting focused on the major lessons for techies in 2024 and projections for 2025, with a discussion on the rapid pace of innovation in the tech industry and the role of AI and digital ecosystems in creating smarter solutions. The panelists emphasized the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and adapting to new trends, particularly in the context of AI, and highlighted the need for tech professionals to focus on mastering core concepts of programming, developing a business that is sustainable, and being customer-centric. The conversation ended with advice for career growth in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of patience, finding a mentor, and focusing on strengths.