IT Ignition

Javed Laher started out in display advertising at Microsoft, moved into search and now works on cross-platform social media campaign planning. He gives Sobia Iqbal from the BCS Early Careers Executive his insights into the knowledge and skills needed to become a digital marketer.

Sobia Iqbal from the BCS’ Early Careers Executive speaks to Mia Gordon and Yasmin Jones, developers for the Ministry Of Justice, on the requirements for software developers, how they got into the career and ‘finding their tribe’. They touch on the growing role of AI, providing digital solutions for probation officers, what to do if you feel blocked and their experience in the industry as women of colour. 

Sobia Iqbal from the BCS Early Careers Executive speaks to Umayr Tanveer about apprenticeships – his decision to choose that route over University; the appeal of learning on the job; tapping into the experience of others; and becoming a well-rounded software engineer at BT. He also talks about the inspiration of Malcolm X and offers advice on dealing with impostor syndrome.