This episode of Power Talks with Suna Ronald features Dennis Wyre, a Strategic Partner Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Meta. Dennis discusses his career journey, from working in social media for a music startup to his current role at Meta. He shares his insights on working in the tech industry, how to get a job at a big tech company, and the future of social media in Africa.
Here are the timestamps for the episode:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:39 - Dennis Wairé's introduction and career background
- 00:03:01 - Discussion about Dennis's love for music and his connection to the artist Wairé
- 00:04:10 - Clarification on Dennis's current role and Meta
- 00:06:19 - Challenges and benefits of working remotely for a global company
- 00:09:25 - Advice on how to get a job at a big tech company like Meta
- 0:11:50 - The importance of a strong skill set and experience for landing a job in tech
- 0:12:27 - Working in different company environments and gaining diverse experience
- 0:13:51 - Disclaimer about Dennis's opinions not representing Meta
- 0:14:25 - Reasons behind Dennis's role switch after a year at his previous company
- 0:15:39 - Short break reminding listeners to follow the podcast on social media
- 0:16:27 - Details about Dennis's role as a Strategic Account Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
- 0:18:00 - Structure of the team and collaboration with other departments
- 0:19:17 - Milestones and achievements in Dennis's career
- 0:21:33 - Discussion about the "Creators of Tomorrow" campaign by Meta
- 0:22:57 - What Dennis enjoys most about his role as a Strategic Account Manager
- 0:23:14 - Conclusion
Production Credits
Executive Producer: Ssuna Ronald
Sound Engineer: Gumisiriza Richard
Script Writer: Chinwendu Opara
Art Direction: Abdu Latif Okalang
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