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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Kirk Marple, a customer-focused technology leader. He is the CEO and Founder of Unstruk Data and has more than 25 years of experience developing media management pipelines, leading DevOps at venture backed companies and structuring successful exits.

Kirk talks to Phil about how taking risks and looking for opportunities can often provide the most growth. He also discusses the importance in looking past negative feedback and shaking off self-doubt when it arises.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

You are the one responsible for your career. Look for ways to take chances. By doing so, you will achieve far more growth and development.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Kirk has experienced what it is to be along some way in a project, only to find that the team are not fulfilling their potential, leading to some strained conversations.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Working for Public Broadcast Systems, Kirk enacted and created a product that made its way into mainstream society. This was a source of great pride.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The world of IT is never-ending. The jobs and responsibilities are constantly evolving and developing, leading to infinite possibilities in the space.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Kirk first trained as a chef but found a greater aptitude for IT while programming in his spare time.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Show empathy and try to see problems from others\\u2019 points of view.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 The only times bad advice has come, has been when people refused to believe in Kirk.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Kirk would focus on Python, Linux and Javascript stacks. He would also focus on videogame development.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Juggling technical with the CEO side of operations.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Writing ability and communication skills.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Staying current, keeping up to date with new technologies and innovations.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Spending time with family and cooking.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t doubt yourself. Everyone gets negative feedback from time to time. Learn to see the value in it, and don\\u2019t let it dissuade you from your goals.

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BEST MOMENTS

(5:05) \\u2013 Kirk \\u2013 \\u201cNo one is going to look out for your career as much as you are\\u201d

(8:06) \\u2013 Kirk - \\u201cBe sure that you have good people around you, but also give them more responsibility\\u201d

(11:05) \\u2013 Kirk \\u2013 \\u201cThere\\u2019s always something new, there\\u2019s always another problem to solve, there\\u2019s always something new to learn\\u201d

(13:45) \\u2013 Kirk \\u2013 \\u201cThink about things from other peoples\\u2019 perspectives, even at a technical level\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 KIRK MARPLE

Kirk Marple is a customer-focused technology leader. He is the CEO and Founder of Unstruk Data and has more than 25 years of experience developing media management pipelines, leading DevOps at venture backed companies and structuring successful exits.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 KIRK MARPLE

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirkMarple

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kirkmarple

Website: https://www.unstruk.com/