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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Mark Angle the Chief Cloud Operations Officer at OneStream, having previously held leadership positions in areas including data centre operations, service desk, enterprise architecture and service delivery.

His passions lie at the intersection of technology, science, and nature but he gets his in-office adrenaline rush leading collaboration discussions or presenting to a customer.

Mark discusses why we should always go further when it comes to self-development and learning. He also talks about why we should always keep our eyes open to spot new possibilities and opportunities.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

We excel when we push past the boundaries of what we need to learn, and take on more information. This pushes us to grow more and be ready when opportunities arise.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

While managing a group of engineers, Mark plugged some of the patch cabling in, which wasn\\u2019t labelled. There was a malfunction, and the result was that a large corporate network across the country was taken offline.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Growing into the position he currently holds at OneStream. It was a journey that involved working hard and ascending the ladder gradually. But the rewards have paid off handsomely.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

There are countless facets to IT, which means that those with a creative mind and the will to apply themselves, will always find a route through their chosen pursuit.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Through experimentation during youth.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Always be moving in your career, and stay on the bleeding edge.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 To stay in a job that will take you nowhere.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Mark would start up a new technology company of his own.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Continued rapid growth for OneStream, gaining a foothold in the market, and expansion.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Gaining a broad sense of business knowledge.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Training, learning and pushing to develop more.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Outdoor pursuits and flying his own airplane

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Make sure you continue to learn, remain progressive, and keep your eyes open. If opportunities present themselves, take the chance and follow your instincts.

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BEST MOMENTS

(2:57) \\u2013 Mark \\u2013 \\u201cLearn more than what you need to\\u201d

(4:56) \\u2013 Mark - \\u201cTechnology exists not just for the sake of technology. It exists so that we can enable the business\\u201d

(13:52) \\u2013 Mark \\u2013 \\u201cIf you want to get into technology, I can\\u2019t think of a better time to do it\\u201d

(15:01) \\u2013 Mark \\u2013 \\u201cStay on the bleeding edge!\\u2019

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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:

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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 MARK ANGLE

Mark Angle is the Chief Cloud Operations Officer at OneStream, having previously held leadership positions in areas including data centre operations, service desk, enterprise architecture and service delivery.

His passions lie at the intersection of technology, science, and nature but he gets his in-office adrenaline rush leading collaboration discussions or presenting to a customer.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 MARK ANGLE

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilrkt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangle

Website: https://onestreamsoftware.com/