What happens when strong technical skills are not enough to move your career forward?

Many engineers discover that while coding and problem-solving get you in the door, communication, self-awareness, and relationship-building are what shape long-term growth and leadership opportunities. These skills are rarely taught, yet they influence how ideas are heard, how teams function, and how careers advance.

In this live Tech Talk, Nikki Maginn, Founder and CEO of Inside Out Engineering, will explore the emotional intelligence skills engineers need to thrive in real-world environments. Nikki will break down how to communicate more effectively, navigate conflict with confidence, and build trust without feeling forced or overly political. She will also share how these skills play a critical role in career advancement, team dynamics, and long-term success.

Join us for this engaging live session on Friday, February 13 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET and learn how emotional intelligence can strengthen your impact as an engineer, teammate, and future leader.

If you’ve ever felt like your ideas were getting lost in translation or that your career growth has stalled despite strong technical ability, this talk will give you practical insights you can apply right away.

Reserve your spot today and start building the skills that help engineers stand out and lead with confidence.

Ever wondered how businesses turn messy, raw data into insights that actually drive decisions?

That’s where data engineers come in. Data engineering is the backbone of modern analytics and involves collecting, cleaning, transforming, and organizing data so teams can make smarter business decisions.

In this live Tech Talk, Claire Bourdon, Senior Data Engineer at NeoGenomics Laboratories, will break down what data engineers really do and walk through a simplified real-world example of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process. She will also share practical tips for standing out in data engineering interviews, even if you don’t yet have a visual portfolio or GitHub projects to showcase.

Whether you are just getting into tech or exploring data engineering as a career path, you will walk away with clear, actionable takeaways you can apply right away.

Save your spot now and join us on Friday, February 20 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET to see how data engineering powers real-world analytics.

Save your spot here: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Have you ever wondered if there’s a career that combines your love for technical coding with your passion for teaching, writing, and community building?

That is the world of Developer Advocacy. Acting as the vital bridge between tech companies and the developers who use their products, Developer Advocates balance technical expertise with a people-focused mission.

In this live Tech Talk, April Gittens, Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, will share practical advice on how to position yourself for success in this people-focused technical career. Drawing from her experience at the highest levels of tech, she will explain how to transition into advocacy whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional.

Whether you are just starting your coding journey or looking to pivot your career, you will leave with a clear understanding of if this dynamic role is the right fit for you.

Save your spot now and join us on Friday, February 27 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET to explore the world of Developer Advocacy.