Why moving from finance to tech pays off, with Evangelina Avendano (EY GDS)

How Did You Get That Job?

In this episode we meet Evangelina Avendano, Location Leader at EY GDS. We speak to her about her career and discover more about her path from the technology industry to finance, only to come back to tech in her present role. She shares her reasons for makingthe transition, the differences between industries and what advice she has for others who are looking to make the change.
We also speak to her about being a woman in the industry and how she was told to be bold and raise her hand, advice she feels has helped her to get to where she is today. We also speak to her about the use of meditation and mindfulness in the workplace and the advantages of this.
By listening to this episode, you will:

• Learn the differences between the technology and finance industry and get ideas on how to migrate sectors seamlessly.
• Discover more about the Mexican tech market and the unique attributes it has over other countries in the world.
• The use of applying meditation in the corporate setting and how it can help you see more clearly when making decisions.

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