Human Skills in the Tech World

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Nov 25, 2025

Mate Toth, a Power Platform consultant and Microsoft MVP, shares his unconventional journey from photographer to tech leader. He emphasizes the critical role of human skills in tech, blending communication and adaptability with technical knowledge. Mate discusses overcoming introversion, the undervaluation of soft skills, and why AI will heighten the need for ethical human judgment in the future of work. He offers practical advice for developers and highlights the importance of networking for career growth.

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Career Path Sparked By Transferable Skills

Mate Toth moved from cruise-ship photographer to finance and then to Power Platform consulting, showing varied transferable skills.
A colleague's PowerPoint design helped his first app look professional and revealed skills beyond job titles.

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Bring Human Skills Into Tech Events

Mate argues tech conferences should include human-skill sessions because being together enables practicing soft skills, not just feature demos.
He believes storytelling, mentoring, and networking deepen connections that pure technical talks cannot.

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Design Help Revealed Hidden Talent

While building his first Power App, Mate sought help from a finance colleague who wanted to be a graphic designer.
Her design work transformed the app appearance and taught him people hold skills beyond their job titles.

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In this episode of Business Analysis Live, Susan sits down with Mate Toth, a Microsoft MVP and Power Platform consultant, to explore why human skills—yes, those so-called “soft skills”—are essential in tech. We talk about blending technical expertise with communication, storytelling, and adaptability, and why these skills give you a competitive edge whether you’re a developer, data engineer, or business analyst. Plus, Mate shares his fascinating journey from cruise ship photographer to tech leader and community builder, and why he believes the future of work is “human first, builder next.”🎙️Episode Highlights• Why human skills matter in technical roles• Mate’s unconventional career path• The intersection of art and technology• Code-switching between a solution mindset and human skills• Why organizations undervalue soft skills and what to do about it• Practical advice for developers who want to influence solutions• Overcoming introversion and building confidence• The role of AI and the future of human skills in tech

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