Ep 17 - How To Become A Project Manager With Mo' Ekujumi

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're chatting with Mo' Ekujumi. Mo' is a seasoned technology executive and servant leader with over 10 years' experience leading and facilitating global teams. At SkillHat, he launches motivated professionals into dream tech careers through e-learning and career development. Mo' also won Black Product Innovator of the Year from BPTN and Bank of Montreal for his work. Channeling his passion for education, Mo' has developed globally accredited training courses with PMI, IIBA, and Scrum Alliance. He has trained over 1000 Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts and Product Owners, who are now thriving in their mission-driven careers. Today, Mo' will share his journey founding SkillHat, keys to creating engaging and effective tech education, and advice for turning your expertise into a purpose-driven business. Get ready for an insightful discussion on empowering the next generation of tech talent! 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH MO' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobola/ SkillHat Website: https://skillhat.ca/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Why Tech? 6:55 - Courses and Certifications 10:10 - Landing the First Role 14:14 - Networking 19:35 - PM Experience and Going Solo 27:58 - Choosing EdTech 34:15 - Choosing a Path 39:08 - Skills 43:40 - Newbie Mistakes 48:32 - Interview Tips 53:52 - Salary Progression 54:30 - Learning While Employed 59:05 - Gaining PM Experience 1:01:45 - Lifestyle 1:08:06 - Final Words 1:10:05 - Conclusion