AIIP '25

I Broke Into Tech Twice: Before AI and After AI (Guess Which Was Easier)

Tamara Gordon is an AI Solutions Partner passionate about making technology accessible to everyone. After transitioning from education to tech via Customer Success in 2022, she discovered the transformative power of AI tools to accelerate skill development and career growth.

With expertise in prompt engineering, application development, and AI implementation, Tamara bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical application. She specializes in helping individuals and organizations leverage AI to solve real problems, build meaningful projects, and unlock new opportunities.

As a graduate of the AI Generalist Fellowship and co-leader of an employee resource group, Tamara is committed to creating pathways for underrepresented voices in technology. She believes that with the right guidance and tools, anyone can build a successful career in tech, regardless of their background.

Tamara's approach combines her education experience with her technical expertise to deliver actionable insights that empower others to take control of their learning and career trajectories.

"I transitioned from education to tech in April 2022...the hard way. Then ChatGPT launched in November 2022, and I leveled up to my second tech role using AI. The difference? Night and day.

In my first transition, I spent months grinding through tutorials, feeling lost, and questioning if I belonged in tech. In my second transition, I used prompting to learn faster, build better projects, and confidently showcase skills I'd developed in weeks, not months.

In this session, I'll share both journeys: what I struggled with before AI, and how I used prompting to accelerate my career growth after. Whether you're just starting your tech journey or looking to level up, you'll leave with the strategies and prompts that transformed my career."