Today on Talent Hub Talk we’re joined by Svet Voloshin, Salesforce CTA and Technical Architect for Booz Allen Hamilton in the US. Svet talks through his journey, having started as an accidental Admin after an entrepreneurial venture ended, how moving into Consulting helped him, and how he was thrown in at the deep end but was able to quickly progress into an Architect role.
Svet talks about learning how to fail and fail fast, how he chose different roles to help him progress towards his goal, and how his CTA journey evolved.
You can find Svet at www.ludidcta.com or on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetvoloshin/
Takeaways from the episode:
- Svet Voloshin diverse background includes music, law, and international relations.
- Entrepreneurship taught him resilience and the importance of self-belief.
- Transitioning to Salesforce was a necessary and abrupt change.
- The journey to becoming a CTA is long and requires dedication.
- Real-world experience is crucial for becoming a successful Architect.
- Mentorship and community support play a significant role in professional growth.
- Continuous learning is essential in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
- Svet emphasises the importance of failure as a learning opportunity.
- Achieving the CTA credential is a significant milestone in his career.
- Svet is committed to helping others on their journey to becoming CTAs.
Chapters:
(00:00) Svet’s journey: from Music to Technology
(02:52) Entrepreneurship and lessons learned
(06:06) Transitioning to Salesforce
(09:01) The path to becoming a CTA
(11:59) Overcoming challenges in the CTA journey
(14:56) The role of mentorship and learning
(17:52) The importance of real-world experience
(21:11) Achieving the CTA: A Long Journey
(23:50) Life after becoming a CTA
(26:46) Continual learning and community engagement
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