Marine Corps to Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with Joey Cruz Exponential Growth - How to Break Into Tech

Joey Cruz came from humble beginnings.  He scrimped and saved for years to buy his first computer. Supported his family when most were playing outside. Put himself through college.  Found a home in the Marine Corps.  He knew he wanted to work in tech, but he didn’t know how. He most certainly figured it out.  Today, he’s a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, and is building a community for Hispanic & Latinx tech professionals and allies.  His story is one of passion, perseverance and a deep respect for the Marine Corps.  

Additional information: 

🌟 Joey's LinkedIn Profile

🌟 Joey's Non-profit - https://www.somos.tech/ 

🌟 Microsoft's MSSA Program

Resources Mentioned in the Episode (includes affiliate links): 

📖 Grit - Angela Duckworth

📖 Making Things Stick

📖 Checklist Manifesto

📖 Cracking the coding interview

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