During Soluta's Summer Bootcamps, several lectures were given by IT professionals to high school students. These yielded numerous tips and thoughts on how to effectively prepare for the world of work, particularly in the field of IT. These talks offered valuable insights on how to navigate the transition from school to the professional field, but also revealed from a business perspective some common technical issues and problems among different companies, including:
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Innovation
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Change management
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Tools to increase collaboration among different teams
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AGILE methodology
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Trying to translate technical complexity
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The importance of the developed project being used: technology should not be an end in itself but should benefit the business
Customers who attended Soluta's conferences shared valuable advice for future IT professionals, which is why we would like to sincerely thank them for their significant contributions. Here are some key points that emerged during the meetings:
Emanuela Martuccelli: Embracing uncertainty and personal growth
Emanuela Martuccelli (Marchesi Antinori) stressed the importance of keeping an open mind and not just following exclusively what we are taught.
According to Martuccelli, “One does not always study for what one will go on to do in life,” suggesting that one must be ready to seize opportunities and develop a 360-degree view of things.
He also emphasized the importance of self-confidence and the ability to accept constructive criticism without being overwhelmed by it.
Another key point of his talk was the need to build a roadmap for personal and professional development.
Quoting Seneca, Martuccelli reminded that “Luck is when opportunity meets preparation,” encouraging students to focus on their talents and abilities to create their own opportunities.
Luca Guidotti: The importance of a solid foundations
Luca Guidotti emphasized the importance of the basic knowledge acquired during school and university studies. These provide the necessary foundation to deal with the constant innovations in the IT sector, such as in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
Valentina Malavolta: Curiosity and personal fulfillment
Valentina Malavolta urged students to ask themselves if they feel accomplished and to cultivate constant curiosity, especially at the beginning of their careers.
She stressed the importance of understanding the activities of colleagues in other departments and not hesitating to ask questions.
In addition, Malavolta urged the students to believe in themselves and to seek feedback from superiors to be guided toward the path best suited for them.
Stefano Anzola: The importance of constant training
Stefano Anzola offered some reading suggestions; among the recommended books he mentioned titles such as:
- “The only rule is that there are no rules.”
- “OKR Revolution.”
- “Doing Agile the Right Way.”
Anzola also stressed the need to convince others to change their work routines and the importance of engaging the sales network to understand their needs.
Silvia Belloi: Collaboration and communication
Silvia Belloi spoke about the advantages of working in small companies, where there is more room to propose innovative projects.
She highlighted the importance of bridging the communication gap between the IT department and the sales and marketing departments, suggesting using language that can be understood even by those without technical skills.
Belloi also stressed how important it is to collaborate and propose ideas, as only through a coming together of different roles can the success of a project be ensured.
Alessandro Veneziano: Organization and continuous learning
Alessandro Veneziano talked about the importance of clearly explaining project changes to one's collaborators and understanding the purpose of the project before starting to work on it.
He suggested taking advantage of the experience of more experienced team members to learn more and to always be curious: if you are passionate about IT, the suggestion is to cultivate your passions and studies even in your spare time.
These talks offered a range of valuable advice for students about to enter the world of work. Keeping an open mind, developing solid skills, cultivating curiosity, and engaging in ongoing education are just a few of the key points common to the various lectures. With these tips in mind, young professionals will be able to better prepare themselves to meet the challenges and opportunities they will encounter on their career path.
If you are interested in learning more about the conferences, here is the link to retrieve them!
