

Craig Maxwell
SG Computers Inc.
Waltham, MA USA
"Whatever you’re passionate about, give it 125%."
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Craig's work combines: Technology, Engineering, and Problem Solving
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Networking is very helpful for trying to get into tech. Utilize all of your networking avenues: school, LinkedIn, etc. Have a good elevator pitch and if you see an opportunity, take it. Introduce yourself and build connections.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Vocational
Information Technology
Year Up
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
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I grew up tinkering with gadgets, inspired by my uncle’s career in IT.
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After high school, I worked various jobs before enrolling in a college photography program, but I ended up leaving after one semester because it made my passion feel like work.
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I spent nine years working in healthcare before deciding to make a career change into information technology.
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I discovered the Year Up program, which gave me hands-on IT training and an internship that launched my tech career.
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In addition, photography grew from a childhood hobby into a side business that took me around the world.