BUiLT2gether-Blacks In Tech

www.Built2gether.com In this episode I talk to serial entrepreneur Michael Jackson. He shares his journey of becoming and entrepreneur and how he got into the tech space and is now helping other Black get into the tech space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/built2gether-blacks-in-tech--5130218/support .

www.BUiLT2gether.com As Co-Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Blacks United in Leading Technology International (“BUiLT”), Mr. Beasley leads an innovative, grass-roots, professional organization to help increase the representation and participation of Black people in tech. There are many great organizations and allies helping America improve diversity in tech. BUiLT is different, with its little “i”, that the mission is not about us or our brand. We are uniters, to support and help coalesce all of the fine organizations working to help Black people get tech jobs, to obtain career advancement in tech, and to own profitable tech enterprises. Mr. Beasley began his career in Dallas at Mobil Oil’s exploration division in 1980. Since then, he progressed in IT infrastructure management roles through various industries – Fortune 500, start-ups, and mid-market factions. Working mostly at the Director and VP level in large corporations, his worldwide work experiences have been in Financial Services, Healthcare, University, Telecom, Oil & Gas, and in Software Services. He has built and managed several data center operations, built IT infrastructures for 1000+ seat call centers, and provided daily network and data security services. In 2003, Mr. Beasley founded Netwatch Solutions of Richardson, Texas, an innovative, software product company with its flagship Samantha™ change and configuration management database (CMDB) products and services. A long-time Dallas resident, Mr. Beasley has a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed Texas Professional Engineer, a Certified NetAnalyst, and has issued patents in IT service management. Peter currently also serves as President and Director of itsmfUSA, and he is the co-founder and former Executive Director of Blacks in Technology (BIT) International. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/built2gether-blacks-in-tech--5130218/support .

www.Built2gether.com Welcome to another episode of Built2gether. I just wanted to drop in and share some dates for some upcoming events. *Hack DFW will take place 10/1/21 @1pm *Black Tech Tuesday will be 10/7/21 @7pm *BUiLT Open Conversations is 10/11/21 @6pm. For more information about BUiLT go to: www.BuiltInternational.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/built2gether-blacks-in-tech--5130218/support .

www.Built2gether.com Built2Gether is a weekly podcast all about Blacks United In Leading Technology. The podcast is host by Audrey Bell-Kearney who is the CEO of Noise Media Network. Each week Audrey will be interviewing great guest who are doing amazing things in technology. You can catch the show live on Mondays @5pm EST. Next week BUiLT's Chairman Mr. Peter Beasley will be joining Audrey to talk about the mission of BUiLT and how you can get involved. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/built2gether-blacks-in-tech--5130218/support .

www.Built2gether.com Join Audrey Bell-Kearney starting on October 4th at 5pm as she brings you some of the latest news about Blacks in technology. Audrey has a lineup of some amazing folks doing great things in the tech space. Her first guest is Mr. Peter Beasley. Peter is one of the founders of BUiLT. He will be sharing why he co-founded Built and the state of technology for Blacks looking to get into the tech space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/built2gether-blacks-in-tech--5130218/support .