Show Notes
Guest: Kyle Muir
Ben Yu and Fay Qian We had the pleasure of chatting with Kyle Muir, a respected senior people leader in NZ’s IT industry, about his inspiring career journey—from writing games as a teen to leading teams and shaping strategy at scale. 💡 Key Takeaways: Started in tech by breaking (and fixing!) family computers 🖥️ Built and sold a game in PHP/MySQL as a teenager 🎮 Got his first job through a grad programme at Intergen 👨🎓 Transitioned from technical roles to people leadership 👥 Uses AI daily for reporting, insights, and decision-making 🤖 Emphasizes the importance of understanding business strategy 📊 Shares advice for aspiring leaders: be curious, proactive, and visible 🙌 🎯 “Anyone can become a solution architect or a leader—it’s all about mindset, problem-solving, and communication.” 🔥 Whether you're a student, developer, or future leader, this episode is packed with insights on career growth, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in tech. 🎧 Listen in, get inspired, and if you’re keen to share your own story, reach out! #TechLeadership #CareerJourney #AIInTech #PeopleLeadership #Podcast #NZTech #WomenInTech #GraduateTips #SolutionArchitecture #LinkedInLearning #LeadershipDevelopment #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork #BenYuPodcasts
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