Engineering to FinTech: The Career Pivot That Changed Everything |

Описание: More Than a Degree: The Skills That Actually Matter in Tech

Is a qualification enough to build a career in tech? In this clip from Workplus, John Healy breaks down the real skills that matter, like teamwork, communication, and a relentless willingness to learn. He shares how these soft skills helped him navigate high-level roles across JP Morgan, Liberty, and Citi, even when he was flying weekly between cities and raising a young family.

John also tells the behind-the-scenes story of how he helped transform Citi’s Belfast tech centre. From fixing attrition to building real career pathways, this is a masterclass in leadership, culture, and what it takes to turn potential into performance.

In This Clip:
• Why degrees open doors, but skills build careers
• The importance of balance in high-performance environments
• What John learned from being told he was “spending their kids’ inheritance”
• The Belfast strategy that helped Citi grow from 200 to 2000 people
• A better model for building meaningful tech careers in Northern Ireland

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