Insights from TechX Florida 2025: Careers in Technology Panel for Students

The Careers in Technology (CIT) panel at TechX Florida 2025 brought together a lineup of leaders who’ve built impactful careers across cloud, software engineering, digital strategy, developer advocacy, and enterprise IT. Their goal is to provide students and early-career professionals with a clear and honest look at what it takes to succeed in today’s tech world.

🎙️ Panelists

• Michael Viron - Director of IT & Software Engineering, KontactIntelligence/VetCV (Moderator)

• 🪗 Joey de Villa de Villa - Author, Technical Editor & Presenter, Kforce Inc.

• Reginald J Davis, MCSA, MCT, ITIL, Prosci - Distinguished Cloud Architect, Microsoft

• Mrunal Gangrade - VP of Software Engineering, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• Anna Bakhvalova - Digital Marketing Strategist, Silicon Valley

Each speaker brought their own perspective, ranging from cloud innovation to engineering leadership, from digital marketing strategy to developer culture, providing attendees with a well-rounded view of the many paths a tech career can take.

💡 About CIT

CIT is an event series built to help students, early‑career professionals, and transitioning service members explore tech pathways, gain practical advice, and connect with industry leaders. Organized by the IEEE Northwest Florida Section’s Computer and Communications Join Society (also known as C2JS) and the University of West Florida, it now includes support from 40+ IEEE chapters across the U.S. and Canada. CIT is primarily organized by Michael Viron, the moderator for this panel during TechX Florida 2025.

🎯 Why This Panel Mattered

Attendees walked away with:

• Insight into how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping jobs

• Exploring how continuous advances in AI are transforming the way we learn, build, and solve problems.

• Advice about certification and skill‑building.

• Practical ways to stand out when applying for competitive roles.