Don’t be intimidated by not seeing people like you in a room.
Hey there!
My name is Leon King. I’m a Senior Manager of Systems Engineering with Verizon. I’m an African American man in the technology industry. My interest in the field started when I took a computer programming class in high school, Basic. We used BASIC to create drawings on a computer screen using, what I didn't realize then, programming logic and control loops. I did very well in this class and my teacher encouraged me to pursue a major in college. I went on to major in Electrical Engineering specializing in hardware and computer engineering. I attended an HBCU, North Carolina A&T State University. I was nurtured here and was taught by some of the brightest minds in the field. I was surrounded by some of the best students in the state and country.
If you really are interested in a career in technology, find your niche. If you love what you do, you’ll be great. Don’t be intimidated by not seeing people like you in a room. Have the confidence in your own intelligence and skills.
Leon King
Senior Manager of Systems Engineering
Verizon Global Network and Technology
