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From Ballet to Bytes: Iliana Reyes Araman’s Journey into Tech

June 15, 2026

For Talent

Iliana Reyes Araman’s journey into technology didn’t begin with a coding bootcamp or a computer science degree. It began on a stage. For years, she built her life around the…

From Cashier to SOC Analyst: Kevin Botana’s Journey into Cybersecurity

May 11, 2026

For Talent

Kevin Botana’s journey into cybersecurity didn’t start in a classroom. It started at home, watching his family get targeted by phishing calls, suspicious texts, and deceptive emails, and being the…

From Car Lots to Code: Daniel Peña’s All-In Bet on Tech

April 14, 2026

For Talent

Daniel Peña’s story begins with a deceptively simple decision: go all in. From working in automotive sales and picking up shifts in a kitchen he’d never cooked in before, to…

From Preparation to Opportunity: Bruno Acosta’s Journey into Tech

March 16, 2026

For Talent

Bruno Acosta’s journey into tech can be summed up in one powerful idea: preparation meets opportunity.Originally from Peru, Bruno began his academic path as a Biomedical Engineering student, spending two…

From Interior Design to Mindful Tech: Farah’s Journey of Growth and Reinvention

February 3, 2026

For Talent

For Farah, breaking into tech wasn’t just a career switch, it was a personal transformation. “Grounding. A journey of grounding, growth, and learning to trust myself through change,” she says.…

From bartender to MasterCard: Toni Yates’ cybersecurity career journey with help from Miami Dade College

September 24, 2025

For Talent

For Toni Yates, trying new things always excited her. Whenever a new opportunity came her way, she’d roll with the punches and was never afraid to learn.

Breaking into tech: How one student is charting his path with help from FIU’s Tech Talent Academy

July 24, 2025

For Talent

From a young age, Mark-Anthony Delva always knew how to navigate the tech world. It was like second nature to him.

The people behind the pipeline: How Miami Tech Works partners are helping to grow and keep talent here

June 25, 2025

For Employers

Since its launch in 2023, Miami Tech Works has grown from a bold new initiative into a recognizable force behind South Florida’s tech talent pipeline. And helping shape that brand?…

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From Ballet to Bytes: Iliana Reyes Araman’s Journey into Tech

From Cashier to SOC Analyst: Kevin Botana’s Journey into Cybersecurity

From Car Lots to Code: Daniel Peña’s All-In Bet on Tech

From Preparation to Opportunity: Bruno Acosta’s Journey into Tech

From Interior Design to Mindful Tech: Farah’s Journey of Growth and Reinvention

From bartender to MasterCard: Toni Yates’ cybersecurity career journey with help from Miami Dade College

Breaking into tech: How one student is charting his path with help from FIU’s Tech Talent Academy

The people behind the pipeline: How Miami Tech Works partners are helping to grow and keep talent here

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