FOUNDER TO THE PROFILE
Channel Manager, Joe Rendace INC
“It is what it is, but that doesn't mean you can't make it what you want it to be.”
Joe Rendace brings more than 35 years of experience in information technology and 25 years in entertainment arts and writing. He attended an engineering trade school for information technology and holds certifications from IBM, HP, VMware, Microsoft, and Amazon. Joe worked for IBM for 17 years, Amazon for 4 years, and SwissAir for 3 years before transitioning to IT consulting. On the entertainment side, he has published three novels and written 14 screenplays, including an eight-episode series under discussion in Hollywood, with one screenplay adapted into the online video game: Portals. He serves as NHL team beat writer for the Tampa Bay Lightning and as a podcaster and content creator for Buzzer Sports, while also freelancing as an editor for novelists and screenwriters. Joe Rendace has worked as a professional trainer and speaker. He attributes his success to honesty, integrity, skills, experience, and craftsmanship and credits mentor Craig Morrell with advising him to be true to himself and pursue work he enjoys as a career rather than a job. He volunteers for animal shelters alongside his wife and notes that AI presents a significant challenge in both fields, requiring professionals to stay one step ahead of competition through certifications, human experience, and skills. that can't be programmed just yet.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Honesty and integrity are key, along with my skills, experience, and craftsmanship. I've balanced a stable IT career with creative pursuits in entertainment without quitting my day job.
Be true to yourself and find the work you enjoy doing. It should be a career, not a job. This came from my mentor Craig Morrell.
You only deserve what you go out and earn. Don't wait for an opportunity to knock at your door; it will never find you on Google Maps.
AI is a big challenge in both fields. You have to be one step better than your competition because you're competing with hundreds of people for every job, judged on age, certifications, experience, and skills.
Honesty and integrity are most important, along with skills, experience, and craftsmanship.
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