Ep 112: Building a Strong Community with Cinthia Kim

Kirk sits down with Cinthia Kim, Program Manager at Google, top discuss her journey into the industry, her nonprofit, Patina Network, aimed at empowering Asian American women and minorities in tech through mentorship and support, and the importance of allyship and fostering inclusivity. 0:00 Introduction and Background 1:31 The Purpose of the Podcast 3:06 Meeting at DCAC 8:21 Growing Up in Queens 12:02 Traveling and Life Experiences 15:09 Expectations and Pressure 17:04 Choosing a Career Path 18:38 College Journey and Discoveries 24:43 Early Career and Claims Consulting 27:51 The Impact of AI on the Future 31:35 The Importance of Networking 34:59 The Evolution of the Data Center Industry 41:14 College vs. Real-World Experience 44:27 Transitioning to the Data Center World 46:46 Mentoring and Community Building 52:40 Honorary Membership 55:25 COVID and Community 56:23 Celebrating Heritage 58:55 Mentorship and Inspiration 1:06:02 The Purpose of Patina Network 1:13:32 Building a Strong Community 1:15:43 Scaling and Rich Experiences 1:24:55 The Impact of Technology 1:31:14 Entering the Industry 1:34:56 Allyship and Inclusion 1:39:31 Building a Supportive Network For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical