Join UTM, Expand Your Horizon
Hello/Hola,
Ready to expand your tech horizon? Join UTM tonight as we hear from Ernest Swindell, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Engineer with 20+ years experience helping government agencies transform how they serve their communities through technology. Ernest is a trusted advisor and technical strategist at Microsoft, guiding public-sector clients through every stage of digital transformation. Tonight we will hear his career journey and perspective on the future of technology in the public sector.
How to join: This is a live, virtual event designed to be accessible to everyone, anywhere. Tune in tonight directly through UTM’s LinkedIn or YouTube channels. To join, simply visit UTM’s LinkedIn or YouTube page at 6:30 p.m. CT. Once the event begins, the live stream will appear on the page—just click to watch and be part of the conversation in real time.
What to expect: Honest stories, practical lessons, and perspectives that expand how you think about building a career in tech.
Call-to-Action: Follow UTM on LinkedIn or YouTube, then join us live online tonight (Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. CT.) We look forward to seeing you tune in online
-Universal Tech Movement Team
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