Jameslee Gambardella
Accenture
New York, NY USA
"Always be willing to learn—but as far as former schooling, just keep trying to develop your skills and the sky’s the limit."
Career Roadmap
Jameslee's work combines: Technology, Business, and Working with Others
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Here's the path I took:
High School
Associate's Degree
Massage Therapy
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
Vocational
Computer Software Engineering
General Assembly
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
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I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.
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I started working at 11 years old for an entertainment company as a party motivator, igniting my love for engaging with people.
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I went on to build skills through a variety of experiences, including working in construction, doing demolition for the laborers’ union, and becoming a licensed massage therapist.
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The COVID-19 pandemic was a setback but it also pushed me towards my passion for technology—I enrolled in a coding bootcamp, setting the stage for my career pivot.
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The bootcamp led to a group project where a peer referred me to Accenture’s apprenticeship program, a game-changer for my career.
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Despite a bike accident that shattered my spleen, I managed to secure my interview and eventual position at Accenture, showcasing my resilience.
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At Accenture, I found my niche in developing training materials for client apps, blending my tech skills with my knack for teaching.
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From party motivator to project management analyst, my journey has been about adaptability and leveraging every experience towards growth.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I earned my massage therapy license right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It was a setback but pushed me to make a career change into a successful career in tech.
I was in a bike accident that shattered my spleen on the day of my interview for my current position. As I was about to have surgery, I made it a priority to change the interview date—which I ultimately took in the hospital bed—and secure the job.