Pursuing Growth Through One's Career with Meta's Libo Li

Pursuing Growth Through One's Career with Meta's Libo Li

Join Libo Li, a data engineer at Meta, as he delves into his unconventional career journey from architecture to tech. Discover how his natural curiosity and drive for growth propelled him through various roles at companies like WeWork and AAC Resource. Libo shares insights on embracing fear as a signal for growth, the value of continuous learning, and thriving in chaotic environments. Whether it's discussing effective communication or exploring side projects, Libo's story offers motivating takeaways for anyone looking to navigate and explore diverse career paths.

Highlights:
  • 3 words: Curious, Irreverent, and Gritty
  • Embrace Growth: Transitioning between roles and industries can lead to significant personal and professional development.
  • Curiosity as a Driver: A natural curiosity can propel individuals to explore new opportunities and learn from diverse experiences.
  • Importance of Adaptability: Being open to new experiences and learning quickly on the job is crucial for success in tech and beyond.
  • Communication is Key: Whether in architecture or data engineering, clear documentation and effective communication are vital.
  • Fear and Growth: Facing fear and embracing chaos can lead to valuable learning experiences and growth opportunities.

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Guest Bio:
Libo Li is a trained architect working as a data engineer in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University. His focus is on the impact of data and technology on design production, building software, systems, and operational models at companies like KPF, WeWork, CBRE, and Meta. He was COO of Voyansi, a BIM solutions company recently acquired by Hexagon. He was CTO at KatalsyDI, where he lead the technology team building the analytics platform to integrate construction supply chains. He co-founder Small Tiger to empower architecture firms with modern digital operations; where he works with emerging firms to question how they work to scale their agency.

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