Rolf Krolke shares his journey from early aspirations in law to becoming a Regional Technology Director at the Access Group. He discusses his career beginnings in IT, the transition from technical roles to business-focused positions, and his experiences at major companies like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Rolf emphasizes the importance of loving what you do, measuring impact, and working with great people. He reflects on the differences between global and regional roles and shares valuable career advice.TakeawaysRolf initially wanted to be a lawyer but shifted to IT.He found his passion in technology through practical applications.Early roles taught him the importance of troubleshooting and problem-solving.Transitioning to a business focus allowed him to help customers more effectively.Microsoft provided a culture of growth and development.AWS was a fast-paced environment focused on building and scaling.Understanding technology is crucial for effective leadership.Global roles offer unique challenges and opportunities.Career values include passion, impact, and collaboration.Being proactive in career development is essential. Links and locations of the podcast Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zu1gsYgd0rmXCXNwXTRWIAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9c73deb7-75af-44fa-ae40-70506949bdccApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sympa-says/id1809071990Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vh/6572789Goodpodshttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/sympa-says-681171iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sympa-says-272967966/OvercastPocket Castshttps://pca.st/67eufjizChapters00:16 From School to Career Choices03:04 Early Career Experiences and Skills Development05:56 Transitioning from Technical to Business Roles08:43 Career Growth at Dell and Microsoft11:32 Navigating Opportunities at Microsoft14:09 Experiences at AWS and Scaling Challenges17:12 Global vs. Regional Roles in Technology19:50 Core Career Values and Reflections22:10 Highlights and Lowlights of a Tech Career