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What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

  • 1.  What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 09:09

    In my case, I have a degree as a Chemical Technician, which was a very interesting field of study.

    I really enjoy chemistry, but eventually I decided to study IT and started working with Genesys, and I've been here ever since 😄


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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 2.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 10:24

    Ah, so you didn't follow the Walter White career path with your Chemistry knowledge? 🤣

    My education was pretty standard here in the UK - I studied Computing as part of my GCSEs (age 16); then Computing, Maths and Physics at A-level (age 18), then Computer Science at degree level at university. Started work with BT straight from University, and my first job was writing agent desktop applications using the TServer API on Genesys 3.1, and I've been in and around Genesys solutions ever since. 



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    Paul

    Paul Mason
    Specialist Designer - British Telecommunications PLC
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  • 3.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 21:47

    Haha thankfully I stayed on the right side of the law! 🤣

    That's a really interesting journey, and if I can say, quite nerdy too hahaha



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 4.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-18-2026 04:03

    I absolutely take 'Nerdy' as a compliment! 🤓



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    Paul

    Paul Mason
    Specialist Designer - British Telecommunications PLC
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  • 5.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-19-2026 09:57

    Hi Paul, 

    Yes, it really was a compliment haha 

    I'm on the nerdy side of the Force too! 😅😆



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 6.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 11:34
    I'm a physicist and mathematician with a aster's degree in Astronomy, including published research in the field. I also hold three additional graduate degrees in management-related areas, as well as several postgraduate qualifications.
     
    Basically, I'm a teacher whose career path unexpectedly led me to work with Genesys Cloud more recently.


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    Maico Zorzan
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  • 7.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 21:49

    That's such an interesting background! 😄

    It's amazing how different paths can lead us to unexpected places, in this case, Genesys Cloud haha



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 8.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 11:44

    While my formal degrees are all IT-based, a BS in Software Engineering, MS in IT Management. My Career path started as an Auto Tech and building Drift cars professionally; this all changed back in 2017 when I had got injured and transitioned to a Techline Agent. The company paid for me to get my degrees. After one of the trainings for a new process, I reached out to the instructor to ask how to contact one of the teams who developed the program to give some feedback about the UI and potentially look for an SE role. I was put in contact with my current director and fell into VoIP. This is not exactly what I was pursuing, and I had a bit of apprehension; I have grown fond of the development side of things.  



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  • 9.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 21:50

    That's a fascinating journey!

    Sometimes the unexpected turns end up leading us to exactly where we're meant to be.

    It's great that you found something you really enjoy along the way! 😊



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 10.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-18-2026 09:28

    It has definitely been a journey and an experience. I will probably start building a car for myself, as I do miss that side of things, but this would more be a personal project and not something that would be a career switch. I do like where I am at currently and am looking at diving deeper into the platform. I had a substantial mindset shift about a year ago, and that has really been a healthy change both professionally and reduced stressload. 



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  • 11.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-18-2026 12:30

    One of the great things about a career in IT is that it never gets boring, there's always a new challenge waiting for us just around the corner, I think that helps you with the career transition you went through ☺️



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 12.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 15:23

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. 😊

    I later moved into IT and completed my Master's in Information Systems, and somehow the journey eventually led me to Genesys! 😄



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    Phaneendra
    Technical Solutions Consultant
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  • 13.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-17-2026 21:52

    That's really interesting! 😊

    It's amazing how a career can evolve in completely unexpected ways. And somehow, we all end up finding our way to Genesys! 😄



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 14.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-18-2026 09:40

    I got my Bachelor's in Graphic Design and was a front-end web designer and developer for about 5 years out of college before I stumbled into Community Management with a gaming studio. I fell in love with the work and have been doing it ever since!



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    Ami Defesche
    Senior Manager, Online Communities
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  • 15.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-18-2026 12:35

    I used to moderate literary communities a few years ago, and I wish I had known back then that this could actually be a career!

    It's challenging, but it's a job that never really gets "old", there's always something happening.

    And I imagine that managing a community the size of the Genesys Community must be even more interesting, especially with people from all over the world 🤩



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 16.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-19-2026 08:09

    I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and have been working in the telecommunications industry for more than 30 years. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of communication and contact center technologies, which has given me valuable experience in both traditional and cloud-based solutions.

    My first contact center project dates back to 2000, when I worked with the Huawei PSTN PBX platform. That experience sparked my long-term interest in customer experience and contact center technologies.

    After immigrating to Canada, I continued to build my expertise in the contact center space, beginning with Genesys PureEngage. Over time, I expanded my knowledge by working with Genesys Connect, and eventually transitioned to Genesys Cloud (formerly PureCloud), where I continue to deepen my understanding of modern cloud contact center solutions.

    I enjoy learning new technologies, sharing knowledge with others, and staying current with the evolving customer experience landscape. I'm looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals, exchanging ideas, and learning from the experiences of this community.



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  • 17.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-19-2026 10:04

    That's really interesting.

    I also really enjoy technology, and that was one of the reasons I decided to leave my studies in Chemistry and move into IT.

    This community has been great for connecting people, and I'm really enjoying the experience 😄



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 18.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-30-2026 10:59

    An Engineering Degree,
    & a professional Paragliding certification !



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    Ashiesh Sharma
    GCX- GCP, ARC, SCR, QM
    Producer | Conductor | Composer
    BT plc
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  • 19.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 08-31-2026 20:01

    Looks like you like to live life adventurously hahaha



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 20.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 09-06-2026 12:48

    My degree is in Mechatronics Engineering from FACENS, in Brazil!

    It's still connected to technology, but my work today is much more focused on customer experience, conversational AI, and Genesys Cloud than on physical machines.

    There's an interesting connection, though: understanding how different parts of a system interact, investigating unexpected behaviour, and testing whether something works outside the ideal scenario.

    These days, the system might include an AVA, integrations, knowledge content, and a customer who asks something we hadn't anticipated. That engineering mindset still comes in handy. 😄



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    Mateus Nunes
    CX Manager at Solve4me Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda
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  • 21.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 13 days ago

    So basically, you can train Optimus Prime to handle customer support haha



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 22.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 09-07-2026 08:53

    I am an electronics engineer and I have a specialization in project management!



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    Cesar
    INDRA COLOMBIA
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  • 23.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 13 days ago

    It's quite a significant change to go from electrical engineering to the IT field 👏



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 24.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 14 days ago

    Hi Camila Meneghini!

    That's awesome, Camila! A chemistry background builds an amazing logical mindset!

    In my case, my core foundation was in Computer Engineering back in 2010. To stay ahead of the curve, I did a post-grad in Big Data & Artificial Intelligence in 2025.

    The fun part outside of core tech was that I actually started an HR Management course just to keep my wife company during her studies! But in the end, the crazy pace and workload of the IT world took over, and I had to bow out halfway through kkkk.

    It's always funny to see the unique paths people take before we all meet here in the CX world!



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    Juliano Fernandes Mendes Pimentel De Paiva
    Genesys Analyst
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  • 25.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 13 days ago

    Hahaha it would be a HUGE change to go from IT to HR.



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 26.  RE: What kind of educational background do you have, whether a degree or a course, that isn't related to IT or Genesys?

    Posted 13 days ago

    I got my degree in Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence. It sounds fancy, but its basically Criminal Justice with a strong emphasis on counter-terrorism. I actually come from a Nursing/Care back ground with a sprinkle of para-legal. Now I do Community work and moonlight as the Web developer in the community.   



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    Cameron
    Online Community Manager/Moderator
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