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Careers in the Cloud

MA (Montreal Associates)

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Frequency: 1 episode/42d. Total Eps: 40

Careers in the cloud is a podcast dedicated to the tech ecosystem; Inspiring the community by highlighting the great careers many have gone on to achieve, reflecting on both the good and the bad experiences, and bringing you tech-and-career-related advice through our guest experts.

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🇨🇦 Canada - careers
24/09/2025
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E37: Protect Yourself Legally as a Tech Contractor (Lawyer Explains)

Season 1 · Episode 37

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 43:36

Are you an IT contractor in Canada, or thinking about becoming one? Wondering whether to operate as a T4 temporary employee, sole proprietor, or incorporated business? In this episode of Careers in the Cloud, we’re joined by 'Anti-Lawyer´, Daniel Rizzi, a seasoned Barrister and Solicitor from DiMinno Rizzi In Association, to break down the legal essentials every Canadian tech contractor should understand.

From liability risks to incorporation benefits, Daniel walks us through:- The legal differences between T4, sole proprietorship, and incorporation- When and why you should engage a lawyer as a tech contractor- What to prepare for your first meeting with a legal advisor- Legal pitfalls to avoid when starting a company or bringing on partners- How to protect your IP when developing your own software- Why getting legal advice early can save you money - and headaches - long termWhether you're freelancing in software development, DevOps, data, cloud infrastructure or cybersecurity, this episode gives you practical legal insights to protect your business, your assets, and your future.Subscribe for more tech contractor tips and industry insights across Canada and beyond.Looking to hire or work as an IT contractor? Visit us at www.montrealassociates.com. LINKS:Follow us on LinkedInFollow Daniel on LinkedInConnect with Maurizio (Host) on LinkedInDiMinno Rizzi In Association - https://drlawyers.ca/

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E36: How to Invest & Save Smarter | Financial Advice for Contractors

Season 1 · Episode 36

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 46:44

DISCLAIMER: Mutual funds, approved exempt market products, and/or exchange-traded funds are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc. The comments contained herein are a general discussion of certain issues intended for conversational purposes only.

If you're an incorporated IT contractor or small business owner in Canada, you're probably asking: Should I invest through my corporation, or personally? What are the tax implications, and how can you use smart investing to plan for your family's future?

In this value-packed episode of Careers in the Cloud, we’re joined by Michael Marcucci, Certified Financial Planner at Investia Financial Services, and Frank Pizzimenti, CPA at Alex Pizzimenti CPA Professional Corporation, to demystify corporate investing in Canada.

They answer your most pressing questions, including:

What’s the difference between investing your personal income vs. your corporate revenue?

What investment options are available to Canadian incorporated contractors?
How to build a risk profile for your corporation
Can investing through your corporation help fund major life events (home, wedding, kids, retirement)?
What are the tax rates and implications for different types of investment income: Interest vs. dividends vs. capital gains

What about real estate investing through a corporation?
Should you go with direct investing or an investment advisor?
What if you have U.S. or offshore investments—are you getting double taxed?
How does taxation work when you earn investment income in your corporation and take it out as a dividend?

Whether you're planning for the future, growing your wealth, or trying to avoid tax pitfalls, this episode gives you a strong financial foundation to make smarter decisions with your corporate money.

E28: Rihana Sharif: Relocating to Dubai

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, June 8, 2023 • Duration 51:54

WE'RE IN DUBAI!! Super excited to have recorded this special episode in Dubai with an even more special guest - Rihana Sharif! As a Salesforce specialist that relocated from the UK to Dubai, Rihana is answering questions I know so many of you are so interested to know about. From her journey in the Salesforce ecosystem in London to Dubai, this episode offers a deep insight into the experience of relocating and provides inspiration and insights for those considering a move to tech hubs like Dubai. If you enjoy this episode, please do us a big favor and hit that like button and comment below on what you enjoyed or learned! And don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes. Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Getting into Salesforce 04:10 - The Movement from Perm to Contract 05:34 - How the move to Dubai came about 07:06 - What the transition from the UK to Dubai was like 09:01 - The Salesforce Landscape in Dubai 09:22 - What it's like to work in Dubai 11:21 - The soft skills needed to work in Salesforce in Dubai 14:57 - Cultural differences when it comes to business 17:28 - Women in Tech in the UAE 18:27 - Why it's the best time for women in tech to relocate to Dubai 20:24 - The pros and cons of relocating to Dubai 22:29 - Can you work successfully as a contractor in Dubai? 27:38 - Is Dubai for everyone? 33:30 - Are the salaries in Dubai as good as people make out? 38:59 - Living in Dubai as a single person 42:04 - Get to know Rihana 47:53 - Advice to those wanting to move to Dubai 50:00 - trying classic Asian drinks and snacks Connect with Rihana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rihana-s-152a6935/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montreal-associates/

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E27: Enrico Sforza: How to Become a Microsoft Certified Trainer [ITALIAN W/ EN SUBTITLES]

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 • Duration 30:58

Welcome to our first-ever episode of Careers in the Cloud in Italian AND focused on Microsoft!

Our guest for this episode is Enrico Sforza, a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a Senior Consultant in Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 with experience in Finance Operations and Retail E-commerce.

Topics:

- Going from Consultancy to Trainer

- How to get the Trainer Certification

- Life as a Microsoft Trainer

- Advice to those looking to become a certified Microsoft Trainer

If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to be notified each time a new episode lands!

Connect with Enrico on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/enrico-sforza-45724298/

Follow MA on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/montreal-associates/

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E26: Khaled McGonnell: Building a Diverse & Inclusive Company

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 • Duration 25:21

Our guest for this episode is Khaled McGonnell, Founder of the Salesforce Industry Cloud Consultancy, Cloud Hikers which specializes in project management, solution & technical architecture, business analysis, and the design, build, and testing of Salesforce Industry Cloud solutions.

Khaled has extensive experience across many full-lifecycle digital transformations having worked with the Salesforce, Salesforce Industries, and SAP products for over 17 years. Topics: 00:49 - Introduction 01:48 - Start of Khaled´s Tech Career 04:51 - The Biggest Challenge Faced So Far 06:15 - Difficult Bosses & Leadership Styles 09:30 - Salesforce Industries in 2023 10:27 - The Importance of Choosing an Industry in Salesforce 11:12 - The Creation of Cloud Hikers 14:25 - The Strategy for Hiring & Maintaining a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Environment 17:52 - Search for Equal Shares Partners 18:25 - Advice for Those Deciding What To Do Next 23:19 - The Vision for Growing Cloud Hikers
If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to be notified each time a new episode lands!

Connect with Khalid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-mcgonnell/ Follow MA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montreal-associates/

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E25: Andrew Cook: Behind the scenes at Salesforce Ben

Season 1 · Episode 25

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 • Duration 31:54

Andrew Cook is a Senior Technical Instructor at Salesforce Ben, the largest dedicated Salesforce news site in the world. Andrew entered the company as an author in 2019, but prior to that, he specialized as a Salesforce Administrator working with the likes of the Financial Times and Jamf. Topics: 01:34 - The journey into the Salesforce Ecosystem 04:00 - The power of Salesforce user groups for development 06:33 - Landing the job at Salesforce Ben 11:27 - Getting into the role of a Senior Technical Instructor 14:07 - Men's Mental Health in Tech 18:43 - Advice to those struggling to find a job 20:58 - Behind the Scenes at Salesforce Ben 23:29 - Releasing the news of Salesforce Layoffs 27:13 - Insider scoop on Salesforce Ben for 2023 29:29 - Reach out to Andrew

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E24 PART 2: Fabio Aversa: How to Hire and Manage Successful Teams

Season 1 · Episode 24

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 27:58

Our guest for this episode is Fabio Aversa, Senior Technical Product Manager for Telus, a Canadian national telecommunications company. Fabio has been working with Telus now for over 10 years and has over 20 years of experience in product management, systems strategy, marketing automation, and sales. Topics: 00:27 - Addressing the layoffs 02:18 - Turning the layoffs into an opportunity 03:52 - How a manager can deal with layoffs with dignity 05:43 - How to communicate with your team 09:12 - Recommended resources for a manager 11:54 - How to manage different generations 13:24 - How to hire successfully 19:21 - Opinion on the 'hire fast, fire faster' approach 22:22 - The self-determination theory 24:52 - Advice for a Manager going through a rough patch 27: 33 - Reach out to Fabio If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow Careers in the Cloud to be notified each time a new episode lands! Connect with Fabio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabioaversa/ Follow MA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montreal-associates/

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E24 PART 1: Fabio Aversa: Building a Successful Career & Life as an Expat

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 29:43

Our guest for this episode is Fabio Aversa, Senior Technical Product Manager for Telus, a Canadian national telecommunications company. Fabio has been working with Telus now for over 10 years and has over 20 years of experience in product management, systems strategy, marketing automation, and sales. Topics: 00:40 - Introduction to Fabio's career and background 02:30 - Moving from Italy to Canada 09:54 - What keeps you staying at the same company for a long time 15:45 - Does choosing the right industry play a part in longevity at a company 17:19 - A lifestyle business vs an impact business 21:00 - The inspiration and process behind creating free management content 23:24 - Content that resonates most with people 26:15 - The importance and value of networking If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow Careers in the Cloud to be notified each time a new episode lands! Connect with Fabio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabioaversa/ Follow MA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mont...

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E23: Manny Omideyi: A Contractor Perspective on the Current Salesforce Market

Season 1 · Episode 23

Monday, March 20, 2023 • Duration 30:05

We're joined by CRM Analytics Specialist, Manny Omideyi on this episode! As a professional who went from permanent to contract into a specialist area, Manny has a lot of experience and advice to give about contracting and the benefits of CRM analytics.

Topics:

02:04 Intro to Manny
03:48 Switching from permanent to contract
04:57 What it feels to be a Contractor during the layoffs
06:00 Getting into CRM Analytics
09:13 Why is there not a mass amount of job opportunities in CRM Analytics
12:03 Benefits of CRM Analytics for Businesses
15:47 Relocating as a Contractor
19:02 Advice for Permanent professionals looking to go Contract
24:27 Advice for people who have been laid off
26:53 Quick Fire get to know Manny
29:24 What to connect with Manny for

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E22: David Sánchez: The Salesforce Ecosystem in Spain

Season 1 · Episode 22

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • Duration 30:03

We're kicking off 2023 with our first-ever studio recording in Barcelona, with the legend that is David Sánchez.

With over 15 years of experience in Salesforce, and the leader of the Salesforce Admin User Group, we're excited to give him the platform to share his deep knowledge with you all, as well as provide a great insight into the salesforce talent ecosystem in Barcelona and Spain as a whole.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

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