In this Career Connections talk, hosted at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and online, Dr. Hamed Mohammedbagherpoor is the Technical Lead at IBM Quantum and an instructor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department of NCSU, where he teaches Elements of Control Systems. Having completed his Ph.D. and postdoctoral work at NCSU, Dr. Hamed is well-versed in both academic and industry landscapes. In this talk, he will share his insights on navigating academia, securing internships, and building a career in the tech industry.