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Starting in Tech - Pathfinder
Issued to Bryan Albarran  ·  March 29, 2026
An illustrated badge featuring a small astronaut dog closely examining a glowing trail on the ground, with a futuristic rover in the background. The neon-lit cityscape and compass icon represent curiosity, discovery, and finding direction in a tech career.
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Issued by SOMOS.tech
Accepted Mar 30, 2026
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Recognizes participants who take ownership of their career journey and complete the structured SOMOS Starting in Tech program. Pathfinders are proactive learners who explore opportunities, build skills, and chart their unique path into technology. Get more information about this program at somos.tech/start
Earning Criteria

To achieve this badge, you must:

  • Explore different tech roles and identify one or more target career paths
  • Build a SOMOS-guided career roadmap
  • Complete a resume draft using SOMOS tools
  • Participate in at least one networking or job-search activity
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