Career Path Of A Program Manager At Meta
Josh's career path is notably unconventional, transitioning from a Boston University International Relations degree funded by a Naval ROTC scholarship to a seven-and-a-half-year stint as a naval flight officer before joining Meta as a Program Manager in 2022; this illustrates a journey from military service to the tech industry, with "no internships" and a career that's "a bit of a non-traditional path."
Military Experience, Non-Traditional Career Path, Program Management, Technology Industry, Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Josh Dalva
Program Manager
Meta
Boston University, 2015
UCLA Anderson, MBA
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Greek Life Member, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Josh's career path is non-traditional, going from college to military service before entering the tech industry.
2. He emphasizes the value of scholarships, specifically mentioning his Naval ROTC scholarship that funded his college education.
3. His background in the military (seven and a half years as a naval flight officer) provided transferable skills applicable to his current program manager role at Meta, showcasing that diverse experiences can lead to a tech career.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path? Please include your experiences in college, any internships, or jobs you had before your current role.
I did my undergraduate degree at Boston University. I majored in International Relations and Middle East/North African Studies.
I was on a scholarship through Naval ROTC, so the military paid for me to go to school. Upon graduating, I went into the Navy.
I spent about seven and a half years in the military as a naval flight officer. I went to flight training and then spent the rest of that time in operational roles. I left the military in 2022 and joined tech.
I'm a program manager at Meta, formerly Facebook, and I've been there for about a year. That's been my journey. I had no internships and a bit of a non-traditional path because I went straight from college to the military, and then I only recently left.