Pillar 01 ยท Careers & Professional Networking
CASIT Connect
Professional networking that connects Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac technology professionals, executives, and industry leaders through meaningful relationships and opportunities.
Focus areas
- a Professional networking
- b Executive connections
- c Career opportunities
- d Industry discussions
- e Member introductions
Purpose
Why CASIT Connect exists
Our community has people in nearly every corner of the technology industry, but most of us only know the few who happen to share our company, our city, or our family circle. Good opportunities often travel through relationships, and those relationships are harder to build when you cannot see who is out there.
CASIT Connect makes the network visible and usable. It gives professionals a structured, trusted way to meet one another across disciplines and career stages, ask for advice, make introductions, and open doors for each other.
Who it's for
- 01 Technology professionals in any function: engineering, sales, RevOps, marketing, customer success, finance, operations, HR, and more
- 02 Executives and senior leaders who want to give back and stay connected
- 03 Professionals changing roles, industries, or cities
- 04 Anyone who wants to build relationships with people from our community in technology
Core benefits
What participants gain
- 01
Relationships across functions
Meet people outside your own discipline. A developer, a sales leader, and a CFO each see the industry differently.
- 02
Warm introductions
Ask to be introduced to members who work in a company, role, or field you want to learn about.
- 03
Career perspective
Get candid advice on job searches, promotions, career changes, and negotiating from people who have been there.
- 04
Executive access
Learn from leaders in the community through small-group discussions designed for real conversation.
- 05
Industry discussion
Stay current on what is changing in technology, from AI adoption to go-to-market strategy.
- 06
A trusted community
Build a professional network grounded in shared heritage and mutual support.
Activities
What the program includes
CASIT is in its founding phase. These are the activities this program is being built around; they launch in stages as members join and volunteer.
- Member introductions
- Requested, one-to-one introductions between members based on shared interests, goals, or industries.
- Leadership discussions
- Small-group conversations with executives and senior leaders about careers, leadership, and the industry.
- Career development sessions
- CASIT Insights webinars focused on job searching, advancement, and changing careers.
- Member events
- Virtual and in-person networking events, announced on the events page once scheduled.
- Opportunity sharing
- A way for members to share roles, projects, and openings with others in the community.
How participation works
Getting involved
- 01
Join CASIT
Complete the free membership form and tell us your role, interests, and what you are looking for.
- 02
Share your goals
Let us know who you would like to meet or what kind of advice would help.
- 03
Get connected
As the network grows, members may be invited to introductions, discussions, and events. Membership does not guarantee introductions or invitations.
- 04
Pay it forward
Make introductions, share opportunities, and help the next person who reaches out.
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need to be an engineer to join?
No. CASIT is for professionals across the technology ecosystem: sales, RevOps, marketing, customer success, finance, operations, HR, product, leadership, and more. Students and founders are welcome too.
Does it cost anything?
No. Founding membership is free.
Will my information be shared publicly?
No. Member profiles are never published automatically. Introductions are made with the people involved in mind.
Is CASIT Connect a job board or recruiting service?
No. CASIT Connect is about relationships and advice. Members may share opportunities with one another, but CASIT does not place candidates or guarantee jobs.
When do events start?
CASIT is in its founding phase. Events will be listed on the events page once they are scheduled.
Build your network with people who share your roots.
Join CASIT for free and help shape how CASIT Connect grows.