A Black Journey in Tech

By Dwight D. Jones Sr.

What does it take to survive - and thrive - across four decades of technological change when the system was never designed for you?

In A Black Journey in Tech, veteran technologist Dwight D. Jones Sr. shares a powerful, honest account of navigating 40 years of transformation in the technology industry - from mainframes and dial-up networks to cloud computing and artificial intelligence - while carrying the weight of being unseen, underestimated, and often erased.

This book is not a r sum .

It is a survival guide, career playbook, and mirror for anyone who has ever questioned whether they belong in tech.

Through lived experience, mentorship wisdom, and hard-won lessons, Dwight explores:

How Black professionals navigate bias, displacement, and shifting goalposts in corporate techThe difference between talent and access - and how to build leverage when access is limitedWhy adaptability is the most important skill in every era of innovationHow to build a career that lasts through layoffs, reorganizations, and industry disruptionWhat it means to lift others while you climb

Since its release, A Black Journey in Tech has become a trusted resource for career growth and confidence. More than 20 Microsoft employees have publicly credited this book as a catalyst for promotions and career breakthroughs, and readers consistently rate it 5 stars for its authenticity, clarity, and impact.

This book is for:

Early-career technologists searching for directionMid-career professionals navigating burnout or stagnationLeaders who want to build legacy, not just titleAnyone who needs proof that their journey - and their brilliance - matters

This is not a story about fitting in.

It is a story about endurance, excellence, and belonging on your own terms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B59HFQZ3
• ISBN13: 9798218031220
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Dwight D. Jones
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"