Building a Compelling Technical Portfolio

Note: This post is part of The 5G/6G Career Blueprint - Your All-In-One Guide, available to paying subscribers and 6G Academy Pro Members.

A well-crafted portfolio makes your expertise tangible, showcasing projects, code repos, and research that bring your skill set to life. This is where you prove your capabilities, not just claim them. After reading this, you’ll know exactly how to structure a technical portfolio that resonates in the 5G/6G job market—whether it’s a GitHub repo, a whitepaper on network slicing, or a set of real-time dashboards illustrating network KPIs.

By the end of this piece, you’ll know:

• Which types of work samples matter most to hiring managers in 5G/6G.
• How to present your portfolio for maximum impact—both visually and contextually.
• Tactics for standing out, even if you’re new to the domain.