Ep. 182 Mastering Cloud Careers: Real Talk on Help Desk, DevOps, and Tech Interview Strategies


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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD interviews Mr. CJ (CloudTech Exec), who shares his journey from the Virgin Islands to a career in cloud engineering and DevOps. They discuss breaking into tech, cloud certifications, DevOps roles, job interview strategies, and navigating the tech job market, including multi-cloud skills and industry challenges. The episode also highlights pay scales, project experience, and advice for aspiring cloud professionals.#cloudcomputing #money #cloudengineering
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00:00 Introduction
07:37 Wrestling and Athletic Background
14:47 First Steps in Cloud Engineering
22:03 Certifications and Skill Development
27:53 Navigating Cloud Providers and Multi-Cloud Strategies
33:52 Emerging Trends in Cloud Certifications
38:41 Innovative Cloud Services for DevOps
39:59 Critical Security Considerations in Cloud Environments
43:19 The Role of AI in Security and DevOps
47:20 Interviewing Challenges in the Tech Industry
01:07:19 Navigating Job Interviews and Company Expectations
01:11:51 Incident Response and Real-World Scenarios
01:15:46 Getting Started in Cloud and DevOps
01:30:18 Certification Pathways for Cloud Careers
01:36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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