July 24, 2025

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

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