About this episode
Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee chat with guest Kierra Dotson, the Data Conversationalist. They discuss TV show writing, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity scams, career pivots in tech, job scams, networking, and salary expectations. Kierra shares her journey in computer science and data, offers tips for breaking into data roles, and explores the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the tech world. #data #ai #cloudengineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-trainingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?? Follow me on social media:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/• TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow Destini :• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cybershortieee• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow Kierra:X @iamkierrad instagram @iamkierradtiktok @iamkierrad -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction 03:10 College Journey and Challenges05:40 Sociology Insights and Career Path22:41 Importance of Internships26:15 Understanding Data and Analytics35:14 Discussing the FCC and Acronyms39:10 Differences Between Data Analyst, Engineer, and Scientist43:01 Exploring DevOps and Cloud Engineering46:37 Debating the Need for Advanced Degrees in AI49:26 Anthropic's Claude and AI Hallucinations55:16 This or That: AI Edition01:01:03 Understanding Kubernetes and Cloud Engineering01:13:01 Kubernetes Pod Management and Scaling01:13:37 Automating Docker Image Cleanup01:14:40 Meetings and Collaboration in DevOps01:15:17 Reflecting on Skills and Business Acumen01:16:42 Social Media Presence and Engagement01:18:13 Networking and Community in Tech01:22:32 Hiring Practices and DEI in Tech01:33:34 AI Regula
