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

1:41:41 Jul 24, 2025
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Learn how to get into the cloud here https://skool.com/cloudtechexec------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CJ:instagram @cloudtechexectiktok @cloudtechexec-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction 07:37 Wrestling and Athletic Background14:47 First Steps in Cloud Engineering22:03 Certifications and Skill Development27:53 Navigating Cloud Providers and Multi-Cloud Strategies33:52 Emerging Trends in Cloud Certifications38:41 Innovative Cloud Services for DevOps39:59 Critical Security Considerations in Cloud Environments43:19 The Role of AI in Security and DevOps47:20 Interviewing Challenges in the Tech Industry01:07:19 Navigating Job Interviews and Company Expectations01:11:51 Incident Response and Real-World Scenarios01:15:46 Getting Started in Cloud and DevOps01:30:18 Certification Pathways for Cloud Careers01:36:14 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationFTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :) ?? Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/Techt
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