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-training join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask 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 CJ: instagram @cloudtechexec tiktok @cloudtechexec ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 FTC 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! :)