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| AWS Cloud Engineer Roadmap: How to Build a $350k+ Tech Career | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:46:02 | |
Can you really make $350k+ as a cloud engineer?
In this video, we break down how AWS Cloud Engineers are using high-income cloud skills, remote work, multiple contracts, and job stacking to dramatically increase their earning potential.
Our guest, tayo lusi , shares his experience going from an IT technician making $35K/year to working in AWS Cloud Engineering and eventually earning multiple six figures through multiple contracts.
In this video, we cover: • Why AWS Cloud Engineering is a high-income tech skill • How cloud engineers, DevOps engineers and SREs differ • What job stacking actually means in tech • How multiple remote contracts can increase income • How to build the skills companies are actually hiring for • AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD • How beginners can break into cloud engineering • How to get recruiters to reach out to you • How to position yourself on LinkedIn and your resume • How to communicate your value in technical interviews • W2 vs 1099 vs C2C contracting • How experienced cloud engineers can increase their earning potential • Why business impact matters more than simply collecting certifications • How cloud engineering can create leverage in your career
Whether you're a beginner trying to become a cloud engineer, an AWS professional looking for higher-paying opportunities, or an experienced engineer interested in contracting and job stacking, this conversation covers the career strategies you need to understand.
DISCLAIMER: The income figures and experiences discussed in this video are based on the guest's personal experiences and examples. They are not guarantees of future earnings or employment outcomes. Job stacking, contracting, taxes and employment arrangements can have legal, contractual and ethical considerations that vary by situation and jurisdiction. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals where appropriate.
Subscribe for more videos on cloud computing, AWS, DevOps, software engineering, tech careers, remote jobs, and high-income skills.
Timestamps: 00:00 How Job Stacking Works 01:37 Why AWS Cloud Engineering 04:37 Why Cloud Jobs Stack 06:52 Cloud vs DevOps vs SRE 10:04 Ethical Job Stacking 14:44 How To Increase Income 17:13 Tech Tax Write-Offs 22:25 Cloud Engineer Success Stories 24:00 Getting Cloud Jobs 28:46 High Income Tech Skills 33:21 Getting Recruiters On LinkedIn 36:58 W2 vs C2C 40:02 Job Stacking Hours 42:08 The Wealth Mindset 43:58 Three Skills To Learn
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| Automation Careers 2026: Skills You MUST Learn Now | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:46:34 | |
Is RPA dead?
Not exactly—but RPA alone is no longer enough.
The tech industry is rapidly shifting from simple rule-based automation to AI-powered, end-to-end automation systems.
That means roles like: RPA Developer Automation Engineer AI Engineer
…are all evolving into something bigger.
👉 In this video, we break down the real future of automation careers and what skills actually matter in 2026 and beyond.
📌 In this video: - Why RPA is still relevant (but limited) - The shift from RPA → AI + Automation - What companies actually want now (hint: not just RPA skills) - Role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in automation - Why data pipelines + ML models are becoming essential - Difference between AI Engineer vs Automation Engineer - How enterprise systems are integrating AI with workflows - Why “agentic AI” is overhyped (real industry perspective) - Skills you need to stay relevant in automation careers - What hiring managers actually look for in 2026
✅ rpa vs ai automation ✅ rpa developer future 2026 ✅ automation engineer vs ai engineer ✅ ai automation careers ✅ rpa jobs future india ✅ llm automation workflow ✅ ai engineer skills 2026 ✅ machine learning vs rpa ✅ data pipeline automation ✅ future of tech jobs ai
💡 Core Insight: - RPA is now just one tool in a bigger AI ecosystem. - To stay relevant, you must learn: Data integration Machine learning basics LLM usage Workflow orchestration
💡 Reality Check: - If you only know how to build RPA scripts, you risk getting replaced. - But if you can combine AI + automation, you become extremely valuable.
🚀 The future belongs to Automation + AI Engineers, not siloed specialists.
#RPA #AIAutomation #AIEngineer #AutomationEngineer #TechCareers #FutureJobs #MachineLearning #LLM #CareerGrowth #TechSkills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Become an Elite Hacker: A Pen Tester’s Career Roadmap | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:54:05 | |
Want to become a penetration tester or start a career in ethical hacking?
In this video, we break down what it actually takes to get into penetration testing and cybersecurity, from learning the technical fundamentals to getting certifications, passing technical interviews, building hands-on experience, and landing your first cybersecurity job.
Cybersecurity expert Phil Wiley explains the difference between ethical hacking and penetration testing, what a penetration tester actually does, which technical skills matter, how cybersecurity certifications can help, and why hands-on ability can be more valuable than simply collecting certifications.
📌 In this video: How to become a penetration tester How to get started in cybersecurity Ethical hacking vs penetration testing Red team vs blue team vs purple team What penetration testers actually do A day in the life of a pen tester Cybersecurity skills you need to learn Best certifications for penetration testing Hands-on cybersecurity certifications Penetration testing interview questions How technical cybersecurity interviews work Bug bounties and getting real-world experience How to get your first penetration testing job Cybersecurity career advice for beginners How to build a cybersecurity personal brand Using LinkedIn to get cybersecurity jobs How content creation can help your cybersecurity career Networking for cybersecurity jobs Hack The Box, CTFs and hands-on practice The video also explains why beginners shouldn't jump straight into penetration testing without understanding networking, operating systems, servers and security fundamentals. It also covers technical assessments, cybersecurity certifications, bug bounty experience, personal branding, LinkedIn, networking and how demonstrating your actual skills can help you stand out when applying for cybersecurity jobs.
If you're interested in ethical hacking, penetration testing, offensive security or building a cybersecurity career, this interview gives you practical advice on where to start and how to progress.
🔗 Connect with Phil Wylie 🌐 Website / Show: https://phillipwylieshow.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZgoXbccmkcf9viz974MEA
📖 The Pentester Blueprint Want to learn more about building a career in penetration testing? The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker by Phil Wylie. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119684307?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Get Into IAM in 2026 | The Real Career Path, Tools & AI | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:59:51 | |
How to get into IAM in 2026? In this video, we explain how to start a career in IAM (Identity and Access Management), what IAM skills you need, which IAM tools to learn, and what the real IAM career path looks like.
Andrew Chanthaphone shares his 14+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management and explains how he went from testing and IAM analyst roles to project management, IAM engineering, and senior engineering.
If you're looking to start an IAM career, move from Helpdesk to IAM, or get into cybersecurity through Identity and Access Management, this interview gives you practical advice on what to learn and how to build real IAM experience.
We cover IAM fundamentals, IAM tools, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Identity Governance, Workforce Identity, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), IAM jobs, and IAM career opportunities.
Where you can find Andrew: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt1akSIv5b8GW6yp2sQzjw Website: https://allthingsidentity.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsidentity/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingsiam2 Online Courses: https://courses.allthingsidentity.com/pages/courses-and-pricing
Topics covered in this IAM career interview: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 14+ Years in IAM: Career Journey 02:56 Why Identity & Access Management Matters 08:46 Is Helpdesk the Best Way Into IAM? 10:30 How to Move From Helpdesk to IAM 12:33 What IAM Skills Should You Learn? 14:00 IAM Tools & Real-World Experience 20:00 Okta vs Microsoft Entra 25:00 SailPoint & Identity Governance 30:00 IAM Career Opportunities 35:00 What IAM Employers Look For 40:10 IAM Tools vs IAM Fundamentals 42:30 The Future of IAM 45:26 Customer Identity vs Workforce Identity 48:50 AI Agents & Non-Human Identities 52:28 AI, Security & Human Oversight 53:50 IAM Career Quick Hits
In this video you'll learn: • How to get into IAM • How to start an IAM career in 2026 • How to move from Helpdesk to IAM • What IAM skills to learn • What IAM tools to learn • Microsoft Entra ID and Okta • SailPoint and Identity Governance • IAM Analyst, IAM Engineer and IAM Architect roles • Workforce Identity vs Customer Identity • IAM jobs and career opportunities • AI in IAM and cybersecurity • AI agents and non-human identities • The future of IAM
If you're interested in IAM, Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, identity security, IAM jobs, or building a career in cybersecurity, this interview is for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Become an AI Engineer by Building AI Agents | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:51:06 | |
AI jobs in 2026 are going to people who can build AI agents — not people with a perfect resume.
CTO Aman Sharma (Lamatic.ai, The AI Collective Miami) breaks down how to build a career with AI agents, what agentic AI hiring actually looks like, and the skills that get you into AI engineer and AI agent jobs.Aman is a serial AI entrepreneur (3 exits, 100+ talks, former ML researcher at TU Wien).
In this Tech Jobber Podcast interview we cover the hiring shift nobody is packaging clearly: portfolio over pedigree, domain expertise over a CS flex, and why “if your resume hasn’t changed in 3 months, you’re stuck.”
You’ll learn: - How AI jobs and AI agent jobs are actually being filled in 2026 - Why companies want agentic AI builders, not theory - The build-first path: personal agents → helping other people → enterprise work
What a real AI portfolio looks like (and what gets ignored) How AI hiring screens candidates before a human ever talks to you How to break into an AI career without waiting for permission If you’re trying to become an AI engineer, land AI careers around AI agents, or figure out how to build AI agents as career proof — this is the hiring-side version, not a tutorial.
Aman Sharma: LinkedIn — 📷 / amanintech https://lamatic.ai/ Site — https://amanin.tech/
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About Tech Jobber: Hosted by Chris Schwenk, tech recruiter (18 yrs) and founder of Delos Staffing. Career roadmaps, recruiter insights, and interviews with people who actually hire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Build a Career in IT Operations & Infrastructure (VP Explains) | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:38:48 | |
Want to build a successful career in IT Operations & Infrastructure?
In this episode of TechJobber, Chris sits down with a VP of Technology Operations responsible for hiring across Cloud, DevOps, Networking, Systems Engineering, Databases, Help Desk, NOC, Data Centers, and IT Infrastructure at a Fortune 150 company.
You'll learn what hiring managers actually look for, how to start your IT career, whether certifications still matter, how AI is changing infrastructure jobs, why DevOps remains difficult to hire for, and the fastest path from Help Desk to senior technical leadership.
Whether you're a student, career changer, Help Desk technician, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or IT professional looking to grow, this conversation provides practical advice from someone who hires these roles every year.
What you will learn: ✅ IT Operations career roadmap ✅ How to start in IT Infrastructure ✅ Help Desk to Cloud Engineer roadmap ✅ DevOps hiring trends ✅ Cloud vs On-Prem skills ✅ Best IT certifications ✅ What hiring managers look for ✅ AI's impact on IT Operations ✅ How to grow into IT leadership ✅ VP's advice for breaking into IT
🎙️ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The $300K Tech Career Nobody Knows About (No Coding Required) | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
The $300K Tech Career Nobody Knows About (No Coding Required), What if one of the highest-paying careers in tech wasn't AI, Software Engineering, or Data Science?
Meet Veeva Vault—a niche enterprise platform used by pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies worldwide.
The surprising part?
Many Veeva Vault professionals earn between $90K and $250K in full-time roles, while experienced consultants can charge up to $200 per hour.
In this video, we explain why this hidden career pays so well, how Veeva Vault works, and how beginners can break into this industry.
🚨 Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49)
Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide
Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles.
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📌 In this video you'll learn: ✅ What is Veeva Vault? ✅ Why Veeva Vault professionals earn so much ✅ Veeva Vault Administrator salary ✅ Veeva Vault Consultant career path ✅ Pharma IT careers explained ✅ FDA compliance & 21 CFR Part 11 ✅ Clinical Research technology careers ✅ How to become a Veeva Vault Admin ✅ Best niche tech careers in 2026 ✅ Hidden software careers with low competition
Unlike traditional software engineering, Veeva Vault sits at the center of compliance, quality management, regulatory affairs, and clinical research.
Veeva Vault Veeva Vault Administrator Veeva Vault Consultant Clinical Research careers Pharma technology Regulatory Affairs Quality Management System FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Computer System Validation CSV Engineer Life Sciences software Enterprise software careers High paying tech jobs Hidden tech careers Pharma IT jobs Biotech careers Healthcare technology Veeva certification Tech careers 2026 Clinical operations
Because these systems are mission-critical, companies are willing to pay a premium for professionals who understand them.
If you're working in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, QA, CSV, Pharma, Biotechnology, or looking for an underrated high-paying tech career, this video is for you.
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| How to Become a Data Engineer in 2026? (Roadmap, Skills & Salary) | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:45:21 | |
Is Data Engineering still a good career in 2026? Or is AI replacing Data Engineers?
In this episode of TechJobber, we sit down with a Chief Data Officer to discuss the future of data careers, how AI is changing the industry, what companies are actually hiring for, and the skills every aspiring Data Engineer needs today.
We also dive into Snowflake vs Databricks, certifications, AI engineering, data governance, business skills, and why understanding business may soon matter more than simply knowing SQL or Python. Whether you're a student, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, BI Developer, or Software Engineer looking to transition into data, this conversation offers practical advice from someone who hires data professionals.
🚨 Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide
Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles.
Get it here: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs
What you will learn: ✅ Is Data Engineering still a good career? ✅ Will AI replace Data Engineers? ✅ Data Engineer roadmap for 2026 ✅ Snowflake vs Databricks ✅ Are Data Engineering certifications worth it? ✅ AI for Data Engineers ✅ Data Governance explained ✅ Business skills every Data Engineer needs ✅ How to stand out in Data Engineering interviews ✅ Advice from a Chief Data Officer
🎙️ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Top 8 Jobs AI created That Pay $130K to $500K That Barely Existed 3 Years Ago | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:15:19 | |
AI didn't just replace jobs. It also created entirely new ones that pay between $150,000 and $400,000 a year, and most people applying to tech jobs right now don't even know these roles exist yet.
As a tech recruiter who fills these positions, the most common thing I see is companies posting these roles and getting almost no qualified applicants. Not because the pay is low. Because the talent pool is so new that most candidates are still looking for the wrong jobs. This video breaks down the 8 highest-paying AI jobs that barely existed three years ago, what each role actually does, what skills are required, and exactly what companies are paying in 2026.
While AI-related job postings grew 74% in a single year. These roles are not going away. The gap between supply and demand for this skill set is one of the widest I have seen in 18 years of recruiting and that gap is what is driving the salaries.
What you will learn: ✅ Highest paying AI jobs ✅ AI career roadmap ✅ AI Engineer salary ✅ AI Product Manager ✅ Machine Learning Engineer ✅ AI Solutions Architect ✅ AI Automation Specialist ✅ AI Consultant ✅ Skills required for AI careers ✅ Future jobs in Artificial Intelligence
🎙️ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST:
TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| This Tech Job is So In Demand People Are Faking Experience | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
What if a tech job paid $95 per hour, required no certification, and was in such high demand that candidates started faking their experience just to get interviews? (YouTube Link in the Comments)
In this video, we uncover one of the most overlooked careers in enterprise software, Workday consulting. Chris Schwenk, an 18-year tech recruiter, breaks down exactly why Workday careers are one of the most underserved and highest-paying specialties in enterprise technology right now, why the talent pool cannot grow the way AWS or Python did, and the three real paths in when the certification is literally locked behind employment.
Through a real recruiting story, we also explore how fake candidates are trying to exploit this opportunity, what actually happened during a live interview, and the legitimate paths to building a career in Workday.
What you will learn: ✅ Why Workday is mission-critical, proprietary, and perpetual, the exact recipe that produces the rates ✅ Why partners bill $200 to $400 per hour for the same skill set that earns $95/hr on contract ✅ Why the Workday certification cannot be earned without already working at Workday or a partner firm ✅ How the locked certification creates a talent shortage that has lasted for years and shows no sign of ending ✅ The 5 Workday career families: HCM Functional, Financials, Integrations, Reporting, Security and Admin ✅ Which career family is the accessible entry point and which one is where the senior rates concentrate ✅ The 3 real paths in: pivot from inside your current company, join a partner firm, or bridge from SAP or Oracle
🎙️ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals hidden high-paying tech careers, real salary breakdowns, and insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Alan Wizemann Breaks Down Digital Transformation at Target, AT&T, and Lululemon | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:51:21 | |
Digital transformation isn't a buzzword — it's one of the highest-paid, least-understood career paths in tech.
In this episode, digital transformation executive Alan Wizemann breaks down how he led change at Target, AT&T, Dollar Shave Club, Lululemon, and Southern Glazers — with no degree and no MBA. If you're eyeing a digital transformation career, a digital transformation consultant path, or you just want to know how transformation actually works inside billion-dollar companies, this is the insider breakdown nobody gives you.
We get into why ~50% of transformations fail (and it's not the tech), the contrarian metrics philosophy he swears by, the Target Cartwheel story that became a multi-billion-dollar product, and why product management is the #1 on-ramp into transformation leadership.
🎙️ In this episode: ✅ What digital transformation actually means (beyond the buzzword) ✅ Why most transformations fail — and the real fix ✅ The Target contrarian bet that paid off big ✅ How to break into transformation leadership (the PM path) ✅ Building a career with no degree and no MBA
⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Digital Transformation 01:20 Identifying the Need for Change 04:06 Case Studies in Transformation 08:49 Navigating Organizational Culture 15:18 Measuring Success in Transformation 18:23 Engagement and Leadership Dynamics 24:53 Navigating Industry Agnosticism in Transformation 27:36 Understanding Digital Transformation Failure Rates 31:26 Identifying Common Themes in Company Transformations 33:59 Strategic Decision-Making in Competitive Landscapes 38:07 The Role of Product Management in Digital Transformation 41:37 Career Pathways in Digital Transformation 45:55 Building Effective Teams for Transformation Success
💬 Which of these surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments — I read every single one of them.
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| Linkedin Optimization: Get Job offers in just 30 Days | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
Not getting recruiter messages on LinkedIn?
Sending applications but hearing nothing back?
Then this video is for you.
The truth is, most job seekers think LinkedIn optimization is only about adding more certifications, more keywords, or more projects.
But that’s not what gets recruiters interested.
What actually matters is differentiation. In this video, we break down the exact LinkedIn strategy that helped an entry-level cloud engineer go from zero recruiter outreach to getting hired in just 30 days.
🚨 Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49)
Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles.
Get it here: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs
You’ll learn: ✅ Why recruiters ignore most LinkedIn profiles ✅ The biggest LinkedIn mistake job seekers make ✅ How to optimize your LinkedIn headline ✅ What recruiters notice in the first 4 seconds ✅ How to build a memorable personal brand ✅ The Differentiator Stack Framework ✅ How to stand out in crowded tech job markets ✅ How to get more recruiter messages organically
We also discuss why certifications alone are no longer enough.
Whether you are targeting roles in: • Cloud Engineering • DevOps • Cybersecurity • Data Engineering • AWS • Software Engineering • IT Infrastructure You are competing with thousands of similar candidates.
That means your resume, certifications, and projects only get you into the pool.
Your story gets you the interview.
This video covers the powerful “Differentiator Stack” framework:
Layer 1 — Commodity Your degree, certifications, bootcamp
Layer 2 — Specialty Cloud, DevOps, Security, Data
Layer 3 — Signal Your unique story that makes you memorable
The candidates getting hired today are not always the most qualified. They’re often the most memorable. If you want better job opportunities in tech, stronger recruiter outreach, and a LinkedIn profile that actually works, watch till the end. Your LinkedIn profile should not just say what you do. It should tell people why YOU. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| She Hacked a System at 12… Now She Reveals Cybersecurity Secrets | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:46:16 | |
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing tech careers in 2026—but how do you actually get started?
In this video, cybersecurity expert Bianca Lewis shares the real truth about cybersecurity careers, AI’s impact on security jobs, certifications, degrees, salaries, and the best career paths for beginners.
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Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles
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We discuss: ✅ How to start a cybersecurity career from scratch ✅ Best cybersecurity jobs in 2026 ✅ Whether AI will replace cybersecurity professionals ✅ Certifications vs college degree ✅ Entry-level cybersecurity roadmap ✅ Women in cybersecurity ✅ Highest paying cybersecurity roles ✅ How to get hired with no experience
If you're interested in ethical hacking, SOC analyst roles, penetration testing, cloud security, GRC, governance, threat intelligence, or AI security, this video will help you understand where the biggest opportunities are.
Bia also explains why networking, personal branding, and real-world projects matter more than most people realize.
Cybersecurity continues to evolve with AI, cloud computing, and emerging digital threats. While AI is automating some low-level tasks, it is also creating entirely new roles in governance, AI security, and advanced threat intelligence. Whether you're a student, career switcher, fresher, or IT professional, this interview gives practical advice on how to build a successful cybersecurity career in 2026 and beyond. Watch till the end for rapid-fire insights on: Best cybersecurity certifications Overhyped career paths Underrated high-paying roles Beginner mistakes to avoid
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| Breaking Into DevSecOps: The Career Path Nobody Talks About | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:33:30 | |
DevSecOps is one of the highest-paying non-coding tech careers in 2026 — with senior DevSecOps and DevOps roles paying $250K–$300K+ as individual contributors.
In this episode, global DevSecOps leader Ratzil Rodriguez breaks down the DevSecOps career path, how DevOps vs DevSecOps actually differ, cloud security, large-scale cloud migration, and the exact skills you need to become a DevSecOps engineer without a traditional coding background.We unpack how to break into DevSecOps from network admin, cybersecurity, or platform engineering — and why "shifting left" on security is the skill companies are desperate to hire for. Ratziel shares what he looks for when building global teams, how CI/CD pipelines and observability really work, and why connecting technical work to business impact is what separates $150K engineers from $300K leaders.
🚨 Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide
Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles.
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🎯 What you'll learn in this episode: ✅ DevOps vs DevSecOps — the real difference (and why it pays more) ✅ How to start a DevSecOps career from network, security, or platform roles ✅ Cloud security fundamentals: IAM, secrets management, and monitoring ✅ Large-scale cloud migration — what breaks and how to plan for it ✅ CI/CD pipelines and observability explained simply ✅ IC vs management — how to hit $300K without becoming a manager ✅ The skills and mindset that future-proof a DevSecOps career
Ratziel Rodriguez is a global DevSecOps leader with deep experience in cloud security, automation, and building high-performing engineering teams across enterprise environments.
👇 Which DevSecOps path are you considering — security, platform, or DevOps? Drop it in the comments. I read every single one of them.
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| AI Product Managers are making $300K+ in Healthcare: Salary, Skills & Career Roadmap | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:40:10 | |
AI Product Managers are making $300K+ in Healthcare: Salary, Skills & Career Roadmap, AI is transforming healthcare faster than ever.
But one of the most important careers driving this revolution isn’t Data Science or Machine Learning engineering… It’s AI Product Management. In this video, we explore how AI Product Managers are shaping the future of healthcare by bridging technology, clinical workflows, business strategy, and human-centered design. We also discuss what skills are needed to break into AI Product Management, whether you need coding skills, and how top PMs create massive business impact. 🚨 Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide
Used by candidates landing $120k–$300k roles.
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In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What AI Product Managers actually do ✅ Why healthcare AI is growing rapidly ✅ How AI improves patient outcomes ✅ Skills required for AI Product Management ✅ How non-technical professionals can enter AI PM roles ✅ Common interview mistakes that hurt candidates ✅ What separates average PMs from elite PMs
00:00 Intro – Why AI in Healthcare Matters 00:40 AI in Healthcare Reaches an Inflection Point 02:47 How to Start a Career in AI Product Management 05:11 Real-World AI Impact in Healthcare 08:09 Human Oversight & AI Governance 09:53 AI Solving Doctor Shortages in Rural Areas 10:41 Career Advice for Aspiring AI Product Managers 14:08 Best Courses & Training for Healthcare PMs 15:29 How Non-Tech People Can Enter AI Product Management 17:26 Can Nurses & Healthcare Professionals Transition? 19:52 Why AI Product Managers Will Earn More 22:29 $120K vs $300K Product Managers — Key Difference 27:45 Turning Strategy Into Business Impact 29:50 Tips for Standing Out in a Crowded Job Market 34:13 Biggest Interview Mistakes Product Managers Make 36:08 What AI Skills Should You Learn Right Now? 39:21 Final Thoughts & Mentoring Resources
Topics Covered: • AI Product Management • Healthcare AI • Product Manager Career Roadmap • AI in Healthcare • Responsible AI • LLM Applications • Healthcare Technology Careers • Product Management Interviews
Key Areas Discussed: • Clinical outcomes • Operational efficiency • Financial impact • User experience improvements • AI governance and compliance • Product strategy and commercialization
One major takeaway from this interview:
Great product managers don’t ask: “What features should we build?” They ask: “What outcome are we trying to achieve?”
That mindset separates average PMs from elite AI leaders.
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| IS GTM ENGINEER THE NEXT $250K CAREER? Or Just Rebranded RevOps? | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:13:25 | |
GTM Engineer is the tech role everyone's arguing about — is it the next $250K career, or just RevOps with a new title?
In this breakdown I compare two real "GTM Engineer" job postings: the builder-first role paying $190K–$230K + equity, and the rebranded RevOps version capping around $120K. You'll learn what a GTM Engineer actually does (Clay, Python, API enrichment, workflow orchestration, automation), how it's different from RevOps, why the real version commands "panic pricing," and the exact 4-Year Plan to go from absorbing one tool to $200/hour consulting ($416K annualized).
I've spent 18 years placing tech professionals, and this is the clearest filter I've found for spotting the real GTM Engineer roles from the rebrands.
What we cover ✅ What a GTM Engineer actually is (vs RevOps) ✅ The two job postings: "The Real One" ($230K) vs "The Rebrand" ✅ Why the builder version pays so much — market gap + tiny supply ✅ The 4-Year Plan: Absorb → Specialize → Monetize → Decide ✅ Counterpart Networking — who to actually talk to to get hired ✅ The Filter: 3 signals that separate real roles from rebrands
Timestamps: GTM Engineer: The Next $250K Career? 0:00 — Intro: The GTM Engineer debate 1:23 — What is a GTM Engineer? 2:46 — Is it just rebranded RevOps? 4:19 — The two real job postings compared 6:38 — The fake GTM title (senior RevOps in disguise) 8:29 — How to break in: 4-year plan 10:35 — Networking strategy most people miss 11:46 — Final verdict: real role vs. rebrand 12:58 — Outro & call to action
🎯 Which one surprised you? Drop it in the comments — I read every single one. #GTMEngineer #RevOps #TechJobs #GoToMarket #TechCareers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The New QA Tester Skillset Paying $120K+ in the AI Era | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:37:33 | |
QA jobs and AI testing are colliding — and most QA testers have no idea how fast the role is changing. In this episode, Road to QA founder Jennifer Gaddis breaks down whether AI is replacing QA engineer jobs, the new skillset that separates a $120K+ AI QA Engineer from a $70K manual tester, and how she stacked multiple QA roles to collect $400K in a single year. We cover QA automation, test automation with Playwright vs Selenium, AI-assisted testing tools, how to test AI applications (LLMs, agents, RAG), and the exact upskilling roadmap to go from manual QA to a six-figure AI-first QA engineer.
🎯 What you'll learn: ✅ Is AI really replacing QA testers? (the honest answer) ✅ The "become the QA team" skillset: front-end, back-end, middleware, automation ✅ How to test AI apps — LLMs, agentic AI, and the tools that matter ✅ The salary jump: why automation + AI skills mean $120K vs $80K ✅ How to position a manual QA background into a higher-paying offer
⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 The Future of QA in the Age of AI 02:46 Navigating Entry-Level QA Opportunities 05:23 Understanding Market Trends and Skills 07:57 Tips for Landing Your First QA Role 10:13 Evolving Curriculum and Technologies in QA 13:14 Accelerating Career Growth in QA 19:36 The Evolving Role of AI Testers 23:13 Navigating Automation and AI in QA 26:16 The Future of QA Roles in AI 29:25 Success Stories: Transforming Careers in Tech 31:39 Staying Current in a Rapidly Changing Industry 38:08 Empowering the Next Generation of QA Professionals
🎙️ Guest: Jennifer Gaddis, Founder of Road to QA 🔔 Subscribe for hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| MuleSoft vs Informatica vs Boomi: The $200K Integration Career | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:18:17 | |
Integration Developer roles using MuleSoft, Informatica, and Boomi are quietly paying $150K–$200K+ — and almost nobody is talking about them. In this breakdown I cover MuleSoft developer salaries, Salesforce MuleSoft demand, ETL and data integration career paths, and the one skill-stack that adds $40,000 a year.
Most people chase AI engineering and trendy startups while these "boring" iPaaS and data integration platforms run the backbone of every Fortune 100 company — Pharma, banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. The talent supply is thin, the footprint is massive, and the rates reflect it.
Here's what I break down: ✅ MuleSoft vs Informatica vs Boomi — which platform is the safest bet ✅ Why pure platform skills cap at ~$75/hr — and how stacking a second specialty (EDI, Terraform, SQL, Git, Jenkins, DB2) pushes you to $90–$94/hr ✅ The $40K/year gap between a generalist and a specialist ✅ The 4-year career plan: Absorb → Specialize → Monetize → Decide ✅ Why AI makes integration developers MORE valuable, not obsolete (the tribal knowledge problem) ✅ In-house vs consulting paths to mid-six figuresIf you're a data engineer, ETL developer, backend engineer, or career-changer looking for a high-paying tech job without chasing the hype, this is your blueprint.
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| The Cybersecurity Career You Can Break Into From Help Desk (IAM Director Interview) | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:35:47 | |
They keep talking about SOC analysts and pen testers. Nobody talks about IAM — and that's exactly why you should.
Steve London has been hiring, building, and leading Identity & Access Management teams for years. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on the one cybersecurity discipline that's gone from overlooked to absolutely critical — and explains exactly how to get in, even if you have zero IAM experience today.
👤 Guest: Steve London — Director of IAM | Cybersecurity Leader | Industry Veteran
Steve has hired IAM professionals across enterprise environments in healthcare and financial services. He's seen thousands of resumes, run hundreds of interviews, and built IAM programs from the ground up. He's the kind of person you rarely get access to — and he held nothing back.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-london-cissp/
💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - What IAM engineers actually do day-to-day (it's not what most people think) - Why "identity is the new perimeter" and what that really means for your career - The honest career ladder: analyst → engineer → architect → director → consultant - SailPoint vs Savant vs CyberArk vs Okta — which platform to focus on in 2026 - What Steve actually looks for on a resume (hint: it's not your CISSP) - The two interview questions he uses to stress-test every candidate - How AI is disrupting IAM — deepfakes, ghost employees, and agent access risks - Why a PhD on your resume might actually be hurting your chances - What it takes to go from manager to director in cybersecurity
🧠 Key Discussion Points: ✅ IAM is broader than ever — it now pulls in security ops, risk management, and architecture skills ✅ Most IAM professionals fell into the field from somewhere else — AD admins, trainers, SOC analysts ✅ Attitude + aptitude beats certifications. Steve hires for willingness to learn above all else ✅ The #1 breach vector is still credential compromise through phishing — IAM is the last line of defense ✅ AI tools like autonomous agents are creating entirely new IAM risks organizations aren't ready for ✅ SailPoint and Savant are currently neck-and-neck as the dominant platforms — know both ✅ The consulting path in IAM is underrated and highly lucrative for specialists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 8 Highest Paying Tech Careers in 2026 (No Coding Required) | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:17:58 | |
Most people think the only way to make money in tech is by becoming a software engineer or learning hardcore coding.
But in 2026, some of the highest-paying tech careers are actually non-coding or low-coding roles that most students have never even heard about.
In this video, we break down 8 insanely high-paying tech careers that are quietly paying $150K, $200K, or even $250K+ salaries in companies across AI, cloud, enterprise software, manufacturing, consulting, and digital transformation.
You’ll understand: • What these jobs actually do • Why companies are struggling to hire for them • Which skills are becoming valuable in 2026 • Which roles are future-proof because of AI • How people from non-traditional backgrounds are entering these careers • And why the tech industry is changing faster than most students realize
We cover careers like: AI Product Manager FinOps Specialist ServiceNow Consultant SAP Consultant Technical Program Manager AI Governance / AI GRC MES Business Analyst Digital Transformation Consultant
If you are confused about: tech jobs in 2026, AI careers, software engineering, future careers, remote jobs, high-paying skills, career growth, AI replacing jobs, or how to build a successful career in tech… this video is for you.
This is NOT another generic “learn coding” video.
This is the real side of the tech industry nobody talks about. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - 8. Digital Transformation Consultant 03:26 - 7. AI Product Manager 05:35 - 6. Technical Project Manager 07:40 - 5. ServiceNow Consultant 09:29 - 4. AI Governance 10:57 - #3 Highest Paying Tech Job 12:49 - #2 Highest Paying Tech Job 14:41 - #1 Highest Paying Tech Job Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Cybersecurity Career AI Can't Replace: Inside GRC With a Real CISO | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:40:32 | |
GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is the most slept-on cybersecurity career in tech — and the one AI can't replace.
If you're exploring cybersecurity jobs, a GRC career, or how to pivot into security without a traditional coding background, this is your blueprint. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Cloud Engineer Salaries: $60/hr vs $400k/year | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:13:34 | |
Cloud engineer salary in 2026 ranges from $60K to over $400K — and this cloud jobs report breaks down exactly why. I analyzed 9 real cloud engineer and cloud architect job descriptions posted in the last 60 days, sorted them into 3 pay tiers, and reverse-engineered the skills that separate a $60K cloud admin from a $400K architect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Why 95% of AI Projects Fail (From the Guy Who Fixes Them) | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:31:38 | |
Amazon will fund your company's AI project — and almost nobody knows it. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Evan Solomon, Founder & CEO of EFS Networks (one of just 65 firms at AWS's highest AI consulting tier, out of 250,000+ partners worldwide), reveals how AWS funds enterprise AI projects — from a $15K–$30K scoping phase to a $100K–$1M+ build — and why 95% of enterprise AI initiatives still fail anyway. Spoiler: it's almost never the model. It's the business.
Evan has spent 22 years building EFS Networks from a small systems integrator into a dual-AI-competency AWS partner that enterprises call when their AI project has already stalled — or caught fire. In this conversation we break down exactly why most AI for business initiatives collapse, the data and governance gaps that kill them, and the specific skills that make you nearly impossible to replace in the AI era.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Evan Solomon and EFS Solutions 1:04 Transitioning from Independent Consultant to Firm Owner 4:45 The Strategy of Phase-Based Project Delivery 6:41 Building Trust with Technical Sales and Experience 8:37 Navigating High-Tier Partnerships with AWS and ServiceNow 13:21 Competing with Global Consulting Giants 15:14 The Three Phases of Corporate AI Adoption 18:01 The Necessity of Data Structure and Business Processes 21:51 ROI Pressures and AI's Impact on the Job Market 24:11 Consumer vs. Enterprise AI Governance 29:34 Advice for Aspiring Consultants and AI Funding Programs
What you'll learn in this episode: • Why 95% of enterprise AI projects fail — the 3-phase collapse from ungoverned tool sprawl to the board-level "screeching halt" when ROI was never scoped • The real root cause: no foundational data structure and undocumented business processes ("garbage in, garbage out") • How AWS actually funds AI projects — and how to get in front of that money • Why AI governance, security, and ROI measurement have to come first, not last • The "license to learn" mindset — why research, puzzle-solving, and intermediate industry knowledge beat narrow technical skills • Why data science and data governance certifications are the smartest on-ramp into AI right now • What it really takes to start and scale a tech consulting firm — "dating the customer," selling in phases, and why every one of Evan's salespeople is an engineer
🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+, real salary paths, and insider strategy from the people actually doing the hiring. New episodes weekly. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one: @techjobberpod/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ 🔔 Hit the bell for new episodes every Tuesday.
Connect with Evan Solomon: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansolomon/ 🌐 EFS Networks: www.efssolutions.comenterprise
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| 6 Levels of IAM Engineer: The Cybersecurity Career Nobody Is Training For | 25 May 2026 | 00:12:08 | |
Identity and access management is the cybersecurity specialty nobody's training for — and it's quietly become one of the highest-paying career paths in tech. IAM analyst, IAM engineer, senior IAM engineer, IAM architect, IAM manager, IAM director — every level pays more than the last, and the consulting tier at the top breaks $350/hour. This is the IAM career path most people in cybersecurity never see mapped out.
In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through every level of the IAM engineer career — from Help Desk and IT support all the way to IAM Director and independent IAM consulting. Real hourly pay, real annual salaries, the certifications that unlock each jump, and the tools you need to know at every stage.
🔑 EVERY LEVEL OF AN IAM ENGINEER CAREER • Level 1 — Help Desk / IT Support — ~$45K ($22–$32/hr) • Level 2 — IAM Analyst — ~$70K ($36–$48/hr) • Level 3 — IAM Engineer — ~$110K ($53–$77/hr) • Level 4 — Senior IAM Engineer / IAM Lead — ~$150K ($72–$96/hr) • Level 5 — IAM Architect — ~$260K ($87–$120/hr) • Level 6 — IAM Manager / Director — ~$400K ($96–$145/hr) • Independent IAM Consulting — $200–$350/hour
🛠️ IAM TOOLS & PLATFORMS COVERED Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Active Directory, ServiceNow, SSO, MFA, PAM (Privileged Access Management), IGA (Identity Governance and Administration), Zero Trust architecture, REST APIs, Python, Azure. 📜 IAM CERTIFICATIONS THAT UNLOCK THE NEXT LEVEL CompTIA Security+ • Microsoft SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) • Okta Certified Professional • SailPoint IdentityIQ • CyberArk Defender/Sentry • CISSP for IAM architect and IAM director roles.
💡 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR Help desk and IT support pros looking for a cybersecurity career path that actually pays. Career changers researching IAM jobs, identity and access management careers, cybersecurity careers, IAM engineer salary, and the highest paying cybersecurity jobs in 2026. Engineers specializing in PAM, IGA, or cloud identity who want to command consulting rates between $200 and $350 per hour. 📈 THE 4-YEAR PLAN FOR IAM ENGINEERS Year 1: Absorb. Year 2: Specialize. Year 3: Monetize. Year 4: Decide / Leverage. By Year 4, $100+/hour is on every exit path.
🎙️ ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ — IAM, Epic, ServiceNow, SailPoint, Salesforce CPQ, Forward Deployed Engineering, and more. Real salary paths, real frameworks, no fluff.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes Tuesdays & Wednesdays — drop a comment with which IAM level you're at right now (1 through 6) and I'll read every single one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Forward Deployed Engineer Salary: Why Palantir FDEs Make $350K+ | 25 May 2026 | 00:11:58 | |
Forward Deployed Engineer salary breakdown — why Palantir FDEs make $400K+ and how this hidden tech role became one of the highest-paying career paths in 2026. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) jobs combine software engineering, client embedding, and product strategy — and almost nobody is training for them.
In this video, I break down the real FDE compensation, the exact career path into Palantir and other companies hiring Forward Deployed Engineers, the skills that separate $200K FDEs from $400K+ FDEs, and why this role is one of the most defensible tech jobs in the AI era.
🎯 What you'll learn: ✅ Forward Deployed Engineer salary by level (entry, senior, staff) ✅ What an FDE actually does day-to-day at Palantir ✅ The 3 skill stacks that make FDEs irreplaceable ✅ How to break in — from SWE, consulting, or solutions engineering ✅ Companies hiring FDEs beyond Palantir (Anduril, OpenAI, Scale, defense tech) ✅ Why FDE comp is climbing even as the broader SWE market cools
🎙️ THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST Hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+. Real salary data. Insider hiring strategy. 🔔 Subscribe → [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ] 🎧 Listen on Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-jobber-podcast/id1768554534] 🎧 Listen on Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/show/2P7eoIjiTsBa2V0zY6VQbe?si=f958ea85459f410e&nd=1&dlsi=ccf87f0b329c4820] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| I Researched 6 Network Engineer Specialties. One pays $875/Day. | 19 May 2026 | 00:16:41 | |
Discover the 6 Network Engineer Specialties paying $150K–$400K+ in 2026.
We’re breaking down: Arista Cloud Vision, Tufin, and Network Automation paths that generalists are missing. Most network engineers are stuck earning $95K–$140K as generalists. The ones earning $250K, $350K, even $400K+ aren't smarter — they specialized in 6 boring, high-leverage skills that nobody else is training for. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I break down the 6 niche network engineering skills paying $200–$400/hour in 2026, plus the 6 trends reshaping the entire network engineer roadmap — from Python automation to Zero Trust SASE, Arista AVD, InfiniBand for AI clusters, and VXLAN/EVPN datacenter fabric design.
I've recruited for these roles. I've seen offers for $875/day on senior network engineer contracts. I've watched bank-grade network automation specialists bill $80–$91/hour W2 (equivalent to $180–$220K annually). And the SASE consultants? They're charging $400–$600/hour.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ The 6 niche network engineer skills paying $200–$400/hour ✅ Why Python fluency is the difference between $95K and $140K at the same company ✅ How firewall-as-code became its own six-figure specialty ✅ Why InfiniBand + Nvidia certifications are the new CCIE ✅ How AI is dragging networking back to on-prem (and creating $350K architect roles) ✅ The 18–24 month specialization plan that takes you from generalist to specialist
🔑 SKILLS COVERED - Tufin (firewall governance) - Arista CloudVision + AVD - Bank-Grade Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Git, ServiceNow) - Zero Trust + SASE Architecture (Zscaler, Cloudflare, Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma) - InfiniBand + Nvidia AI Enterprise - Broadcast + Media Network Transport (SMPTE 2110, PTP, Multicast)
📈 TRENDS RESHAPING NETWORK ENGINEERING IN 2026 - Network Engineer → Network Developer (Python is now table stakes) - Firewall-as-code as a standalone specialty - Cloud networking at CCNA-level expectation - VXLAN + EVPN replacing BGP for datacenter fabric - ServiceNow + GitOps for change management - AI workloads forcing on-prem network architecture
💬 Drop a comment: Which of these 6 skills are you stacking first? I read every single one.
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| Top Tech Recruiter Reveals Why Staffing Is Broken in 2026 (1,300+ Placements) | 07 May 2026 | 00:40:08 | |
Top tech recruiter Mike Mello reveals why staffing is broken in 2026 — and what it means for every engineer, recruiter, and tech professional trying to navigate AI hiring. After placing 1,300+ candidates and building a $40K/week book of business as a top biller, Michael walked away from the agency game to launch SimpleSide AI and expose what's really happening behind the scenes.
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| The $400K AI Infrastructure Jobs Nobody Is Applying For | 04 May 2026 | 00:52:12 | |
IT Infrastructure Careers are exploding in 2026! While everyone's panicking about AI replacing tech jobs, a 17-year infrastructure executive just revealed which careers are quietly paying $300K–$400K — and almost nobody is applying.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ The $400K Cloud Architect path Edward is paying right now (individual contributor, not management) ✅ Why Ed says "Oracle DBAs are back" — and the database role quietly powering the entire AI stack ✅ The "AI Native Infrastructure" career — Ed's #1 jumping spot for new grads in 2026 ✅ Why InfiniBand, Kubernetes, and OpenShift are the highest-leverage skills of the next 5 years ✅ How ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Workday specialists are making $200K–$300K remotely from Kansas ✅ The "down and in vs. up and out" framework — why most senior engineers cap out at Director ✅ Why Ed says "we're in the 1990s dot-com bubble all over again" for AI infrastructure talent ✅ The Nvidia stack truth — and why deploying/managing AI models is the safest career bet of 2026 ✅ Why a 4-year tech degree "doesn't matter anymore" without practical experience ✅ The data analytics → AI infrastructure pipeline (the easiest entry path nobody talks about)
💡 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Future of AI Infrastructure 1:32 The Return of Networking and On-Prem Data Centers 3:09 Essential Certifications for Infrastructure Careers 5:27 Cloud Engineering and Data Analytics Roles 7:02 Mastering Kubernetes and Modern Tech Stacks 8:53 Assessing AI: Threat vs. Opportunity in IT 9:41 The Resurgence of Database Administration 11:09 High-Paying Careers in SaaS Platforms 15:32 Vetting Talent in the Age of AI Interviews 19:28 Hiring for Hunger: Non-Technical Success Stories 21:20 The Value of Advanced Degrees at Executive Levels 23:36 The Engineer to Management Transition 26:41 Individual Contributors vs. Management Tracks 32:47 Navigating Corporate Politics and Career Growth 37:38 Innovation and Tech Trends in Healthcare 39:14 Operational Risks and Testing Priorities 40:49 Talent Retention and Market Benchmarking 46:43 The Reality of Cybersecurity and Compliance Roles 49:56 Looking Ahead: 2026 Career Roadmap
🎙️ ABOUT ED MORANDO Ed is a Fortune 500 IT infrastructure executive who has hired and managed cloud architects, enterprise architects, and AI infrastructure engineers across every major SaaS and on-prem stack. He's seen the comp bands firsthand — and he's blunt about which roles are real, which are hype, and which paths are still wide open. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorando/
🎙️ ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST Hosted by Chris Schwenk — 17 years in tech recruitment, with placements across Fortune 500 clients. We uncover the hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ that nobody's applying for, with real requisitions and insider strategy from hiring managers, not job-board scrapers.
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| Why You Keep Getting Rejected by Amazon (Insider Recruiter Explains) | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:40:48 | |
Former Amazon Principal Recruiter reveals the exact Amazon interview process — step by step, from application to offer. (Youtube Link in the Comments) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Epic EHR Jobs: The $250K Healthcare IT Career Hospitals Don't Advertise | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:17:27 | |
Epic EHR jobs are the highest-paying healthcare IT careers nobody talks about — and you don't need a medical degree, a coding background, or a four-year science program to land one. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, I break down exactly how to get Epic certified, how the sponsorship system actually works, and how analysts are starting at $82K–$95K, senior analysts pulling $130K–$160K, and Epic consultants clearing $200K–$250K+ per year.
Epic Systems is the #1 electronic health record (EHR) platform in the US — running 42% of hospitals and the medical records of 325 million patients. Every hospital using Epic needs certified analysts, project managers, report writers, and trainers. The catch: Epic certification is locked behind employer sponsorship, which is why this career path is hidden in plain sight. I'll show you the exact 4-step playbook to break in.
🎯 What you'll learn: ✅ What Epic Systems is and why it dominates US healthcare IT ✅ Real Epic analyst, project manager, and consultant salary ranges ✅ How the Epic certification sponsorship system actually works ✅ The entry-level hospital roles that get your foot in the door ✅ The career ladder: Analyst → Senior Analyst → PM → Consultant ✅ Epic modules that pay the most (Beaker, Resolute, OpTime, Beacon) ✅ Why coding is NOT required for most Epic careers ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - The $250K Hospital Job Nobody Sees 01:30 - What Epic Systems Actually Is 03:15 - Why Epic Certification Is So Hard to Get 05:00 - Epic Analyst, PM & Consultant Salaries 07:30 - Step 1: Getting Hired by an Epic Hospital 10:00 - Step 2: The Epic Career Ladder 12:30 - Step 3: How Epic Certification Training Works 15:00 - Step 4: The Skills That Actually Matter 17:30 - Your Next Move
🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ — from Forward Deployed Engineers to ServiceNow consultants to Epic analysts. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, 17 years in tech recruitment.
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| 5 Counterintuitive Job Search Tips That Are Getting Tech Pros Hired In 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:18:04 | |
How To Get Hired In Tech 2026: The 5-Step Blueprint Nobody's Using
The tech job market in 2026 is brutal — but candidates are still landing $150K–$800K+ roles every week. The difference isn't years of experience or a polished resume. It's strategy.After 18 years as a Fortune 500 tech recruiter, I've watched the same 5 moves separate candidates who get hired from those stuck applying to 60-70 jobs a day with nothing to show for it.
In this video, I break down the exact blueprint to land a tech job in 2026 — the same playbook my placed candidates use to get callbacks in a market where nobody else is hearing back.
✅ How to find niche tech recruiters who actually have your next job on their desk ✅ The Counterpart Networking strategy: 5 LinkedIn connections a week → 250 hiring contacts a year ✅ Why in-person user groups are the highest-ROI networking move in tech right now ✅ The 15-minute AI resume prompt that beats 7-second resume scans ✅ The Blueprint Strategy: how to reverse-engineer any tech role and close skill gaps in 60 days or less⏱️
Timestamp: 0:00 The Current Tech Job Market Reality 2:00 Strategy 1: Leveraging Niche Tech Recruiters 5:21 Strategy 2: Building Your Counterpart Network 8:55 Strategy 3: Joining In-Person Technology User Groups 10:35 Strategy 4: Optimizing Your Resume with AI Prompts 13:58 Strategy 5: The Blueprint Strategy for Career Growth 17:00 Summary and Final Takeaways
💡 ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers tech roles nobody's applying for and the career paths turning $60K into $450K+. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, an 18-year tech recruitment veteran who places candidates at Fortune 500 clients in software engineering, AI, tech sales, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and more.
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| The High Paying Tech Jobs Hidden Inside Louis Vitton, Dior, Celine & Sephora | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:41:14 | |
She went from entry-level IT to CIO at LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group (Dior, Céline, Sephora, Tiffany, Loewe, Givenchy), in just SIX YEARS. And she's paying Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP consultants up to $180 per hour to keep her empire running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 7 Niche Tech Certifications That Pay $200/Hour (Your Bootcamp Never Mentioned) | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:15:03 | |
Earn $100–$200/hour as a tech consultant — and almost no one is training for these 7 platforms.
ServiceNow. Pega. Cerner/Oracle Health. Veeva. Guidewire. UKG. Ellucian Banner. These niche platforms run hospitals, universities, insurance companies, and Fortune 500 HR departments — and the talent pool is shrinking fast. Fewer competitors. Six-figure consulting rates. Companies searching for months, coming up empty. In this episode, we break down exactly why these 7 platforms pay $100–$200/hour, the fastest entry point into each one, and how to use The Blueprint Strategy to go from employee to independent consultant in 3 years: ✅ Why these platforms pay more — and why that won't change ✅ Junior entry points: certifications, first roles, and first contracts ✅ The 4-Year Plan from employee → specialist → consultant ✅ Which platforms have the fastest path to $175–$200/hour
💰 PLATFORMS + RATES • ServiceNow consultant / ServiceNow architect — $135–$200/hour • Pega consultant / Pega architect — $125–$175/hour • Cerner consultant / Oracle Health consultant — $100–$175/hour • Veeva consultant (pharmaceutical IT, clinical data management) — $100–$150/hour • Guidewire consultant (insurance tech) — $100–$175/hour • UKG consultant (formerly Kronos, healthcare scheduling) — $100–$150/hour • Ellucian Banner consultant (higher education ERP) — $100–$150/hour
🗺️ THE 4-YEAR PLAN Year 1 — Absorb: Get certified, land an entry-level role, learn the platform inside out Year 2 — Specialize: Go deep in one industry vertical (healthcare IT, insurance tech, higher education) Year 3 — Monetize: Independent consulting rates — control your clients, schedule, and income Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Data Engineer Salary: How Snowflake Specialists Make $150K–$300K | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:18:04 | |
Snowflake Data Engineers are making $150,000 to $300,000+ — and most people have never even heard of this career path. In this video, I break down exactly how to get there in 12 to 18 months without a new degree.
In this video you'll learn: ✅ What a Snowflake Data Engineer actually does (day-to-day) ✅ The full data engineer salary breakdown — entry level to $300K+ ✅ Why the Snowflake skills gap is still wide open in 2026 ✅ The exact 3-phase roadmap to pivot into this role ✅ Which tools you need to learn first (SQL, dbt, Airflow, and more) ✅ How Snowflake became the backbone of enterprise AI infrastructureIf you're a data analyst, BI developer, ETL engineer, software engineer, or anyone in a data-adjacent role — this is the highest-ROI career pivot available right now.
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| SAP S/4HANA Consultant: The $110/Hr Career Nobody's Applying For | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:06:31 | |
The 2027 SAP deadline is creating one of the biggest talent shortages in enterprise tech — and most people have no idea it's coming. Fortune 500 companies MUST migrate from ECC to S/4HANA, and there aren't enough SAP consultants to handle it. That's your window. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we break down how SAP Project Managers are billing $110/hour on 2-year contracts — nearly half a million dollars — and how you can position yourself for the same.
✅ The 3 SAP roles you NEED to know: Project Manager, Functional Consultant & Technical Consultant (ABAP / BTP) ✅ Real salary ranges — $80/hr entry level up to $130/hr for senior SAP consultants ✅ How to become an SAP consultant even if you're pivoting from another career ✅ Why the SAP S/4HANA migration is the biggest "Gold Rush" in tech right now ✅ SAP FICO, MM, SD — which modules are worth specializing in? ✅ The Hybrid "Unicorn" role combining functional + technical that commands $120/hr+
Whether you're a career changer, a tech professional looking to pivot, or an experienced SAP consultant trying to capitalize on the 2027 demand spike — this episode is your blueprint.
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Access the full Tech Job Offer System including the step-by-step playbook, resume & LinkedIn frameworks, interview strategy, execution checklists, and templates used to structure a successful tech job search: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs 📌 CHAPTERS 0:00 — The $110/Hour Boring Skill Nobody's Applying For 0:45 — Why the 2027 SAP Deadline Changes Everything 1:30 — SAP Project Manager: The Risk Mitigator Role 2:45 — SAP Functional Consultant: Best Entry Point 3:45 — SAP Technical Consultant: ABAP & BTP 4:45 — The Hybrid Unicorn Role 5:30 — How to Break In Without Starting From Scratch 🔗 Watch My ERP Careers Deep Dive Next: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9PJheZ8G0] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The $200K Cloud Security Career Nobody Is Talking About (Azure vs AWS) | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:46:05 | |
Cloud security pays $200K — but only if you pick the right path. Azure or AWS? Certs or experience? In this episode, Caleb Oniwinde of the @techcertifiedpodcast breaks down the exact career moves that took him into cloud security and built the Cloud Security Academy — so you can skip the guesswork. (Youtube Link in the Comments) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Will AI Replace Healthcare IT Jobs? Director of Product Reveals the Truth | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:39:14 | |
AI is changing everything in Healthcare IT — and if you're in product, BA, or clinical informatics, you need to hear this directly from someone inside the industry.
I sat down with Qing Xia, Director of Product at ModMed (Modernizing Medicine), to break down exactly which healthcare IT jobs are at risk, which roles AI can't replace, and what the career path from BA → Product Manager → Director actually looks like in 2026.
🔍 What we cover: - Why health information technology is the most underrated career path right now - The difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner in healthcare — and why it matters for your salary - Which repetitive healthcare IT jobs AI is already replacing (and which ones are exploding) - The #1 skill Qing says every healthcare IT job seeker needs (hint: it's not technical) - How to break into healthcare IT if you're coming from outside the industry
If you're job searching in healthcare IT, thinking about a pivot into health information technology, or trying to figure out if your current role is AI-proof — this episode is your roadmap.
🎙️ Guest: Qing Xia, Director of Product @ ModMed (Modernizing Medicine)
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| Why Splunk Engineers Are Making $250K (And No One's Talking About It) | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
Most people have never heard of Splunk — but top engineers in this field are clearing $250K+ total comp. Here's the full career roadmap nobody's teaching.
I've placed Splunk professionals for years — including one person who went on to become one of the top Splunk experts in the world. In this video, I break down exactly how the Splunk career ladder works, what it actually pays, and how to go from zero to hireable in 12 to 18 months.
What you'll learn: The 3 Splunk career bands: Admin ($90K–$130K), Engineer ($120K–$170K), and Architect ($150K–$220K+) How to earn $250K+ total comp in high-cost-of-living markets The exact 3-phase roadmap: Foundation → Real Projects → Specialization Which Splunk certifications are worth your time (and which to skip) How to pick your lane: Cybersecurity (SOC/SIEM) vs. Reliability/Observability (SRE/DevOps) How to transition into Splunk from help desk, sys admin, network ops, or SOC analyst roles
Whether you're brand new to tech or already in IT and looking to level up, Splunk is one of the most underrated career paths in the industry right now — and this video gives you the exact roadmap to break in. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns, salary data, and insider hiring strategies. 📩 Want to work with us? [www.delosstaffing.com] 🎙️Learn Splunk from the Ellington Cyber Academy: https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Warehouse Management System Career: From $72K to $280K+ (Full Breakdown) | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:18:06 | |
Think supply chain jobs don't pay? Think again. 💰
In this video, I break down the full Warehouse Management System (WMS) career ladder — from Associate Consultant at $72K all the way to Independent Consultant clearing $280K+ per year. And no, you don't need to be an executive to get there.
What you'll learn: ✅ What Warehouse Management Systems actually are (and why every Amazon & Walmart-scale operation runs on them) ✅ The top WMS platforms to specialize in: Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, and Körber ✅ 3 entry paths into WMS — even if you're starting from a warehouse floor ✅ The salary breakdown at every level: Associate → Consultant → Senior → Principal → Independent ✅ How to position yourself for $130–$200/hr contract rates as an independent WMS consultant ✅ Why AI + robotics integration is the next multiplier for WMS professionals
The WMS market is $6B+ and growing at 15% annually — demand for skilled professionals is massively outpacing supply. This is one of the most underrated career moves in supply chain management right now.
🎯 Career Paths Covered: Direct Consultant Track (vendor-side: Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Körber) Floor-to-Tech Path (warehouse ops → WMS admin → professional services) Systems Integrator Route (Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini supply chain practices)
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📌 Chapters: 00:00 – What is a Warehouse Management System? 02:00 – The WMS Market Opportunity 04:00 – Top WMS Vendors to Know 07:00 – The WMS Career Ladder + Salaries 12:00 – 3 Entry Paths Into WMS 17:00 – How to Position Yourself for $280K+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The #1 Reason Tech Leaders Don't Get Funded (It's Not the Product) | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:41:29 | |
Tech executives are brilliant at building products — but most are invisible outside the office, and it's costing them funding, talent, and market share. In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and a 21-year veteran in executive communication, to break down why executive presence isn't just a soft skill — it's a business growth strategy.
💡 What you'll learn: - Why tech leaders have a communication competency gap that kills deals - The difference between executive presence and executive influence (and why it matters for your career) - Shayna's 3-part framework: Leadership Identity → Leadership Branding → Leadership Messaging - The one LinkedIn section you're completely wasting right now - Why investors say: "I'm betting on the person, not the product" - The Mike Tyson communication trap — and why most tech leaders fall right into it
🚨 Shayna's most important lesson: "Visibility without credibility is expensive."
Whether you're a CTO, VP of Engineering, or a founder preparing to raise your next round — this episode is your playbook for building trust before you need it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategy:[📷/@techjobberpod] 📲 Connect with Shayna Davis: [📷/shaynarattler] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Silicon Valley Salaries: Startup Founder vs Big Tech Engineer (Real Numbers) | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:14:35 | |
What would the cast of Silicon Valley actually earn in 2026? Richard Hendricks built a world-class compression algorithm — and took home less than Big Head, who coasted through big tech without breaking a sweat. In this breakdown, we run the real numbers on both career paths: startup founder vs. Big Tech engineer, and what the gap between them looks like today.
💰 Richard (Technical Founder): $180K–$220K base + equity lottery ticket worth tens of millions — if the company hits.
💰 Big Head (FAANG-Style Engineer): $250K–$400K+ total comp, zero existential dread, and compounding stock grants every year.
The show got it right: the smarter play isn't always the startup. Sometimes the guy who coasts in big tech quietly wins.
🎯 Whether you're deciding between a startup offer and a FAANG offer — or you just want to understand how tech comp really works — this one's for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Platform Engineering is the Most In-Demand Skill Nobody is Talking About | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:42:26 | |
Most engineers are optimizing for the wrong skills.
In this episode, I sat down with Thanagai Velour — VP of Engineering at Expedia — to talk about what's actually getting engineers hired (and promoted) right now. We break down the rise of platform engineering, why FinOps is shifting from an accounting function to a core engineering discipline, and how AI is changing what it means to be a software engineer in 2025 and beyond. If you're a software engineer, DevOps engineer, or SRE looking to level up your career, this is the episode you can't skip.
What we cover: 📌 Why platform engineering is the highest-leverage role in tech right now 📌 What FinOps actually is — and why every engineer needs to understand it 📌 The "P-shaped engineer" framework and why companies are hiring for it 📌 How AI agents are replacing grunt work — and what that means for your career 📌 Red flags VPs see on resumes (and how to avoid them) 📌 The difference between outputs and outcomes — and why it determines your promotions 📌 Why "why" matters more than "how" in every technical interview
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| How to Make $250K+ in Tech Without Coding (ERP Jobs) | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:07:19 | |
$250K+ in tech — no coding required. Here's the ERP career path nobody's showing you. In this video, I break down the Big 3 ERP platforms — SAP, Workday, and Oracle NetSuite — and the high-paying non-coding roles hiding inside each one. Follow the career ladder from NetSuite Administrator to Project Manager to ERP Consultant and watch the salary jump at every level.
💰 Salary Breakdown: NetSuite Administrator: $80K–$120K ERP Project Manager: $110K–$160K ERP Consultant (Senior / Contractor): $180K–$250K+
I also break down the Partner Ecosystem — firms like Deloitte and Accenture — and why that's where the salary ceiling disappears. Whether you're in finance, HR, supply chain, or just looking to break into tech without a CS degree — ERP is recession-proof, in demand, and pays like a developer without writing a single line of code.
📌 What You'll Learn: The Big 3 ERP systems and who they serve The no-code career ladder: Admin → PM → Consultant Salary ranges by level for SAP, Workday & NetSuite How the Partner Ecosystem accelerates your income How to pick the right ERP track for your background
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| Ex-Tesla Engineer Reveals the Job Search Hacks That Got Him Hired (No CS Degree) | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:50:18 | |
He went from bootcamp grad to Senior Software Engineer at Tesla — and he's placed 500+ people in tech jobs using the EXACT same playbook. Cyrus Yari breaks down every hack, script, and shortcut
🔥 In this episode, Cyrus reveals: ✅ The #1 resume hack that DOUBLED his interview callbacks overnight ✅ The exact 3-step LinkedIn outreach script that gets responses from hiring managers ✅ Why hiring is JUST sales — and how to weaponize that ✅ How to get a job with NO degree and NO years of experience ✅ The "Fabricated Scarcity" trick that makes employers chase YOU ✅ Resume tips pros won't tell you: gaps, dates, grades — here's what to hide ✅ Why being a generalist is the most powerful career move in the AI era
⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Who Is Cyrus Yari? 02:30 – From Immigrant to Tesla Senior Engineer (The Untold Story) 08:50 – "Two Types of People in the Future" — Why Cyrus Went Technical 13:30 – Hiring Is Sales: The Core Philosophy 18:00 – LinkedIn Job Search Strategy: The 5-7 Person Outreach Method 24:00 – The "Fabricated Scarcity" Script That Gets You Hired 28:00 – Resume Hacks: What to Remove, What to Fake, What to Feature 36:00 – How to Mask Career Gaps & Ignore "Years of Experience" Requirements 40:40 – Why "Years of Experience" Is a Scam (The Tesla Proof) 44:40 – The Danger of Being a One-Company Man 50:00 – Generalist vs Specialist in the AI Era
🎙️ ABOUT CYRUS YARI Former Tesla Senior Software Engineer | Founder | VC | Tech Career Coach Cyrus has helped 500+ professionals land roles in tech using unconventional job search strategies rooted in sales psychology and resume optimization.
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| Hidden Tech Jobs in Oil & Gas: SCADA, OT, and the Skills Big Tech Laid Off Workers Already Have | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:38:51 | |
Amazon laid off 30,000 people. Google. Meta. Microsoft. Meanwhile — one industry has an OCEAN of jobs that nobody from Big Tech is even applying for. And the skills to get hired? You already have them.
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Flores, Digital Transformation Executive at OpSite Energy, to expose the hidden tech job market inside Operational Technology (OT) — where SCADA engineers earn 20%+ MORE than their software engineering counterparts, and a mid-level Ignition professional clears $150K without a FAANG resume.
Oh — and the FBI showed up to his office. We'll get to that
💥 WHAT WE COVER: → What OT, SCADA, PLC, and DCS actually are (plain English) → Why the FBI called the largest national security meeting since 9/11 → The exact salary gap: Software Engineer vs. SCADA Engineer → How to break in using FREE tools (Ignition University — no cost to start) → The full learning path: Python → PLC → Ignition → $150K → Which industries are hiring RIGHT NOW (Tesla, Toyota, oil & gas, airports) → Why this career is recession-proof (survived COVID, will survive anything) → The "mercenary to missionary" mindset shift that accelerates your career → How AI is reshaping OT roles — and creating NEW opportunities
• Software Engineer (3-5 yrs): $105K–$120K • SCADA Engineer (same experience): 20%+ higher • Ignition Professional (mid-level): $150K+
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🎙️ ABOUT MICHAEL FLORES: 15+ years in digital transformation across energy, midstream, and manufacturing. VP of Technology & Digital Strategy at OpSite Energy. In a single week he's served clients at Tesla, Toyota, John Deere, and Cummins. Co-host of the Energy Tech Podcast.
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| Love is Blind Star Cameron Hamilton Built a $2M AI Empire — Here's How | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:07:35 | |
Love is Blind star Cameron Hamilton went from firefighter to $2M AI empire founder — and nobody was paying attention to the career behind the love story. His story is the opposite of our recent episode on Singles Inferno Star Samuel Lee's journey to become a Quant Trader.
💰 Firefighter & EMT → $35K–$50K 🎓 Double Master's (Biomedical + AI) → $60–100K investment 🔬 AI Scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine → $130K–$180K 📺 Love is Blind → attention converted into career assets 🚀 Alliance AI Founder → $2M+ net worth
If you're wondering how to become an AI consultant or pivot into tech from a completely different field — this is your roadmap.
I break down the exact 5-stage framework Cameron used (whether he knew it or not) so you can apply it to YOUR career
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – The Samuel Lee Comparison 1:00 – Stage 1: Firefighter ($35K–$50K) 2:30 – Stage 2: The Double Master's 4:30 – Stage 3: Weill Cornell Medicine ($130K–$180K) 6:30 – Stage 4: Love is Blind Effect
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| AI Can't Touch These 7 Tech Jobs — Here's Why | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:12:03 | |
AI is replacing jobs faster than ever — but these 7 tech careers are virtually untouchable AND still pay $150K+. I break down exactly why AI can't automate these roles and how you can start positioning yourself NOW.
Whether you're in a tech career transition or just want to future-proof your income, these AI-proof jobs offer real security in 2026 and beyond.
🔗 RESOURCES & TOOLS FOR EACH ROLE: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1. Cybersecurity / Security Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...] Ellington Cyber Academy - https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range...https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e
2. Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cloud and DevOps Courses Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...
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3. FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer —
4. MLOps / AI Platform Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...]
5. Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer — [Data Engineer Academy - https://my.dataengineeracademy.com/lo...]
6. Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer — [https://www.skool.com/bigtechmoney/ab...]
7. Technical Product Manager (Platform / AI / Security) — [PMP Mastermind - https://www.skool.com/pmp-mastermind-...]
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 00:00 — The AI job apocalypse is real... for MOST roles [02:31] — #1 Cybersecurity / Security Engineer [03:47] — #2 Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer [04:55] — #3 FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization [06:08] — #4 MLOps / AI Platform Engineer [07:27] — #5 Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer [08:48] — #6 Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer [08:58] — #7 Technical Product Manager
🎯 IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: • 7 tech jobs AI can't replace — each paying $150K+ • Why these roles actually get MORE valuable as AI grows • The skills and certs that make you untouchable • How to pivot into these roles from your current position
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| The $200K Cyber Career Nobody Is Talking About (AI Governance + Splunk) | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:32:10 | |
What does it actually take to go from $50K to $120K in ONE year in tech?
Cybersecurity. And not the generic "get a cert" path — the REAL roles nobody on LinkedIn is talking about.
Kenneth Ellington, founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, breaks down the exact cybersecurity career paths driving $120K–$200K salaries right now — and why most people are sleeping on them.
In this episode: 🔐 The top cybersecurity jobs hiring RIGHT NOW (IAM Engineer, GRC Engineer, Threat Hunter, AI Governance) 💰 Real student stories: waiter → Security Solutions Engineer, $50K → $120K in 12 months, Splunk engineer clearing $200K W-2 🤖 Why AI Governance is the cybersecurity career of the next 5 years 🏥 The industries with the most cyber demand (DOD, healthcare, construction) 🎓 How Ellington Cyber Academy trains people with zero experience and places them in roles — using Splunk, IAM, and more 📈 Why 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Splunk and what that means for YOUR salary ceilin Whether you're trying to break into cybersecurity with no experience or level up your current tech career, this episode maps the exact path from entry-level to six figures — and beyond.
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| CISO Reveals: Why You Can't Get a Cybersecurity Job in 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:43:19 | |
🔐 Are cybersecurity jobs actually disappearing — or is the bar just getting impossibly high?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Cassandra Mack, CISO at Tensorwave, for one of the most brutally honest conversations about the cybersecurity job market you'll hear right now. From the collapse of junior roles to AI automating away GRC workflows, this is the cybersecurity career roadmap reality check most people never get.
→ Why junior cybersecurity jobs are disappearing (and what employers actually want) → How AI is reshaping the day-to-day of every security professional → Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+, CompTIA) — do they still matter? → Hands-on labs vs. theory-based degrees: what CISOs are really hiring for → How to write a resume that gets past HR (the CAR method: Challenge, Action, Result) → The future of GRC and why automation is killing junior-to-mid level roles → How to break into cybersecurity with no experience using TryHackMe & bootcamps → Career advice for women in tech and security → What keeps a CISO up at night in 2025
🔗 Connect with Cassandra Mack: [ 📷 / cassandramack-lasvegas ] ─────────────────────────────
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| A Tech Recruiter Breaks Down Mr. Robot Salaries & Job Titles | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:16:17 | |
Mr. Robot is arguably the most accurate hacking show ever made—but how accurate are the careers? In this video, I break down the real-world job titles, compensation packages, and career paths for 5 major characters: Elliot Alderson, Tyrell Wellick, Gideon Goddard, Angela Moss, and Darlene. We’re moving past the drama to look at the numbers: Base salary, equity, bonuses, and what it actually takes to land these roles in today’s tech market.
From Principal Security Engineers to Global CTOs, I’m analyzing the specific skill stacks you need to reach these income levels. Whether you want to be a high-paid individual contributor like Elliot or a corporate power player like Tyrell, here is the roadmap (and the paycheck) for each path.
Timestamps: 0:00 - The Real Tech Careers of Mr. Robot 1:12 - Elliot Alderson: Principal Security Engineer (Salary & Skills) 3:45 - Tyrell Wellick: The Path from VP to CTO (Total Comp Revealed) 6:20 - Gideon Goddard: Enterprise VP vs. Niche Founder 8:50 - Angela Moss: The Non-Technical Power Player Route 11:15 - Darlene: Red Team Lead & Offensive Security Consultant 13:30 - Which Career Path Fits You Best?
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