I decided to make my career development plan public. This is the first edition of a series I will publish every six months -- because the kind of accountability that drives real growth does not happen in a file share.
The current enterprise AI conversation is full of category mistakes. This post starts a series on how to tell the difference between an AI-enhanced app, an assistive agent, an autonomous runtime, and the security controls that should change as authority increases.
How I transformed my basic Jekyll blog into a modern, professional platform using AI assistance - including the exact prompts and techniques that made it successful.
Are you ready to supercharge your DevOps workflow with AI powered coding assistance? GitHub Copilot isn't just for application development—it's a game changer for infrastructure...
Cybersecurity Career Path Questions Are you interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, but not sure which path to take? You're not alone. There are many options and certi...
One of the questions I've often heard is, "Once I get my X certification, what should my salary expectations be?" I believe that certifications offer two primary benefits. First...
As someone who works a full time job at Microsoft, teaches part time, and is also working on obtaining multiple certifications through the SANS Institute, I understand the impor...
We all know that having a routine and sticking to it can be a challenge, but the benefits of doing so are undeniable. Whether it's for physical, mental, or spiritual growth, kee...
When it comes to setting goals for ourselves, we often think in terms of years or decades. We set a goal to retire by a certain age, or to achieve a certain level of success by...
Introduction Welcome to this guide on taking your career to the next level. In this book, we will explore a variety of strategies and techniques that you can use to boost your p...
As a writer and content creator, I am always on the lookout for tools that can help me streamline my workflow and improve the quality of my work. Recently, I discovered ChatGPT...
I often get asked for some links that would would help supplement learning and add in a bit of gamification to cyber. Here are my top 10 links: 1. Test your shell knowledge by t...
I have a sneaking suspicion that Infrastructure as Code will become increasingly important as time goes on. So, while I have some downtime, I figured I'd start on my journey. Fi...
Another tech tutorial! I've been on a productivity kick for forever! I've also been looking for an excuse to post things on Twitter. With that simple premise, I thought it'd be...
I've been asked different variations of the question: Do I need to know how to code before going into cyber? If so, then when should I start? Also, how much do I need to go? Doe...
Alright! This was a little lab that I did to connect an Azure vNet to an AWS VPC. I'll walk you through doing a complete from scratch deployment. At the bottom of the article, I...
I’ve had a tough time answering the question “How do I get into Cybersecurity?” My initial reaction is to suggest reaching out to anyone in the field with a job title that inter...
I’m the type of person that enjoys taking aptitude tests. I remember a career aptitude test that once classified me as a “Change focused” individual. The test said that I crave...
I’ve worked in the training space my entire career. With more training programs moving online, I’m often asked at the beginning of a cohort: “How do I stand out virtually?” Whil...
I’m fortunate enough to find myself speaking to a lot of job seekers and career changers. I love talking about professional development and career ambitions. Over the past few w...
Learning a new trade can be extremely challenging. When I made the transition from Sales to Tech, I had to relearn how to learn. If you couple that with the fact that learning s...
There are two types of people—those who find problems and those who bring solutions. Introduction Upset about missing out on a promotion? Frustrated about not being asked to wor...
You’re supposed to check the alignment on your tires at least once a year. So on top of ensuring a smooth ride, you get benefits like gas mileage and proper road contact. That g...
Go from ‘Goal Changer’ to ‘Goal Doer’. After posting about Warren Buffets’ 25/5 rule for goal setting, I had some conversations about defining a goal. Regardless of the size of...
Changing careers is a daunting task. The most shell shocking realization I had was that I needed to relearn how I learned. When I decided to move from sales to tech, I noticed s...
Has anyone else heard the advice of “just ignore the experience requirement and apply anyway?” I agree (mainly because I’m a believer in you miss 100% of shots you don’t take)....
Tagline We’re going to kick this off with an exercise: Imagine a time where everything just seemed to go your way. Oh, what a lucky time that must’ve been. Now, have you ever co...
According to Jim Rohn: “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Meaning, the people you spend the most time with are the same ones that shape you in...
Imagine walking into a sales presentation and right as you finish shaking hands with your prospect, they turn to you and say, “you know what? Forget the slides. I’m ready to sig...
It's not what you know. It’s who you know. So if your career changes or the world gets flipped on its head, and you're not allowed to meet people in person how the heck do you g...
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