Episode 162. | From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer ft. @ShaeInTheCloud

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Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual Join host HD as he chats with @ShaeInTheCloud , a trailblazer in cloud engineering, on this episode of The TechTual Talk. Uncover Shae's remarkable transition from the dental field to tech, highlighting the significance of self-learning, community, and strategic career shifts. In "Shae's Journey: Cloud Career Elevation", explore: Career Shift : Shae's leap from dental assisting during COVID-19 to a successful tech career. Tech Exploration : The vast opportunities within the tech industry beyond basic coding. Self-Learning & Certifications : Shae's method for securing certifications and practical experiences. Community Building : The power of TikTok inspiration and networking with tech communities online. Battling Imposter Syndrome : Shae's strategies for overcoming self-doubt in tech. Content Impact : How Shae uses social media to inspire tech career transitions, benefiting her growth. Essential Tech Skills : Key tools and technologies like Docker and Kubernetes vital for cloud roles. join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw Pod produced & edited by by Henri Davis Make sure Data brokers dont have your data here: https://aura.com/techtualchatter Join my mailing list and get my ebook for free: https://mailchi.mp/techualconsulting.com/sign-up ask your pod questions here: [email protected] ➡️ Need a new resume or need career coaching ⬇️ https://www.techualconsulting.com/offerings For more Tech Resources click here: https://solo.to/techtualchatter ➡️ Donate to the channel here: https://paypal.me/techtualconsulting?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ➡️ Check out The TechTual Talk Podcast: https://thetechtualtalk.com ➡️ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Shae: Instagram: @shaeinthecloud Youtube: @ShaeInTheCloud TikTok: @shaeinthecloud ----------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 03:24 Accessible Tech Learning Resources 07:04 Challenging Tech Stereotypes 12:24 "Inspiring Career Pivot Success" 13:07 Tech Content Pivot During Pandemic 16:33 Cautionary Advice and Scams 19:17 "Listen to Your Coach's Advice" 23:44 Practical Application of Cloud Certifications 29:30 Automation in Telecom Operations 37:08 Content Creator's Tech Credentials Undervalued 42:01 AWS Advocacy: Passion Becomes Profession 50:30 Shameless Plugs and Funny Stories 56:21 AI vs ML: Key Differences 58:55 Beware of Fake "Shae in Cloud" FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)