Tech Jobber Podcast

How to become a cloud engineer with no experience, the real cloud engineer roadmap. Charles is a Senior DevOps and Kubernetes Platform Engineer at Nokia, and the person behind @cloudtechexec. He started in restaurant IT. He now sits in a platform seat. This episode is the career path, then the Reels. What You'll Learn- The cloud engineer roadmap from IT ops to a platform seat- Cloud engineer vs DevOps, and what hiring managers are actually buying- What transfers from an early IT job, and what does not- What a platform engineer owns that an app team should never touch- Which cert changed a hiring decision, and which one was for the audience- What belongs in a cloud portfolio, and what is just content- What interviewers test that the exams do not cover- What the Reels get right, and where they stop being true Jhante Charles is a Senior DevOps and Kubernetes Platform Engineer at Nokia in Atlanta. Before that he worked restaurant IT at Domino's and Inspire Brands. He holds AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud architect certifications, plus Terraform Associate and CompTIA Security+. On Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube he is @cloudtechexec. Work with Charles:https://www.skool.com/cloudtechexec/about Follow Charles: Instagram:  📷 /cloudtechexec  TikTok:  📷 /cloudtechexec  YouTube:  📷 /@cloudtechexec  🚨 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 ✅ how to become a cloud engineer with no experience  ✅ cloud engineer roadmap  ✅ cloud engineer vs devops  ✅ cloud engineer interview  ✅ kubernetes platform engineer  ✅ gitops  ✅ aws certification  ✅ azure certification  ✅ google cloud certification  ✅ terraform  ✅ cloud portfolio  ✅ platform engineer career  ✅ devops career  ✅ entry level cloud jobs  ✅ cloud engineer salary #CloudEngineer #DevOps #PlatformEngineer #CloudComputing #Kubernetes #Azure #AWS #TechCareers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Works01:37 Why AWS Cloud Engineering04:37 Why Cloud Jobs Stack06:52 Cloud vs DevOps vs SRE10:04 Ethical Job Stacking14:44 How To Increase Income17:13 Tech Tax Write-Offs22:25 Cloud Engineer Success Stories24:00 Getting Cloud Jobs28:46 High Income Tech Skills33:21 Getting Recruiters On LinkedIn36:58 W2 vs C2C40:02 Job Stacking Hours42:08 The Wealth Mindset43:58 Three Skills To Learn #AWS #CloudEngineering #TechCareers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 DeveloperAutomation EngineerAI 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 integrationMachine learning basicsLLM usageWorkflow 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.

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 testerHow to get started in cybersecurityEthical hacking vs penetration testingRed team vs blue team vs purple teamWhat penetration testers actually doA day in the life of a pen testerCybersecurity skills you need to learnBest certifications for penetration testingHands-on cybersecurity certificationsPenetration testing interview questionsHow technical cybersecurity interviews workBug bounties and getting real-world experienceHow to get your first penetration testing jobCybersecurity career advice for beginnersHow to build a cybersecurity personal brandUsing LinkedIn to get cybersecurity jobsHow content creation can help your cybersecurity careerNetworking for cybersecurity jobsHack 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 BlueprintWant 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? 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/UCQt1akSIv5b8GW6yp2sQzjwWebsite: https://allthingsidentity.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsidentity/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingsiam2Online Courses: https://courses.allthingsidentity.com/pages/courses-and-pricing Topics covered in this IAM career interview:00:00 Introduction01:28 14+ Years in IAM: Career Journey02:56 Why Identity & Access Management Matters08:46 Is Helpdesk the Best Way Into IAM?10:30 How to Move From Helpdesk to IAM12:33 What IAM Skills Should You Learn?14:00 IAM Tools & Real-World Experience20:00 Okta vs Microsoft Entra25:00 SailPoint & Identity Governance30:00 IAM Career Opportunities35:00 What IAM Employers Look For40:10 IAM Tools vs IAM Fundamentals42:30 The Future of IAM45:26 Customer Identity vs Workforce Identity48:50 AI Agents & Non-Human Identities52:28 AI, Security & Human Oversight53:50 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.

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/   Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Resume templates, LinkedIn headline framework, interview prep. https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   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.

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), 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.   Get it here: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   📌 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.   Sometimes the best careers aren't the most popular... They're the ones almost nobody knows about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.