Heavy Networking 585: From Help Desk To Network Automation Engineer In 5 Years

Welcome to Heavy Networking. Packets and routers and automation, oh my. Today is a career show. We chat with Curt Norris, a networker with proficiency in automation. But he didn’t start out that way. Just five short years ago, Curt was working his first tech job as an IT support specialist. How did Curt gain expertise and move into other roles so quickly? That’s what we’re going to find out today. We discuss: * Career milestones that led from IT support to network automation * Working in tech without a college degree * Pros and cons of mentorship * Ongoing learning * Taking vs. being given opportunities * The risks of career advancement * More Sponsor: CBT Nuggets CBT Nuggets is IT training for IT professionals and anyone looking to build IT skills. If you want to make fully operational your networking, security, cloud, automation, or DevOps battle station visit cbtnuggets.com/heavynetworking. Show Links: Curt Norris on LinkedIn