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

Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk In today's episode titled "From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer," we dive deep into a fascinating journey with our special guest Shae, affectionately known as ShaeintheCloud. Hosted by HD, this episode explores Shae's incredible pivot from a dental assistant career, surrounded by the challenges of COVID-19, to embracing the vast opportunities in tech as a cloud engineer. From eye-opening moments on TikTok to invaluable mentorship and networking, Shae's story is an inspiring testament to the power of determination and seizing new opportunities. Let's get into the episode and learn more about how Shae made her mark in tech! 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! :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-techtual-talk/donations 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.