155: IT Director EXPOSES the TRUTH about working in Tech

https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGj Welcome to another episode of The TechTual Talk Today, we have a truly insightful conversation lined up as we welcome Bricesen Ross, the Global Director of IT, who brings over a decade of experience in diverse technical arenas including startups, higher education, Silicon Valley, and consulting. Our discussion will delve deep into his journey— from facing racial discrimination and navigating a challenging corporate landscape to transitioning from individual contributor roles to management positions. Ross shares his experiences on balancing personal identity with professional expectations, particularly as a Black manager, and offers an eye-opening critique on the state of tech representation and corporate culture. We also explore the realities of certifications versus genuine experience, the dynamics of job offers and equity, and the importance of strategic career planning. Moreover, Bricesen touches on his nonprofit initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and career readiness, especially for marginalized communities. Whether you're interested in tech careers, cybersecurity, or understanding the nuanced maneuvers within corporate environments, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in for a compelling discussion and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and support us on Patreon for exclusive content! Join my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/techualconsulting.com/sign-up ask your pod questions here: [email protected] ➡️ Need a new resume done or need coaching from me⬇️ https://techualconsulting.com/offerings ➡️ Want to land your first IT Job? Then check out the IT course from Course careers use my link and code Techtual50 to get $50 off your course ⬇️ https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/50932/ ➡️ Need help getting into Cybersecurity for a low price? ⬇️ https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGj ➡️ 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 Bricesen: https://www.instagram.com/thetechdisciple/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thetechdisciple?lang=en 00:00 Intro 04:00 Introducing Bricesen Ross 08:40 Mississippi State College Career and Early IT start 24:55 Travis Hunter' GF 36:25 Get Your CISSP 40:59 Bricesen's IT support days 50:09 Working for Georgia Tech 57:13 WOrking for a startup 01:05:00 What does working in cybersecurity mean? 01:18:00 Working at Netflix 01:36:12 Being green in corporate 01:48:50 Moving to DC 01:52:00 Global director of IT ----------------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links fo ➡️ Follow us 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 Cybershortieee @Cybershortieee Instagram @cybershortieee Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/