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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 1H 3M

From Lyft Driver to $580K as a Tech Sales Engineer: How He Did It with No Degree!

from Tech Jobber Podcast · host Chris Schwenk

📱 FROM $0 TO $580K IN TECH WITHOUT A DEGREE: CYRUS HARBIN'S INSPIRING JOURNEY 📱 What does it REALLY take to break into tech - without a degree, connections, or experience? In this powerful episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we sit down with Cyrus Harbin - a former Lyft driver who hit rock bottom, slept in a My Little Pony-themed room, and still found his way to a $580K tech offer. He didn't have a traditional background. But what he did have? Relentless mindset shifts, strategic learning, and an unstoppable belief that tech was the path forward. Since then, Cyrus has launched "Tech is the New Black," the largest Tech Careers Podcast in the world, generating an impressive 7 figures in revenue during its first year alone. His journey from rideshare driver to tech success story to influential podcast creator showcases the unlimited potential for those willing to bet on themselves. Now, Cyrus has expanded his impact with "Scale in Tech," a specialized program helping people break into tech roles at some of the largest companies in the world. His program focuses on the high-demand skillsets of Tech Sales, SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), and DevOps, creating pathways for non-traditional candidates to land lucrative positions at top tech employers. 💰 Topics we cover: How to navigate tech job searches without traditional credentials The exact strategy Cyrus used to land multiple six-figure offers Why Tech Sales, SDET, and DevOps are hidden goldmines for career changers Mindset shifts that separate successful tech transitioners from the rest How imposter syndrome affects everyone and strategies to overcome it The importance of community and mentorship in tech career journeys Practical steps to start your tech career transition TODAY To work with Cyrus and get a job in these high-demand tech skillsets, click here: https://scaleintech.co/book-for-caree... 🎯 If you're trying to get your first job in tech - especially from a non-traditional route - this episode is a MUST-WATCH. 🔗 Follow Cyrus Harbin: Instagram: @imjustcyrus / @techisthenewblack LinkedIn: / cyrus-harbin-6a0892163 TikTok: @techisthenewblack 🎙️ Hosted by Chris Schwenk (@techjobberpodcast) 📩 Subscribe for more stories from real people making real moves in tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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