Tech Jobber Podcast

Identity and access management is the cybersecurity specialty nobody's training for — and it's quietly become one of the highest-paying career paths in tech. IAM analyst, IAM engineer, senior IAM engineer, IAM architect, IAM manager, IAM director — every level pays more than the last, and the consulting tier at the top breaks $350/hour. This is the IAM career path most people in cybersecurity never see mapped out.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through every level of the IAM engineer career — from Help Desk and IT support all the way to IAM Director and independent IAM consulting. Real hourly pay, real annual salaries, the certifications that unlock each jump, and the tools you need to know at every stage.   🔑 EVERY LEVEL OF AN IAM ENGINEER CAREER • Level 1 — Help Desk / IT Support — ~$45K ($22–$32/hr) • Level 2 — IAM Analyst — ~$70K ($36–$48/hr) • Level 3 — IAM Engineer — ~$110K ($53–$77/hr) • Level 4 — Senior IAM Engineer / IAM Lead — ~$150K ($72–$96/hr) • Level 5 — IAM Architect — ~$260K ($87–$120/hr) • Level 6 — IAM Manager / Director — ~$400K ($96–$145/hr) • Independent IAM Consulting — $200–$350/hour   🛠️ IAM TOOLS & PLATFORMS COVERED Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Active Directory, ServiceNow, SSO, MFA, PAM (Privileged Access Management), IGA (Identity Governance and Administration), Zero Trust architecture, REST APIs, Python, Azure.   📜 IAM CERTIFICATIONS THAT UNLOCK THE NEXT LEVEL CompTIA Security+ • Microsoft SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) • Okta Certified Professional • SailPoint IdentityIQ • CyberArk Defender/Sentry • CISSP for IAM architect and IAM director roles.   💡 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR Help desk and IT support pros looking for a cybersecurity career path that actually pays. Career changers researching IAM jobs, identity and access management careers, cybersecurity careers, IAM engineer salary, and the highest paying cybersecurity jobs in 2026. Engineers specializing in PAM, IGA, or cloud identity who want to command consulting rates between $200 and $350 per hour.   📈 THE 4-YEAR PLAN FOR IAM ENGINEERS Year 1: Absorb. Year 2: Specialize. Year 3: Monetize. Year 4: Decide / Leverage. By Year 4, $100+/hour is on every exit path.   🎙️ ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ — IAM, Epic, ServiceNow, SailPoint, Salesforce CPQ, Forward Deployed Engineering, and more. Real salary paths, real frameworks, no fluff.   🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes Tuesdays & Wednesdays — drop a comment with which IAM level you're at right now (1 through 6) and I'll read every single one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Forward Deployed Engineer salary breakdown — why Palantir FDEs make $400K+ and how this hidden tech role became one of the highest-paying career paths in 2026. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) jobs combine software engineering, client embedding, and product strategy — and almost nobody is training for them.    In this video, I break down the real FDE compensation, the exact career path into Palantir and other companies hiring Forward Deployed Engineers, the skills that separate $200K FDEs from $400K+ FDEs, and why this role is one of the most defensible tech jobs in the AI era.   🎯 What you'll learn: ✅ Forward Deployed Engineer salary by level (entry, senior, staff) ✅ What an FDE actually does day-to-day at Palantir ✅ The 3 skill stacks that make FDEs irreplaceable ✅ How to break in — from SWE, consulting, or solutions engineering ✅ Companies hiring FDEs beyond Palantir (Anduril, OpenAI, Scale, defense tech) ✅ Why FDE comp is climbing even as the broader SWE market cools   🎙️ THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST Hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+. Real salary data. Insider hiring strategy. 🔔 Subscribe → [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ] 🎧 Listen on Apple → [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-jobber-podcast/id1768554534] 🎧 Listen on Spotify → [https://open.spotify.com/show/2P7eoIjiTsBa2V0zY6VQbe?si=f958ea85459f410e&nd=1&dlsi=ccf87f0b329c4820] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the 6 Network Engineer Specialties paying $150K–$400K+ in 2026.   We’re breaking down: Arista Cloud Vision, Tufin, and Network Automation paths that generalists are missing. Most network engineers are stuck earning $95K–$140K as generalists. The ones earning $250K, $350K, even $400K+ aren't smarter — they specialized in 6 boring, high-leverage skills that nobody else is training for.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I break down the 6 niche network engineering skills paying $200–$400/hour in 2026, plus the 6 trends reshaping the entire network engineer roadmap — from Python automation to Zero Trust SASE, Arista AVD, InfiniBand for AI clusters, and VXLAN/EVPN datacenter fabric design.   I've recruited for these roles. I've seen offers for $875/day on senior network engineer contracts. I've watched bank-grade network automation specialists bill $80–$91/hour W2 (equivalent to $180–$220K annually). And the SASE consultants? They're charging $400–$600/hour.   🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ The 6 niche network engineer skills paying $200–$400/hour ✅ Why Python fluency is the difference between $95K and $140K at the same company ✅ How firewall-as-code became its own six-figure specialty ✅ Why InfiniBand + Nvidia certifications are the new CCIE ✅ How AI is dragging networking back to on-prem (and creating $350K architect roles) ✅ The 18–24 month specialization plan that takes you from generalist to specialist   🔑 SKILLS COVERED - Tufin (firewall governance) - Arista CloudVision + AVD - Bank-Grade Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Git, ServiceNow) - Zero Trust + SASE Architecture (Zscaler, Cloudflare, Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma) - InfiniBand + Nvidia AI Enterprise - Broadcast + Media Network Transport (SMPTE 2110, PTP, Multicast)   📈 TRENDS RESHAPING NETWORK ENGINEERING IN 2026 - Network Engineer → Network Developer (Python is now table stakes) - Firewall-as-code as a standalone specialty - Cloud networking at CCNA-level expectation - VXLAN + EVPN replacing BGP for datacenter fabric - ServiceNow + GitOps for change management - AI workloads forcing on-prem network architecture   💬 Drop a comment: Which of these 6 skills are you stacking first? I read every single one.   🔔 Subscribe for more hidden tech career deep-dives — $150K to $800K+ roles nobody's applying for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top tech recruiter Mike Mello reveals why staffing is broken in 2026 — and what it means for every engineer, recruiter, and tech professional trying to navigate AI hiring. After placing 1,300+ candidates and building a $40K/week book of business as a top biller, Michael walked away from the agency game to launch SimpleSide AI and expose what's really happening behind the scenes.  In this episode, we break down the death of cold calling, why enterprise accounts have collapsed for staffing agencies, the rise of AI-powered candidate vetting (including facial recognition to catch fake candidates), and how the smartest recruiters are quietly making $20K–$60K/month by niching down to mid-market clients between 50–500 employees. Whether you're a tech recruiter trying to stay relevant, a job seeker wondering why no one's calling you back, or an agency leader watching your margins evaporate — this is the unfiltered insider conversation no one in the staffing world will publish. 🔥 What you'll learn: ✅ Why Fortune 500 enterprise accounts are dead for staffing agencies ✅ How AI is detecting fake candidates (facial recognition + behavioral signals) ✅ The mid-market shift: why 50–500 employee companies are the new gold mine ✅ What killed the old-school cold call (and what replaced it) ✅ The content + outbound automation stack top recruiters use in 2026 ✅ Why hyper-niche specialization beats generalist recruiting every time ✅ The brutal truth about top-biller pay ($20K–$60K/month tier) ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Tech Recruitment and Mike Mello 02:42 The Evolution of Recruitment Strategies 05:04 Navigating Candidate Vetting and Technology 07:42 Shifts in the Recruitment Agency Landscape 10:14 Leveraging AI and Automation in Recruitment 13:01 Content Creation and Building Trust 15:44 Advice for New Recruiters in a Changing Market 18:19 Building a Personal Brand in Recruitment 21:45 Niche Down for Success 22:46 The Importance of Content in Staffing 24:11 Overcoming Fear of Vulnerability 25:44 Managing Emotions in High-Pressure Environments 27:32 Evolving Agency Culture 28:30 Leveraging Podcasting for Business Development 33:54 Navigating a Saturated Market 36:16 Finding Success in Niching Down 37:32 The Future of AI and Staffing 38:36 Simple Side: A Tailored Approach to Staffing 👤 GUEST: Michael Mello — Founder, SimpleSide AI | 1,300+ tech placements as top biller/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mello-7884b059/ www.simpleside.ai 🎙️ HOST: Chris Schwenk — 17 years in tech recruiting | Tech Jobber Podcast  /https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschwenk/ 📌 SUBSCRIBE for hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ → [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IT Infrastructure Careers are exploding in 2026! While everyone's panicking about AI replacing tech jobs, a 17-year infrastructure executive just revealed which careers are quietly paying $300K–$400K — and almost nobody is applying.    In this episode, Edward Morando (infrastructure executive at a Fortune 500 client) breaks down the AI infrastructure career roadmap for 2026: the exact roles, stacks, and certifications that are turning $60K engineers into $400K total comp cloud architects — remotely, from anywhere in the U.S.   🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  ✅ The $400K Cloud Architect path Edward is paying right now (individual contributor, not management)  ✅ Why Ed says "Oracle DBAs are back" — and the database role quietly powering the entire AI stack  ✅ The "AI Native Infrastructure" career — Ed's #1 jumping spot for new grads in 2026  ✅ Why InfiniBand, Kubernetes, and OpenShift are the highest-leverage skills of the next 5 years  ✅ How ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Workday specialists are making $200K–$300K remotely from Kansas  ✅ The "down and in vs. up and out" framework — why most senior engineers cap out at Director  ✅ Why Ed says "we're in the 1990s dot-com bubble all over again" for AI infrastructure talent  ✅ The Nvidia stack truth — and why deploying/managing AI models is the safest career bet of 2026  ✅ Why a 4-year tech degree "doesn't matter anymore" without practical experience  ✅ The data analytics → AI infrastructure pipeline (the easiest entry path nobody talks about)   💡 EPISODE CHAPTERS  00:00 Introduction to the Future of AI Infrastructure  1:32 The Return of Networking and On-Prem Data Centers  3:09 Essential Certifications for Infrastructure Careers  5:27 Cloud Engineering and Data Analytics Roles  7:02 Mastering Kubernetes and Modern Tech Stacks  8:53 Assessing AI: Threat vs. Opportunity in IT  9:41 The Resurgence of Database Administration  11:09 High-Paying Careers in SaaS Platforms  15:32 Vetting Talent in the Age of AI Interviews  19:28 Hiring for Hunger: Non-Technical Success Stories  21:20 The Value of Advanced Degrees at Executive Levels  23:36 The Engineer to Management Transition  26:41 Individual Contributors vs. Management Tracks  32:47 Navigating Corporate Politics and Career Growth  37:38 Innovation and Tech Trends in Healthcare  39:14 Operational Risks and Testing Priorities  40:49 Talent Retention and Market Benchmarking  46:43 The Reality of Cybersecurity and Compliance Roles  49:56 Looking Ahead: 2026 Career Roadmap   🎙️ ABOUT ED MORANDO Ed is a Fortune 500 IT infrastructure executive who has hired and managed cloud architects, enterprise architects, and AI infrastructure engineers across every major SaaS and on-prem stack. He's seen the comp bands firsthand — and he's blunt about which roles are real, which are hype, and which paths are still wide open. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorando/   🎙️ ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST Hosted by Chris Schwenk — 17 years in tech recruitment, with placements across Fortune 500 clients. We uncover the hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ that nobody's applying for, with real requisitions and insider strategy from hiring managers, not job-board scrapers.   🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep-dives on hidden tech careers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ 📩 GUEST INQUIRIES & SPONSORSHIPS: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Amazon Principal Recruiter reveals the exact Amazon interview process — step by step, from application to offer. (Youtube Link in the Comments)Tony Yang, EMBA, CPHR spent 10 years hiring engineers and managers inside Amazon and served as a Bar Raiser. He breaks down why strong candidates keep getting rejected — and what to do instead. 🚀 What You'll Learn: - How the Amazon interview process actually works (application → offer) - The truth about the Bar Raiser — and how they can veto your offer - Why strong candidates fail behavioral interviews (not technical skills) - Resume mistakes that trigger automatic rejection - How Amazon's AI screening filters 80% of applicants - Amazon Leadership Principles explained — and how to answer them correctly - How to negotiate your Amazon offer (salary, bonus, RSUs) - Real Amazon software engineer salary ranges 💡 Insider Tips You Can't Miss: - Why applying to too many Amazon roles hurts your candidacy - How to structure your resume for recruiter attention in 6 seconds - The difference between "inclined" vs "not inclined" - How candidates lose money during offer negotiation 🎯 Who This Is For: Software engineers and tech professionals preparing for Amazon interviews — especially if you keep getting rejected and don't know why. 👤 About Tony Yang: Tony Yang is a former Amazon Principal Recruiter and Bar Raiser who helped scale hiring across AWS. He now runs Liminality, a firm that helps candidates land roles at top tech companies. 🔗 Liminality: https://liminality.services/ 🔗 Tony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyyang409/ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns on tech careers, high-paying job paths ($150K–$800K+), and Amazon interview strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epic EHR jobs are the highest-paying healthcare IT careers nobody talks about — and you don't need a medical degree, a coding background, or a four-year science program to land one. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, I break down exactly how to get Epic certified, how the sponsorship system actually works, and how analysts are starting at $82K–$95K, senior analysts pulling $130K–$160K, and Epic consultants clearing $200K–$250K+ per year.   Epic Systems is the #1 electronic health record (EHR) platform in the US — running 42% of hospitals and the medical records of 325 million patients. Every hospital using Epic needs certified analysts, project managers, report writers, and trainers. The catch: Epic certification is locked behind employer sponsorship, which is why this career path is hidden in plain sight. I'll show you the exact 4-step playbook to break in.   🎯 What you'll learn: ✅ What Epic Systems is and why it dominates US healthcare IT ✅ Real Epic analyst, project manager, and consultant salary ranges ✅ How the Epic certification sponsorship system actually works ✅ The entry-level hospital roles that get your foot in the door ✅ The career ladder: Analyst → Senior Analyst → PM → Consultant ✅ Epic modules that pay the most (Beaker, Resolute, OpTime, Beacon) ✅ Why coding is NOT required for most Epic careers   ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - The $250K Hospital Job Nobody Sees 01:30 - What Epic Systems Actually Is 03:15 - Why Epic Certification Is So Hard to Get 05:00 - Epic Analyst, PM & Consultant Salaries 07:30 - Step 1: Getting Hired by an Epic Hospital 10:00 - Step 2: The Epic Career Ladder 12:30 - Step 3: How Epic Certification Training Works 15:00 - Step 4: The Skills That Actually Matter 17:30 - Your Next Move   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers hidden tech careers paying $150K–$800K+ — from Forward Deployed Engineers to ServiceNow consultants to Epic analysts. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, 17 years in tech recruitment.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly hidden tech career deep-dives →/@techjobberpod 📩 Pitch a guest or sponsor: [email protected] 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 Hired In Tech 2026: The 5-Step Blueprint Nobody's Using   The tech job market in 2026 is brutal — but candidates are still landing $150K–$800K+ roles every week. The difference isn't years of experience or a polished resume. It's strategy.After 18 years as a Fortune 500 tech recruiter, I've watched the same 5 moves separate candidates who get hired from those stuck applying to 60-70 jobs a day with nothing to show for it.   In this video, I break down the exact blueprint to land a tech job in 2026 — the same playbook my placed candidates use to get callbacks in a market where nobody else is hearing back. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How to find niche tech recruiters who actually have your next job on their desk ✅ The Counterpart Networking strategy: 5 LinkedIn connections a week → 250 hiring contacts a year ✅ Why in-person user groups are the highest-ROI networking move in tech right now ✅ The 15-minute AI resume prompt that beats 7-second resume scans ✅ The Blueprint Strategy: how to reverse-engineer any tech role and close skill gaps in 60 days or less⏱️   Timestamp: 0:00 The Current Tech Job Market Reality 2:00 Strategy 1: Leveraging Niche Tech Recruiters 5:21 Strategy 2: Building Your Counterpart Network 8:55 Strategy 3: Joining In-Person Technology User Groups 10:35 Strategy 4: Optimizing Your Resume with AI Prompts 13:58 Strategy 5: The Blueprint Strategy for Career Growth 17:00 Summary and Final Takeaways   💡 ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers tech roles nobody's applying for and the career paths turning $60K into $450K+. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, an 18-year tech recruitment veteran who places candidates at Fortune 500 clients in software engineering, AI, tech sales, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and more. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep-dives on hidden tech careers, real salary breakdowns, and insider hiring strategies: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ   Need help hiring? www.delosstaffing.com 📬 BUSINESS / GUEST INQUIRIES: [[email protected]] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She went from entry-level IT to CIO at LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group (Dior, Céline, Sephora, Tiffany, Loewe, Givenchy), in just SIX YEARS. And she's paying Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP consultants up to $180 per hour to keep her empire running. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Carole S. pulls back the curtain on the hidden tech career most people have never considered: IT in luxury fashion. We break down the exact roles, the real salary bands, and the soft-skill playbook that got her into the C-suite faster than almost anyone in the industry. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The 6-year career path from IT support to LVMH CIO - Why ERP consultants (Dynamics 365, functional and technical) command $180 per hour - How dropshipping really works between LVMH brands and Saks, Nordstrom and Macy's - The hidden tech roles inside luxury fashion HQ — e-commerce, 3PL, EDI, data platforms - How she grew her IT team from 3 to 30 people during double-digit sales growth - The interview question that instantly disqualifies candidates - Why soft skills beat hard skills when hiring for senior IT roles - Pay vs. FAANG — what the trade-off actually looks like (plus the 30 percent employee discount) - Carol's take on AI, data foundations, and why ERP specialization is risky right now ROLES MENTIONED - Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional and Technical Consultant - ERP Implementation Lead - E-Commerce and 3PL Integration Engineer - Retail IT Project Manager - Data Platform Architect BRANDS DISCUSSED LVMH, Dior, Céline, Loewe, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Kenzo, Sephora, Tiffany, Dom Pérignon, SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot) CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — Why IT in luxury is the most overlooked tech career 01:30 Carol's path: SMCP New York to LVMH CIO in 6 years 05:00 Inside the LVMH portfolio (Dior, Céline, Sephora, Moët Hennessy) 09:00 Store openings, ERP, and the IT chaos of luxury retail 13:00 The $180 per hour Dynamics 365 consultant economy 18:00 Dropshipping with Saks and Nordstrom — how EDI actually works 23:00 Growing an IT team from 3 to 30 27:00 What Carol asks in interviews (and the question that gets you cut) 32:00 Soft skills beat hard skills — why curiosity wins 36:00 Pay vs. FAANG, perks, and the 30 percent employee discount 40:00 AI, data foundations, and where ERP careers are headed ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST Hidden tech careers paying $150K to $800K plus. Real salary paths. Insider strategy from a 17-year tech recruiter who's seen the actual requisitions from Fortune 500 clients, not scraped LinkedIn listings. Subscribe for weekly deep-dives on the tech roles nobody's applying for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earn $100–$200/hour as a tech consultant — and almost no one is training for these 7 platforms.   ServiceNow. Pega. Cerner/Oracle Health. Veeva. Guidewire. UKG. Ellucian Banner. These niche platforms run hospitals, universities, insurance companies, and Fortune 500 HR departments — and the talent pool is shrinking fast. Fewer competitors. Six-figure consulting rates. Companies searching for months, coming up empty.   In this episode, we break down exactly why these 7 platforms pay $100–$200/hour, the fastest entry point into each one, and how to use The Blueprint Strategy to go from employee to independent consultant in 3 years: ✅ Why these platforms pay more — and why that won't change ✅ Junior entry points: certifications, first roles, and first contracts ✅ The 4-Year Plan from employee → specialist → consultant ✅ Which platforms have the fastest path to $175–$200/hour   💰 PLATFORMS + RATES • ServiceNow consultant / ServiceNow architect — $135–$200/hour • Pega consultant / Pega architect — $125–$175/hour • Cerner consultant / Oracle Health consultant — $100–$175/hour • Veeva consultant (pharmaceutical IT, clinical data management) — $100–$150/hour • Guidewire consultant (insurance tech) — $100–$175/hour • UKG consultant (formerly Kronos, healthcare scheduling) — $100–$150/hour • Ellucian Banner consultant (higher education ERP) — $100–$150/hour   🗺️ THE 4-YEAR PLAN Year 1 — Absorb: Get certified, land an entry-level role, learn the platform inside out Year 2 — Specialize: Go deep in one industry vertical (healthcare IT, insurance tech, higher education) Year 3 — Monetize: Independent consulting rates — control your clients, schedule, and income Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Snowflake Data Engineers are making $150,000 to $300,000+ — and most people have never even heard of this career path. In this video, I break down exactly how to get there in 12 to 18 months without a new degree.   In this video you'll learn: ✅ What a Snowflake Data Engineer actually does (day-to-day) ✅ The full data engineer salary breakdown — entry level to $300K+ ✅ Why the Snowflake skills gap is still wide open in 2026 ✅ The exact 3-phase roadmap to pivot into this role ✅ Which tools you need to learn first (SQL, dbt, Airflow, and more) ✅ How Snowflake became the backbone of enterprise AI infrastructureIf you're a data analyst, BI developer, ETL engineer, software engineer, or anyone in a data-adjacent role — this is the highest-ROI career pivot available right now.   Join the ‪@DataEngineerAcademy‬: https://my.dataengineeracademy.com/login/signup.php?ref=34lenrIZ82nVSRTL Here is my interview w/Chris Garcon of the ‪@DataEngineerAcademy‬: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIFJz6Li6dQ Need help Hiring? http://www.delosstaffing.com   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast drops new episodes every week covering the tech careers nobody's applying for — and the career paths turning $60K into $450K+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2027 SAP deadline is creating one of the biggest talent shortages in enterprise tech — and most people have no idea it's coming. Fortune 500 companies MUST migrate from ECC to S/4HANA, and there aren't enough SAP consultants to handle it. That's your window.    In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we break down how SAP Project Managers are billing $110/hour on 2-year contracts — nearly half a million dollars — and how you can position yourself for the same.   ✅ The 3 SAP roles you NEED to know: Project Manager, Functional Consultant & Technical Consultant (ABAP / BTP) ✅ Real salary ranges — $80/hr entry level up to $130/hr for senior SAP consultants ✅ How to become an SAP consultant even if you're pivoting from another career ✅ Why the SAP S/4HANA migration is the biggest "Gold Rush" in tech right now ✅ SAP FICO, MM, SD — which modules are worth specializing in? ✅ The Hybrid "Unicorn" role combining functional + technical that commands $120/hr+   Whether you're a career changer, a tech professional looking to pivot, or an experienced SAP consultant trying to capitalize on the 2027 demand spike — this episode is your blueprint.    Need Tech Talent for your team? www.delosstaffing.com   Access the full Tech Job Offer System including the step-by-step playbook, resume & LinkedIn frameworks, interview strategy, execution checklists, and templates used to structure a successful tech job search: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs    📌 CHAPTERS 0:00 — The $110/Hour Boring Skill Nobody's Applying For 0:45 — Why the 2027 SAP Deadline Changes Everything 1:30 — SAP Project Manager: The Risk Mitigator Role 2:45 — SAP Functional Consultant: Best Entry Point 3:45 — SAP Technical Consultant: ABAP & BTP 4:45 — The Hybrid Unicorn Role 5:30 — How to Break In Without Starting From Scratch   🔗 Watch My ERP Careers Deep Dive Next: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9PJheZ8G0] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cloud security pays $200K — but only if you pick the right path. Azure or AWS? Certs or experience? In this episode, ‪Caleb Oniwinde of the @techcertifiedpodcast breaks down the exact career moves that took him into cloud security and built the Cloud Security Academy — so you can skip the guesswork. (Youtube Link in the Comments) What we cover: ☁️ How Caleb broke into cloud security (and what most people get wrong) 💰 The real salary ceiling in cloud security — $140K, $200K, and beyond 🔵 Azure vs AWS: which pays more and which has more demand (UK + US data) 📜 Which certifications actually matter vs. which ones waste your time 🧠 How to treat your career like a business — not just a job 📈 What's changing in the cloud security job market RIGHT NOW Cloud Security Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtSVgCgW6rplJoeZlCyBwxOvo65kUeCVq3UPr7Lq7r3CiZpw/viewform Caleb Oni: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbA1M6sC30zM3Dz6WfHnaw Tech Certified Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZToTacQnmsO57gO5zGtAGQ SumSub: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVraU9wuIQr8H1B0kcUD7Tw 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns — hidden roles, real salaries, no fluff. 📲 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschwenk/] 🎙️ More episodes: [https://www.youtube.com/@TechJobberPod] Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction [00:33] — How Caleb got into cloud security [12:52] — Azure vs AWS: salary & demand breakdown [20:28] — Certifications that actually pay off [31:21] — Treating your career like a business [43:49] — Where cloud security is headed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is changing everything in Healthcare IT — and if you're in product, BA, or clinical informatics, you need to hear this directly from someone inside the industry.   I sat down with Qing Xia, Director of Product at ModMed (Modernizing Medicine), to break down exactly which healthcare IT jobs are at risk, which roles AI can't replace, and what the career path from BA → Product Manager → Director actually looks like in 2026.   🔍 What we cover: - Why health information technology is the most underrated career path right now - The difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner in healthcare — and why it matters for your salary - Which repetitive healthcare IT jobs AI is already replacing (and which ones are exploding) - The #1 skill Qing says every healthcare IT job seeker needs (hint: it's not technical) - How to break into healthcare IT if you're coming from outside the industry   If you're job searching in healthcare IT, thinking about a pivot into health information technology, or trying to figure out if your current role is AI-proof — this episode is your roadmap.   🎙️ Guest: Qing Xia, Director of Product @ ModMed (Modernizing Medicine)   📌 Like & subscribe for weekly tech career strategies, insider interviews, and job search tactics that actually work. 🔗 Connect with Qing Xia: [📷/qingxiahbs] 📩 Work with Chris: [www.delosstaffing.com]   Access the full Tech Job Offer System including the step-by-step playbook, resume & LinkedIn frameworks, interview strategy, execution checklists, and templates used to structure a successful tech job search: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people have never heard of Splunk — but top engineers in this field are clearing $250K+ total comp. Here's the full career roadmap nobody's teaching.   I've placed Splunk professionals for years — including one person who went on to become one of the top Splunk experts in the world. In this video, I break down exactly how the Splunk career ladder works, what it actually pays, and how to go from zero to hireable in 12 to 18 months.   What you'll learn: The 3 Splunk career bands: Admin ($90K–$130K), Engineer ($120K–$170K), and Architect ($150K–$220K+) How to earn $250K+ total comp in high-cost-of-living markets The exact 3-phase roadmap: Foundation → Real Projects → Specialization Which Splunk certifications are worth your time (and which to skip) How to pick your lane: Cybersecurity (SOC/SIEM) vs. Reliability/Observability (SRE/DevOps) How to transition into Splunk from help desk, sys admin, network ops, or SOC analyst roles   Whether you're brand new to tech or already in IT and looking to level up, Splunk is one of the most underrated career paths in the industry right now — and this video gives you the exact roadmap to break in. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns, salary data, and insider hiring strategies. 📩 Want to work with us? [www.delosstaffing.com] 🎙️Learn Splunk from the Ellington Cyber Academy: https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think supply chain jobs don't pay? Think again. 💰   In this video, I break down the full Warehouse Management System (WMS) career ladder — from Associate Consultant at $72K all the way to Independent Consultant clearing $280K+ per year. And no, you don't need to be an executive to get there.   What you'll learn: ✅ What Warehouse Management Systems actually are (and why every Amazon & Walmart-scale operation runs on them) ✅ The top WMS platforms to specialize in: Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, and Körber ✅ 3 entry paths into WMS — even if you're starting from a warehouse floor ✅ The salary breakdown at every level: Associate → Consultant → Senior → Principal → Independent ✅ How to position yourself for $130–$200/hr contract rates as an independent WMS consultant ✅ Why AI + robotics integration is the next multiplier for WMS professionals   The WMS market is $6B+ and growing at 15% annually — demand for skilled professionals is massively outpacing supply. This is one of the most underrated career moves in supply chain management right now.   🎯 Career Paths Covered: Direct Consultant Track (vendor-side: Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Körber) Floor-to-Tech Path (warehouse ops → WMS admin → professional services) Systems Integrator Route (Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini supply chain practices)   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns, salary data, and strategies that actually work.   📌 Chapters: 00:00 – What is a Warehouse Management System? 02:00 – The WMS Market Opportunity 04:00 – Top WMS Vendors to Know 07:00 – The WMS Career Ladder + Salaries 12:00 – 3 Entry Paths Into WMS 17:00 – How to Position Yourself for $280K+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech executives are brilliant at building products — but most are invisible outside the office, and it's costing them funding, talent, and market share. In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and a 21-year veteran in executive communication, to break down why executive presence isn't just a soft skill — it's a business growth strategy.   💡 What you'll learn: - Why tech leaders have a communication competency gap that kills deals - The difference between executive presence and executive influence (and why it matters for your career) - Shayna's 3-part framework: Leadership Identity → Leadership Branding → Leadership Messaging - The one LinkedIn section you're completely wasting right now - Why investors say: "I'm betting on the person, not the product" - The Mike Tyson communication trap — and why most tech leaders fall right into it   🚨 Shayna's most important lesson: "Visibility without credibility is expensive."   Whether you're a CTO, VP of Engineering, or a founder preparing to raise your next round — this episode is your playbook for building trust before you need it.    🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategy:[📷/@techjobberpod] 📲 Connect with Shayna Davis: [📷/shaynarattler] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would the cast of Silicon Valley actually earn in 2026? Richard Hendricks built a world-class compression algorithm — and took home less than Big Head, who coasted through big tech without breaking a sweat. In this breakdown, we run the real numbers on both career paths: startup founder vs. Big Tech engineer, and what the gap between them looks like today.   💰 Richard (Technical Founder): $180K–$220K base + equity lottery ticket worth tens of millions — if the company hits.   💰 Big Head (FAANG-Style Engineer): $250K–$400K+ total comp, zero existential dread, and compounding stock grants every year.   The show got it right: the smarter play isn't always the startup. Sometimes the guy who coasts in big tech quietly wins.   🎯 Whether you're deciding between a startup offer and a FAANG offer — or you just want to understand how tech comp really works — this one's for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most engineers are optimizing for the wrong skills.    In this episode, I sat down with Thanagai Velour — VP of Engineering at Expedia — to talk about what's actually getting engineers hired (and promoted) right now. We break down the rise of platform engineering, why FinOps is shifting from an accounting function to a core engineering discipline, and how AI is changing what it means to be a software engineer in 2025 and beyond. If you're a software engineer, DevOps engineer, or SRE looking to level up your career, this is the episode you can't skip.   What we cover:  📌 Why platform engineering is the highest-leverage role in tech right now  📌 What FinOps actually is — and why every engineer needs to understand it  📌 The "P-shaped engineer" framework and why companies are hiring for it  📌 How AI agents are replacing grunt work — and what that means for your career  📌 Red flags VPs see on resumes (and how to avoid them)  📌 The difference between outputs and outcomes — and why it determines your promotions  📌 Why "why" matters more than "how" in every technical interview    🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategy, insider hiring insights, and interviews with executives who actually make the hiring decisions   Use "techjobberpod_20" for 20% off the FinOps site certs found here: https://www.finops.org/training-certi... for the  FinOps Certified Practitioner  FinOps Certified Engineer  FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst  FinOps Certified: FinOps for AI For FinOpsX, the event in San Diego this summer, use code "TECHJOBBERPODX26", which can be redeemed here: https://x.finops.org/register/ . It gives $200 off the ticket price! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

$250K+ in tech — no coding required. Here's the ERP career path nobody's showing you. In this video, I break down the Big 3 ERP platforms — SAP, Workday, and Oracle NetSuite — and the high-paying non-coding roles hiding inside each one. Follow the career ladder from NetSuite Administrator to Project Manager to ERP Consultant and watch the salary jump at every level.   💰 Salary Breakdown: NetSuite Administrator: $80K–$120K ERP Project Manager: $110K–$160K ERP Consultant (Senior / Contractor): $180K–$250K+   I also break down the Partner Ecosystem — firms like Deloitte and Accenture — and why that's where the salary ceiling disappears. Whether you're in finance, HR, supply chain, or just looking to break into tech without a CS degree — ERP is recession-proof, in demand, and pays like a developer without writing a single line of code.   📌 What You'll Learn: The Big 3 ERP systems and who they serve The no-code career ladder: Admin → PM → Consultant Salary ranges by level for SAP, Workday & NetSuite How the Partner Ecosystem accelerates your income How to pick the right ERP track for your background   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career strategies, salary breakdowns, and insider hiring insights.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He went from bootcamp grad to Senior Software Engineer at Tesla — and he's placed 500+ people in tech jobs using the EXACT same playbook. Cyrus Yari breaks down every hack, script, and shortcut   🔥 In this episode, Cyrus reveals: ✅ The #1 resume hack that DOUBLED his interview callbacks overnight ✅ The exact 3-step LinkedIn outreach script that gets responses from hiring managers ✅ Why hiring is JUST sales — and how to weaponize that ✅ How to get a job with NO degree and NO years of experience ✅ The "Fabricated Scarcity" trick that makes employers chase YOU ✅ Resume tips pros won't tell you: gaps, dates, grades — here's what to hide ✅ Why being a generalist is the most powerful career move in the AI era Whether you're actively job hunting or just want to understand how the game is really played, these job search tips will change how you apply forever.   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Who Is Cyrus Yari? 02:30 – From Immigrant to Tesla Senior Engineer (The Untold Story) 08:50 – "Two Types of People in the Future" — Why Cyrus Went Technical 13:30 – Hiring Is Sales: The Core Philosophy 18:00 – LinkedIn Job Search Strategy: The 5-7 Person Outreach Method 24:00 – The "Fabricated Scarcity" Script That Gets You Hired 28:00 – Resume Hacks: What to Remove, What to Fake, What to Feature 36:00 – How to Mask Career Gaps & Ignore "Years of Experience" Requirements 40:40 – Why "Years of Experience" Is a Scam (The Tesla Proof) 44:40 – The Danger of Being a One-Company Man 50:00 – Generalist vs Specialist in the AI Era ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT CYRUS YARI Former Tesla Senior Software Engineer | Founder | VC | Tech Career Coach Cyrus has helped 500+ professionals land roles in tech using unconventional job search strategies rooted in sales psychology and resume optimization.   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  🚀 ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST The go-to channel for tech career acceleration, job search strategies that actually land interviews, and insider advice from hiring managers, executives, and industry leaders in software engineering, AI, and tech sales. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice, resume tips, and real talk on how to get a job in tech — fast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon laid off 30,000 people. Google. Meta. Microsoft. Meanwhile — one industry has an OCEAN of jobs that nobody from Big Tech is even applying for. And the skills to get hired? You already have them.   In this episode, I sit down with Michael Flores, Digital Transformation Executive at OpSite Energy, to expose the hidden tech job market inside Operational Technology (OT) — where SCADA engineers earn 20%+ MORE than their software engineering counterparts, and a mid-level Ignition professional clears $150K without a FAANG resume.   Oh — and the FBI showed up to his office. We'll get to that   💥 WHAT WE COVER: → What OT, SCADA, PLC, and DCS actually are (plain English) → Why the FBI called the largest national security meeting since 9/11 → The exact salary gap: Software Engineer vs. SCADA Engineer → How to break in using FREE tools (Ignition University — no cost to start) → The full learning path: Python → PLC → Ignition → $150K → Which industries are hiring RIGHT NOW (Tesla, Toyota, oil & gas, airports) → Why this career is recession-proof (survived COVID, will survive anything) → The "mercenary to missionary" mindset shift that accelerates your career → How AI is reshaping OT roles — and creating NEW opportunities 💰 SALARY BREAKDOWN (from the episode): • Software Engineer (3-5 yrs): $105K–$120K • SCADA Engineer (same experience): 20%+ higher • Ignition Professional (mid-level): $150K+   🎓 YOUR FREE ENTRY POINT: Ignition by Inductive Automation — used by 80%+ of Fortune 100 companies. Download it free → learn it free → deploy it free. Link: https://inductiveautomation.com/ignition/trial   🎙️ ABOUT MICHAEL FLORES: 15+ years in digital transformation across energy, midstream, and manufacturing. VP of Technology & Digital Strategy at OpSite Energy. In a single week he's served clients at Tesla, Toyota, John Deere, and Cummins. Co-host of the Energy Tech Podcast.   🔗 Connect with Michael: [📷/mikeafloresenergy] 🎙️ Energy Tech Podcast: [📷/@opsiteenergy] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love is Blind star Cameron Hamilton went from firefighter to $2M AI empire founder — and nobody was paying attention to the career behind the love story. His story is the opposite of our recent episode on Singles Inferno Star Samuel Lee's journey to become a Quant Trader. In this breakdown, I map every stage of Cameron's path: 💰 Firefighter & EMT → $35K–$50K 🎓 Double Master's (Biomedical + AI) → $60–100K investment 🔬 AI Scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine → $130K–$180K 📺 Love is Blind → attention converted into career assets 🚀 Alliance AI Founder → $2M+ net worth   If you're wondering how to become an AI consultant or pivot into tech from a completely different field — this is your roadmap.   I break down the exact 5-stage framework Cameron used (whether he knew it or not) so you can apply it to YOUR career   🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns 📩 Connect with me: [www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschwenk ~ www.instagram.com/chris_delosstaffing]   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – The Samuel Lee Comparison 1:00 – Stage 1: Firefighter ($35K–$50K) 2:30 – Stage 2: The Double Master's 4:30 – Stage 3: Weill Cornell Medicine ($130K–$180K) 6:30 – Stage 4: Love is Blind Effect   Get paid to learn AI with AI Trade Pilot - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/2UJ6AW0lfugS50ol7pxY?am_id=techjobberpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is replacing jobs faster than ever — but these 7 tech careers are virtually untouchable AND still pay $150K+. I break down exactly why AI can't automate these roles and how you can start positioning yourself NOW.   Whether you're in a tech career transition or just want to future-proof your income, these AI-proof jobs offer real security in 2026 and beyond.   🔗 RESOURCES & TOOLS FOR EACH ROLE: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1. Cybersecurity / Security Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...]   Ellington Cyber Academy - https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range...https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e   2. Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cloud and DevOps Courses Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...   Level Up in Tech Community - https://www.skool.com/luit-academy/ab...]   3. FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer —   4. MLOps / AI Platform Engineer — [Linux Foundation Cyber Courses: Use Code "TECHJOBBERPOD" for 30% off - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...]   5. Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer — [Data Engineer Academy - https://my.dataengineeracademy.com/lo...]   6. Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer — [https://www.skool.com/bigtechmoney/ab...]   7. Technical Product Manager (Platform / AI / Security) — [PMP Mastermind - https://www.skool.com/pmp-mastermind-...]   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 00:00 — The AI job apocalypse is real... for MOST roles [02:31] — #1 Cybersecurity / Security Engineer [03:47] — #2 Cloud / Platform / DevOps Engineer [04:55] — #3 FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization [06:08] — #4 MLOps / AI Platform Engineer [07:27] — #5 Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer [08:48] — #6 Solutions Architect / Sales Engineer [08:58] — #7 Technical Product Manager   🎯 IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: • 7 tech jobs AI can't replace — each paying $150K+ • Why these roles actually get MORE valuable as AI grows • The skills and certs that make you untouchable • How to pivot into these roles from your current position   📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly tech career strategies → https://www.youtube.com/@TechJobberPo...   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast — Career acceleration, job search tactics, and insider insights from hiring managers & industry leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually take to go from $50K to $120K in ONE year in tech?   Cybersecurity. And not the generic "get a cert" path — the REAL roles nobody on LinkedIn is talking about.   Kenneth Ellington, founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, breaks down the exact cybersecurity career paths driving $120K–$200K salaries right now — and why most people are sleeping on them.   In this episode: 🔐 The top cybersecurity jobs hiring RIGHT NOW (IAM Engineer, GRC Engineer, Threat Hunter, AI Governance) 💰 Real student stories: waiter → Security Solutions Engineer, $50K → $120K in 12 months, Splunk engineer clearing $200K W-2 🤖 Why AI Governance is the cybersecurity career of the next 5 years 🏥 The industries with the most cyber demand (DOD, healthcare, construction) 🎓 How Ellington Cyber Academy trains people with zero experience and places them in roles — using Splunk, IAM, and more 📈 Why 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Splunk and what that means for YOUR salary ceilin   Whether you're trying to break into cybersecurity with no experience or level up your current tech career, this episode maps the exact path from entry-level to six figures — and beyond.   🔗 Ellington Cyber Academy: [https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range...]   🎯 The Tech Jobber Podcast helps tech professionals land interviews, negotiate offers, and accelerate their careers. New episodes weekly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔐 Are cybersecurity jobs actually disappearing — or is the bar just getting impossibly high?   In this episode, Chris sits down with Cassandra Mack, CISO at Tensorwave, for one of the most brutally honest conversations about the cybersecurity job market you'll hear right now. From the collapse of junior roles to AI automating away GRC workflows, this is the cybersecurity career roadmap reality check most people never get. 💡 What We Cover: → Why junior cybersecurity jobs are disappearing (and what employers actually want) → How AI is reshaping the day-to-day of every security professional → Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+, CompTIA) — do they still matter? → Hands-on labs vs. theory-based degrees: what CISOs are really hiring for → How to write a resume that gets past HR (the CAR method: Challenge, Action, Result) → The future of GRC and why automation is killing junior-to-mid level roles → How to break into cybersecurity with no experience using TryHackMe & bootcamps → Career advice for women in tech and security → What keeps a CISO up at night in 2025 Whether you're a cybersecurity beginner trying to break in, a SOC analyst looking to level up, or considering a pivot into information security — this episode lays out the exact cybersecurity roadmap you need.   🔗 Connect with Cassandra Mack: [ 📷 / cassandramack-lasvegas  ] ─────────────────────────────   🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast drops new episodes weekly covering tech career strategies, job search tactics, and real talk from hiring managers and executives.   📌 Subscribe so you never miss an episode → [ 📷 / @techjobberpod  ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mr. Robot is arguably the most accurate hacking show ever made—but how accurate are the careers? In this video, I break down the real-world job titles, compensation packages, and career paths for 5 major characters: Elliot Alderson, Tyrell Wellick, Gideon Goddard, Angela Moss, and Darlene. We’re moving past the drama to look at the numbers: Base salary, equity, bonuses, and what it actually takes to land these roles in today’s tech market.   From Principal Security Engineers to Global CTOs, I’m analyzing the specific skill stacks you need to reach these income levels. Whether you want to be a high-paid individual contributor like Elliot or a corporate power player like Tyrell, here is the roadmap (and the paycheck) for each path.   Timestamps: 0:00 - The Real Tech Careers of Mr. Robot 1:12 - Elliot Alderson: Principal Security Engineer (Salary & Skills) 3:45 - Tyrell Wellick: The Path from VP to CTO (Total Comp Revealed) 6:20 - Gideon Goddard: Enterprise VP vs. Niche Founder 8:50 - Angela Moss: The Non-Technical Power Player Route 11:15 - Darlene: Red Team Lead & Offensive Security Consultant 13:30 - Which Career Path Fits You Best?   🚀 Ready to accelerate your tech career?   To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates:  https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   Subscribe for more insider career strategy:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrxBCde2MK_IAe7lhrNGPQ Hiring in your Tech Department?  www.delosstaffing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mainframe is “dead” right?   Cool story. I brought receipts.   In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I walk through a real mainframe developer role I’m recruiting for right now: – 💵 $102/hour (yes, really)  – 🌎 Remote  – 🧓 “Legacy” tech everyone told you to avoid   If you’ve been told to only chase software engineer or FAANG roles, you’re probably sleeping on one of the biggest hidden opportunities in tech: mainframe developer and cobol jobs.   Here’s what we cover: 0:00 – Why everyone says “mainframe is dead” 2:04 – The receipts: real job posting, real pay, real demand 5:17 – Why there’s a critical mainframe skills shortage 9:03 – Who is actually a good fit for mainframe work 12:45 – Step‑by‑step roadmap to get into mainframe in 12–18 months   If you’re: – Stuck in help desk / support and want a real raise – A bootcamp grad struggling to land interviews – A mid-career dev who’s tired of hype cycles   …this might be your fastest path to six figures.   🔔 Subscribe for more high-ROI tech career plays: Chris Schwenk | Tech Jobber Podcast 📌 To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do CIOs really look for when they’re hiring — and which tech roles in enterprise retail are secretly paying the most? 💰    In this Tech Jobber Podcast episode, Ken Widener (CIO at Do it Best) pulls back the curtain on CIO hiring decisions, high‑paying enterprise IT roles, and the hidden‑gem jobs in retail tech that can quietly pay FAANG‑level compensation over time.   If you’re a Software Engineer, Architect, Data/Analytics pro, or IT Leader who wants to move into higher‑pay, higher‑impact roles (and eventually CIO/CTO track), this episode is your playbook.   What you’ll learn in this episode: • How CIOs actually review resumes (and the #1 mistake that gets candidates skipped) • The highest‑paying roles in enterprise retail IT — and why some beat FAANG on stability & upside • Hidden‑gem retail IT jobs (integration, mainframe modernization, ERP, supply chain) most engineers ignore • How to position your experience for Director, VP, and CIO‑track roles • Skills and project types that justify $200K+ total comp in enterprise tech • How Ken led IT through a massive retail acquisition without breaking the business • Why mainframe–to–Oracle Fusion ERP and AI/data work are career goldmines right now • How CIOs think about AI, automation, and the future of software engineering jobs   ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction to Ken Widener and Do it Best Group  08:34 – Tech challenges in the retail space and the role of IT  15:34 – High‑paying and in‑demand tech roles in retail IT  23:08 – Implementing AI and working with data engineers  36:09 – Challenges and opportunities in the tech industry   🎯 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR  • Mid–Senior Software Engineers & Architects  • Data Engineers, Analytics & BI professionals  • IT Managers, Directors, and aspiring CIOs/CTOs  • Anyone targeting high‑impact, high‑pay roles in enterprise tech & retail IT   📌 To Access All My Resume/Linkedin/Interview Prep Templates: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs  📱 CONNECT WITH CHRIS (HOST)  LinkedIn:  / christopherschwenk    Twitter/X:   / techjobberpod      🤝 WORK WITH ME For all of your hiring needs, go to https://www.delostaffing.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Software engineering is dead. At least that’s what YouTube, Twitter, and every AI doomer headline wants you to believe.    In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Staff Software Engineer RJ Robinson to break down what’s actually happening inside engineering teams as AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and coding agents become mainstream. Is AI replacing software engineers?   Are junior developers in trouble?   What is “vibe coding” — and is it a real threat to professional engineers?   And what skills will actually matter over the next 24 months?   RJ has over a decade of experience in software engineering and tech hiring, and he shares a real-world perspective on: The rise of coding agents and AI-assisted development   Why rebuilding something like monday.com with AI in an hour is pure hype   What entry-level engineers must learn now   Why fundamentals and systems design matter more than ever   AI security vulnerabilities (40%+ of AI-generated code has issues)   Claude vs ChatGPT vs other AI tools   How AI is changing engineering interviews   The coming surge in AI compliance, ethics, and regulatory roles   Why AI engineers will be needed in every industry   What technologies (Ruby, Python, TypeScript, React) still matter   The real future of AI + software engineering careers   We also discuss: Coding interviews in the age of AI   How senior engineers are using Claude and AI agents daily   The productivity explosion happening right now   Why cheap tokens and faster feedback loops will change development   Why early-career engineers risk losing core fundamentals   AI ethics, compliance, and SOC 2 demand   Whether small businesses will start hiring “AI engineers”   If you’re: A software engineer worried about job security   A bootcamp grad wondering what to focus on   A junior developer trying to stand out   A tech professional thinking about pivoting into AI   Or someone asking, “Is software engineering still worth it?”   This episode will give you clarity.   AI isn’t killing software engineering.   But it is changing it.   And the engineers who adapt will be more valuable than ever.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into tech careers, software engineering, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and high-paying roles in tech. 📺 Check out RJ’s AI Engineering Brief channel here: [‪@EngInTheLoop‬] 💼 Connect with RJ on LinkedIn: [ 📷 / robert-j-robinson  ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually pay to work on GTA 6? In this video, we break down real Rockstar Games developer salaries, total compensation, and career tradeoffs so you can compare a “dream job” on GTA 6 vs a traditional big tech 9 to 5. If you’ve ever Googled GTA 6 developer salary, Rockstar Games pay, or wondered if game dev is worth the crunch, this is for you.   We’ll look at what Rockstar pays software engineers, gameplay programmers, artists, and other GTA 6 dev roles, then stack that against FAANG / big tech companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. You’ll see how base salary, bonuses, and stock compare — and what you might be giving up for the chance to work on the most hyped game in the world.   📍 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – GTA 6 dev salaries: expectation vs reality 1:39 – How much does Rockstar Games actually pay? (real data) 4:02 – Game dev vs big tech: salary & total comp breakdown 6:25 – Crunch culture, hours, and burnout at game studios 8:47 – GTA 6 prestige vs boring but high-paying tech jobs 11:10 – Is working on GTA 6 worth it for your career? 13:05 – Final verdict & who should (and shouldn’t) chase game dev   🎮 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN • How much GTA 6 developers really make at Rockstar Games • How Rockstar developer salaries compare to Google, Meta, Apple, etc. • The truth about crunch culture, work–life balance and burnout in game dev • Whether a game developer career is good for long-term earnings and promotions • How to think about passion vs pay when choosing between game dev and other tech jobs   💼 WHO THIS IS FOR • Software engineers and developers curious about game industry pay • Students considering a game dev degree or bootcamp • Tech workers debating Rockstar / game studios vs big tech / fintech / boring enterprise • Anyone who loves GTA 6 and wonders what the people building it actually earn   📣 MORE TECH CAREER BREAKDOWNS  Subscribe for deep dives on tech salaries, “boring” high-paying jobs, and realistic career strategy:     / @techjobberpod   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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WORK WITH US / JOIN THE COMMUNITY Broadus runs Level Up In Tech, and I’m also part of the community helping with career coaching. If you’re serious about breaking into cloud and want structured guidance, check out Level Up In Tech. https://www.skool.com/luit-academy/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cf89e Cloud careers are still some of the highest-paying and most flexible paths in tech — but most people don’t actually understand what a cloud engineer does day-to-day, what to learn first, or how to stand out in the 2026 job market. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I’m joined by Broadus Palmer, founder of Level Up In Tech, who has helped thousands of people break into cloud and level up their careers. We break down cloud roles in plain English, share a real beginner roadmap, and talk about what matters most now: projects, business impact, and the ability to explain what you built — not just collecting certifications.  IN THIS INTERVIEW, WE COVER:✅ What a cloud engineer actually does (build, deploy, monitor, secure)✅ The best cloud learning path for beginners (step-by-step progression)✅ Linux fundamentals: why Linux is still the core skill for cloud careers✅ AWS vs Azure vs GCP: which cloud provider should you learn first?✅ Why big companies use multi-cloud (AWS + Azure + GCP)✅ Cloud Engineer vs Cloud Solutions Architect (key differences)✅ Cloud Data Engineer vs Data Engineer (what changes, what doesn’t)✅ Entry-level cloud jobs in 2026: what hiring managers want now✅ How to talk about projects using the SORT framework✅ The truth about cloud certifications (what’s worth it and what’s not)✅ Where cloud careers can lead: DevOps, SRE, Platform, Security, FinOps, Data If you’re trying to land your first cloud job (or you’re already in IT and want to move into cloud), this episode will help you stop guessing and start following a real roadmap.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually take to get hired in FinTech in 2026? In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Chris Neudecker, Senior Director of AI Engineering at BHG Financial, to break down what’s really happening inside fintech hiring. We cover the hottest skills in fintech right now — including AI engineering, data analytics, data engineering, cybersecurity, and the growing overlap between data and security. If you’re trying to break into fintech, Chris explains why AI and data skills are becoming non-negotiable. Without clean, structured data, AI can’t function — and companies are aggressively hiring talent who understand both. We also talk about how developers and architects don’t need to be “AI experts,” but must know how to leverage AI tools to improve coding, workflows, and security practices. We dive deep into Salesforce careers as well — one of the most underrated and high-paying career paths in tech. Chris shares insight into:• Salesforce admin vs developer vs architect career paths • Why QA and data-focused Salesforce roles are growing • How to stand out when 2,000+ applicants apply for one role • Why culture fit and curiosity matter more than perfect resumes • How managers can help you grow from developer to architect  We also discuss FinTech vs FAANG careers — including compensation, RSUs, stress levels, work-life balance, and which path might be better depending on your goals. If you’re deciding between big tech and fintech, this segment is especially important. Whether you’re interested in AI careers, data security jobs, Salesforce roles, fintech engineering, product management in fintech, or understanding what hiring managers are really looking for in 2026, this episode gives you practical insight from someone actively leading teams in the space. If you’re serious about building a high-paying tech career, this conversation will give you clarity on where to focus next.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking into tech in 2026 isn’t about guessing the right certification — it’s about building the right career roadmap. In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, I sit down with Vinod Akunuri, founder of Jumpstart to Tech, to break down how people are actually transitioning into high-paying tech careers. We cover the most in-demand tech career paths in 2026, why career switchers often outperform entry-level grads, and how leveraging transferable skills can fast-track your career by years. We dive into the major tech pathways — including cybersecurity (GRC, SOC), cloud, data, technical sales, and project management — and explain how AI is reshaping these roles. Contrary to the fear headlines, AI isn’t replacing tech jobs; it’s amplifying them, creating new opportunities in areas like prompt engineering, AI-augmented cybersecurity, and technical project management. Vinod also shares real success stories of professionals transitioning from healthcare, sales, customer service, and other non-technical backgrounds into tech roles by building proof through labs, projects, and public documentation. We explore why technical project management offers some of the highest upside in tech, how the PMP certification can accelerate earnings, and why GovTech and security clearances can act as a “golden ticket” for certain careers. If you’re trying to break into tech, pivot careers, understand how AI impacts tech jobs, or figure out the smartest tech career path in 2026, this episode gives you a clear framework to stop guessing and start executing. To connect with Vinod or more information on Jumpstart to Tech: http://www.jumpstart2tech.com https://www.instagram.com/jumpstart2t... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So I was watching Single’s Inferno with my fiancée when this guy Samuel walked in and casually dropped that he's a quant trader on Wall Street. The other contestants had NO idea what that meant... but I immediately knew this guy probably makes more than everyone else on the show COMBINED. I had to pause the show and look him up on LinkedIn. What I found was absolutely insane. In this video, I break down:- Who Samuel (Lee Seung Hun) actually is and his career path- How he went from Google engineer to Jump Trading quant trader- EXACTLY how much money he's probably making (it's wild)- Why quant trading pays WAY more than FAANG companies- What quant traders actually do all day- How software engineers can break into quant trading roles Quick Stats:Education: UC Berkeley Computer SciencePrevious: Software Engineer at Amazon, Google, SnowflakeCurrent: Quant Trader at Jump Trading (one of the most elite prop trading firms)Estimated Comp: $500K-$750K minimum (potentially mid-7 figures in a good year)While other contestants are hoping for protein powder sponsorships, this guy is making $500/hour just doing math. If you're a software engineer wondering how to level up your career and earnings, this is the path most people don't talk about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DevOps is evolving fast. In this episode, we reveal the Platform Engineering Roadmap for 2026 with industry leader Clint Hill. Discover exactly what is a platform engineer, how this role differs from traditional DevOps, and why it's becoming one of the most critical careers in tech. We break down the essential skills you need—from software architecture to building internal developer platforms (IDPs)—and discuss the controversial impact of AI in software development on your job security. If you want to know how to future-proof your engineering career, this conversation is mandatory listening. In this episode, we cover: 🚀 DevOps vs Platform Engineering: The key differences and career trajectory. 🗺️ Platform Engineering Roadmap: Step-by-step guide to the skills that matter in 2026. 🤖 AI & The Future: Will AI replace programmers or make them faster? 💼 Hiring Insights: Specific advice for landing platform roles at top tech companies.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Why Platform Engineering is Booming00:34 - What is a Platform Engineer? (vs Product & DevOps)02:24 - Will AI Replace Programmers? The Honest Truth04:33 - Why Human Judgment Still Matters in AI Workflows07:56 - Software Architecture & System Design Skills10:20 - The Dangers of AI in Platform Systems16:49 - DevOps vs Platform Engineering: API Layers Explained18:19 - Metrics & KPIs: Justifying the Platform Team24:18 - Who Should Switch to Platform Engineering?31:16 - JUNIOR ENGINEERS: Focus on These Non-Functional Requirements Resources & Links:90.ioKubernetesBuilding AI Agents: YouTube PlaylistCI/CD Best Practices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Silicon Valley really back? In this episode of Tech Jobber Podcast, we sit down with Eric Jones, founder of Memberly, to break down what’s actually happening in tech right now — from the AI funding gold rush to the post-pandemic revival of San Francisco. Eric shares his unconventional journey from fashion into tech entrepreneurship, how identifying a real-world pain point led to building a community-driven events startup, and why bootstrapping is becoming the default path for founders without access to venture capital. We also dive deep into why human connection and live events are becoming more valuable — not less — in an AI-dominated world. This conversation is packed with real founder insights, including:- Why today’s tech cycle feels eerily similar to the dot-com era- What investors are actually funding in 2026 (hint: it’s AI)- Why only ~2% of startups succeed — and how founders can beat the odds- The resurgence of opportunity in Silicon Valley and San Francisco- How to bootstrap a startup without VC money- Free startup resources (including AWS for Startups) most founders overlook- Why community, IRL events, and subscriptions are the future of tech businesses Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, tech professional, or career switcher, this episode delivers an unfiltered look at the real startup landscape — beyond the hype. 👇 Watch now and learn how founders are building resilient businesses in the AI era. Silicon Valley comeback, tech startups 2026, AI startup funding, bootstrapping a startup, founder advice, San Francisco tech scene, live events startup, community-driven business, AWS for startups, tech entrepreneurship, startup failure rates, AI and human connection  Subscribe for weekly tech career & startup insights Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Tech Is Quietly Giving Away Free Training (No Degree Required) What if I told you Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Cisco, and IBM are giving away the exact training they use to build their own talent pipelines — for free?  This isn’t charity. It’s strategy. In this video, I break down how Big Tech trains its future workforce, why they need you to learn their platforms, and how you can use these free programs to land a *high-paying tech job without spending thousands on bootcamps or degrees. We cover:- Where to find legitimate, free training from Big Tech- What jobs each platform leads to- Realistic salary ranges for each career path- How to turn free courses into interviews and offersIf you’re trying to break into tech — or pivot into a higher-paying role — this is one of the smartest moves you can make in 2025.🔗 FREE TRAINING LINKS (START HERE) 🔹 Microsoft Learn (Azure, Security, Data, AI) [https://learn.microsoft.com/training/](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/) Best for: Cloud Administrator Security Engineer Data Analyst AI / Copilot roles --- 🔹 AWS Skill Builder (Cloud & Architecture) [https://skillbuilder.aws/](https://skillbuilder.aws/) Best for: Cloud Practitioner Solutions Architect Cloud Support / Engineering 👉 Start with: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials --- 🔹 Google Career Certificates (via Grow with Google) [https://grow.google/certificates/](https://grow.google/certificates/) Best for: IT Support Data Analytics UX Design Cybersecurity Project Management ⚠️ Tip: Many libraries, nonprofits, and workforce programs offer these 100% free via scholarships. --- 🔹 Salesforce Trailhead (CRM & Business Tech) [https://trailhead.salesforce.com/](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/) Best for: Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Consultant Business Systems / RevOps One of the highest ROI, non-coding career paths in tech. --- 🔹 Cisco Skills for All (Networking & Cyber) [https://skillsforall.com/](https://skillsforall.com/) Best for: Network Administrator Cybersecurity Analyst CCNA prep Includes free labs with Cisco Packet Tracer. --- 🔹 IBM SkillsBuild (AI, Data, Cyber) [https://skillsbuild.org/](https://skillsbuild.org/) Best for: Data Analyst AI Fundamentals Cybersecurity Enterprise Cloud Includes *verifiable digital badges* you can add directly to LinkedIn. --- 🧠 How To Use This Strategically ✅ Pick *ONE ecosystem* ✅ Complete *ONE foundational learning path* ✅ Post progress publicly on LinkedIn ✅ Frame yourself as *already in the field*, not “trying to break in”  This is how recruiters actually notice you. --- 💬 COMMENT QUESTION  Which ecosystem are you starting with? *Microsoft, AWS, Google, Salesforce, Cisco, or IBM?*  I’ll use the comments to decide which platform I do a *full step-by-step deep dive* on next (courses, projects, resumes, interview talk tracks).-- 🔔 Subscribe for More  I break down *realistic tech careers**, **actual salary ranges**, and **what hiring managers care about* — no hype, no bootcamp fluff.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The worst-named job in tech might also be one of the smartest paths to a $200K tech career: becoming a MuleSoft Developer. In this video, I break down how an “unsexy” integration role with a ridiculous name can quietly turn into a high-paying, stable tech career. If you’ve been chasing AI, data science, or FAANG roles with no luck, and you’re tired of the hype, this is the kind of hidden tech career you should be looking at. You’ll learn what a MuleSoft Developer actually does, why MuleSoft integration is so valuable to big companies, and how this niche skill can lead to total compensation approaching $200K in the right markets and roles. Timestamps / Chapters:0:00 – The worst-named job in tech (and why it secretly pays so well)1:05 – Why chasing AI & FAANG roles is weakening your tech job search2:20 – What is MuleSoft? (And why Salesforce paid $6.5B for it)3:35 – What a MuleSoft Developer actually does day-to-day (API-led connectivity)5:00 – MuleSoft Developer salary breakdown ($100K–$200K+ realistic ranges)6:15 – Who a MuleSoft career is best for (Java devs, Salesforce pros, integration folks)7:30 – 12‑month roadmap to become a MuleSoft Developer (skills, certs, projects)9:10 – Is a MuleSoft career worth it in 2026 and beyond? (hidden tech careers vs hype) In this video, we’ll talk about:• What is a MuleSoft Developer?• MuleSoft Developer salary and total compensation• How MuleSoft skills fit into integration engineer and API engineer roles• Why MuleSoft and API-led connectivity are mission-critical for banks, airlines, healthcare, and enterprise tech• How to pivot from Java Developer, Salesforce Admin, Salesforce Developer, systems analyst, or integration specialist into a MuleSoft career• A realistic 12-month roadmap to go from zero to MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 If you’re searching for realistic $150K–$200K tech jobs, not just hype, this video is for you. If you want to go deeper: • Start learning API fundamentals (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Postman) • Explore MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform and free training resources • Look for integration projects inside your current company that you can automate or improve  🚀 If you’re serious about breaking into or leveling up in tech, hit subscribe. On this channel, we talk about real-world tech careers, salaries, and strategies to land offers in: • Integration & API engineering • Salesforce and CRM careers • Data engineering and data governance • Identity & access management (IAM) • Other “unsexy” but highly paid enterprise tech roles Subscribe for more deep dives into hidden tech careers, niche skills like MuleSoft, and practical roadmaps to six-figure jobs in tech.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Be honest: are you trying to “break into” tech… or actually becoming the person hiring managers fight to hire?  In this episode of Tech Jobber, I sit down with TEDx speaker and hiring leader Bobby McNeil Jr to unpack his powerful idea: “Becoming, Not Breaking In” — and how that mindset shift changes everything about how you job search in 2026. We break down, step-by-step, what actually gets you hired now (AI, cloud, skills-based hiring) and why so many smart candidates are still getting rejected. In this conversation, we cover:• Why “breaking in” is the wrong goal — and what “becoming” looks like in real life• How hiring leaders REALLY decide who gets interviews, callbacks, and offers• Why AI literacy is now a baseline skill (even for non-engineering roles)• The cloud, AI, and data skills that instantly level you up as a candidate• How to stand out as a junior with “no experience” using a becoming mindset• The #1 interview mistake that kills otherwise strong candidates• How top performers tell their career story without sounding fake or rehearsed• The non-technical skills that separate $200K+ earners from everyone else• How to prep differently for recruiter screens vs hiring manager interviews• Why networking still beats blindly applying — and how to do it without being cringe This episode is for you if you’re:• A junior or mid-career tech professional trying to grow fast• Getting interviews but not offers — and you don’t know why• Learning cloud, AWS, AI, or data analytics and want that to actually pay off• Feeling stuck using outdated “spray and pray” job search tactics• Tired of trying to “break into tech” and ready to actually become the obvious hire We also dive into Bobby’s TEDx talk “Becoming, Not Breaking In” and his book “Cracking the Code: 10 Possible Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job” — both linked below if you want to go deeper. Watch this before your next interview. One mindset shift could save you months of frustration.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most IT project managers are told to be versatile, adaptable, and able to manage any type of project.That advice sounds smart — but it’s the reason many PMs are underpaid, overworked, and stuck competing on price. In this video, I break down why generalist IT project managers become commodities in today’s job market and why specialization is the fastest way to increase your value, salary, and career leverage. You’ll learn:- Why “being versatile” hurts IT project manager salaries- How executives actually evaluate IT project managers- Why risk reduction matters more than tools, certifications, or frameworks- How top IT PMs reposition themselves as specialists without starting over- Which project management niches command higher pay If you’re an IT project manager stuck at the same pay level or struggling to stand out in a crowded job market, this video will change how you think about your resume, LinkedIn profile, and long-term career strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you’re a junior engineer trying to get hired in 2026, AI might feel like it’s changing the rules faster than you can keep up. Do you double down on LeetCode? Build random side projects? Learn every new AI tool? In this episode, Yash Sheth – ex-Google AI engineer and now founder/CTO of Galileo – breaks down how junior engineers actually get hired in the age of AI, and what most beginners are doing wrong. Yash has 12+ years building AI systems at scale and working inside big tech. In this conversation, he shares what hiring managers really look for in junior developers today, how AI is changing entry-level roles, and the kind of projects that actually make you stand out – even if you don’t have a fancy background.  What you’ll learn in this episode: How to get your first job as a junior software engineer in 2026 - What “real” experience looks like when AI tools can write code for you - Why fundamentals still beat frameworks, tools, and buzzwords - How AI is changing what junior engineers do day-to-day - The mistakes Jr devs make when they try to “AI-wash” their resume - Simple, concrete project ideas that prove you can ship and think independently Timestamps: 00:00 From Google’s AI teams to founding Galileo 02:30 How AI is changing what companies expect from junior engineers 05:45 What junior engineers should actually focus on to get hired 10:20 Why trust, reliability, and understanding systems beats “tool collecting” 15:10 What hiring managers really look for in entry-level engineering candidates If you’re feeling stuck between “learn everything” and “AI will take my job,” this episode gives you a grounded roadmap for becoming the kind of junior engineer companies still fight to hire.  🔥 MORE TECH JOB EPISODES Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Tech Jobber, we sit down with Luis Suarez, Chief Technology Officer at HIG Capital, one of the most influential private equity firms operating today. Luis shares a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to be a CTO in private equity — from running lean technology teams and managing security at scale, to navigating AI adoption, automation, and modern hiring challenges in a high-pressure environment.We dive deep into how AI is already changing tech jobs, why candidates who don’t use AI are falling behind, and what skills actually matter in today’s hiring market. Luis also explains how private equity firms think about technology differently than startups or Big Tech, including buy-vs-build decisions, low-latency systems, and why efficiency now matters more than headcount. This conversation is packed with practical career advice for:- Engineers, developers, and IT professionals- Early-career technologists deciding what to learn next- Anyone worried about AI replacing jobs- Professionals considering tech roles in finance or private equity What we cover in this episode:- What a CTO actually does inside a private equity firm- How AI is reshaping tech roles (and hiring decisions) right now- Why “your job won’t be replaced by AI — but by someone using AI”- The skills and certifications CTOs actually care about- College vs certifications vs real-world experience- How lean tech teams operate at scale- What separates top candidates from everyone else in interviews- How executives are personally using AI as a “chief of staff” If you’re building a career in technology, AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity, or software engineering, this episode will help you understand where the market is headed — and how to stay ahead of it.  🔗 Connect with Luis Suarez - LinkedIn/ lusuarez  Luis is active on LinkedIn and frequently mentors professionals navigating tech careers, transitions, and leadership roles. 📌 Subscribe to Tech Jobber New episodes every week featuring: ✅ CTOs, VPs, and senior tech leaders ✅ Hiring insights you won’t hear from recruiters ✅ Real talk about AI, certifications, salaries, and career strategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most Gen Z engineers hit a career ceiling within 3-5 years, and it has nothing to do with their code quality. In this episode, @IncrediPaul (Host of the IncrediPaul Leadership Podcast) reveals the "hidden curriculum" of engineering career growth that universities don’t teach. We break down the specific soft skills for engineers that separate forever-Juniors from future Executives, and why real software leadership is about influence, not just job titles. 🚀 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- The "Career Stall" Trap: Why technical skills get you hired, but communication skills get you promoted.- The Gen Z Advantage: How to leverage your unique perspective to bridge the gap with older generations.- Networking for Introverts: Practical strategies to build influence without feeling fake.- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Dealing with the fear that you don't belong in the room (from Junior to Exec level).- Maxwell Leadership Principles: Applying proven leadership tactics specifically to tech careers 🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL: Podcast: [‪@IncrediPaul‬ ] LinkedIn: [/ paul-faronbi  ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🚨 Everyone wants to be an AI engineer… but these “boring” tech jobs are quietly paying $150K–$250K+ in 2025. And the craziest part? Most people are completely ignoring them. In this video, I break down 9 overlooked, unsexy tech jobs that are ALWAYS hiring — because they solve critical business problems that companies cannot afford to ignore. If you’re tired of competing with thousands of applicants for “hot” tech roles, this is the career strategy nobody talks about. 💰 9 High-Paying Boring Tech Jobs (2025)✅ Mainframe Engineer ($140K–$200K) ✅ Compliance Automation Engineer ($145K–$210K) ✅ Database Administrator (DBA) ($135K–$195K) ✅ Enterprise Integration Engineer ($150K–$220K) ✅ Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer ($155K–$225K) ✅ SAP Consultant ($160K–$240K) ✅ Network Security Engineer ($165K–$235K) ✅ Salesforce Administrator / Developer ($150K–$250K) ✅ Data Warehouse Engineer ($170K–$260K) These roles aren’t flashy — but they are: ✔️ Recession-resistant ✔️ Critically important ✔️ Short on qualified talent ✔️ Paying top-tier salaries Many can be learned in 3–9 months without a computer science degree. 🔑 Why These Jobs Pay So Much• Companies lose millions per hour when these systems fail • Regulations and security laws make these roles non-optional • Baby boomers are retiring faster than replacements are trained • Everyone else is chasing AI, startups, and “cool” job titles Low competition = high leverage. 🛠️ What You’ll Learn in This Video• Salary ranges for each role in 2025• Why companies are desperate to hire• Exact skills & certifications needed• How fast you can realistically get job-ready• Which roles have the best work-life balance 💬 Join the Conversation Which job surprised you the most?Are you already working one of these roles? 👇 Drop a comment and tell me:• Which one you’d consider• Or which roadmap you want me to build next 👍 Like the video if this helped🔔 Subscribe for realistic tech career advice📈 New videos every week on high-paying tech paths, salaries, and hiring strategies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🚨 Rust developers are making up to $400,000 — and they’re earning $50K–$100K MORE than C++ engineers for the same work. As a tech recruiter who places engineers every single day, I’m seeing something in 2025 that I’ve never seen before in my career. In this video, I break down why Rust now pays significantly more than C++, what companies are actually paying, and whether learning Rust is worth it for your career. This is not hype. This is real compensation data, real hiring demand, and real industry adoption. 💰 Rust vs C++ Salary Breakdown (2025) Mid-Level Engineers (3–5 years): • C++: $140K–$180K (Top tier $200K–$250K) • Rust: $180K–$230K (Top tier $280K–$350K) Senior Engineers (8+ years): • C++: $200K–$280K (Top tier $350K–$450K) • Rust: $250K–$320K (Top tier $400K–$550K) That’s a $40K–$100K+ premium for Rust — and this video explains exactly why.  🧠 Why Rust Pays More Than C++• Rust eliminates entire classes of memory-safety bugs • 70% of security vulnerabilities come from memory issues • Average data breach costs $4.88 million • Rust prevents these problems at compile time• Supply is tiny — demand is exploding Same performance. Same systems programming. Massively different risk profile for companies. 🏢 Who’s Actually Using Rust (This Is Not Theoretical) • Cloud infrastructure • Operating systems • Virtualization platforms • Security-critical systems • High-performance backend services  Major companies have already committed — and now they’re competing for talent. 🎯 Who This Video Is For• C++ engineers thinking about learning Rust• Backend & systems programmers• Developers optimizing for long-term income• Engineers choosing what to learn in 2025• Anyone tired of overcrowded tech paths Are you learning Rust in 2025 — or sticking with C++? 👇 Drop a comment and tell me: • Your current language • Your experience level • Whether Rust is worth the switch for you 👍 Like if this helped 🔔 Subscribe for real tech career strategy, salaries, and hiring insights 📈 New videos every week   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Google are paying up to $170K+ for engineers whose job is to intentionally break production systems. In this video, we unpack how 58 chaos engineering works, why it pays so well, and the exact path to landing one of these roles. 💰⚙️  If you’re in 62 sre, 61 devops, or senior backend engineering and want a higher-leverage, higher-paying role, this is your roadmap. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – Why Chaos Engineers get $170K+0:45 – Netflix’s Chaos Monkey origin story 2:30 – What Chaos Engineering actually is 4:00 – Why companies pay so much for this skill 5:30 – Tools: Chaos Monkey, Gremlin, Litmus, Chaos Toolkit 7:00 – Step-by-step path to becoming a Chaos Engineer   🔥 What you’ll learn: • How Netflix invented 58 chaos monkey and transformed reliability • The 5-step chaos experiment process (steady state → hypothesis → failure injection → observe → improve) • Why outages cost $5,600+ per minute and how that justifies $170K+ compensation • The core stack for Chaos Engineers: cloud, observability, distributed systems, incident response • A practical 2–4 year career path from 62 sre/59 devops engineer to 53 chaos engineer • How to introduce chaos experiments at your current company and turn that into a portfolio  👤 Who this video is for: • SREs and DevOps engineers who want senior-level pay and impact • Backend / platform engineers curious about reliability and failure testing • Tech professionals interested in Netflix-style engineering practices • Anyone exploring high-paying, niche tech roles with strong job security  📈 Next steps for you:• Start running safe chaos experiments in non-prod environments • Build a portfolio of documented failures, learnings, and reliability wins • Leverage those projects to position yourself for 0 chaos engineering jobs and internal promotions  🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into high-paying tech roles, interview strategies, and real-world career playbooks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SailPoint Software Engineers are making up to $211,000 in total compensation — and some contract roles are paying $90 an hour. But that insane demand has created a dangerous problem in cybersecurity. In this video, I break down a real hiring story where a SailPoint “expert” interviewed so well that the client canceled every other candidate… only to discover he was a complete fraud by Friday of his first week.  No camera. No real work. Slack location overseas. This isn’t just a wild story — it’s a perfect example of what happens when demand massively outpaces supply in tech. In this breakdown, you’ll learn: • Why SailPoint skills are so rare in cybersecurity • How IAM failures lead to multi-million dollar breaches • Why companies are skipping due diligence just to fill roles • What real SailPoint engineers actually make (from $85K to $211K+) • A realistic 2–3 year roadmap to break into SailPoint legitimately • Red flags hiring managers should watch for to avoid fraud hires SailPoint sits at the center of identity, access, compliance, and cloud security — and when it’s done wrong, the consequences are massive. Whether you’re: • A tech professional looking for a high-ROI specialization • A career switcher exploring cybersecurity • Or a hiring manager trying to avoid a costly mistake This video will change how you think about rare tech skills. 👇 COMMENT BELOW Have you ever worked with someone you suspected was faking their technical skills? Share the red flags (no names).  🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns of rare, high-paying tech skills and the real economics behind tech hiring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Rust the most future-proof skill you can learn in 2026? (Plus: How to start for FREE). Demand for Rust developers is outpacing supply, and salaries are skyrocketing. But is it too hard to learn? And is it too late to start? In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Ciulla (@francescocioulla), a top voice in the Rust community, to break down exactly why this language is about to explode in 2026. We discuss the massive career opportunity in Rust, the specific industries hiring right now, and—most importantly—Francesco’s inspiring story of breaking into tech in his 30s. If you are looking for a high-paying, strategic niche to future-proof your career, this is it. 🚀 JOIN THE FREE BOOTCAMP (Starts Jan 16th): 🦀Rust Bootcamp 2: https://luma.com/6n0agjqj Follow Francesco: Twitter/X: @FrancescoCiull4 YouTube: ‪@francescociulla‬  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.