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Ep 57 - How to Become A Security Engineer with Devonie Nelson
On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Devonie Nelson. Devonie began her cybersecurity journey in 2022 while pursuing a Master’s in Security Management at the University of Houston-Downtown. With no technical background, she overcame challenges and discovered her passion for the field.
Through mentorship and involvement in organizations like Black Girls Hack and Women in Cybersecurity, Devonie is committed to helping minorities and first-generation students navigate their paths into STEM.
Devonie will share her story of breaking into cybersecurity, insights from her journey, and advice for anyone starting their own tech career.
𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie
CONNECT WITH DEVONIE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonie-nelson/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Breaking into Tech in 2025
4:00 - Using Resources and Self-learning
10:05 - Choosing the Path in Tech
12:10 - Seeing it’s Possible
15:55 - Getting the First Job
23:00 - LinkedIn
28:30 - Handling Stress
30:20 - Tips for Mastering Cybersecurity
32:45 - Finding a Mentor
35:20 - Questions to ask a Mentor
42:15 - Keeping up with the News
44:00 - The Different Roles in Cybersecurity
47:15 - Coding in Cybersecurity
48:08 - Certifications
54:15 - Network Engineering
55:11 - Department of Defense Certifications
57:10 - Earning Potential
1:03:00 - IT Support Roles as a Path
1:04:40 - Final Words
1:05:00 - Conclusion
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By juwonthetechieOn this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Devonie Nelson. Devonie began her cybersecurity journey in 2022 while pursuing a Master’s in Security Management at the University of Houston-Downtown. With no technical background, she overcame challenges and discovered her passion for the field.
Through mentorship and involvement in organizations like Black Girls Hack and Women in Cybersecurity, Devonie is committed to helping minorities and first-generation students navigate their paths into STEM.
Devonie will share her story of breaking into cybersecurity, insights from her journey, and advice for anyone starting their own tech career.
𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie
CONNECT WITH DEVONIE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonie-nelson/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Breaking into Tech in 2025
4:00 - Using Resources and Self-learning
10:05 - Choosing the Path in Tech
12:10 - Seeing it’s Possible
15:55 - Getting the First Job
23:00 - LinkedIn
28:30 - Handling Stress
30:20 - Tips for Mastering Cybersecurity
32:45 - Finding a Mentor
35:20 - Questions to ask a Mentor
42:15 - Keeping up with the News
44:00 - The Different Roles in Cybersecurity
47:15 - Coding in Cybersecurity
48:08 - Certifications
54:15 - Network Engineering
55:11 - Department of Defense Certifications
57:10 - Earning Potential
1:03:00 - IT Support Roles as a Path
1:04:40 - Final Words
1:05:00 - Conclusion