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Ep 58 - How to Become A Security Engineer with Olasunkanmi Sodunke
On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Olasunkanmi, also known as Yaki. Yaki is a cybersecurity enthusiast, developer, and tech problem-solver pursuing his Master’s in Cybersecurity at Purdue University with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Yaki has gained experience at companies like Bloomberg, GEICO, and Capgemini, where he’s worked on red team engagements, incident response, security engineering, and advanced security architecture. He also holds over 10 Cloud & Security certifications, including OSCP, CRTO, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which have played a vital role in his journey.
Yaki will share his path into tech, his passion for solving complex problems, and actionable tips for navigating this ever-evolving field.
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 YAKI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodunke-olasunkanmi/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Where does ‘Yaki’ Come From?
1:50 - Why Tech?
5:30 - Diverse Experiences in Tech
10:05 - Getting the First Job
14:43 - No. 1 Skill
17:55 - Getting a Master’s
22:50 - Networking
24:00 - Academic Excellence
26:18 - Certifications to Have
31:00 - Failure
35:00 - Passing the Security +
37:35 - Biggest Learning Curve
40:40 - Newbie in Cybersecurity
46:30 - Salary Progression
49:00 - Goldman Sachs Program
58:05 - Projects
1:00:10 - Collaboration
1:03:10 - Final Words
1:05:10 - Conclusion
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By juwonthetechieOn this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Olasunkanmi, also known as Yaki. Yaki is a cybersecurity enthusiast, developer, and tech problem-solver pursuing his Master’s in Cybersecurity at Purdue University with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Yaki has gained experience at companies like Bloomberg, GEICO, and Capgemini, where he’s worked on red team engagements, incident response, security engineering, and advanced security architecture. He also holds over 10 Cloud & Security certifications, including OSCP, CRTO, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which have played a vital role in his journey.
Yaki will share his path into tech, his passion for solving complex problems, and actionable tips for navigating this ever-evolving field.
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 YAKI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodunke-olasunkanmi/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Where does ‘Yaki’ Come From?
1:50 - Why Tech?
5:30 - Diverse Experiences in Tech
10:05 - Getting the First Job
14:43 - No. 1 Skill
17:55 - Getting a Master’s
22:50 - Networking
24:00 - Academic Excellence
26:18 - Certifications to Have
31:00 - Failure
35:00 - Passing the Security +
37:35 - Biggest Learning Curve
40:40 - Newbie in Cybersecurity
46:30 - Salary Progression
49:00 - Goldman Sachs Program
58:05 - Projects
1:00:10 - Collaboration
1:03:10 - Final Words
1:05:10 - Conclusion