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.

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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  ]

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🚨 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

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🚨 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 

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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.

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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.

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Have you ever worked with someone you suspected was faking their technical skills? Share the red flags (no names). 

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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 

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🔑 Discover the Hidden Goldmine Career in Tech: FinOps Engineering

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about becoming a FinOps Engineer — one of the most lucrative tech careers in 2025 that no one is talking about. From understanding cloud cost optimization to mastering FinOps certifications, this career path is booming as companies scramble to control their skyrocketing cloud bills. Find out how YOU can land a $180K+ salary in this emerging field, even if you have no experience in FinOps.

💥 Key Topics Covered: 

00:00 - Introduction to FinOps Engineers 

01:00 - What Is FinOps? A deep dive into the role and its importance. 

03:00 - Why This Role Is Exploding – Demand vs. supply, and why companies are struggling to fill these positions. 

04:30 - Salary Breakdown – From entry-level to senior positions in FinOps. 

07:00 - Day-to-Day Responsibilities – What you’ll actually be doing as a FinOps Engineer. 

09:30 - How to Break Into FinOps – The step-by-step guide to landing your first FinOps role. 

11:30 - Future Outlook for FinOps – Why now is the best time to get into FinOps.

🔥 Why Choose a FinOps Career? With cloud spending expected to skyrocket over the next few years, businesses need FinOps Engineers now more than ever. Learn why this is one of the highest-paying tech jobs you can break into without a computer science degree.

🌍 Ready to Break Into FinOps? Find out how you can start your FinOps career in the next 6 months with certifications like the FinOps Certified Practitioner and gain the cloud fundamentals needed to stand out in this rapidly growing field.

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Confused about DevOps vs SRE vs Platform Engineer roles? You're not alone. These three positions overlap heavily but have distinct responsibilities, salary ranges, and career paths.

In this video, I break down the real differences between DevOps Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, and Platform Engineers so you can decide which path fits your skills and career goals in 2025.

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ The core responsibilities of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering roles

✅ Key skills and tools required for each position

✅ Salary expectations and career growth potential

✅ Which role is best for your background and goals

✅ How companies define these roles differently (and why it matters)

Whether you're a software engineer looking to specialize, a cloud engineer planning your next move, or someone breaking into tech infrastructure roles, this breakdown will give you clarity on the difference between DevOps and SRE, what a Platform Engineer actually does, and how to position yourself for the right opportunities.

📢 ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST:

I share tech career strategies, job search tactics, and insider insights from hiring managers and industry leaders to help you accelerate your career in tech.

Subscribe for weekly videos on landing interviews, negotiating offers, and building a high-paying tech career.

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#devops #sre #platformengineer #techjobs #careerdevelopment #softwareengineering #cloudcomputing #techcareers #devopsengineer #sitereliabilityengineer #techjobsearch

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In this episode of Tech Jobber Podcast, Henri Davis shares his journey into the cybersecurity field and how he went from help desk roles to securing high-paying cybersecurity jobs in less than a year. Henri discusses his early experiences, the value of networking, and his strategic move to Dallas to level up his career.

Henri explains how he used his Security+ certification, hands-on experience, and LinkedIn networking to break into the cybersecurity space. He also shares practical tips on how you can stand out as a candidate, even with zero experience in tech. Whether you’re looking to start in IT support, SOC roles, or land your first cybersecurity job, Henri provides actionable advice to accelerate your career.

If you're serious about making the leap into cybersecurity, or even pivoting to a higher-paying role, this episode is packed with insider knowledge you can use today.

Henri Davis’ Journey into Cybersecurity: 

• 00:00 - Intro to Henri Davis 
• 02:10 - What Is a SOC and NOC? Understanding Key Cybersecurity Roles 
• 05:30 - Henri’s Journey: From Social Engineering to Cybersecurity Career 
• 08:00 - How Henri Got His Start with a Service Desk Role 
• 12:00 - The Importance of Networking in Cybersecurity 
• 14:00 - Henri’s Advice for Breaking into Cybersecurity with No Experience 
• 18:00 - Tips for Enhancing Your LinkedIn Profile for Cybersecurity Jobs 
• 20:00 - How Henri Got a Job at Intel and McAfee 
• 24:00 - The Value of Certifications and Real-World Experience in Cybersecurity 
• 28:00 - Henri’s Advice on Cybersecurity Career Progression 
• 32:00 - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn – Henri’s Tips for Success 

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