In this episode, we sit down with Wale to dive deep into his career transitions as a business analyst, to eventually moving into the world of I.T. auditing.

From the truth about bootcamps to the power of networking, and interview tips, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to grow in tech and auditing.

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⏱️ Timestamps

01:23 – Intro

02:19 – Meet the guest

03:08 – Breaking into Finance

07:26 – Getting into I.T. Auditing

12:09 – First steps matter most

14:41 – Day in the life of an I.T. Auditor

17:05 – What an I.T. Auditor really does

18:23 – Bootcamps: The truth

20:25 – Wale’s Bootcamp journey

21:50 – Retirement planning tips

22:20 – Why Networking is powerful

24:09 – I.T. Auditor interview hacks

27:25 – Tackling tough moments as a tutor

28:11 – Inside Wale’s Course

31:36 – How Hackerproof HQ started

32:36 – Code & Capital Pod story

35:22 – Outro

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