Tech Jobber Podcast

Chris Schwenk
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๐Ÿš€ Tech Career Insights | Startup Stories | Miami Tech Scene ๐Ÿš€ Discover the hottest tech careers and digital innovation trends on our cutting-edge podcast! We dive deep into the world of technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and entrepreneurship. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Weekly interviews with: - Fortune 500 Tech Executives - Successful Startup Founders - Miami's Tech Leaders - Software Engineers & Developers - Data Scientists & AI Experts - Cybersecurity Specialists - Product Managers & UX Designers - Tech Recruiting Insights ๐Ÿ“ˆ Learn about: - Career growth in tech - Emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, VR/AR) - Startup funding & venture capital - Personal branding for tech professionals - Work-life balance in high-tech jobs - Remote work opportunities - Tech industry networking ๐ŸŽฌ High-quality video content filmed at Content HQ Studios, Miami, FL ๐Ÿ“ฑ Shareable clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter

  1. 1d ago

    How to Become an Elite Hacker: A Pen Testerโ€™s Career Roadmap

    Want to become a penetration tester or start a career in ethical hacking?   In this video, we break down what it actually takes to get into penetration testing and cybersecurity, from learning the technical fundamentals to getting certifications, passing technical interviews, building hands-on experience, and landing your first cybersecurity job.   Cybersecurity expert Phil Wiley explains the difference between ethical hacking and penetration testing, what a penetration tester actually does, which technical skills matter, how cybersecurity certifications can help, and why hands-on ability can be more valuable than simply collecting certifications.   ๐Ÿ“Œ In this video: How to become a penetration tester How to get started in cybersecurity Ethical hacking vs penetration testing Red team vs blue team vs purple team What penetration testers actually do A day in the life of a pen tester Cybersecurity skills you need to learn Best certifications for penetration testing Hands-on cybersecurity certifications Penetration testing interview questions How technical cybersecurity interviews work Bug bounties and getting real-world experience How to get your first penetration testing job Cybersecurity career advice for beginners How to build a cybersecurity personal brand Using LinkedIn to get cybersecurity jobs How content creation can help your cybersecurity career Networking for cybersecurity jobs Hack The Box, CTFs and hands-on practice  The video also explains why beginners shouldn't jump straight into penetration testing without understanding networking, operating systems, servers and security fundamentals.  It also covers technical assessments, cybersecurity certifications, bug bounty experience, personal branding, LinkedIn, networking and how demonstrating your actual skills can help you stand out when applying for cybersecurity jobs.   If you're interested in ethical hacking, penetration testing, offensive security or building a cybersecurity career, this interview gives you practical advice on where to start and how to progress.   ๐Ÿ”— Connect with Phil Wylie ๐ŸŒ Website / Show: https://phillipwylieshow.com ๐Ÿ’ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/ ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/ โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZgoXbccmkcf9viz974MEA   ๐Ÿ“– The Pentester Blueprint Want to learn more about building a career in penetration testing? The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker by Phil Wylie. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119684307?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 5d ago

    How to Get Into IAM in 2026 | The Real Career Path, Tools & AI

    How to get into IAM in 2026? In this video, we explain how to start a career in IAM (Identity and Access Management), what IAM skills you need, which IAM tools to learn, and what the real IAM career path looks like.   Andrew Chanthaphone shares his 14+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management and explains how he went from testing and IAM analyst roles to project management, IAM engineering, and senior engineering.   If you're looking to start an IAM career, move from Helpdesk to IAM, or get into cybersecurity through Identity and Access Management, this interview gives you practical advice on what to learn and how to build real IAM experience.   We cover IAM fundamentals, IAM tools, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Identity Governance, Workforce Identity, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), IAM jobs, and IAM career opportunities.   Where you can find Andrew: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt1akSIv5b8GW6yp2sQzjw Website: https://allthingsidentity.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsidentity/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingsiam2 Online Courses: https://courses.allthingsidentity.com/pages/courses-and-pricing   Topics covered in this IAM career interview: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 14+ Years in IAM: Career Journey 02:56 Why Identity & Access Management Matters 08:46 Is Helpdesk the Best Way Into IAM? 10:30 How to Move From Helpdesk to IAM 12:33 What IAM Skills Should You Learn? 14:00 IAM Tools & Real-World Experience 20:00 Okta vs Microsoft Entra 25:00 SailPoint & Identity Governance 30:00 IAM Career Opportunities 35:00 What IAM Employers Look For 40:10 IAM Tools vs IAM Fundamentals 42:30 The Future of IAM 45:26 Customer Identity vs Workforce Identity 48:50 AI Agents & Non-Human Identities 52:28 AI, Security & Human Oversight 53:50 IAM Career Quick Hits   In this video you'll learn: โ€ข How to get into IAM โ€ข How to start an IAM career in 2026 โ€ข How to move from Helpdesk to IAM โ€ข What IAM skills to learn โ€ข What IAM tools to learn โ€ข Microsoft Entra ID and Okta โ€ข SailPoint and Identity Governance โ€ข IAM Analyst, IAM Engineer and IAM Architect roles โ€ข Workforce Identity vs Customer Identity โ€ข IAM jobs and career opportunities โ€ข AI in IAM and cybersecurity โ€ข AI agents and non-human identities โ€ข The future of IAM   If you're interested in IAM, Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, identity security, IAM jobs, or building a career in cybersecurity, this interview is for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Aug 17

    How to Become an AI Engineer by Building AI Agents

    AI jobs in 2026 are going to people who can build AI agents โ€” not people with a perfect resume.   CTO Aman Sharma (Lamatic.ai, The AI Collective Miami) breaks down how to build a career with AI agents, what agentic AI hiring actually looks like, and the skills that get you into AI engineer and AI agent jobs.Aman is a serial AI entrepreneur (3 exits, 100+ talks, former ML researcher at TU Wien).   In this Tech Jobber Podcast interview we cover the hiring shift nobody is packaging clearly: portfolio over pedigree, domain expertise over a CS flex, and why โ€œif your resume hasnโ€™t changed in 3 months, youโ€™re stuck.โ€   Youโ€™ll learn:  - How AI jobs and AI agent jobs are actually being filled in 2026 - Why companies want agentic AI builders, not theory - The build-first path: personal agents โ†’ helping other people โ†’ enterprise work   What a real AI portfolio looks like (and what gets ignored)  How AI hiring screens candidates before a human ever talks to you  How to break into an AI career without waiting for permission  If youโ€™re trying to become an AI engineer, land AI careers around AI agents, or figure out how to build AI agents as career proof โ€” this is the hiring-side version, not a tutorial.   Aman Sharma: LinkedIn โ€” ๐Ÿ“ท / amanintech   https://lamatic.ai/ Site โ€” https://amanin.tech/   Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Resume templates, LinkedIn headline framework, interview prep. https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   About Tech Jobber: Hosted by Chris Schwenk, tech recruiter (18 yrs) and founder of Delos Staffing. Career roadmaps, recruiter insights, and interviews with people who actually hire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Aug 7

    How to Build a Career in IT Operations & Infrastructure (VP Explains)

    Want to build a successful career in IT Operations & Infrastructure?   In this episode of TechJobber, Chris sits down with a VP of Technology Operations responsible for hiring across Cloud, DevOps, Networking, Systems Engineering, Databases, Help Desk, NOC, Data Centers, and IT Infrastructure at a Fortune 150 company.   You'll learn what hiring managers actually look for, how to start your IT career, whether certifications still matter, how AI is changing infrastructure jobs, why DevOps remains difficult to hire for, and the fastest path from Help Desk to senior technical leadership.   Whether you're a student, career changer, Help Desk technician, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or IT professional looking to grow, this conversation provides practical advice from someone who hires these roles every year.   What you will learn: โœ… IT Operations career roadmap โœ… How to start in IT Infrastructure โœ… Help Desk to Cloud Engineer roadmap โœ… DevOps hiring trends โœ… Cloud vs On-Prem skills โœ… Best IT certifications โœ… What hiring managers look for โœ… AI's impact on IT Operations โœ… How to grow into IT leadership โœ… VP's advice for breaking into IT   ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jul 28

    The $300K Tech Career Nobody Knows About (No Coding Required)

    The $300K Tech Career Nobody Knows About (No Coding Required), What if one of the highest-paying careers in tech wasn't AI, Software Engineering, or Data Science?   Meet Veeva Vaultโ€”a niche enterprise platform used by pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies worldwide.   The surprising part?   Many Veeva Vault professionals earn between $90K and $250K in full-time roles, while experienced consultants can charge up to $200 per hour.   In this video, we explain why this hidden career pays so well, how Veeva Vault works, and how beginners can break into this industry.   ๐Ÿšจ Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49)   Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide   Used by candidates landing $120kโ€“$300k roles.   Get it here: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   ๐Ÿ“Œ In this video you'll learn: โœ… What is Veeva Vault? โœ… Why Veeva Vault professionals earn so much โœ… Veeva Vault Administrator salary โœ… Veeva Vault Consultant career path โœ… Pharma IT careers explained โœ… FDA compliance & 21 CFR Part 11 โœ… Clinical Research technology careers โœ… How to become a Veeva Vault Admin โœ… Best niche tech careers in 2026 โœ… Hidden software careers with low competition   Unlike traditional software engineering, Veeva Vault sits at the center of compliance, quality management, regulatory affairs, and clinical research.   Veeva Vault Veeva Vault Administrator Veeva Vault Consultant Clinical Research careers Pharma technology Regulatory Affairs Quality Management System FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Computer System Validation CSV Engineer Life Sciences software Enterprise software careers High paying tech jobs Hidden tech careers Pharma IT jobs Biotech careers Healthcare technology Veeva certification Tech careers 2026 Clinical operations   Because these systems are mission-critical, companies are willing to pay a premium for professionals who understand them.   If you're working in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, QA, CSV, Pharma, Biotechnology, or looking for an underrated high-paying tech career, this video is for you.   Sometimes the best careers aren't the most popular... They're the ones almost nobody knows about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 23

    How to Become a Data Engineer in 2026? (Roadmap, Skills & Salary)

    Is Data Engineering still a good career in 2026? Or is AI replacing Data Engineers?   In this episode of TechJobber, we sit down with a Chief Data Officer to discuss the future of data careers, how AI is changing the industry, what companies are actually hiring for, and the skills every aspiring Data Engineer needs today.   We also dive into Snowflake vs Databricks, certifications, AI engineering, data governance, business skills, and why understanding business may soon matter more than simply knowing SQL or Python. Whether you're a student, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, BI Developer, or Software Engineer looking to transition into data, this conversation offers practical advice from someone who hires data professionals.   ๐Ÿšจ Tech Job Search Toolkit ($49) Includes: Resume templates used by senior engineers LinkedIn headline optimization framework Interview prep guide   Used by candidates landing $120kโ€“$300k roles.   Get it here: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs   What you will learn: โœ… Is Data Engineering still a good career? โœ… Will AI replace Data Engineers? โœ… Data Engineer roadmap for 2026 โœ… Snowflake vs Databricks โœ… Are Data Engineering certifications worth it? โœ… AI for Data Engineers โœ… Data Governance explained โœ… Business skills every Data Engineer needs โœ… How to stand out in Data Engineering interviews โœ… Advice from a Chief Data Officer   ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jul 20

    Top 8 Jobs AI created That Pay $130K to $500K That Barely Existed 3 Years Ago

    AI didn't just replace jobs. It also created entirely new ones that pay between $150,000 and $400,000 a year, and most people applying to tech jobs right now don't even know these roles exist yet.    As a tech recruiter who fills these positions, the most common thing I see is companies posting these roles and getting almost no qualified applicants. Not because the pay is low. Because the talent pool is so new that most candidates are still looking for the wrong jobs. This video breaks down the 8 highest-paying AI jobs that barely existed three years ago, what each role actually does, what skills are required, and exactly what companies are paying in 2026.   While AI-related job postings grew 74% in a single year. These roles are not going away. The gap between supply and demand for this skill set is one of the widest I have seen in 18 years of recruiting and that gap is what is driving the salaries.   What you will learn: โœ… Highest paying AI jobs โœ… AI career roadmap โœ… AI Engineer salary โœ… AI Product Manager โœ… Machine Learning Engineer โœ… AI Solutions Architect โœ… AI Automation Specialist โœ… AI Consultant โœ… Skills required for AI careers โœ… Future jobs in Artificial Intelligence   ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST:   TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jul 10

    This Tech Job is So In Demand People Are Faking Experience

    What if a tech job paid $95 per hour, required no certification, and was in such high demand that candidates started faking their experience just to get interviews? (YouTube Link in the Comments)   In this video, we uncover one of the most overlooked careers in enterprise software, Workday consulting. Chris Schwenk, an 18-year tech recruiter, breaks down exactly why Workday careers are one of the most underserved and highest-paying specialties in enterprise technology right now, why the talent pool cannot grow the way AWS or Python did, and the three real paths in when the certification is literally locked behind employment.   Through a real recruiting story, we also explore how fake candidates are trying to exploit this opportunity, what actually happened during a live interview, and the legitimate paths to building a career in Workday.   What you will learn: โœ… Why Workday is mission-critical, proprietary, and perpetual, the exact recipe that produces the rates โœ… Why partners bill $200 to $400 per hour for the same skill set that earns $95/hr on contract โœ… Why the Workday certification cannot be earned without already working at Workday or a partner firm โœ… How the locked certification creates a talent shortage that has lasted for years and shows no sign of ending โœ… The 5 Workday career families: HCM Functional, Financials, Integrations, Reporting, Security and Admin โœ… Which career family is the accessible entry point and which one is where the senior rates concentrate โœ… The 3 real paths in: pivot from inside your current company, join a partner firm, or bridge from SAP or Oracle   ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals hidden high-paying tech careers, real salary breakdowns, and insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. 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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๐Ÿš€ Tech Career Insights | Startup Stories | Miami Tech Scene ๐Ÿš€ Discover the hottest tech careers and digital innovation trends on our cutting-edge podcast! We dive deep into the world of technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and entrepreneurship. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Weekly interviews with: - Fortune 500 Tech Executives - Successful Startup Founders - Miami's Tech Leaders - Software Engineers & Developers - Data Scientists & AI Experts - Cybersecurity Specialists - Product Managers & UX Designers - Tech Recruiting Insights ๐Ÿ“ˆ Learn about: - Career growth in tech - Emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, VR/AR) - Startup funding & venture capital - Personal branding for tech professionals - Work-life balance in high-tech jobs - Remote work opportunities - Tech industry networking ๐ŸŽฌ High-quality video content filmed at Content HQ Studios, Miami, FL ๐Ÿ“ฑ Shareable clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter

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  • Creator
    Chris Schwenk
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ยฉ Chris Schwenk 2024
  • Show Website
    Tech Jobber Podcast

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