From $1200 a month QA Tester to $200k a year Splunk Architect

Send us a Text Message. Curious about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of transitioning into the tech industry? Our special guest, Marquis, is here to share his refreshingly honest and often hilarious journey from Asteri to his role as an infrastructure engineer. His story, filled with pitfalls, successes and a whole lot of perseverance, is both an eye-opening exploration of the tech industry and an inspirational tale of resilience. Marquis takes us through his experience, from his early days as a QA tester at Asteri to the importance of quality management in career growth. But it's not all tech talk. He charmingly debates on who qualifies as a '90s baby' versus a 'Gen Z 90s kid', and adds a sprinkle of laughter with a light-hearted tale about his cousin's first day at Woodlawn High School. We also touch on serious topics like his sudden layoff, the subsequent job hunting process amidst a pandemic, and his strategies to navigate these challenges. Finally, we dive into the necessity of constant learning in the tech industry. Marquis provides valuable insights into his unique approach to skill acquisition, emphasizing the importance of self-investment. He takes us through his journey of learning Splunk architecture, and staying updated with industry trends. Beyond the professional realm, he also shares his personal growth, contrasting his lifestyle and energy levels before and after moving from his hometown. As a bonus, we end by sharing how you can connect with Marquis on social media and join his tech community. So buckle up for a fun, enlightening, and gripping conversation that you'll remember long after. Marquis' Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Support the Show. If you enjoyed the show don't forget to leave us a 5 star review, to help with the algorithm :) Email: [email protected] ➡️ Need coaching help then go here (ask about our financing)⬇️ https://techualconsulting.com/offerings ➡️ Want to land your first IT Job? Then check out the IT course from Course careers use my link and code Techtual50 to get $50 off your course ⬇️ https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/50932/ ➡️ Need help getting into Cybersecurity for a low price then check out Josh Madakor's Cybersecurity course at Leveld Careers and use my code TechTual10 to get 10%off your course. ⬇️ https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGj If you want a high paying role in the cloud then click here⬇️ https://Levelupintech.com/tech Stop data brokers from exposing your information with Aura! Click the link below to try out Aura's FREE 14 day trial and see if your personal information has been compromised🔽 https://aura.com/techtualchatter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-techtual-talk/donations ask your pod questions here: [email protected]   ➡️ Need a new resume or need career coaching ⬇️ https://www.techualconsulting.com/offerings   For more Tech Resources click here: https://solo.to/techtualchatter ➡️ Donate to the channel here: https://paypal.me/techtualconsulting?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.