The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde 82: Matt Larson.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Matt Larson, a friend, brother, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Matt shared how got interested in computers back when he was 12 years old with his family’s first-ever Windows 98 Service Pack 1 desktop computer that had a 4GB hard drive, 40MB of RAM, and was connected to a 56K modem. We talked about how he couldn’t get the jobs he wanted even with the technical degree on his resume and then had to start from low-end tech support roles and work his way up. Matt shared the techniques he uses to motivate himself, which brought up how and why I used to call him “Mr. GDPR” during our time together at Verizon, a nickname that has apparently stuck to this day. Matt also shared some resume tips and general advice for anyone trying to get into the cybersecurity field, and he mentioned how his wife has supported and motivated him every step of the way from his days in tech support to the senior cybersecurity role he has now.
You can also reach Matt on Twitter @mtlarson86, and by email: batmanfightsmario@gmail.com.
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