Ep 13 - How To Become A Network Engineer With Christopher Leveston

On this episode, we chat with Christopher Leveston, an IT professional who charted his own path to become a #NetworkEngineer. Armed with an array of certifications including CCNA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, #CompTIA Network+, and Security+, Marlon demonstrates how drive trumps college degrees. Through continuous learning and leveraging opportunities, he has become a formidable talent in securing organizations' critical systems and networks. Tune in as Christopher shares his journey of mastering the network engineering stack on his own terms. We’ll unpack proven advice for landing that first IT role, choosing the right certs, standing out without a CS degree, and excelling as a self-made leader. Packed with actionable tips from Christopher's climb up the ranks, this episode will help you chart your own path to success in the tech industry. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherleveston94/ Twitter: https://x.com/DataBunnyLLC CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - From Package Handling to Tech 7:30 - Landing the First Role 16:45 - Importance of Certifications 21:25 - Networking Certifications 26:15 - Teaching 37:47 - Non-technical into Tech 42:57 - Certification Exam Prep 45:30 - Mistakes to Avoid 47:30 - Building a Brand 51:38 - Entry-level Networking Jobs 58:13 - Personal Branding 1:03:45 - Final Words 1:05:18 - Conclusion