Ep 58 - How to Become A Security Engineer with Olasunkanmi Sodunke

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Olasunkanmi, also known as Yaki. Yaki is a cybersecurity enthusiast, developer, and tech problem-solver pursuing his Master’s in Cybersecurity at Purdue University with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Yaki has gained experience at companies like Bloomberg, GEICO, and Capgemini, where he’s worked on red team engagements, incident response, security engineering, and advanced security architecture. He also holds over 10 Cloud & Security certifications, including OSCP, CRTO, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which have played a vital role in his journey. Yaki will share his path into tech, his passion for solving complex problems, and actionable tips for navigating this ever-evolving field. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 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 YAKI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sodunke-olasunkanmi/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Where does ‘Yaki’ Come From? 1:50 - Why Tech? 5:30 - Diverse Experiences in Tech 10:05 - Getting the First Job 14:43 - No. 1 Skill 17:55 - Getting a Master’s 22:50 - Networking 24:00 - Academic Excellence 26:18 - Certifications to Have 31:00 - Failure 35:00 - Passing the Security + 37:35 - Biggest Learning Curve 40:40 - Newbie in Cybersecurity 46:30 - Salary Progression 49:00 - Goldman Sachs Program 58:05 - Projects 1:00:10 - Collaboration 1:03:10 - Final Words 1:05:10 - Conclusion