Ep 137 - The Art of Building a Tech Career with CryptoKnight

The Art of Network Engineering

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This episode was recorded on October 19th, 2023.
In this episode, featuring enterprise architect Brian aka CryptoKnightUS on TikTok, is your field guide, from navigating career crossroads to the power of mentorship, relentless learning, and neurodivergent.
When the security gates at Denver International Airport were left ajar, it wasn't just the contractors who raced against time to seal the breach ahead of an audit. We uncover the pulse-racing narrative and the workplace alchemy that turns a professional crisis into a tale of triumph. Advocacy and talent recognition can spark career ascents, as proven by Jen's spotlight on a contractor's hidden genius. We're peeling back the layers on the hiring philosophy that bets on technical skill and problem-solving finesse, often edging out the socially savvy, reshaping what makes IT teams not just function, but flourish.
The episode doesn't shy away from shifting paradigms as we debate the merits of remote work and champion asynchronous communication—a godsend for the neurodiverse minds like those with ADHD, navigating the tech sphere. And in a plot twist worthy of its own platform, Brian's adventures on TikTok reveal unexpected lessons on neurodivergence in tech leadership. As we tie together loose ends, you'll walk away with a toolkit of career advice, from the art of networking to the grace of self-awareness, that's as practical as it is transformative for anyone looking to climb the ranks in technology. Join us on this journey; it's one for the cyber chronicles.
More from Brian:
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptoknightus
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CryptoKnight

Find everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

Chapter

1. Focus on Security in IT (00:00:00)

2. Airport Breach, Building a Team (00:11:47)

3. Importance of Technical Skills for Managers (00:16:54)

4. Mentorship, Conflict Management, and Personality Types (00:26:55)

5. Remote Work, Benefits of Asynchronous Communication (00:37:59)

6. Neurodivergence and TikTok Growth (00:43:28)

7. Career Advice for Advancing in Technology (00:52:50)