Hacker Proof HQ
Hacker Proof HQ
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You source of truth for everything Tech & Cybersecurity Careers
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The podcast covers a variety of themes within tech careers, including cybersecurity, software engineering, and business development. Episodes take an in-depth look at topics such as how to get started in cybersecurity, leveraging Leetcode for software engineer roles, and the impact of AI in tech industries. Notable episodes include discussions on certification paths, role expectations, and personal experiences of navigating tech job markets.
You source of truth for everything Tech & Cybersecurity Careers
How do you break into cloud engineering and build a high-impact career in GovTech?
In this episode of the HackerProofHQ Podcast, we sit down with Abdie Mohamed, Lead Cloud Governance Engineer at Lockheed Martin, to unpack what cloud governance engineers actually do, the tools they use, and how to build a sustainable, well-paid career in government and enterprise cloud environments.
Abdie shares real-world insights from his journey into tech — from landing his first role without a traditional background to specializing in cloud governance and long-term career strategy.
Topics Covered
• Breaking into tech with a non-traditional background
• The real benefits and values of working in GovTech
• Common challenges faced in the tech industry
• Leveraging transferable skills to accelerate your career
• Balancing side hustles while working in tech
• What cloud governance is and why it matters
• Tools used to implement governance in cloud environments
• Long-term career planning and investing as a tech professional
Whether you’re an aspiring cloud engineer, a tech professional exploring cloud governance, or curious about GovTech careers, this episode delivers practical, actionable insights.
Episode Timestamps
00:45 – Introduction
01:43 – Journey into Tech
04:52 – First Job in Tech
08:05 – Top 3 Values of Working in Government Tech
11:30 – Challenges Along the Journey
13:20 – Leveraging Transferable Skills
14:18 – Side Hustles as a Tech Professional
16:12 – Long-Term Career Goals
16:32 – Cloud Governance as a Tech Niche
16:43 – Top 2 Things to Know for Cloud Governance Careers
17:30 – Tools Used in Cloud Governance
19:13 – Investing as a Tech Professional
23:21 – Closing Remarks
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Connect with Abdie Mohamed: https://www.instagram.com/abdiethespeaker
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