From College Dropout to Information System Security Engineer FT Leslie Moriba

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the inspiring story of Leslie Moriba. From facing the challenges of becoming a parent in college to dropping out and ultimately forging a successful career in cybersecurity, Leslie shares his incredible journey with us.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro music
0:14 - Welcome to Tech Woke Podcast
0:21 - Introducing Leslie Moriba
0:34 - Leslie’s background and consulting business
0:39 - Greeting Leslie Moriba
0:52 - Leslie’s hometown and family background
1:10 - Early interest in tech
1:28 - Early tech experiences and TH-cam channel
2:06 - Tech-savvy kids today
2:16 - High school tech involvement
2:27 - High school activities and sports
3:03 - Parental career expectations
3:31 - College experience at Norfolk State
3:48 - Switching majors in college
4:05 - Daughter’s birth during junior year
4:29 - Impact of becoming a parent
5:07 - Thoughts on computer science curriculum
5:47 - Studying for Security Plus certification
6:22 - Importance of Security Plus certification
6:35 - Study resources for Security Plus
7:17 - Getting jobs with or without certification
7:29 - DOD 8570 requirements
8:29 - First IT job at FEMA
9:18 - Role at FEMA as Service Desk Engineer
9:57 - Responsibilities at FEMA
10:37 - Sponsor message from NordVPN
11:06 - More on FEMA role
11:41 - Closing tickets and escalations
12:19 - Troubleshooting and training at FEMA
12:45 - Transition to junior system admin
13:41 - Working with senior executives
14:39 - Networking and mentorship
15:35 - Experience as junior system admin
16:04 - Cloud technologies and tools
16:57 - Working with commercial software
17:32 - Role responsibilities and environment
18:27 - Transition to system admin at Leidos
19:07 - DOD job and gaining clearance
19:52 - Security and network engineering tasks
21:02 - Contracting details and subcontractors
22:26 - Role at the Navy and responsibilities
22:55 - Cloud systems and continuous monitoring
23:39 - Emerging technologies in government
24:31 - Applying stigs and creating poems
25:11 - Working with cross-functional teams
26:11 - Transition to systems engineer
27:18 - Learning from senior staff
28:02 - Managing high-pressure situations
28:50 - Role differences: system admin vs engineer
29:55 - Continuous monitoring explained
31:09 - Power Apps and RTO tool
32:18 - Emerging technologies and AI in government
33:17 - RPA and automation in government
33:52 - Upgrading clearance and job responsibilities
34:40 - Soft skills needed in IT
36:03 - Challenges as a minority in tech
37:10 - Future career goals
38:02 - Balancing work and family
39:01 - Details on consulting business
39:45 - Starting King’s Tech Consulting
40:34 - Government contracting goals
41:12 - Encouragement for seeking help
41:54 - Contact info for King’s Tech Consulting
42:11 - Closing remarks
42:40 - Outro music
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[@Michael__Coleman]

Definitely a great testimonial to listen to

[@SaiduConteh-ry9kw]

I'm very much proud of you my brother as a Sierra leonean keep it up.

[@dimakalokoh2479]

So proud of you Leslie!!!!

[@patriciamoriba5418]

That’s my bro😊 , keep thriving great interview! ❤

[@eLiNDIOTX]

I’m a highschool dropout who’s in law school now

[@GeorgeJustDidIt]

That’s fire

[@Racketz]

Is that you in your profile pic your mustache looks great

[@eLiNDIOTX]

@@Racketz yesir thanks

[@jhenri2893]

Behold! 🔰

[@GeorgeJustDidIt]

Love the production. The setup ELITE!

[@turnpikemikespodcast]

Great stuff Leslie!

[@devingill8420]

Amazing story, inspiration to all!

[@TechWokePodcast]

Thanks for watching it was great story

[@marzyonline]

Well spoken Handsome young man ❤️

[@preciousk2052]

YEAHHHH LESLIEEEEE❤❤❤

[@GeorgeJustDidIt]

The greatest

[@GeorgeJustDidIt]

🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@PitOfKnowledge]

YESSSIR KTC

[@adrienhenao3256]

Great interview

[@TechWokePodcast]

Thanks for watching

[@GeorgeJustDidIt]

No way you got Leslie on a POD!

[@kibtv7258]

💯🫡🔥

[@MeZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ]

I hate the term woke and I hate woke leftist.

[@TechWokePodcast]

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