How I Went from $33k Helpdesk to $200k Cybersecurity Architect (Self-taught without a Degree)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2024
- Think you need a college degree to make $200k a year? Wrong! In this video, I walk you through my journey from $33k tech support to a $200k cybersecurity consultant role!
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How did you balance all the work and studying with your kid and family life
Prioritizing family and being determined and dedicated to my career! Lots of hard work!
certifications or you guys could just get Pink Floyd's The Wall !!!!!!!!
Yes, I do! I am working on AZ 900 but I do support work for family and have an Intell background. However, I feel lost I need a better learning solution and path forward please help
I have to say, I am so proud of where Boyd has come from. I was his manager at the $40,000 a year job and he was a bright young man back then and I am so excited to see what he has done with his career.
Are you on LinkedIn?
@@lovelydae7455exactly what I was thinking
That's so sweet :)
@@lovelydae7455 I am. Randy Hurtado, DT Companies
You should've paid him more!
I went from 45k service member to 250k DevOps focusing on security, it took me 4 years. It was a lot of effort.Respect!
No degree?
You mind sharing your LinkedIn profile? I'd love to connect. I'm getting out in under a year and looking to make a similar transition.
I went from a gas station cashier with an art degree (my last job earning $9.50/hr) to a $210k first job offer as a software engineer. It took me 3 years of hard work to go from zero to over $200k/year. Moral of the story... anyone telling you you can earn this in months is BIG CAP! It takes years of hard work!
@experiment0003 did you take any specific courses? Or any that you recommend. Please share
@@experiment0003 bro in 3 years you went from 9/hr to 250k per year that’s still very fast usually takes people 20yrs
I’m not gonna lie, I had to walk away from it all, I was an IT engineer & yes I made a lot of money, the stress wasn’t worth it for me, big dollars equals big expectations & workloads. I just want to put it it out there to anyone misinterpreting what anyone is saying when it comes to earnings, no one is going to pay you large sums of money for an easy job, just being real. Be careful of what these people are saying on TH-cam, sure they could have had great experiences but still, no one is not going to pay them a whole house mortgage to lounge around and drink Starbucks all day.
So true
Thanks for keeping it real. I have found that the culture at your organisation plays a big role too
Twitter was lol, but point taken.
cool story bro
Yes weigh the stress of it all, but also think about all the people dealing with stress only making 40k, like desk help & cust serv, they gotta deal with angry people cussing them out because their CPU or phone is down,& only getting paid chump change, so find a balance of workload vs pay, but I'd much rather be an auditor making 100k or more & travel free then make less still dealing with stress
Bro you consistent I watch your channel when u started from ground up to couple of thousands now proud of you bro . Am in tech too making over $200k a year all glory to Jesus
Praise Jesus! I appreciate your support. ✊🏾
@@BoydClewis thanks bro
hi, can you share an idea on how a novice can start an IT career in Texas?
Amen. HallelugYAH. I would really appreciate advice from a fellow believer in Yeshua. I'm a 3rd year C.S major. and currently studying CCNA. Much appreciate your support sis
Man, I don't know how I came across with your video, but thank God I did. I am a fresh graduate accountant as well, that aspires to get more in touch with automation and programming within my company. I've been studying programming for the past 4 months. Your story is really inspiring to me!
Hello fellow accounant, I've been an accountant for 2 years now. Currently going to night classes after my work for Systems and Network administrator, after that I'll follow the Cybersecurity path.
I’m a CPA and I wanna shift my career to the tech industry as well.
I love that you gave the tip of "re-branding" your previous work. I actually had a supervisor give me the exact same feedback during a resume review session. I hadn't really thought outside the box in that particular way, but it's a great suggestion. Don't make stuff up, but highlight the work you've done in a way that aligns with the position you want.
So many people want the quick path to the success. Your story was genuine and broke down the hard work you put it in.
You can sell the course but you can't teach that! Enjoyed the story!
Haha, you're right! If only there was a quick path to success, we'd all be millionaires by now. But hey, hard work and determination can take you places too!
Subbed and must say, totally appreciate your drive and commitment to get you and your family to where you did. Just awesome 💯
Inspired 🙏💯
Love 💕 your story brother. I’m currently in college for IT. I’m pretty sure I’ll go the Cyber Security route. Glad I found your videos. God bless 🙏
Awesome. Great example for IT guys coming up. I’m happy it worked for you. Is not the only path but a great example of determination, focus and hard work.
Even if you don't want to go into the same space that you're in this video is encouraging for anytime in their field to continue deep diving and never settling at where you are now. First time seeing your video or channel and definitely appreciate this video. Will be following for more content.
I love this video and how you show the human interactions and when you asked for help. You not only made yourself successful but you became invaluable to your companies!
Well done! Knowledge is critical in the IT space just as experience can open doors (and vice versa). While there is good money in IT, not everyone in IT has the passion and drive for the elevated life (some of the jobs/work just bores some people); however, (your) drive and persistence matters. Some are comfortable where they are whereas as some of us have a vision that surpasses boundaries. Keep it up brother!
Awesome story! Gave me the motivation to start studying again for certificates. Thank you!
Great video. Just graduated with a masters in cyber security from cal-state. But no question ask , I definitely agree 100% with your advice and how you achieved all your success. Experience is the key where you don’t get in university. I am very appreciative of your advices. Much blessing
Bruh, this is gems fr. Your mindset is GOLD. Your ability to ask the right questions is incredible.
Wow what a great story. Clearly, your best asset has been your personality, love of learning, and conscientiousness. Very inspiring.
You have no idea how this video has changed my mindset and I all I can think about is now finding out more about being a pci dss auditor like where has this been all my life I really appreciate this truly🙏🏾💚💖
Well done buddy, incredibly inspiring.
Congratulations brother! Respect.
Great video man! I’m taking this time in my life to search for what I want to do but throughout that time Ive been taking WFH positions & updating my resume to where I make more money each new job I take- so I relate to what you were speaking to earlier. I want to get my foot into the IT field as well as screen-write and so Ive just been going through youtube to see people’s stories and yours was amazing, man. Wish me luck as I continue my endeavors and find what my calling!
Great watch! I'm in a T2 hd position now looking for my next move. I've been studying the past few years. I think I'm going to check into PCI DSS. Very inspiring!
You've inspired me. I'm glad I was randomly shown this vid. I've subscribed with the swiftness and am ready to learn more! Appreciate your content.
Your story is so inspiring! So happy for your great outcome and thank you for sharing your knowledge
Great video and inspirational..I’m not a tech savvy individual or have a IT background but this video inspired me to step out of my comfort zone to be open to try something different.
Awesome video and truly appreciate the time you took to make this video telling us your story. Truly inspirational
Thanks a lot for this Boyd, just subbed! I'm just now able to get my foot in for professional experience with Cybersecurity and am looking to get the most out of it. This really paints a picture on what I need to dive into and focus on!
Wow, this is great info! Thanks for sharing & I look forward to new content
Great video and advice Boyd! Definitely agree with experience and training (even on personal projects) trumps over certification anyday!
Your story is quite amazing and inspiring. Have so much interest in IT - Cyber security. Though my College education and job experience are quite unrelated to Cyber security but but still believe I can make it.
👍🏾A very inspiring journey blood. Tech is the most lucrative industry in history and I'm glad you're getting the word out.
Great video! My husband shared this with me! I like how you provided a realistic view of your journey and what changed the game for you.
As someone who is at the point of junior/mid-level in my career, this video is 110% spot on. My path in the beginning was very similar to yours.
What's funny is, I clicked on this video expecting it to be click bait BS but after watching it all the way through, I truly hope this gets more visibility because this is the advice that all aspiring IT folks need to see.
Think it's cool that you're a lady of color that's in tech I've been in IT since 2000 and only worked with 4 Black women. I've been trying to get more Black males into the sector I don't want to make this all political but I think there's more to offer than sports, military & some go to college only to graduate with debt and a low paying job.
My husband showed me this video and it makes 100% sense. I have over 18 years with tech support in multiple industries. I started my own MSP in central texas and it’s been slow as sales was hard. I have just finished my masters in CS and have been thinking hard about becoming an MSSP. I have found a love for cyber security as it’s always changing in terms of threats but identifying vulnerabilities in smb and corporate is my jam. I’ve changed up my resume and including the work I’ve done but none of these jobs aren’t taking me. I love consulting and auditing and honestly tired of the break fix. I want the VCIO or VCISO roles. Going to watch more of your videos but I just had to reach out and thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats brother. Love hearing you take life by the horns!
EXCELLENT Video! Thank you so much for this!!
I'm 32, in the UK and have been trying to sort myself out and am aiming to follow similar steps to you. In last few months I've gone from 0 exp (no university to) to now having completed both comptia A+ 1101 and 1102, I'm now looking for help desk work to get my foot in the door along side that I'm studying for my network+. Hearing your history and progress is a great inspiration for me as a father also. I hope my journey goes aswell as yours. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your success! Many thanks from the UK, new sub here!
Awesome video! Congratulations on your success! I received my Masters in Cybersecurity in May 2022. It has been a journey of complete disappointments of obtaining a job. This video has given me hope! Thank you!
This is so inspiring to watch. Thank you Boyd for sharing!
Respect ✊🏾 you just became my mentor! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 it’s rare to hear this especially coming from a brother. You giving me hope fam! Much respect 🫡
Your story is amazing man! Hard work paid TF off & you earned every single cent of it. These are the stories that kids in high school need to hear, you're an excellent orator man, I hope you spread your story even more!
Hard work but also lucky and privileged. Like the emotional hiring "hey you are a cool guy let's hire you without the skills we asked" part... .
Great video and even better story. I’m a little over five years into my cybersecurity career and similarly do not have an undergraduate degree in anything related to computers. My path has been a bit different, but my favorite part of working in this space is that as long as you have determination, are willing to learn and adapt with the field, and are willing invest time in yourself the results will come. It’s all about the process. For anyone grinding out there know it will all work out as you keep putting that work in! If there’s anything to take away from Boyd’s story is that he stayed with the process and the results came with it!
Thank you!
What was your path? I have a sec+ cert. but can’t land an entry level cyber role. I’m studying for my aws solutions architect and dev certs now. I like the cloud
You and your wife are awesome! God bless you!
I was not even thinking about getting to subscribe to this channel, this video was shown to me because I was looking for something else and then things just happened. I happened to have started a certificate on Foundations on Cybersecurity and I never thought I would love it!!! Your video was the most inspirational I have seen out there, and one of the things I liked the most is that you set realistic standards about what to see next on this new path I am diving in....
Thank you so much for this video I’ve been in the medical field for 12 years and I’m trying to change career I’m getting into the tech world
so I register for data analyst ,data scientist ,AWS wish me luck
I’m very excited to my next venture
It's great to hear about your journey I'm a fresh graduate of cyber security on my path to getting my certifications
Very inspiring story! Thank you!!
Very engaging story!... I relate to a handful of things in your story. Your background as a serious collegiate athlete was evident in all the steps you continued to take to see things through. Very impressive. Very inspirational.
Thanks!
Great video. Excellent. Thank you for sharing
Did the same thing for software development. Great Job, don't stop!
You are so inspiring. I'm currently at university studying comp sci and going to finish it this year. This has inspired me to go into cybersecurity much more than I already wanted to, thank you so much!
Bro, this is such an inspirational story. Love it.
I have been looking 2 days trying to understand, and man I am BLOWN away. Great video
Same journey I am on, held desk to tester to technical test analyst to QA automation engineer now senior and only venture in the testing field for 3 years and gotten 4 certification and have 5 more planned. Working my way up to get into the automotive or aerospace testing field
I love this video, thanks so much for sharing your journey.
I understand the frustration in trying to make the leap into making more money and also getting into roles where you can apply new skillsets.
It's funny how when you double down on your ability to understand, architect, and implement in tech how your pay literally doubles.
Building that momentum really makes a difference. It's hard to explain to people how how much opportunity is out there. There's a lot of rejection and events that you can't control, but there's a TON of power in what you can (studying, labs, networking, etc.).
Wow Boyd, you are very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Just joined the Facebook group! Look foward to learning! Thanks!
Your beginning of tour story...is exactly the part where i am at..very demotivated,no college degree,very low salary...little knowledge of IT...but hungry to learn more and ofcourse willing to still make it work..I would really love to learn more from you!!!Your story is my motivation now!!
I am at your previous stage 😂 how to get a fucking entry level job??
I came across the video on my recommendations and I'm glad I watched the whole video! I am active duty military that's transitioning to civilian life later this year. I just got accepted to a 12 week cybersecurity training program! I have no prior experience doing any form of cybersecurity or IT. It's so funny that you mentioned CBTnuggets because earlier today, I watched several videos on the intro to cybersecurity and passed a 7 question quiz with a certificate! My training starts March 6th!
Which program did you go with? I'm looking into options and also transitioning to civilian life later this year.
This is priceless knowledge you are sharing, thank you big boss! 🤯🤯🤯
This video is so helpful and can be implemented for other industries . I'm glad I fell on this video while looking for a particular video.
Worked hard early on and paid off. Kudos. Like him I was also reaching for that magic number of 100k. I'm there now, no certs or degrees. Just job skipped. Could totally be do more if I wasn't so lazy.
But he nailed it, it's how personable you are. In all my jobs, i didn't always have the skillset but had an awesome personality and people like that.
I just got my A+ and google project management certifications and you got me ready to bump into the moon!! Had to subscribe!
Did you get a job after a+ ?
Really happy for you. Good job! Wish you all the best.
Great story! Well done and very inspiring.
This sounds like what I was doing, I was also getting security clearance upgraded. I learned that most of it while certs do help, it is your drive and motivation to learn that lands you the role. Good vid for motivation, except I don't do it for the money but knowledge which seperates me from the ones who does it for the money and don't know why shit don't work :D
I can relate to this i got into IT around the end of 99 everybody was stressing certs I never got any but my experience surpassed the certs only thing is I went to a school to go into computer forensics cyber security etc I felt like I had to get "blessed" into those roles. I'm a software analyst now but I would like to go into cyber security. The BIGGEST thing I think many aren't taking away from this video is that in you're in IT you have to reeducate yourself on things. This is cool content Bro 💪🏾
Its so nice to listen your Voice, and also the way how you teaching us. Good luck
awesome man, thanks for sharing your journey
My path 18 yo plumber apprentice- 22 yo contractor for the ISP - 27 yo rack tech (building out server and network racks) - 30 travel level 2/3 cabling tech - 35 help desk - 37 TÓC (technology operations center) support technician this is where I am now. All while I have gotten my AA in networking, will be finishing my BSIT of cybersecurity this fall. Much like your story, I have been doing self study for certifications while in my current role. I’m now looking at moving up to a Security Engineer 1. I have been told that the faults I have been finding is all stuff that has fallen in the cracks and that is what is making me stand out. It’s taking time to do so, but I am getting there. All thanks to the support of my wife (going strong for 19 years now).
Beautiful and inspirational story my friend. Thank you for sharing your experience to people like me who are just getting into IT. It shows me that it’s achievable so thank you and keep on winning
Great story and advice my brother! I’m currently doing online classes for cybersecurity. I’ll be done this year in March. Glad I’m a subscriber and came across this video because I for sure thought getting my certification was going to guarantee me a 6 figure job lol. I’m definitely down to learn all the things u discussed in this video!!! Keep it up brother ! God bless you 🙏🏽
hey! what program are you doing your online courses with?Im looking to start but im doing research right now
Mr Keith pls what online platform are you studying with? I wanna start but don’t know where to start from. Thanks
Thanks for the insight, your doing a great thing helping others. Thank you for sharing your story
I needed this! Transitioning from Physical security to IT security. LETS GO
I recently got my Security+ and am trying to clear the CASP+. This video has inspired me so much, I started to get demotivated, but you have kind of rekindled that fire I had inside. I wish I could talk with you about certain things, but your video speaks thousands of words. I appreciate what you are doing here!
Please where did you start your journey from? I study chemistry and I just graduated and I’m interested in the Tech world please I need guardians
Nice video. Currently about a year into really learning about it in college and can’t wait to be apply in a work environment to get that real world experience. I always heard that the niches pay big bucks so I can’t wait for what I stumble into.
Seriously thank you for this video! Just moved to the DFW area and trying to break into tech.
Wow great accomplishment you did a good job thanks for sharing us your experience and taught it is awesome.
Boyd, what an awesome video/story telling us how you went about doing what you like and reaching the 6 figure salary x 2. I'm 60 yrs old and today I started my 1st day of class on Cybersecurity. My goals are to pass and try to be good at it and also reach the 6 figure salary. I feel like I'm a little old to start a new career, especially in the IT industry but I still feel young and I'm not your average 60-year-old man. I just retired from working in the middle east and I was making $200k+ but I was always away from my family. I always wanted to get into IT and finally, I have the time to do it. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to future content. I'm going to check your website and will definitely pass it on to my classmates. I'm glad I ran into your video. TTYL and stay safe!
Your plans are no less inspiring! I am 38 and working towards a cyber security career, was always doubting if I am too old. Glad I got to read your comment!
This comment is inspiring sir! Im 39 and looking into making a career switch as well. There is no such thing as being too late to start something as long as it is productive. Much respect.
Never too late to start. I'm in my 40's; I'm a therapist looking to get into cybersecurity. These journeys make life worth living! :)
You guys just inspired a fellow ‘old head’ that it’s never too late to get into cyber and I’m so glad I read these comments. Let’s go get it!
Kudos to you brother.
Soooo many gems! I'm trying to transition from clinical research to cybersecurity and this information is priceless.
Same here man, good luck
This is the most helpful "get into tech" video I've seen. My bg and journey is quite similar
Love the great videos man! It has really helped me. I am currently a LJ in track and field and I also want to pursue cyber security.
Your path is nearly identical to mine - It's cool to see someone else pave their own way. I ended up as the lead network/security engineer for a large private corp a few years back. Certain networking/security certs don't necessarily up your pay, but they do show that you start & finish technical paths. Great work man!
Thank God i was able to borrow funds on Smith Trust Bk
Do you have any examples of specific certs that you feel don't really help with pay?
@@ElixirOfEuphoria Absolutely - Any cert that gives you knowledge you won’t use right away or soon after you attain the cert, is a waste in my opinion because you will probably lose what you don’t use.
You should focus on certs that will help you in your current role or a job you are applying for that will utilize that knowledge as soon as you start. Businesses that see you use recent cert knowledge that you worked hard to achieve, tend to give raises in my experience.
Aside from that, my opinion would be to avoid very specific cert paths that don’t provide you with hardware/software agnostic knowledge unless your current job requires it to advance.
My goal is to become a security engineer, im curently working as an IT analyst, im studying for my security plus cert, should i aim for the oscp cert in the future?
Which certifies ati oks or training would you recommend
Hello, Boyd. It's great to hear your story and how you found your niche in PCI-DSS auditing. I think it's super important to understand that to become the most successful and highest compensated in Cybersecurity, you need to specialize in something high-demand within the field. PCI is one of them but there are many other specializations that pay just as well. Sure it's great to have a role where you get to touch so many differet things and work with all kinds of technologies, but to advance you need to specialize! I can't stress this enough and your video is a testament to this concept.
Thank you. Really appreciate your video. Inspiring.
Thank you Boyd, I’m so inspired!
As someone who is transitioning from doing Server Admin / Network Admin etc into IT Project Management this was a good video! You're a really good story teller.
Why did you transition? Is network admin not worth it?
@@harrpotterfacts5782 I’m sayin😭
What certs or path are you taking in Project Management?
So glad he kept it real as he’s working, he’s learning, rebranding repeat. Also understanding how to leverage you job to pay for your training to make you more marketable and knowledgeable and leverage yourself into a better paying position
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No lie this vid was inspirational! Hard work does pay off!
Great video man! I'm trying to break into the industry & this video was very informative.
Congratulations! Proud of you!
A fellow track athlete turned work professional, its been a difficult transition but I'm starting to better understand what needs to be done
Awesome work Boyd. I watched your entire video, your story is a blessing. Gives me tons of hope and affirmation that I can have my own success story too. I took notes while watching this video. I have no college degree, just self studying for certifications, first cert is CompTia Security +; any tips for this exam and other cert exams would be much much appreciated. Keep up the awesome work.
Hi, what are you doing currently?
ayyeeee dawwgg🔥that's inspiring story, we have similar path, but now my currently job is Cyber threat Intel - Team Lead. I started as a IT Helpdesk too without College degree.
Career Transformation!! That is exactly where I am! I'm currently unemployed from a six-figure job.I have been a QA Engineer, but this video just solidified that I should be a a jack of all trades.
Katalon
Did not know that, I'm new to IT with no college degree and was thinking about going back to college for it but I love your backstory, your hustle, mindset, and everything about you.
You are the definition of perseverance and achieving goals. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
I just started at my first IT position > service desk analyst.
And man, your story is such an inspiration!
Love it! I hope to achieve what you have already accomplished.
You definitely deserve everything that you have and put in.
Wish you well sir!
I appreciate it!
Did you happen to have any certs to get the service desk analyst position?
Passion for the industry, positive attitude and a willingness to learn goes a long way. Ive been sucessful in job applications for my positive attitiude over people that have far more eperience than me. You can teach the skills needed to do the job, but you cant teach the right attitude. I would also recommend finding something you are keen on doing and focus on that. A secops generalist will keep you going for a while but the big money is becoming a specialist in one are. Im in CTI now and earning 6 figures and loving it. I went from SOC analyst > IR > CTI in 6 years...prior to that, i was a manager in retail.
Man thanks, because at 40 years young, i still havent figured it out. but this was inspiring and encouraging. thanks checking out your site now
Good for you man! Awesome work.
Hey Boyd, your story is inspirational. Thank you for sharing! I am on a very similar journey as yourself, my career switched from Barista trainer to NOC Operator and now that I am on the tech train - my next benchmark is cybersecurity analyst within the company I work for. I have just started my own studies in Network+ and Security+ and I'm aiming to take the exams at the end of May. Wish me luck
Good luck to you!
Damn, I'm motivated. On help desk currently and just hit my year mark. I'll check out the PCI compliance route! Great vid. Keep grinding. I keep coming back to your videos.
Let’s go!
Hey I’m in the same boat I’m in the help desk currently hit my 1 year mark November 1st and I am really motivated about the pci compliance route I feel that’s the farthest I’ll go with I.T then I will commit to my own TH-cam journey.