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March 8, 2025

Episode 162. | From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer ft. ShaeInTheCloud ​

Episode 162. | From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer ft.  ShaeInTheCloud ​
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Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk In today's episode titled "From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer," we dive deep into a fascinating journey with our special guest Shae, affectionately known as ShaeintheCloud. Hosted by HD, this episode explores Shae's incredible pivot from a dental assistant career, surrounded by the challenges of COVID-19, to embracing the vast opportunities in tech as a cloud engineer. From eye-opening moments on TikTok to invaluable mentorship and networking, Shae's story is an inspiring testament to the power of determination and seizing new opportunities. Let's get into the episode and learn more about how Shae made her mark in tech!


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00:00 Intro

03:24 Accessible Tech Learning Resources

07:04 Challenging Tech Stereotypes

12:24 "Inspiring Career Pivot Success"

13:07 Tech Content Pivot During Pandemic

16:33 Cautionary Advice and Scams

19:17 "Listen to Your Coach's Advice"

23:44 Practical Application of Cloud Certifications

29:30 Automation in Telecom Operations

37:08 Content Creator's Tech Credentials Undervalued

42:01 AWS Advocacy: Passion Becomes Profession

50:30 Shameless Plugs and Funny Stories

56:21 AI vs ML: Key Differences

58:55 Beware of Fake "Shae in Cloud"



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