Building Community, Diversity in Cybersecurity, and the Importance of Soft Skills Ft. Rico Randall

The Other Side Of The Firewall

In this episode of Ask A CISSP, Ryan Williams interviews Rico Randall, a veteran and senior consultant at Red Hat. Rico shares his background in the military and his transition to the civilian workforce. He discusses his experience obtaining certifications like CISSP and his current role at Red Hat. Rico also talks about his podcast, DEM Tech Folks, which aims to build community and highlight diverse voices in the tech industry. Rico Randall discusses his motivation behind his podcast, Develop Every Mind, which aims to help people tap into the stories of others to piece together their own path. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, coaching, and advocacy for career switchers in the cybersecurity field. Rico also highlights the significance of soft skills in addition to technical skills. He shares his commitment to giving back to the community through volunteering and teaching tech skills to young students. Rico's ultimate goal is to leave a legacy and inspire future generations to pursue careers in tech.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:52 Military Experience and Transition to Civilian Work

05:46 The Value of Community and Networking in the Tech Industry

08:21 Journey to Senior Consultant at Red Hat

13:44 Creating 'Dem Tech Folks' Podcast

25:18 Navigating Career Transitions: Mentorship, Coaching, and Advocacy

29:58 The Significance of Soft Skills in the Tech Industry

34:36 Community Service and Legacy Building in Action

43:28 Collaboration and Representation in the Tech Industry

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