Leadership, Working in the Public Sector, and the AWS IQ Program with Josh Grant
In this episode, Derek interviews Josh Grant, a Senior Solutions Architect at SMS Data Products Group. They start by tasting beer and discussing their preferences. Josh shares his journey to becoming a senior engineer, starting with learning programming languages like C and PowerShell. They discuss the importance of low-level firmware in cybersecurity and the impact of loosened restrictions on hiring in the field. Josh also talks about his experience teaching electronics and radar systems, and how he navigates different personalities in the workplace. They explore the opportunities and requirements of freelancing on AWS IQ, and the value of learning legacy technologies. The episode concludes with Josh's advice for career growth.
