Tech Woke

Welcome back to the Tech Woke show, everyone! I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and today we're diving into a hotly debated topic in the cybersecurity world: Degrees vs Certifications. With my background in both—a degree in Digital Forensics and multiple certifications—I’m breaking down the pros and cons of each path. We’ll talk about the time, cost, and practical experience differences,...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke, the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of individuals navigating their unique career paths. Today, we’re excited to bring you the inspiring story of Bishop Freeman. From managing the largest body shop in Madison to transitioning into the IT and government space, Bishop's career journey is nothing short of remarkable. He started his tech advent...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke where we delve into the world of cybersecurity, career transitions, and personal journeys. Today's episode, "From Security Guard to Network Engineer," features an inspiring conversation between our hosts, Christopher Okpala and Kai. Kai shares her incredible journey from playing college basketball and working various retail and security jobs to b...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Tech Woke I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and joining me, as always, is my co-host, Neisha. Today, we're diving into the journey of transitioning from an Office Administrator to a Senior Information System Security Officer, featuring none other than Neisha herself. Neisha brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, growing her expertise...

✤ Hi everyone!!! ✤ Welcome to “Tech Woke” ✤ Osasu shares his inspiring journey from working in retail to becoming an Information System Security Officer. He began his career in the retail industry, where he gained valuable skills in customer service, communication, and problem-solving. Despite the challenges of the retail sector, Osasu's passion for technology and cybersecurity led him to purs...