Published on Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD and co-host Cybershortieee chat with guest Jay Davis about his journey from selling cars at Carmax to becoming an IT architect. They discuss breaking into tech, the importance of mentorship, hands-on learning, navigating careers without a degree, cloud vs. on-prem work, and key IT and cybersecurity skills. The conversation is lively, filled with personal stories, advice, and a few laughs about food, anime, and industry trends.
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