Men in STEM Series: Dominating in the Cybersecurity Industry with Damien Burks

Welcome back to All Things STEM With Ashley, the podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to empowering the next generation of STEM professionals through career conversations, mentorship, networking, and professional development. In this episode of our Men in STEM Series, Ashley sits down with Damien Burks, a Cloud Security Engineer, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, cybersecurity educator, and founder of The DevSec Blueprint. Damien shares his inspiring career journey, valuable insights into cloud security, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, automation, and what it takes to build a successful career in today's rapidly evolving technology industry.  Whether you're a college student, recent graduate, aspiring cybersecurity professional, software engineer, IT professional, computer science student, or experienced engineer looking to transition into cloud security, this conversation is packed with actionable career advice, industry knowledge, leadership insights, and practical tips to help you succeed. We discuss:  • Cloud Security Engineering  • Cybersecurity Careers  • DevSecOps Best Practices  • Cloud Computing & Automation  • Career Growth in Technology  • Building Technical Skills  • LinkedIn Learning & Continuous Education  • Networking & Mentorship  • Personal Branding in STEM  • Breaking into Tech  • Leadership & Professional Development  • The Future of Cybersecurity  Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring interviews featuring engineers, scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and STEM leaders who are making an impact around the world. Be STEMpowered! #STEM #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #CloudEngineer #DevSecOps #TechCareers #Engineering #Technology #ComputerScience #InformationTechnology #STEMCareers #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Mentorship #LinkedInLearning #CloudComputing #SoftwareEngineering #WomenInSTEM #MenInSTEM #STEMWithAshley #AllThingsSTEMWithAshley Resources: DevSec Blueprint: https://devsecblueprint.com Topmate (Consultations): https://topmate.io/damienjburks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienjburks/ LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/damien-burks YouTube: https://youtube.com/@damienjburks Personal Website (Portfolio): https://damienjburks.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-stem-with-ashley--6586628/support.