How a Former Marine Corps Become a Cybersecurity Specialist—Jeremy Anderson | EP177

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He got a baseball scholarship to college. But, since Jeremy Anderson skipped classes, he failed and ultimately dropped out.

Today he’s the CEO of Overwatch Technology, a cyber security company. Listen in as he shares his journey from high school to the Marine Corps and his transition to a civilian career life.

He discusses his experiences starting a business, addresses hiring people on the spectrum, provides advice to aspiring network engineers and highlights the role of business books and personal finance in his career.

Timestamps:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:50) — Cybersecurity: About Jeremy and his job description

(01:32) — Blueprint for success

(02:13) — Salary range for a C-Suite executive in MSP

(04:26) — High school experience/backstory

(05:29) — Making the most of a great opportunity

(06:16) — Books that had a great impact

(07:27) — Certifications acquired along the way

(08:28) — How long did you serve at the Marine Corps?

(09:20) — Getting a network engineering job offer

(09:58) — Transitioning to a career outside the military

(11:07) — Technical skills learned along the way

(11:55) — What came next?

(14:04) — Challenges faced transitioning into a business owner

(17:11) — How has the MSP industry changed over time?

(18:27) — Notable big wins in the first few years of business

(19:30) — Mistakes made along the way

(20:53) — What does enterprise software cost?

(22:13) — Biggest Career accomplishment so far

(23:15) — Finding passion for hiring people on a spectrum

(24:27) — Most difficult career experience

(25:08) — Any hold-backs/insecurities from the lack of a college degree?

(26:28) — Advice to 18-year-old Jeremy

(27:18) — Looking ahead: Future goals and business plans

(30:43) Industry insights: Advice for aspiring network engineers

Support/Contact Jeremy:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyandersonowt/
• Company website: https://www.owcybertech.com/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcav
• EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches by Dave Ramsey: https://amzn.to/3QF8RYG

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