Short history of my IT and Tech journey
I’ve started with an intense 9 months course - Python from Scratch.
The course was taken remotely. On weekends, we (the students) joined online Zoom meetings with our teacher.
I had practice with SQL, Git (Gitlab), CSS, HTML, OOP, etc…
We did a finishing project to get certified. My stack was Python/Django/Bootstrap.
After the course - passion to Linux/Cybersecurity
I dove deeper into the Python world. In that journey, I’ve found some interesting things:
Linux
Cybersecurity
Terminal
Linux looked so cool. I bought a new 1TB SSD and decided to set up dual boot laptop with Windows/Linux(Ubuntu).
I needed Windows for the Photoshop and Lightroom. I was an active Photographer back at that time.
Back end/Front end
Later on I started to question whether I really wanted to work and learn the things the Python world was offering. At that moment I wasn’t interested in AI or Data Science.
I was learning Kivy with Python - the UI creation tool. During my learning progress I’ve discovered that there are many other tools used for UIs like React/Angular/Vue.
At that time (and still now) the most popular tool was React (created by Facebook).
So I needed to learn Javascript and become better at CSS.
Front End intro
I’ve started to learn Javascript. After Python, it took some time to get used to the many semicolons, hehe.
I was learning Front End stack and of course some Linux in the background as an “activity to relax and chill”.
Jumping into Internet of Things world (IoT)
I noticed an opportunity to participate in an internship at a leading technology company.
I had a great experience during the 3 months internship.
I’ve learned some really interesting things about IoT, Trackers, Decrypting and Communication between satellites and devices with SIM cards.
Front end journey
After the internship I was still learning Javascript. During that period I’ve decided to take a chance and try to find a job which would accept me as a learner. Some companies do that - they invest into employees by letting them to learn.
I knew one person which was really smart and had his own start up. I decided to try.
During the interview, I showed my project which I made to get certified. I said that my goal is to learn React. CTO (the person that I knew) told me that this technology is part of their stack and for my surprise, he accepted to hire me as a learner.
When I was hired I only knew how to write a basic Javascript funtion. And my big learning journey began.
I really want to say a BIG Thank You to the person who accepted to hire me as a learner.
That journey lasted for nearly 3 years (2yrs 9mos).
I’ve learned many interesting tools and had an opportunity to be a part of complex web apps. The code base was very dynamic.
Long story short. Now I can build Webpages with React. Also I had some practice with React Native.
What now?
Now I’ve decided to fully dive into cybersecurity, because it’s my passion. I was kind of a “hacker” my whole life.
I follow Master OTW for a long time and I have 3 books that he wrote:
Linux Basics For Hackers
Network Basics For Hackers
Getting started to becoming a master hacker
Currently I’m reading the first book. I’ve read half of it already. and did practice tasks.
Also I’m planning to add HackTheBox exercises to my journey.
Main Goal
My goal in this journey is to write a blog about my learnings and foundings in this broad field in the format of Today I’ve learned.
And the main goals are CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ certificates. After that I’ll dive into job search.
Last words
I believe that for some people this journey could be interesting to follow. I invite you to follow and share this journey.
From Python and Front End to Cybersecurity.
Cheers,
Cybr