Self-taught and driven, I have always had a passion for new development in technology, which escalated me to where I am today, my push into tech happened after several failed attempts at applying for jobs when I was 20, but I kept getting rejected due to the fact I held no degree and the fact that I used to be homeless, I am a big believer that anyone can achieve or learn anything with time, determination and a chance, so that’s what I did, got my chance and I taught myself how to code which ended up leading me to where I am. Today I work as a Cybersecurity Specialist at Microsoft, where I get to lead technical workshops, architecture design sessions, proof of concepts, to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft solutions to customers across the world and at the same time, I am still brute forcing my way into cybersecurity and continously working to attain a deeper understanding of network security, cloud-based security, and data protection. I am passionate about the importance of security & privacy for individuals and organizations, given the ever-increasing use of technology within our personal and business endeavors. My mission has evolved over time but the core ingredient's still remain the same which is to make a positive impact in the world using my story, technology and cybersecurity. Between my full-time job , raising my two kids and speaking engagements, on my free, I developed a hobby for writing so you can find me sharing my experiences and downfalls on life, career transition and so much more on my blog Aimé Digital and bonus longtime hobby I love playing Mortal Kombat when I can.