From Casio diary to cyber defense: How technology curiosity shaped Andreae Pohlman's military-Microsoft arc.
In this conversation, Andreae Pohlman (Dr. Dre) shares her journey from a tech-savvy child in Texas to a successful cybersecurity expert. She discusses the importance of networking, the impact of her military service on her career, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. Andreae emphasizes the need for self-advocacy, building confidence, and the significance of mentorship in navigating one's career path. The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity and the lessons learned from failures. In this conversation, Andreae Pohlman (Dr. Dre) shares her journey through the tech and cybersecurity fields, discussing her educational choices, the importance of networking at conferences, and the challenges faced by women in tech. She emphasizes the need for resilience in career paths, the significance of cybersecurity in protecting against threats, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. Andreae also highlights the mission of the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu, which aims to empower underrepresented groups in cybersecurity through education and community support.
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love this episode: The Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett), The Shawn Ryan Show, The Lex Fridman Podcast, Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, How I Built This with Guy Raz, The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show.