A conversation with Carl David, a rising cybersecurity professional who started as an Incident Response Intern with Microsoft’s world-renowned DART team. Carl, originally from Rwanda, shares how he broke into the field after studying at Collin College, where I also began my journey.
He’s now making waves as an Intelligence Analyst Intern at Semperis and will be joining USAA as a Cybersecurity Intern in Summer 2025.
We explore Carl's journey of landing his first internship at Microsoft, which subsequently opened doors to two more offers, various certifications, clear college pathways, and career insights. We also discuss the significance of deliberate networking and developing cybersecurity projects. Additionally, we address the hardships that come with immigration and the obstacles faced by international students, along with strategies for overcoming them.
Carl’s journey serves as a blueprint for aspiring cyber professionals, particularly those starting from humble beginnings.
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⏰TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:33 About Carl
03:36 Carl's Journey
14:07 Ultrahuman
16:42 Failed College Role (International Student)
17:48 Microsoft DART Internship
23:50 KC7
27:35 Semperis Support Role
29:43 Code Crafters
30:20 Building Cybersecurity Projects
31:26 Semperis Cybersecurity Internship
32:15 USAA Internship
34:14 Takeaways
39:33 Cyberwox
41:32 Cybersecurity Certifications & Projects
44:32 College & Experimentation
52:45 Getting a Cybersecurity Internship in 2025
59:10 Final Thoughts
01:00:00 Outro