He worked as a security guard before enlisting in the Australian Army Reserves. His time in the Army helped him realise that a career in cyber security was what he really wanted.
After completing his service, Chris did what he thought were all the ‘right’ things: he attended industry events, made contacts in the field, and studied to professionally develop. Despite that, getting his foot in the door was proving to be more difficult than he’d anticipated.
An Army colleague encouraged Chris to sign up to WithYouWithMe and undertake the free training. Chris enrolled in the Linux Pipeline course and now works at BAE Systems as a Linux Systems Administrator which is a strong fit for his interests.
It’s so rewarding to be able to contribute to protecting Australia's security in ways other than serving in the armed forces,Chris
“I love picking up new skills every day and the team is really encouraging and accommodating.
“They understand that this is just the beginning of my tech career and I'm still learning.
"But having exposure to BAE Systems great culture, organisational procedures and leadership has been really valuable in helping me understand what’s possible with a career in tech.”