The #WorkingInTech series follows the career journeys of thriving tech professionals. We unpack their career stories to turn lessons learned into useful tips to help you make winning career moves. On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Chuks C-Madu. Chuks is a Site Reliability Engineer with experience at top companies like LinkedIn and Netflix. He also spent three years as the founder of Manful Health, a men’s mental health startup. Passionate about mentoring, Chuks teaches people how to break into the industry by leveraging their authentic stories with employers. Guided by his belief in practical execution and “creating your own luck,” he aims to inspire others to build careers that reflect who they are. Chuks will share his journey across tech and entrepreneurship, insights on mentorship, and advice on how to create your own opportunities in the industry. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: Twitter: Threads: @juwonthetechie IG: LinkedIn: TikTok: @juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH CHUKS LinkedIn: Website: CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Why Tech? 4:40 - Breaking into SRE Without a Degree 6:20 - Skills you need in SRE 12:15 - Communication 18:00 - Business Knowledge in Tech 29:50 - The Personality Type for SRE 37:30 - Networking 46:00 - Asking the Right Questions 53:40 - Career Progression 56:40 - Resume Review 1:00:40 - Final Words 1:01:40 - Conclusion