About this episode
Amar Sonik shares his journey from help desk to cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship in technology.
Enter the mind of Amar Sonik - a DevOps engineer, community builder, and lifelong technologist whose journey spans from the help desk to the heart of cybersecurity. Known for shaping BSides Singapore and now lending his voice to The Borg Radio Hour , Sonic reveals how curiosity fueled his evolution, how mentorship from Len Noe helped him command the stage, and why community, creativity, and calm remain the true superpowers in tech. From meditation to zero days, from tabla rhythms to threat research - this conversation reminds us that behind every exploit, every innovation, and every line of code, lies a deeply human story.00:00 Introduction and Background 01:43 The Journey into Public Speaking 03:58 Experiences at CyberSecCon 06:26 The Impact of the Documentary 'I Am Machine' 08:58 The Role of Community in Technology 10:04 The Importance of Informal Networks 12:36 The Launch of Borg Radio Hour 14:55 Personal Connections and Daily Affirmations 19:23 Daily Affirmations and Positive Mindset 23:21 Journey into Cybersecurity 31:03 The Intersection of Music and Technology 33:18 Creating a Cybersecurity Coffee Shop SYMLINKS [CyberSecCon] – CyberSecCon | Bringing Business & Tech…
People in this episode
Host: Chris Glanden
Guest: Amar Sonik
Topics covered
- DevOps
- cybersecurity
- community building
- public speaking
- mentorship
- technology
- music
Keywords
- DevOps
- cybersecurity
- community
- public speaking
- mentorship
- technology
- music
- affirmations
- innovation
- human story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BSides Singapore, The Borg Radio Hour
Books & works: I Am Machine
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