Welcome to the first episode of the "Let's Taco Bout It" Series, where we bring you inspiring stories from entrepreneurs and change makers in the Silicon Valley while delving into the rich food and culture of the area. In this episode, we're joined by cybersecurity professional Chanson Peevy as we visit Rico's Tacos in Campbell, which we quickly found to be some of the juiciest meat tacos out there! Together with host Lolo Fisher, Chanson shares his journey from growing up in Southern California to his 28-year career in technology, touching on everything from family upbringing and business ventures to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. We'll also explore the challenges of wealth building, the intersection of technology and real estate, and the vital role of AI in the world of security. Let us know what resonates with you, as Chanson Peevy shares his wisdom and experiences, offering valuable insights into the tech industry and beyond.
Episode Time Markers:
00:00 Lolo introduces new podcast series with tacos.
04:43 Born in Long Beach, grew up in Moreno Valley.
07:06 Struggled to reload operating system, eventually succeeded.
09:38 First IT internship sparked passion for tech.
14:09 Moved to Moreno Valley in '91, diverse.
16:57 Tech as a solution for wealth building.
20:14 Challenging diversity and family discussions in tech.
22:49 Transitioning from internship to full-time work.
28:20 Honest review of barbecue pork and sides.
31:04 Business heavily relies on secure technology infrastructure.
33:27 Set up offices for digital documentation advancement.
37:22 Discussing recent bank fraud and fraud detection.
40:53 Building security mechanisms for large application landscape.
44:06 Company sold in 2022 to larger group.
46:13 I use idea generator to improve writing.
48:46 Wrap-up: Focus on essential cybersecurity skill sets.
51:09 Research cyber kill chain, choose user/customer focus.
56:31 "Here to Uplift podcast, new episodes weekly"