At just 23 years old, Kofi Asibey is already a Senior Data Scientist at HP in the United States, making six figures while leading impactful work in AI, automation, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

In this episode, Kofi shares his journey into Data Science, how he built his career so quickly, and what it really takes to succeed in one of the fastest-growing industries in tech.

We discuss:

• How Kofi got into Data Science

• Making six figures at 23

• A day in the life of a Senior Data Scientist at HP

• AI and the future of work

• Technical skills every aspiring Data Scientist should learn

• Data cleaning, forecasting, and machine learning

• Salary expectations and career growth in tech

• Challenges of breaking into the Data Science field

• Advice for students and young professionals

Kofi also shares insights on project ownership, building models with 96%+ accuracy, automating workflows, and using analytics to drive smarter business decisions.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Oluwadamilola Obamehinti, a cybersecurity executive with over 15 years of experience working across Fortune 100 companies like eBay and the Founder of Cyber Culture.

She shares her journey from building a successful career in cybersecurity to leaving Silicon Valley to start her own company, along with the real strategies that helped her grow her personal brand and expand her influence in the tech space.

We dive into practical insights on breaking into cybersecurity, navigating corporate environments, building a strong C-Suite network, and attracting high-value clients. Oluwadamilola also breaks down the differences between GRC and Incident Response, the evolving role of certifications in tech, and the emerging risks around AI and security.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to grow in tech, transition into cybersecurity, or build a long-term, sustainable career.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Opening Remarks & Appreciation

1:04 Meet Oluwadamilola Obamehinti

1:33 Cyber Culture & Her Entrepreneurial Ventures

3:23 Her Cybersecurity Career Journey

4:56 Transition Into Entrepreneurship

5:16 Why She Made the Leap

5:54 Biggest Challenge in Building Her Brand

6:30 How She Built Her Personal Brand

8:00 Posting on LinkedIn While Working in Corporate

9:08 Building a C-Suite Network

10:06 Navigating C-Suite Conversations

11:16 9–5 vs Entrepreneurship

12:19 GRC vs Incident Response

13:15 Breaking Into Big Tech

14:58 Do Certifications & Degrees Still Matter?

16:24 Cyber Culture Scholarships & Membership

17:20 Clients & Services

18:59 How Cyber Culture Started

19:41 Tech Exit Strategies

20:45 How to Get Clients

22:00 Cybersecurity Consulting Areas

23:15 AI Security Risks

25:22 Identifying AI Scams

26:54 Roadmap to Top Companies

28:51 Soft Skills in Tech

29:58 Future of Cyber Culture

31:05 Corporate Politics Strategies

33:51 Growing HackerproofHQ

35:00 Closing Remarks

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