Restaurant manager → SDET
Omar
“Eight months of study taught me what four years of college couldn't. Three raises in my first year without even asking.”
Ask me
anything.
A live, unscripted Q&A with Kuzzat Altay, founder of CYDEO. I hire engineers, build AI systems, and have trained 14,000+ people across 36 countries. Bring your real questions about the job market, AI, and breaking into tech.
Free · Google Meet · Thu, July 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Date
Thu, July 23, 2026
Time
7:00 PM ET
Where
Google Meet
Cost
Free
Background
Accenture · CGI · Inovalon · Harvard Business School · CEO, PlanckVPN
The founder
Who you're asking
I came to the U.S. having escaped communism, with no English, no degree, and no connections. I drove deliveries for minimum wage, taught myself to code, and became an automation engineer. Then I kept going.
Engineer
Built test automation at Accenture, CGI, and Inovalon.
Founder & teacher
CYDEO. 14,000+ engineers trained across 36 countries. I still teach every live class myself.
CEO & builder
PlanckVPN. I ship the product as its front-end developer, not just the boss.
Building with AI
Hands-on agentic systems: Nuebase CRM, CYDEO AI Lab, an AI CFO, a learning platform, and an open-source YouTube content-intelligence tool.
Harvard Business School
General Management Program (GMP) alumnus.
Beyond tech
Director at whereismyfamily.org and a human rights activist.
Kuzzat Altay · FounderNo question is off limits
What you can ask
Real things people ask me every week:
01Is it too late to get into tech?
02Will AI take QA and cybersecurity jobs?
03Can someone with zero background really get hired?
04How long until I'm actually job-ready?
05What do these jobs pay right now?
06What does a normal day on the job look like?
Graduate stories
People who sat where you are.
Babysitter → QA Engineer
Husna
“When I saw my first paycheck, I couldn't believe it. Nobody in my family thought seven months could change everything. It did.”
Cab driver → Automation Engineer
Miriam
“I used to drive passengers to the buildings where I work now. I wasn't smart, but I had desire. Now I'm making six figures.”
Live · Google Meet
Reserve your spot
Thu, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Google Meet. Free.
FAQ
Questions about the session
Is it really free?
Yes. The session is free and there is nothing to buy to attend. Come, ask, listen.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. It is a small live video room, but your camera is optional. Keep it off if you prefer. Mics stay muted until you raise your hand to ask something.
What if I can't make the time?
Register anyway so we have your email. We run these often, and we'll let you know about the next one.
Who is this for?
Anyone thinking about a career in tech, current students, and people who are just curious about QA, cybersecurity, or AI. No experience needed.