Josh Madakor initiated his journey in the IT field in 2007, starting as a help desk technician at a community college nearby. With time, he has acquired skills in various areas like Software Development, System Engineering, and Cybersecurity. His recent cybersecurity roles have led him to collaborate with a variety of sectors including local and state governments, finance, defense contracting, and he has also worked in the private sector as a contractor for Microsoft. During his tenure at Microsoft, Josh played a role in the creation and upkeep of the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark.