A clear 6-part roadmap
From the shift mindset to your first role and beyond — understand the landscape, build foundations, create proof, get hired and keep growing.
Your 2026 roadmap into IT — AI, cloud & cybersecurity
Unlock your future in the digital world.
Stuck, underpaid or unsure how to break into tech? SHIFT 2 IT is your practical roadmap into IT in the age of AI, cloud and cybersecurity — helping you choose a direction, build real proof and get hired. Written by someone who made the shift himself.
Enterprise cybersecurity professionalCISSP · CISM · CISAFounder of Hetzl ITOver a decade in IT & tech
Why listen to me
Credibility you can't fake.
Most career-change books are written by marketers. This one comes from someone who actually does the work — a manager at one of the world's leading cybersecurity companies, with a decade-plus across enterprise infrastructure, training, cloud and security, and dozens of certifications to back it up. And I changed careers into IT myself — so this isn't recycled advice; it's the path I walked.
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Years across IT & tech roles
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The certifications behind the book & coaching
CISSPCISMCISACCSP
AzureAWSGoogle CloudCompTIA
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Andreas-Christian Hetzl
Cybersecurity & Cloud Specialist · Author of SHIFT 2 IT
I didn't start in IT. My early career was in quality assurance and manufacturing — until I decided to shift into tech and never looked back. I rebuilt myself across high-performance infrastructure, IT training, cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, today working at one of the world's leading cybersecurity companies, with CISSP, CISM and CISA plus 30+ more certifications. Along the way I founded my own IT company, Hetzl IT. SHIFT 2 IT is the roadmap I wish someone had handed me on day one — because I had to figure it out the hard way.
The shift
More than a book — a clear path into IT.
Where you are now
- Stuck in a job with no real growth
- Underpaid and undervalued
- Confused by where to even start with IT
- Overwhelmed by jargon and certifications
Where SHIFT 2 IT takes you
- A clear, step-by-step roadmap into IT
- Skills that open the door to remote roles and better-paid positions
- The right certifications, in the right order
- Confidence and a future you control
The book
What's inside the 2026 edition
A practical roadmap to start your IT career in the age of AI, cloud and cybersecurity — for complete beginners and career-changers, whatever your background.
AI, cloud & cybersecurity, demystified
Plain-language foundations in the skills that matter in 2026 — AI literacy, cloud, networking and security — without the hype.
Your past experience isn't wasted
Built for career-changers: turn customer service, QA, sales, admin or trades into credible IT strengths. No prior tech background needed.
Toolkit + market guides
10 visual roadmaps, a hands-on toolkit, and dedicated market guides for Romania, the DACH region and English-speaking markets.
Get the book on
Available now on Amazon, Apple Books and Google Play.
What readers say
Trusted by aspiring IT professionals
“A career game-changer for any aspiring IT professional. Don't start your journey without this book!”
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“An unmatched resource for IT career transition. It makes a complex process feel genuinely achievable.”
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“Finally, advice from someone who has actually worked in the field. Clear, practical and motivating from page one.”
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Individual experiences, shared with permission. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Work with me 1:1
The book gets you started. Consulting helps you get interview-ready and stand out.
Personalised guidance from someone who has seen both sides of the hiring process inside global tech companies.
Career coaching
A tailored plan to move from where you are to a real IT role.
CV & LinkedIn review
Make recruiters stop scrolling — optimised for IT roles.
Interview preparation
Practise the technical and behavioural questions that decide offers.
Certification guidance
Which certs actually matter, in which order, for your target role.
Career planning
A 6–18 month roadmap with milestones you can actually hit.
Corporate training
Upskilling sessions and workshops for teams entering tech.
Ready to map out your shift into IT?
Send me a message and let's see if I can help.
FAQ
Questions before you start?
Both. SHIFT 2 IT is first a practical book that maps out how to move into IT — what roles exist, which skills and certifications matter, and in what order. If you want hands-on help applying it to your own situation, that’s where the 1:1 consulting comes in: coaching, CV & LinkedIn, interview preparation and more.
No prior tech background is needed. It’s written for complete beginners and career-changers — people who feel stuck or underpaid and want a realistic way into tech. If you already have some IT experience, it helps you focus on the roles and certifications worth your time.
No — and be wary of anyone who promises that. What you get is clarity, a realistic roadmap and a stronger profile, which improve your chances. The work and the decisions stay yours; the book and the consulting simply make the path far less confusing.
On Amazon, Apple Books and Google Play, as an e-book. Use the “Get the book” buttons above — the purchase, payment and delivery happen on that platform, under its own terms.
Send a message through the form below, telling me where you are and what you’re aiming for. I reply personally — usually by email — and we agree on the scope, price and next steps before anything starts. Sending the form doesn’t commit you to a paid engagement.
Yes. Beyond 1:1 work, I run upskilling sessions and workshops for teams moving into tech or needing to understand IT roles, processes and skills. Tell me about your team through the contact form and we’ll shape something that fits.
Contact
Let's talk about your shift.
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