imjustcyrus

About

Tech content creator and professional who founded the Tech is the New Black podcast, where he educates a substantial audience on how to enter the tech industry. In 2023, he co-founded the career & staffing assistant Octaply AI and served as its RPA engineer. He has also shared his industry insight with audiences at numerous events, including the BLK Men in Tech THRIVE Conference and BitCon, as well as his own networking and education event, Grown & Techie. 

Before fame

He served in the United States Marine Corps for over 6 years before pursuing a career in tech. After entering the industry, he initially pursued a career in sales engineering but later shifted to RPA after discovering his passion for automation. 

Trivia

He previously worked as a traveling poet and public speaker for colleges, conferences, and other venues and events across the country. He has performed for crowds of up to 6,000 people. He was named on Clutch.co's list of "Top Black B2B Tech Influencers in 2025." 

Family life

His real name is Cyrus Harbin. 

Associated with

Jazze Pha and 9th Wonder have also been featured guests at the BLK Men in Tech THRIVE Conference. He frequently utilizes his social media platforms to share insightful videos about prominent figures in tech like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.