Bedste Mike Zapcic-podcasts (2024)

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Women in Tech with Mel Kolinski of Ostra – IT in the D 497 32:47

23h ago32:47

32:47

In this episode, we chat with Mel Kolinski, Director of Channel Development at Ostra and an Co-Moderator for the Minnesota Chapter of the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW). The conversation highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and leadership development for women in tech. Mel discusses her involvement with ACW and the initiatives they…

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Exploring Creativity with Author Holly Owen – IT in the D 496 35:30

22d ago35:30

35:30

Bob and Randy welcome guest Holly Owen, a former Detroiter turned New Orleans resident and author. Holly shares her experiences moving from Detroit to Boston and eventually to New Orleans, where she found inspiration to write her book Quit Playing Yourself during the pandemic. This episode Holly’s journey of transitioning from real estate to Airbnb…

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Data Quality and Management with Aaron Wilkerson of Carhartt – IT in the D 495 32:43

29d ago32:43

32:43

Aaron Wilkerson, data and analytics leader at Carhartt, and organizer of the Detroit Low Key Data Meetup. They discuss the challenges of data quality and the importance of clean data for AI initiatives, the complexities of managing multiple data vendors, and how businesses are navigating cloud costs and modernization. They also touch on the integra…

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Catching Up with Entrepreneur Tom Nardone – IT in the D 494 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

Entrepreneur and product developer and repeat offender Tom Nardone is back chatting about what he’s done and what he’s doing. 36 Ideas and a System (TEDxDetroit) Detroit Mower Gang ShopInPrivate.com, Bachelorette.com, Vibrators.com Dignity LiftsAf Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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Right to Repair with Jacki Lutz of Auto Care Association – IT in the D 493 33:10

1M ago33:10

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We’re joined this week by Jacki Lutz, Director of Content for the communication team at Auto Care Association and host of ‘Carpool Confessions‘. In this episode, we discuss the right to repair movement crucial to automotive independence and consumer choice. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by independent auto repair shops due to new…

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Idle Banter with Mike Zapcic – IT in the D 492 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

Our friend Mike Zapcic is back to just shoot the breeze. We chat about movies, books, pop culture, and more. This was a casual chat with no agenda–just some friends catching up and geeking out.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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AI’s Impact on Security with Patrick Garrity of VulnCheck – IT in the D 491 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

Patrick Garrity, a security researcher and evangelist at VulnCheck, is back! We discuss his career evolution, vulnerability management, AI’s impact on security, and the recurring nature of security incidences. He also provides insights into the Black Hat conference.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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A Podcast about Families with Children with IDD with Wendy Ernzen of Let’s Plant Houses – IT in the D 490 33:09

3M ago33:09

33:09

Wendy Ernzen joins us to talk about her podcast Let’s Plant Houses where she discusses the victories and successes of families whose children—young and adult—have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Whether you’re a parent on a similar journey or just seeking to expand your understanding, you should subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spo…

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Rebranding a Startup and More with Jason David of Gym Force – IT in the D 489 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

Jason “JD” David returns and—after some ribbing from us last time—has changed the name of his service to Gym Force, and he’s doing some gret things. Hear all about how it’s going in this episode.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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The CrowdStrike Incident with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 488 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

This week, Bob and Randy are happy to have back Tom Lawrence (Lawrence Systems, Youtube Channel, CWNR)! It’s been a year since his last visit. CrowdStrike is in the news recently due to a faulty update bringing down global infrastructure. Tom helps us understand what happened, why, and what the ramifications are.…

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James Parker, Author of “Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive” – IT in the D 487 40:30

4M ago40:30

40:30

This episode was a bit of a divergence from the regular topics we cover on IT in the D: this week we were joined by author James Parker, staff writer at The Atlantic, and author of the book Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive.The book delves into personal struggles, mental health, and life's daily challenges. The conversation …

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AI, Blockchain, and NFTs with JB Benjamin of Kryotech – IT in the D 486 56:07

4M ago56:07

56:07

This week, Bob and Randy were joined by JB Benjamin of Kryotech. We talk about his companies, and his projects, and his uninque views on the world of AI, blockchain, NFTs, and their flaws and use cases.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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EV Charging Challenges with Bob Skinner of EcoG – IT in the D 485 35:03

5M ago35:03

35:03

This episode, Bob and Randy welcome Bob Skinner, longtime Detroit IT veteran and the Managing Director of North America for EcoG. They discuss various aspects of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including challenges with charging infrastructure, technological advancements, and the future of EVs. The conversation covers issues such as the role of…

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Site Reliability Engineering with Dan Salinas & Sarv Shah of Nobl9 – IT in the D 484

5M ago

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In this episode Bob and Randy invite Dan Salinas and Sarv Shah from Nobl9 to dive deep into the complexities of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Discover the origins of SRE, the significance of SLOs in improving customer experience, and the impact of digital reliability on businesses today. From the challenges…

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Getting Rid of VMWare with Brian Schneble – IT in the D 483 39:14

6M ago39:14

39:14

Brian Scheble is back to talk to Bob and Randy about about what's going on with VMWare. Topics include transformative changes in VMware's business strategy under Broadcom's ownership, implications for small businesses and MSPs, alternatives like Nutanix and cloud solutions, and the broader data commodification impact.…

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NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration with Andre Arbelaez of the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council – IT in the D 482 32:52

7M ago32:52

32:52

The NFL Draft 2024 is coming soon to Detroit, and with it, The Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is hosting a NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration.Andre Arbelaez joins Bob and Randy to talk about this upcoming event as well as a give a refresher on the HC3.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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Catching Up with Ming Chen – IT in the D 481 50:13

7M ago50:13

50:13

Ming Chen (X/Twitter, Instagram, A Shared Universe PodcaStudio) is back to catch up with Bob and Randy. There are lots of stories and reminiscing, as well as discussion of Ming's latest adventures and escapades.Ming is a long-time friend of the show and he's always a blast!Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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Astronomicon 7 – IT in the D 480 31:29

7M ago31:29

31:29

Astronomicon is back with their seventh installment! Astronomicon is a pop culture convention with something for fans of all ages.Bob and Randy talk to Astronomicon organizer Mikey about what makes the event unique, why it's fun, and what guests will be in attendance this year.Plus, episodes like this alway devolve into fun stories of past encounte…

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The Journey from CISO to Consultant with John Bingham of Speak by Design – IT in the D 479 35:31

7M ago35:31

35:31

This week, Bob and Randy are joined by John Bingham, COO of Speak by Design. They discus John's journey from high-stress CISO roles at major companies to consulting, shedding light on the skills necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving cyber security landscape. The conversation takes an intriguing turn towards sales principles, relationship buildi…

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Cybersecurity Scams with Brian Schneble of Great Security Debate – IT in the D 478 33:19

8M ago33:19

33:19

In this episode, Bob and Randy hang out with special guest Brian “Schneebs” of Great Security Debate.First, Bob provides a review of Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom. Then, the topic shifts to data security with an emphasis on some of the security scams floating around like the pig butchering scam. Later, Brian gives advice on the types of scams and how t…

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Present and Future of AI, and the Dynamics of Remote Work with Matt Van Itallie of Sema – IT in the D 477 38:17

8M ago38:17

38:17

Matt Van Italie of Sema is back (last visit).The conversation delves into the challenges and advantages of remote work, the need for strategic and operational innovation, the role of human input in AI, and the significance of clear and concise communication.We also talk about the balance between structured communication and the empowerment of worke…

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Social Selling with Matt Rutter of AWS – IT in the D 476 30:33

9M ago30:33

30:33

Bob and Randy this week speak to Matt Rutter, Sr. Partner Sales Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) about various aspects related to sales and entrepreneurial ventures. Matt shares his experiences and approaches to sales, social selling, his book From Clicks to Clients, as well as his mini property venture known as the Rockabilly Retreat in Memphi…

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Exploring IT Leadership and Cybersecurity with Steve York of 1-800 Hansons – IT in the D 475 33:00

9M ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, Bob and Randy chat with Steve York, CIO of 1-800 Hansons. Steve shares his insightful perspectives on IT leadership, cybersecurity practices, adopting artificial technologies, and the importance of networking and mentorship in the IT industry for knowledge sharing and problem solving. Steve shares his experience with different AI a…

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Security in AI with Jason Brown – IT in the D 474 34:45

10M ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of 'IT in the D', Bob and Randy chat with Jason Brown, a renowned IT security manager from the Shyft Group. They discuss the influence of AI and security in today's tech world and how it's poised to change our future. Jason also shares some insights about his book, the 'Executive Cybersecurity Handbook'. The conversation also delves…

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Debating Humane AI Pin and Screen Dependence with Nuri Gocay – IT in the D 473 34:42

11M ago34:42

34:42

This week, we were joined by IT in the D Legend Nuri Gocay, Chief Solutions Officer at Local Measure and former co-host of this very show.We kicked off talking about the Humane AI Pin, a wearable cell phone. Bob and Randy were not amused, however Nuri is intrigued by the notion of getting rid of his screen. It will be interesting to follow the jour…

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AI in Event Ticketing with Alex Linebrink of Passage – IT in the D 472 34:43

11M ago34:43

34:43

This week, Alex Linebrink, CEO of Passage, is back to talk to Bob and Randy to about what's new in the ticketing space as well as some milestones and recognition Passage has received lately. Alex was last on Episode 439.They discuss how ticketing processes have evolved, the use of AI in understanding audience preferences, and their experience with …

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Cybersecurity Realities, Insights, and Challenges with Jeff Marraccini of Altair – IT in the D 471 42:06

12M ago42:06

42:06

I'm trying something new this week: These show notes were generated by putting a transcript into ChatGPT. Feedback is appreciated! —RandyWe recently heard Jeff Marraccini on a recent episode of the “This Week in Enterprise Technology (TWiET)” podcast. Jeff, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Altair, joined us this week to share insigh…

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Resume Writing with Jason Charnas of Gesher Human Services – IT in the D 470 37:22

12M ago37:22

37:22

This week, we chatted with Jason Charnas from Gesher Human Services. They help thousands of people in areas of career development and training, and they also have a program helping those with disabilities find employment.We got into resume writing and their philosophy in helping showcase work history. The best part—they do it for free! We aren't bi…

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Exploring MarTech with David Juan – IT in the D 469 38:27

1y ago38:27

38:27

We always like learning about new things, so we had David Juan on the show to talk all things MarTech including UX, Enterprise SEO, A/B Testing, and how he used those skills to get equity in a local start-up, Normal Coffee. We asked: when do you know what is good? When do you know when it's done? What do you use as your barometer? And David cleared…

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This Week in Enterprise Tech with Lou Maresca of TWiT.tv – IT in the D 468 53:27

1y ago53:27

53:27

Every so often, you get that guest that flips the script of what you thought you could accomplish doing a tech podcast.This week, we were lucky to chat to Lou Maresca of This Week in Enterprise Tech (TWiET) on TWIT.tv. Lou has been podcasting as long as us, since 2013 and has produced over 500 episodes. If you've ever listened to his show, you know…

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Deep Dive into Generative AI with Scott Smith – IT in the D 467 39:23

1y ago39:23

39:23

This week, we were joined by Scott Smith, Generative AI expert to do a deep dive into the topic: what it is, its rise to popularity, corporate governance, and ethics.We ended the show with some fun and asked ChatGPT for some date night in Detroit suggestions, and to respond as a pirate. Here's the result:Arrr, matey! If ye be lookin' fer a swashbuc…

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Exploring Augmented and Virtual Reality with Jacob Ennis of Center for Simulation & Innovation – IT in the D 466 41:31

1y ago41:31

41:31

In this episode, Jacob Ennis from Center for Simulation & Innovation joined us to talk about the applications of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Last time we talked about AR on the show was episode 158 with Spellbound.Plus, we find out why people confuse AR and artificial intelligence (AI) and we hear his thoughts on the Apple Visi…

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Unpacking Project Management with Katie Schulz of Slalom Consulting – IT in the D 465 31:16

1y ago31:16

31:16

*Disclaimer, I work with Katie; however, candidly, I didn't have a great grasp of project management and delivery.—BobThis week, we spoke with Katie Schulz, Director of Business Advisory Services & Strategic Delivery at Slalom Consulting.Being a sales guy my entire career, we always assume once we get the PO, the hard work is over. The team behind …

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Making Backups Cool with Steven Panovski of UBX Cloud – IT in the D 464 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

This week, we got the chance to talk to Steve Panovski from UBX Cloud, probably the biggest company you may have never heard of in Metro Detroit.Steve and Bob have similar backgrounds, both growing up in the BBS world, dial-ups, and LAN parties. He has since grown to 25 data centers around the world and has won multiple partner of the year awards.S…

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Dealing with Vendors and Getting Ahead in Securing Your Environment with Cybersecurity Consultant Caston Thomas – IT in the D 463 42:47

1y ago42:47

42:47

This week, we were very lucky to chat with our old friend Caston Thomas. Cybersecurity consultant, security visionary, radio host, and all around great human being.Caston dropped some knowledge on getting through the vendor fog and dropped the three things you need to do to be ahead of the game in securing your environment (not click bait, #3 will …

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Creating a Fitness Industry Startup with Jason David of Workforce Performance Network – IT in the D 462 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

Workforce Performance Network is a fitness industry startup co-founded by Jason "JD" David. In this episode, we talk to him about the origin of the business, who it's for, how it works, and what's next.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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Youtube Success, Business Merger, and Social Networks, and AI with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 461 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

In this episode, we were joined by Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems and CNWR IT Consultants. He was on the show over a year ago, and his YouTube channel has just kept growing since then. In fact, it's become so successful that he's merging his business with CNWR so he can continue to focus on the YouTube channel while CNWR manage the business proje…

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Changes in Detroit with Jer Staes of Daily Detroit – IT in the D 460 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

Long time friend of the show, Jer Staes of Daily Detroit, is back! Jer was last on Episode 425 where he talked about being close to recording the 1000th episode of the daily podcast. Now, Daily Detroit has over 1200 episodes.First, we had a chat about a subject near and dear to our hearts: dive bars! Daily Detroit recently had an episode about them…

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NOW TV, Broadband Expansion, and more with Michelle Gilbert of Comcast – IT in the D 459 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

27:55

This week, we talked with our friend and long-time guest Michelle Gilbert, VP at Comcast (last time was episode 428, still relevant!) and she's got plenty of news.Comcast launched NOW TV, a streaming service that includes over 40 premium channels, plus Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST), and Peacock Premium. It costs $20/month.We dove into was the $42B in…

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Astronomicon 6.5 Pop Culture Convention – IT in the D 458 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

Astronomicon—usually in February—is doing a summer “0.5” edition of their pop culture convention this weekend!Organizers Mike and Dustin joined us to talk about the convention, and also about their favorite con moments.Check out Astronomicon 6.5 at Burton Manor in Livonia this Saturday and Sunday, June 24– 25, 2023!…

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The IT Security Landscape with Erik Wille of AAM – IT in the D 457 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

37:17

This week we had a great conversation with Erik Wille, CISO at American Axle and one of the hosts of The Great Security Debate.We started by mocking “what keeps you up at night”, but in all seriousness, we got into how he views security for a global company. We then got into the giant vendor landscape, and how he made sense of this madness.Lastly, …

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Digital Marketing Trends and Techniques with Steven Childs of Dorsay Creative – IT in the D 456 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

42:17

This week, we got to chat with Steven Childs, founder of Dorsay Creative, a digital marketing agency.Bob was excited to talk with him for a number of reasons, but mostly because we haven't spoken with anyone on SEO in probably 5–6 years and we could use a refresh.And wow, did we get into it: we wondered what Google/Bing are doing to combat ChatGPT …

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Astronomicon 6 with Ming Chen of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio – IT in the D 455 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

Publishing this one early so you still have time to grab tickets!Ming Chen of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio and “AMC’s Comic Book Men” will be appearing at Astronomicon 6 this weekend! We reminisce with him and he talks all about the con.Af Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker

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IT Security Then and Now, Securing Relationships with Wolfgang Goerlich, Cybersecurity Strategist – IT in the D 454 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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This week we met with Wolfgang Goerlich. Not only is he a well respected CISO, he was our guest on Episode 1 (and episode 112). We had fun catching up, talking about security then vs. now, changes in philosophy, and mocked marketing jargon for commonly used tech. We ended by talking about Securing Sexuality, his conference and podcast, prompted by …

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Entrepreneurship and Data Security for Small Business with Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech – IT in the D 453 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

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This week, we chatted with Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech. We started talking about making the jump into entrepreneurship, got into data security for small business, and the layoffs going on in big tech.We ended up talking about his podcast, the Power On Podcast and his favorite episode, "Why IT companies suck". Eddie is a natural conversationalist a…

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Dual CIO and CISO Roles with David Williams of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group – IT in the D 452 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

This week, we were super lucky to chat with David Williams, CIO and CISO of Gold Star Mortgage Financial. Since it's end of year, we started by joking about how many sales reps are currently calling him to make their end of year numbers.We then got into what it takes to be dual role CIO and CISO, how he chooses his vendors, methodologies, and best …

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Personal Brand and Digital Neighborhoods with Hajj Flemings of Rebrand Cities – IT in the D 451 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

This week, we were super lucky to talk to serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and all around great guy Hajj Flemings, CEO of Rebrand Cities and founder of Modern Athlete.Hajj was one of the first people I remember talking about your "personal brand", so we dove into that, as well as what it means for smaller neighborhoods and businesses to have a…

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Change and Influence with Stefanie Krievins – IT in the D 450 42:45

2y ago42:45

42:45

This week, we got to chat with change and strategy consultant Stefanie Krievins.We immediately got into change management, and not in a software/project way, but in a human way and how it is difficult for most people.We discussed DISC methodology and how it applies on how we work with others. This led to how to lead kick ass meetings (something I t…

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A Career in Cloud with Troy Dieter of Slalom – IT in the D 449 39:23

2y ago39:23

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This week, we chatted about all things cloud with AWS Ambassador and all around great guy Troy Dieter. Troy has an impressive list of certifications and just received the title of Cloudius Maximus for obtaining his 7th AWS cert. We got into the path on those looking to start and build their career in cloud. We also talked in length about AWS re:Inv…

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Military to IT Transition with Zach Boguslawski of Slalom – IT in the D 448 34:07

2y ago34:07

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This week, we talked with management consultant Zach Boguslawski about his journey from being in the military and transitioning it to working in technology in the private sector.We also got into what it means to be a "management consultant", overused terms like 'business outcomes' and 'digital transformation', and how he translates that into meanin…

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