The I.T. XP
Welcome to The Tech XP – the podcast that takes you inside the dynamic world of Information Technology. Whether you're coding the next big thing, managing enterprise systems, securing networks, or just the go-to “tech person” in your office, this show is for you.
Technology is at the heart of every business, and IT professionals are the driving force behind it all. From cloud computing to on-prem solutions, software development to cybersecurity, we uncover the reality of working in IT—beyond the job titles and buzzwords.
Ever feel like no one outside of IT understands what you do? Yeah, we get it. Your family might think you just “fix computers,” but in reality, you’re designing infrastructure, writing top-tier code, or keeping an entire organization’s data secure.
Whether you’re a helpdesk analyst, software engineer, project manager, database admin, or wear multiple hats, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to work in tech. Expect insights, stories, and real-world experiences that bridge the gap between enterprise IT and the ever-changing tech landscape.
Join us as we break down the challenges, wins, and realities of life in IT—without the corporate jargon.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 133
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Season 11 Starts today!!!
Fail.con 2024
The Crowdstrike Falcon issue was an eye opener for a lot of IT organizations on the readiness of their BCP or DR plans. This isn't the first time we've seen this, but it's been a while where such a l…
Mastering My WGU Management & Leadership Master’s in 6 Months!
Strap in as I take you back to my adventure at Western Governors University, where I crushed my Master of Science in Management and Leadership in one term (six months). Riding on the wisdom from a pi…
Multi-Cloud Learning: Paid Platforms
In this episode I discuss two paid platforms for your multi-cloud learning. These platforms I have leveraged in my own journey and I stand behind them. I know times are tough, but for those looking f…
Your Multi-Cloud Learning Journey
The cloud started off with well intentions of bringing more products to market faster, but it has turned into a competing race on how to optimize costs while deploying products at break neck speeds. …
Overemployed?? Hell, I was just let go! WTF?!
Been laid off? TWICE? Join the club (but let's not stay there!)
Being laid off is a gut punch. I know, I've been there twice. But guess what? I turned those lemons into lemonade (metaphorically, of course - who has the energy for a real lemonade stand after that?…
Get SMART, Get IT Done: Level Up Your Career in 2024 with Playful Purpose
Ditch the tech-coma and slay your 2024 goals! ⚔️
Procrastination got you in a chokehold? Career stuck in the buffering zone? Time to unleash the SMART goal secret weapon and rocket-boost your IT game…
Episode 9.3 - UEFN editing session PT. 3 - Assets
Unlock the world of game development and unleash your child's creativity with this must-watch video on Unreal Editor for Fortnite! Join us as we dive into the exciting process of creating custom Fort…
Episode 9.2 - UEFN editing session part 2 - Landscapes
Unlock the world of game development and unleash your child's creativity with this must-watch video on Unreal Editor for Fortnite! Join us as we dive into the exciting process of creating custom Fort…
Episode 9.1 - Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) Released!
Epic games recently released the Unreal Editor for fortnite with Epic Games Store exclusivity. In this video, I discuss why I think that others should use the editor, as well as its full potential, a…
Episode 9.0 - IT Trends To Watch In 2023
I'm the kind of guy that looks ahead to understand what's coming at us. I want to know what those changes will be so I can adapt accordingly. In this episode, I discuss some of the developing trends …
Episode 8.4 - The End of I.T. and the Rise of A.I.
The IT industry is at an inflection point and continues to come to terms with disruptive technologies reshaping the world of work. Chuck discusses the role of A.I. as it pertains to our industry, and…
Episode 8.3 - I'm BECOMING A GAMER?
Episode 8.2 - Career Goals
Career goals are the objectives that you want to achieve in your life. They can be personal or professional, short-term or long-term. Your career goals should not just be a dream but also have a plan…
Episode 8.1 - WGU MBA IT MGMT
I completed my MBA - IT MGMT from WGU in December of 2020. I go through the entire program and give insights into why it took me 7 months to complete and how you can complete it within 1 term (6 Mont…
Episode 8.0 - We are on YouTube!
Episode 7.8 - WGU C214 Financial Mgmt
WGU C214 Financial Management - This course was a tough one for me. It required that I finish the course reading/homework over the summer break; it definitely was not something that I could do during…
Episode 7.7 - WGU C213
WGU C213 - Accounting for Decision Makers. The course that will make you want to rip your eyes out! Such a dry course. Don't let it intimidate you, it's pretty straightforward, but you really have to…
Episode 7.6 - WGU MGT2 and C202
The two courses follow the WGU MBA IT Management degree. IT Project Management and Managing Human Capital are the two courses I completed in a span of three weeks. I talk mostly about IT Project Mana…