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
Episode 7.5 - WGU C200 Managing Orgs
Course C200 - Managing Organizations and People is discussed in this episode. If you are interested in my journey, here is what I've gone through for this course. I also provide some information on t…
Episode 7.4 - WGU MBA IT MGMT
With the job hunting process not going anywhere, I decided to go for an MBA in IT management to give me that boost. I talk about why I chose WGU's MBA IT MGMT program.
Episode 7.3 - Job Search Update
Update on where I am in my job search. Talk about the resources I am using and where I have failed. Let's also talk about the future of this journey.
Monday Morning Musings - 03-01-2021
Ranting about masks and people not wanting to be tracked by the government. It's been about a year since I've been sequestered to my basement and this clearly shows where I am in my mental state.
Episode 7.2 - Interview with Dr. Eric Cole (Cybersec)
An interview with cybersecurity expert Dr. Eric Cole. We discussed passion vs purpose and what it takes to make it in the cybersecurity profession.
Eric has a book coming out in May 2021, Cyber Crisi…
Episode 7.1 - Jobscan
I start with the happenings on Wall Street between hedge funds and WallStreetBets. Then I get into my first part on "The Why" of looking for a new job. Finally, I discuss jobscan and its role in the …
Episode 7.0 - Get a Job
Following TikTok trends, I am going to implement some of those best practices in getting a job. Folks like @wonsulting and @corporatelife are just two of the many personalities that I will be followi…
Episode 6.6 - Season 6 Finale
In this Season 6 finale, I take a look back on the year that was. We had some great accomplishments, in light of what was going on around us, and had some failures. If you are like me, you've had mor…
Episode 6.4 - Keep on Learning (Season 1Redux)
We revisit season 1 again to give an update on how to keep learning in this world of constantly evolving technology. Some platforms may be right for you, others not so much. The only constant in tech…
Episode 6.5 - Conversations with Bob and Mike
I arranged a conversation with two colleagues to gain insight into their humble beginnings. We discuss automation and certifications a bit. The overall theme was to gain an understanding of other tho…
Episode 6.3 - Tech career paths revisited (Season 1 Redux)
We revisit Season 1 episode 1.1. Looking back 5 years on my humble beginnings and the many career paths technology has to offer. Elon Musk started with the Commodore Vic-20, so did I. Look at where h…
Episode 6.2 - Soft Skills
Soft Skills are one of the keys to success in the IT industry. I present 10 soft skills that can help you in your growth as an IT professional. The beauty of honing your soft skills is that it can ap…
Episode 6.1 - Nepotism and its impact
While navigating your IT career, you will come across nepotism. We talk through what nepotism is and how to handle situations such as the Circle of Friends hiring practices C-Suite folks typically do…
Episode 6.0 - Welcome Back
Welcome back to our sixth season. We're trying to make this valuable to our listeners. Let's see how this goes.
Monday Morning Musings - 01/06/2020
Trump’s War is upon us!
Don't be the puppets they expect you to be.
Episode 5.21 - My CISSP Journey Part 2
The journey continues as I discuss my feelings around the exam and what happened the day I took the test. This is some real heartfelt information here and I don't mince words. Everyone has their own …
Monday Morning Musings - 12/09/2019
I am getting tired of the whole, LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT WHAT I DID! movement. I get it, you want to enact change, but you haven't said anything that would indicate you know what you want to do.
Episode 5.20 - My CISSP Journey Part 1
I know you’ve heard me about my decision NOT to go into the Information Risk route, so why the change? To be honest, I need to stay relevant somehow in the ever changing landscape of technology. You’…
Monday Morning Musings - 09/16/2019
Fantasy Football is the talk of many sports aficionados and I talk a bit about my experience with it and how much I SUCK at it. I'm back getting into a normal cadence of doing these shows again, so e…
Episode 5.19 - When No One Declares a Disaster
Leadership is about making decisions, big and small, yet somehow people forget what it means to be an effective leader. We had a major incident recently that prevented me from recording new episodes …