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
Monday Morning Musings - 04/15/2019
It's tax day in the United States! Get out there and pay those taxes. What's the saying, there are only two certainties in life: Death and Taxes!
Monday Morning Musings - 04/08/2019
Getting back into Nascar has me wondering about brand loyalty. This came after wondering why there were so many empty seats at Bristol Motor Speedway this past Sunday. Are you doing what you need to …
Episode 5.8 - Network Engineering
1. Recap of last week's topic: SysAdmin
2. What the Network Engineering role entails
3. Day to Day job functions that typically are performed by this role
4. What certifications you should look at ge…
Monday Morning Musings - 04/01/2019
20 years ago The Matrix was released. It got me thinking about the evolution of the digital world and the common theme amongst many of the futuristic movies, we need to unplug.
Monday Morning Musings- 03/25/2019
what are you getting done today? Musings around Reddit and the power of self awareness.
Episode 5.7 - SysAdmin
The sysadmin role is considered, in my opinion, the glue that binds many aspects of an IT organization. The sysadmin is the escalation point for the helpdesk and desktop support. They work hard on ke…
Monday Morning Musings- 3/18/2019
Today I go a bit technical as this weekend resulted in me working. Mostly just a rant on how operations teams are lackluster at best, especially when they are outsourced.
Episode 5.6 - Technical - Desktop Support
We continue the series of job functions within IT that will provide more in-depth insights into what that role entails.
Topics covered:
1. Recap of last week's topic of the Help desk
2. What the Tech…
Monday Morning Musings - 03/11/2019
Another Monday where I complain about how people select usernames, especially for online games. Then I close it out with a quick discussion on password vaults for personal use.
Episode 5.5 - The Helpdesk
This is the first in a series of going deeper into some of the job functions you can find yourself holding within IT. I start with the help desk as your launchpad for your career. While not glamorous…
Monday Morning Musings - 03/04/2019
A decent snowfall has occurred here in the farmlands of New Jersey! I discuss the curve balls property owners face, especially when the weather rears its ugly head. Then I dig into the first world pr…
Monday Morning Musings- 02/25/2019
Episode 5.4 - Organizational Change - The Aftermath
Monday Morning Musings - 02/18/2019
Episode 5.3 - Organizational Change
Monday Morning Musings - 02/11/2019
Monday Morning Musings - 02/04/2019
Episode 5.2 - Reddit questions answered
Monday Morning Musings- 01/28/2019
