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It’s All Tech to Me: Adjusting to an IT Career — SolarWinds TechPod 070
In today’s ever-expanding job market, many people find themselves on a career path they never originally planned for: IT. So how do those “non-technical” people become “technical”? Join TechPod hosts Sean and Chris as they dissect their own experiences working in tech, learning how to grapple with unknowns, Observability,…
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IT Pro Day ’22—The Evolution of the IT Pro — SolarWinds TechPod 068
IT Pro Day is right around the corner, and in preparation for the event, TechPod hosts Chris Bowie, Sean Sebring, and special guest Head Geek Chrystal Taylor talk about IT Pro Day, the evolution of the IT pro, and how roles have changed in an increasingly distributed and complex IT landscape. Tune in as they share their…
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Little Fires; Are They Worth IT? — SolarWinds TechPod 067
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m too busy putting out fires”? What if the only way to get ahead of those fires was to make way for change—to improve the foundations and infrastructure to reduce the fires you had to put out? This episode will discuss the fantastical balancing act of maintaining operational excellence…
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SysAdmins: Then, Now, Always — SolarWinds TechPod 066
When you started as a systems administrator, you might have connected servers, swapped out hard drives, run down spare components, and dragged around a crash cart. Those days might not be completely over, but the chances you physically interact with your systems grow smaller and smaller each day. In an era of…
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Getting to Know the New THWACK Community Manager — SolarWinds TechPod 064
The SolarWinds community, THWACK, has a new community manager. Ben Keen (@the_ben_keen) has been an active voice in the community for years as a THWACK MVP and has now decided to join SolarWinds’ efforts to continue having the greatest community out there. Ben will be joining as a regular voice here on TechPod and bringing…
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Women in Tech: Owning Your Place at the Table — SolarWinds TechPod 062
In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, Head Geek Chrystal Taylor is joined by Hannah Kohr and Katie Schraeder to discuss the benefits of communication and advocating for yourself to help tackle challenging conversations and grow your career. With differing backgrounds and experiences in tech, Chrystal, Hannah, and Katie…
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Figuring IT Out: The People Behind IT — SolarWinds TechPod 056
IT pros juggle a lofty list of responsibilities. They’re tasked with navigating new technology, maintaining continuity for hybrid work environments, devising creative solutions, all while ensuring those they support are successful. In our day-to-day interactions, we often see IT pros’ hard, technology skills at play but…
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How Military Service Prepares You for a Career in IT — SolarWinds TechPod 053
Being in IT as part of the armed services is a different type of work experience than the private sector, with military values, culture, and restrictions blending to create a unique type of IT experience. In this Veteran’s Day episode of SolarWinds© TechPod, Head Geek™ Leon Adato is joined by Marlys (Marcie) May, VP of…
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Lesley Carhart on Cybersecurity, IT Careers, and Service In and Out of the Military — SolarWinds TechPod 048
Lesley Carhart is recognized as one of the leading voices in digital forensics and cybersecurity. But her career began – and is still firmly rooted – with her service in the Guard and Reserves. She devotes a significant amount of time to helping others make the transition into tech, both within the armed services and as…
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Tech Career Origin Stories — SolarWinds TechPod 047
The tech industry is booming, and there are many opportunities to transition from other career paths – or to change your path within tech. Join Head Geek Chrystal Taylor as she chats with tech professionals Ivan Bravo, Paul Guido, Jake Muszynski, and Marc Netterfield as they share their tech origin stories and discuss the…