TechVets: The Podcast

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What's TechVets: The Podcast about?

TechVets: creates new opportunities for 'tech-curious' UK veterans through partnerships. In this series, hosted by Charlie Jacoby we discuss the latest tech issues and industry trends plus we discuss how to make a career in the tech and cyber security world.

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TechVets: The Podcast episodes:

05.20.2024
From Stay-at-Home RAF Mom to Cyber Security Expert
Meet Rachel Morley-Jones, a former full-time mum and legal administrative assistant who transformed her career by diving into the world of cyber security. After 14 years of dedicating herself to family, Rachel stumbled upon a Facebook post about a Capslock...
04.11.2024
Rich's Resettlement Rundown: From Veteran to Tech Innovator with Smartsheet
Transitioning from military life to a civilian career is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. For many veterans, the tech industry, with its dynamic environment and constant innovation, offers a promising pathway. In our latest TechVets podcast, we delve...
03.07.2024
From Military Logistics to Tech Success: Seru Nainoca’s Inspiring Journey
In our latest TechVets podcast to mark International Women's Day 2024, we welcome Seru Nainoca, a veteran with a remarkable story that spans continents, careers, and considerable challenges. Seru Nainoca’s journey into the military was as unexpected as it was transformative....
02.22.2024
Bridging Worlds: The Dual Life of a Reservist in the Tech Sector
In our latest podcast with Sam O'Donnell from NetCompany, we get an intimate glimpse into the life of someone who seamlessly bridges the gap between serving as a military reservist and excelling in the fast-paced world of technology. Sam's journey...
01.26.2024
How do you get your tech career started after military service?
Ben Shorter from Ex Mil Recruitment takes us on his journey to creating an agency that exclusively helps ex-military professionals find jobs, including tech employment after their service. Ben emphasises the often-overlooked diverse skill set of military recruits. From technical expertise...
12.04.2023
Navigating New Horizons: David Attwood’s Journey from RAF to Tech Trailblazer
David Attwood shares his inspiring journey from 12.5 years in the Royal Air Force to becoming a tech trailblazer, emphasising the role of adaptability, learning, and growth in his career transition. Motivated by family stability, David navigated the challenges of leaving...
11.15.2023
How do you get into a tech sales career?
If you’re leaving the military or your spouse’s career influences your location and lifestyle, tech sales jobs offer variety, progression and a chance to implement transferable skills.Moderated by TechVets' Training Coordinator Colin Grimes BA Grimes with expert insights from:Alex Gay - Senior Account...
10.16.2023
From Royal Navy Veteran to Cybersecurity Expert: Mhairi’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph
Do you recognise your worth? Can you actually have it all? Discover how Annette Berry from the Forces Employment Charity, TechVets and CAPSLOCK supported Royal Navy veteran and forces spouse Mhairi J. to unlock her #Cyber potential. In a similar...
09.04.2023
TechVets: Want to work in the Military Metaverse?
In this TechVets podcast we meet Andy Fawkes, a prominent figure in the world of military simulation and training and a Special Correspondent Military Simulation and Training at Halldale Group. In this interview, we explore why veterans are a natural...
07.10.2023
Anyone Can Do It: Mark Ward Succeeds In Deloitte’s Graduate Scheme
Ex-RAF driver Mark Ward, 35, went from military to management consultancy after joining Deloitte’s graduate scheme. “This is a career anyone can do – it isn’t just for senior NCOs or officers.” His journey shows that the right attitude, approach and extra...
06.15.2023
Creating Your Own Luck & Preparing Early For A Cyber Career: An Interview with ex-Royal Marine Chester Pitts
Following his unexpected medical discharge, ex-Royal Marine Chester Pitts showed how making smart career decisions early on led to a cybersecurity role at Salus Cyber. Chester’s motivation to upskill himself, military-bred confidence and tenacity positioned him well for training and employment...
05.17.2023
TechVets podcast: Infanteer Turned SOC Analyst Ian Getty on Changing with the Times
On this edition of the TechVets podcast, we sat down with Ian Getty, a former Royal Irish Regiment infanteer whose skill set has shifted over the years to suit military service, private jobs, and the modern tech career world. Ian...
05.11.2023
‘Square Peg, Square Hole:’ Jim Perkins Finds His Place with Capslock Cyber Security After Military Service
Jim Perkins joined the military as a chef at 19 and left as a commissioned officer and intelligence analyst at 36. In this podcast we find out how he went from RAF chef to Capslock cyber security pro. “I genuinely enjoyed it...
04.10.2023
Make yourself redeployable: How to increase capability & decrease the skills gap
Donavin De Jongh Tells It Like It Is: You CAN Go From Army to IT (And Fast) Within weeks of leaving his job with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, this former Sergeant landed a competitive job in IT project management at Netcompany....
03.26.2023
The Pyramid of Pain and Tackling Technical Interviews
We catch up with Microsoft's Global Threat Hunting Lead, Shaw to discover how he went from being a military linguist to heading up an international team of cybersecurity experts. In this podcast we talk to TechVets volunteer, Shaw who went...
03.12.2023
Military Spouse Sara Hilton: From ‘The Least Technical Person’ to Smashing It in a Cyber Security Career
Training with TechVets helped Sara become a ‘work-at-home’ mum with more confidence, more career opportunities, and more flexibility in her days. One year ago, Sara Hilton had no technical background in IT, now she's retrained and up-skilled to land her...
02.13.2023
Want a Tech Career? How to Create a Strong CV as a Veteran, Service Leaver, or Reservist
TechVets catches up with British Army veteran, TechVets volunteer CV reviewer and IT Compliance Manager at Carnival UK, Matt Hall to find out what his top CV and interview tips are for service leavers and veterans looking to secure a...
11.07.2022
TechVets Remembrance Special 2022
In this special interview, TechVets share Remembrance Day 2022 through the eyes of tech industry leaders, of ex-forces personnel, and representatives of veterans from the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Australia. We're joined by James Murphy CEO of Uk...
10.06.2022
TechVets & Me: RAF veteran Andrew Kershaw’s journey
Being born into the Royal Air Force and serving for 20 years in intelligence, Andy Kershaw left the forces after an emotional and challenging four-year resettlement period. He initiated civilian life in the Cyber Security sector working as a cyber...
04.13.2022
What is a Data Scientist?
TechVets talk Data Science with Arca Blanca Data Scientist Anna Mackenzie. We discover why data science and analytics roles offer great employment opportunities for veterans. We also talk about Arca Blanca's new free Data Science course for UK service leavers...
02.24.2022
Why are tech companies actively employing veterans?
More and more tech companies are looking to the veteran community to recruit talent. One of these employers is TechVets partners NAMOS Solutions. We catch up with Anna Clarke, Chief People Officer at NAMOS Solutions to find out why veterans are...
11.07.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Remembrance Special
In this show we’re marking Remembrance 2021, joining us is TechVets ambassador General Sir Richard Barrons who is former Commander of Joint Forces Command, Alistair Halliday CEO of RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity and TechVets CEO James Murphy.
11.01.2021
Why do veterans make excellent entrepreneurs?
In this show we’re marking Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's largest festival of entrepreneurship by talking veteran owned tech start-ups. Charlie Jacoby is joined by British Army veterans Jim Hook who is the founder of Seven Technologies Group and Oz...
09.23.2021
TechVets The Podcast: The Low Code Boom
In this show it’s all about low code developments and how companies like Pega Systems are working with the MOD to up skill military personnel and deliver digital transformation across the armed forces. Joining us for this podcast is Australia-based Pega...
08.23.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Alex Burton and the tech rebellion against traditional military training
In this podcast we're talking to former Royal Navy 2-star Admiral, now Director of the UK Pathfinders at Rebellion Defence, Alex Burton. He spent 10 of his 30-year career on operations across the globe, including the Gulf, Indian Ocean, North...
07.13.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Dan Brown Gets Disadvantaged Groups Digital
In this show we’re talking to Dan Brown, Founder and CEO of the Positive Transformation Group. Dan has worked in technology for the last 20 years. But it hasn't been a straight trajectory to success. He began in a small company...
06.22.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Armed Forces Day 2021
In this special podcast ahead of Armed Forces Day 2021 we’re talking to a team of volunteers who support TechVets and their members as they transition from military to civilian life and into tech and cyber security jobs. We find...
05.27.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Bouncing back with Johnny Mercer MP
In this show we’re talking to Johnny Mercer MP, former Minister for Defence People and Veterans and a veteran himself. We talk about why he entered politics confidence (or lack of) resilience and grit that military service instills in its people re-writing history veteran...
05.13.2021
TechVets The Podcast: CSR initiatives as tools for in-house talent generation
In this show we’re discussing how programmes designed to create tech opportunities for marginalised communities and under represented groups – including forces personnel – are the way forward for big business Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Joining us for this podcast...
04.21.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Digital Poverty & Should Tech Education be on the Curriculum?
In this show we’re discussing digital poverty and debating whether cyber security and tech education should be added to the national curriculum. Joining TechVets to discuss, is techUK President Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, Chris Ensor who is the National Cyber Security...
03.22.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Infrastructure Cyber Threats & Fortinet Veteran's Programme
In this month's podcast we are discussing cyber security threats to infrastructure and the newly launched UK Fortinet Veteran’s Programme, a scheme that trains up service leavers to combat cyber threats. Host Charlie Jacoby is joined by; Fortinet Veteran’s Programme senior manager...
02.18.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Stereotypes and the impact of Covid 19 on the tech sector
In this show we discuss stereotypes in the tech industry and how Covid has broadened and complicated the role of cyber security professionals and CTO’s. Joining us is Dave Allen, Chief Technology Officer CYSIAM and a globally recognised cyber expert. We...
01.23.2021
TechVets The Podcast: Gender Equality in Tech
Welcome to TechVets, the podcast. A show dedicated to exploring the world of tech and cyber security through the eyes of industry leaders and ex forces personnel. We’ll delve into the top issues that are shaping global tech debate and...

What's TechVets: The Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

TechVets: The Podcast episodes:

From Stay-at-Home RAF Mom to Cyber Security Expert

Rich's Resettlement Rundown: From Veteran to Tech Innovator with Smartsheet

From Military Logistics to Tech Success: Seru Nainoca’s Inspiring Journey

Bridging Worlds: The Dual Life of a Reservist in the Tech Sector

How do you get your tech career started after military service?

Navigating New Horizons: David Attwood’s Journey from RAF to Tech Trailblazer

How do you get into a tech sales career?

From Royal Navy Veteran to Cybersecurity Expert: Mhairi’s Journey of Resilience and Triumph

TechVets: Want to work in the Military Metaverse?

Anyone Can Do It: Mark Ward Succeeds In Deloitte’s Graduate Scheme

Creating Your Own Luck & Preparing Early For A Cyber Career: An Interview with ex-Royal Marine Chester Pitts

TechVets podcast: Infanteer Turned SOC Analyst Ian Getty on Changing with the Times

‘Square Peg, Square Hole:’ Jim Perkins Finds His Place with Capslock Cyber Security After Military Service

Make yourself redeployable: How to increase capability & decrease the skills gap

The Pyramid of Pain and Tackling Technical Interviews

Military Spouse Sara Hilton: From ‘The Least Technical Person’ to Smashing It in a Cyber Security Career

Want a Tech Career? How to Create a Strong CV as a Veteran, Service Leaver, or Reservist

TechVets Remembrance Special 2022

TechVets & Me: RAF veteran Andrew Kershaw’s journey

What is a Data Scientist?

Why are tech companies actively employing veterans?

TechVets The Podcast: Remembrance Special

Why do veterans make excellent entrepreneurs?

TechVets The Podcast: The Low Code Boom

TechVets The Podcast: Alex Burton and the tech rebellion against traditional military training

TechVets The Podcast: Dan Brown Gets Disadvantaged Groups Digital

TechVets The Podcast: Armed Forces Day 2021

TechVets The Podcast: Bouncing back with Johnny Mercer MP

TechVets The Podcast: CSR initiatives as tools for in-house talent generation

TechVets The Podcast: Digital Poverty & Should Tech Education be on the Curriculum?

TechVets The Podcast: Infrastructure Cyber Threats & Fortinet Veteran's Programme

TechVets The Podcast: Stereotypes and the impact of Covid 19 on the tech sector

TechVets The Podcast: Gender Equality in Tech

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