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- ITR Welcomes Wes Milliron & Carl Capozza, Part 2
Continuing from our last episode with Carl, Wes, & Ariel....
Topics discussed:
- Tales From the Trenches
- Addressing the Support case that seems to go nowhere
- How to get from engineer to domain architect
- Information sharing, Internally vs Externally
- Documentation
- Motivating a business to consider a move into Agile Methodology.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- HTownVinny's Support Tweet
- Join ITR in Slack!
51 min - ITR Welcomes Wes Milliron & Carl Capozza
In this part 1 of 2 episode, we welcome Carl Capozza and Wes Milliron to ITR and pick their brains on a number of topics.
Topics discussed:
Self Intro
Career Path
Translating the super technical for the not so technical
Asking the right question, What is the actual problem/goal?
Knowing your audience…
Join ITR in Slack and contribute to future conversations!
28 min - Fear not, the Cloud Migration.
This week we are extremely happy to welcome Brian Knudtson to the podcast to discuss cloud migrations and job security concerns. We’re getting misty here folks, and all while, “THE CLOUD IS ON FIRE THE CLOUD IS ON FIRE!!”
Topics discussed:
- Who is Brian Knudtston
- Change is constant, embrace it
- Be Proactive, get involved with business meetings
- The Cloud Migration has the potential to open new tech doors for you
- Resist the urge to remain in your silo
- Small world, you never know where your next gig will come from...
- Blogging your challenges can benefit yourself as well as others
- The Quiz
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Join ITR in Slack and be part of the show!
57 min - AR/ VR - What, Why, & Practical uses
This week we REALLY enjoyed chatting with Luke Levne on the topic of AR/VR. (the tech and its use)
Topics discussed:
- AR/VR
- Immersive experiences and storytelling as the driver of engagement and purchasing decisions
- Crap vs Amazing animation
- Consumption
- Down-to-earth explanation of how technology can be applied to generate a greater good
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Punch Drunk
- Anduril
- IKEA Furniture App
- South Park ChinPokomon on Youtube
49 min - Book Promo: Practical Automation with PowerShell by Matthew Dowst
This week we welcome Matthew Dowst to the podcast to discuss his book, Practical Automation with PowerShell.
Topics discussed:
- Who is Matthew Dowst?
- Book Details
- Manning Early Access Program
- Intended Audience
- Don’t Judge a Book by Its cover…
- 35% discount code (good for all Manning products in all formats): poditr21
- Book Giveaway
- Rules
- Within 2 weeks of the release of this episode,
- Must be following ITR/Matt on Twitter
- Retweet the episode tweet
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Matthew Dowst Website
- Manning Website - ITR Referral
38 min - IT Burnout with Eric Lee
This week we are extremely happy to welcome Eric Lee to the podcast to discuss Burnout, Impostor Syndrome, and the horrors of IT… but in a good way.
Topics discussed:
Burnout… What is it? how to recognize it? what to do about it?Links mentioned in this episode:
- Cloud Management Monthly - IT Burnout and Mental Health
- Mental Health Hackers
- ITR on Burnout, 1 year ago...
- Soft Skills Engineering - Job Change Episodes
- My trudge through IT Burnout and the fight to keep it at bay
59 min - “Hands-On IT to CIO, Lessons Learned”, The Long Version, Part 2
Continuing our conversation with Laurie Capozza...
Topics discussed:
- Failure
- Learning opportunities
- Meeting participation
- You too can be a manager, if you want to
- Laurie is Human too
- Book: How To Lie with Stats
48 min - “Hands-On IT to CIO, Lessons Learned”, The Long Version, Part 1
This week, we welcome Laurie Capozza to the podcast to discuss how technical individual contributors can be the best IT Managers.
Topics discussed:
- Who is Laurie Capozza?
- Tales from the Frontline
- DR Lessons Learned - Test Early, Test Often
- vBB Presentation Teaser, “Hands-On IT to CIO, Lessons Learned”
- Imposter Syndrome experiences
- Branch out and explore other tech…
- It’s okay to say no… Managing Scope Creep
- Mentoring is important. Be one or find one, everyone benefits
- Lessons Learned, Customer service skills, People problems vs process problems, Communication is key
- Failure is not always failure
Links mentioned in this episode:
- 5 types of Imposter Syndrome
45 min - 2021 Mental Health Mindfulness
This week we are extremely happy to welcome Alicia Preston and Al Rasheed to the podcast to discuss Mindfulness & the Shanker Self Regulation framework. With all of the stressors in our lives, this hour might really benefit you if you are willing to set aside the time!
Topics discussed:
- mindfulness
- gentleness
- self-regulation
- Shanker Framework
- Step 1: Reframing Behavior
- Step 2: Recognizing Stressors
- Domains
- Mental
- Emotional
- Physical
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Step 3: Reducing Stress
- Step 4: Developing Self-Awareness
- Step 5: Restore & Reflect
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Alicia Preston's Website
- Reframing is Ageless
- The MEHRIT Centre
- Mindful Based Stress Reduction
- Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - David Goggins
- See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love
- The Untethered Soul
- Forest Bathing
1 hr 5 min - ITR Welcomes Anwar Khan
This week we are extremely happy to welcome Anwar Khan to the podcast to discuss covid life, remote life, and how to live in the world we live in these days.
Topics discussed:
- Non traditional route into IT and why do IT?
- Tales from the front line
- How has the recent past changed our relationship with technology?
- Stay Active, Stay Productive.
- Sudden transition to remote schooling
- Communication is key, especially in the current state of things
- Sometimes we’re not in control of changes but rather external factors control changes in life or technology.
- The Quiz
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Anwar Khan - Twitter
- Join ITR Slack!
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About ITR - IT Reality
From the publisher's feed
ITR is a conversational podcast about IT beyond the Marketing / Sales pitch. Topics will be primarily, but not limited to, tech found within businesses. We will be sharing conversations with IT Pros…
and other guests. For the younger audience, let the conversations within be a pro tip. For those with equal or more time in the pro seat, you are invited to contribute. Reach out via email ([email protected]) or on Twitter(@ITRealityUS).