ITR - IT Reality

By Vince Wood

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 a... more

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The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

ITR - IT Reality episodes:

October 19, 2021ITR 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!
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51min
October 15, 2021ITR 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!
...more
28min
October 11, 2021Fear 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!
...more
57min
September 24, 2021AR/ 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
...more
49min
September 10, 2021Book 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
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38min
September 03, 2021IT 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
...more
59min
August 21, 2021“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
...more
48min
August 07, 2021“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
...more
45min
July 30, 20212021 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
...more
1h 5min
July 23, 2021ITR 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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54min

FAQs about ITR - IT Reality:

How many episodes does ITR - IT Reality have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.