In this episode, we sit down with Mark Campbell, CEO of 3DOT Insights, to explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Mark breaks down complex concepts like Large Language Models (LLMs), transformer models, and generative AI into everyday language—even using Dr. Seuss to explain how ChatGPT works.

He also shares hard-earned wisdom from over 35 years in tech, covering career progression, mentorship, and why your first few years in the industry are critical. Whether you're a student, new professional, or curious about how AI is shaping our future, this episode is packed with valuable insight—and a few laughs.

In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Messawer from Lenovo to discuss cloud, AI applications, the future of technology, and how young professionals should get started in the industry. We'll explore public vs. private clouds, hybrid solutions, and how businesses are leveraging cloud technology. The tech world is constantly changing!

In this episode, Bennet and Maddie dive into the world of endpoint security, breaking down key tech terms and sharing insights from industry expert Brian Fay of Tanium.

Brian brings over 20 years of experience in endpoint management and cybersecurity, offering invaluable career advice for young professionals navigating the tech industry. From understanding the role of endpoints to exploring the latest trends in cybersecurity, Brian shares wisdom on staying ahead in a constantly evolving field.

Whether you're just starting your tech journey or looking to level up your security knowledge, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow.

In this episode, we'll chat with Davitt Potter, a leader from Cyderes, about key tech concepts in cybersecurity. Davitt is an experienced solutions architect, who shares insights from his 25+ year career in IT. Highlights include his journey from field services engineer to leadership roles, his advice for navigating a tech career, and the importance of adaptability in an evolving industry

In this episode, we'll chat with Adam Catbagan, a leader from Druva, about information security; Why passwords have to be so long, MFA, Zero-Trust architecture and how Druva helps companies securely back up their data so that they can be resilient in the face of an attack.

Maddie Burda and Bennet Rochford are your hosts for a show by YPITS, for YPITS (Young Professionals in Technology), and NO it’s not about age. This show is for those early in their technology careers or hoping to start one soon.

Expert advice, real questions answered and a community of YPITS ready to help each other grow and learn in this industry. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!