Breakin' Down the Bytes

In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerationsSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, Alex and Pat discuss Twitter's rebrand to X, Meta's Threads as competition to X, Google Cloud Platform turning a profit for the first time, Pat's time at Networking Field Day, and Cisco U features and capabilities!  If you're interested in Cisco's Rev Up to Recert initiative they have going on right now, check out this linkSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We're back this week talking about what leadership looks like at all levels of the IT spectrum. What does it take to get to the next level when leadership is involved? What are some good leadership qualities, some bad ones, and everything in between! Join us  as we break it all down!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We're back! This week we talk about Alex and Pat's experience at Cisco Live. Join us as we break down the good, the bad and everything else!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week, Pat and Kyle sit down and chat about full tilt career changes. What does a full career change into IT look like? We talk about taking a pay cut in the short term, to benefit the long term, and settings some salary expectations as you balance you're new careerSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

Cisco Live US is June 4-8th this year in Las Vegas, NV. Are you a first-timer? Not sure what to do or where to start? We have you covered! Pat is a first-timer this year and so we discuss the dos and don'ts of Cisco Live. Are you going to Cisco Live US this year? Come hang with us! Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, Kyle and Pat sit down and discuss the things you won't hear about the tech industry. We talk about all the "reality" of the T industry rather than the buzzwords and all the positives you hear. Join us!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week we sit down and talk to the Director of Product Design at Slice Up, Dave Walters. We talk about what is AI, ChatGPTs massive explosion, some ethics around AI, the future of what AI is capable of, and much more! Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, we take a deep dive into SD-WAN technology, specifically what it is, where it came from, and where it's going. Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, we sit down with Harry Chen, Director of Staffing at Arraya Solutions. We chat about what you can do to stand out, some resume tips, some trends in the industry, and a bunch more! Connect with Harry on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycchen/Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, Pat does a solo show and talks about burnout in tech. Also touches on how to spot burnout and some things you can do to avoid it and recharge from it. Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week we sit and talk with Pat's co-worker Chris, who is a SOC Engineer at Customers Bank. We chat about how he got into cybersecurity, some SOC everyday tools, phishing attacks, and even some future SOC visions with ChatGPT. Join us!Connect with Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwojtowicz/Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

Content is everywhere in today's world! It doesn't magically just show up on your favorite streaming device, it's pumped through something called Content Delivery Networks or CDNs. This week Alex gives us a glimpse of what a CDN is, its purpose, and how our favorite shows get in the palm of our hands! Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We're back for our 50th episode! The big 5-0. This week is our monthly tech news show and we give a shoutout to the Cisco Champions community, Alex using Cisco Continuing Education Credits and renew his CCIE and also some ChatGPT/Google Bard news. Tune in!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week we chat with our good friend Luis Garcia Jr (AKA NetSecWheezy) on his rise from ice cream vendor to implementation engineer at CDW. We discuss next-gen firewalls and some of their capabilities, also we discuss how important it is to network on social media sites such as LinkedIn and TwitterSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We sit down with Pat and Alex's former co-worker Ryan Young, a Kubernetes and Docker expert who is now currently the Chief Architect and SliceUP. We break down what containers are, how they're useful, when to use them, and where the future of containers is heading. Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week we take a deep dive look into the world of Azure. Mainly focused around the AZ900 exam and a broad overview of Azure concepts and services. Join us for this deep look into one of the major cloud platforms!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

Back this month with our monthly Tech News episode! We're talking more Big Tech layoffs, Netflix co-CEO leaving and other great tidbits around the tech worldLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

This week we're joined by Pat's co-worker Havi Rodriguez and we talk all things Azure! We talk about what cloud engineering is, some good Azure certs to start with and where the cloud industry is heading. If you're looking for the Azure certification tree, wizlabs.com has a good blog about it! https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/azure-certifications-path/Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

We're BACK! After a bit of a break for the holiday(s), we're back in the saddle with a new episode. Join us this week as we talk about interviews and how to ace them. We also talk about some of the best and worst interviews we've had throughout our careers. If you have any interview stories, please hit us up on our socials!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

Join us this week as Alex and Pat talk about what's going on with Twitter, our thoughts on the Big Tech layoffs and how to standout if your company is laying off workers. Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

It's inevitable, you're going to break something. No one bats .1000 in this business. This week Pat and Alex talk about their most memorable IT horror stories and reminisce about what they broke over the years! Do you have a horror story to tell? Hit us up!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

Building off of last week's Top Skills for 2023 episode, this week we talk about the Top Certifications for 2023. Curious about a cert to take? Not sure where to start? Tune in and let us break it all down! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

A new debut! This week we welcome Alex as a 3rd host to the show! This week we're talking about the top skills to have for 2023. What skills will make you stand out? Got other skills we didn't cover? Let us know!Network Chuck's Docker Container Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGz9DS-aIeYCisco's blog on Githubhttps://blogs.cisco.com/learning/git-for-network-engineers-series-the-basics-part-1Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

Back this week after the live episode debacle! This week we're chatting about what type of environment might be a better fit for you, corporate or startup? We break down the pros and cons of both types of environments and which one we like best. Join us!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

First day on the job? Not sure what to expect or do? We have you covered! We break down some tips and strategies to get through the first day of the new job. Also, we talk about gauging company culture and how to make things a little easier to navigate those waters. Join us!TechaWare is having its Women, Wine, and Tech event in Burlington, MA on Oct 27th from 5:30-7:30 pm! We've partnered with CBT Nuggets to give away two 6 month subscriptions to their platform. The event is free, just need to register! Check out the event details herehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-wine-tech-burlington-ma-tickets-404310953947Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

This week we tackle the tough subject of salaries and how to approach salary negotiations. Some tips on what sort of mindset you need, some tools to help you know where to start, and just some general tips on how to approach your boss when it's that time.Couple of websites that'll help you figure out where to startwww.glassdoor.comwww.fishbowlapp.comhttps://www.roberthalf.com/salary-guideTechaWare is having their Women, Wine and Tech event in Burlington, MA on Oct 27th from 5:30-7:30pm! We've partnered with CBT Nuggets to give away two 6 month subscriptions to their platform. The event is free, just need to register! Check out the event details herehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-wine-tech-burlington-ma-tickets-404310953947Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the show

Imposter Syndrome is real! We've all been through it and it can be damaging to a career. This week we talk about what it is, some characteristics of it, how to deal with it, and much more! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, we talk about ways to get that big promotion. We break down a few much-needed skills to get to that next rung of the ladder, also discussing the differences  between team leader and manager positions. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, this is the episode for you! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

This week we sat down with Pat's friend and mentor, Alex Battaglia. Alex is currently the network engineering manager at Disney Streaming. We chat about landing that job with a big tech company, how to tweak your resume for the job you're applying for, and also leveraging recruiters and LinkedIn to land the job. Tune in!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Leaving a position can be a heavy decision. This week we talk about some strategies you can take to decide if leaving a job is the right move or to stick it out a little longer. Also, we break down some signs of when it's time to look for a new job, whether that's changes around you or maybe it's just time to leave to find a new challenge. Tune in as we break it all down and more!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Office politics are a hazard of the job. It's dirty, exhausting, and can lead to some really toxic environments. This week we take a look at how to recognize them, and some strategies on how to avoid them!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioWant to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Keith Hartranft, Senior Enterprise Security Architect at The College Board joins us this week to talk all things Cyber Security! Keith was a former professor of both Pat and Kyle and has held multiple positions in the cyber security space. We talked about securing the public cloud, attackers targeting certain groups, a few certifications to break in, SOC vs Helpdesk roles, Red Team vs Blue Team vs Purple Team, and more! Join us for a great conversation with a top cyber security expert!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!Instagram |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Documentation! Everyone's favorite topic! OK, maybe not. This week we break down why documentation is so important, albeit, not the most exciting topic. Documentation can really make your job easier if done right, tune in to see how Pat and Kyle have handled documentation and why you should be doing it from day 1!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!Instagram |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

This week we sat down with Pat's former co-worker at EvolveIP, Nicci Townsend. We talk about her role at Microsoft, hybrid/multi-cloud options, and Nicci's nonprofit organization she founded, TechaWare. Follow Nicci and TechaWare on all their socials, they have a lot of great things to offer and some amazing events coming up in a city near you!TechaWare:LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!LinkedIn |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

This week we sat down with Kyle's former coworker John Glasgow and the fascinating world of Software Engineering. We chat about what programming languages are in demand, solving problems through coding, starting a blog to show your progress and even a little managerial responsibilities! Check out John's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnglasgow3/Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!LinkedIn |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

This week we're talking on the heavier side of things. We hope it doesn't happen to you but we're talking about losing your job! Pat and Kyle lay out some things you should do in the event you do lose your job. Nervous? Scared? Panicked? No worries, we got you covered!MySkillsMyFuture WebsiteLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!Instagram |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

In this episode, we sit down and talk about low to free-cost study material. We've used most of these platforms and find them very useful. See the links below for further info!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow Breaking Down the Bytes!Instagram |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

We're back! After a 3 month break, we're back with a new name and logo! Dean has stepped away from the show to focus on some other things, so Kyle is joining Pat as the new cohost. We give you a bit of a roadmap of where the show is going and some of the things we have coming up! Join us for this short episode and say hello to Kyle!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.ioEmail us! - breakinbytespod@gmail.comFollow Pat and Kyle!Twitter:Pat | KyleFollow So You Wanna Be in IT!Instagram |  Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

This week Zach Hill from IT Career Questions sits in for Dean and we talk about what it takes to actually break into the industry, free content out there, how social media has a negative effect on us, and his current gig at TCM Security! Join us as we break it all down!Follow Zack on Twitter hereFollow IT Career Questions hereThe Cyber Mentor/TCM hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, Lexi steps in for Dean as we talk about developing a growth mindset in terms of your career. We had some really great discussions on what burnout looks like, failing certification exams, and how to rebound and move forward from that disappointment. Join us as we talk some tech and get in the right headspace for a long IT career!Follow Lexi on Twitch hereFollow Lexi on Twitter hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Pat's college buddy Kyle who is a Senior Network Systems Analyst at Kutztown University. Kyle recently changed jobs, so we chatted about how changing jobs can be intimidating and scary. Kyle breaks down some things he did to make that leap less scary. We also talked about some interview tips, studying your interviewer and getting outside your comfort zone to make the leap!Follow Kyle on Twitter hereConnect with Kyle on Linkedin hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sat down with Ethan Banks of packetpushers.net and discussed how he got his start, some really hot careers in the industry right now, specifically cloud technologies. We had some great discussions on formal education vs certifications and if cloud certifications are too big of a jump coming from A+ or Net+ disciplines plus much much more! Follow Ethan and the rest of his Packet Pushers cohorts hereVisit Ethan's personal website hereFollow Ethan on Twitter hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Pat's old co-worker Susannah Morton, Senior Manager of Service Delivery at Rentokil North America. We chatted about what Service Delivery is, the communication between the business and IT teams, change management, and changing people's habits. Communication between teams is key and service delivery is here to help! Join us!Vote for us in the Cisco Champion IT Blog Awards hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with the master of network automation, John Capobianco! We talked about how John got his start in the IT industry and entry-level introduction to automation with stuff like Python and Ansible. We also talked about his new mind-mapping project where he turns public rest APIs into mind-maps. We also touched on his network automation book which is available everywhere! Be sure to follow John on Twitter hereVote for us in the Cisco Champion IT Blog Awards hereCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with John Kordis, host of What the Shell podcast, on his journey into the IT industry as a threat and vulnerability engineer. We talked about some great entry-level certs, the importance of a home lab, grabbing a mentor, and his podcast What the Shell. Be sure to follow him on all social media accounts and check out his podcast!Check out What the Shell PodcastCheck out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Bearded IT Dad AKA Dakota Snow on his journey into the IT industry. We had some fascinating conversations about his job as a Director of Network Operations in the ISP world, some certifications that will help you break into the IT world, and his Youtube channel (@BeardedITDad) and how he's helping folks break into the IT industry. Be sure to follow him on all social media accounts and his Youtube channel!Check out Bearded IT Dad on Youtube! Check out the survey hereFollow the show on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and YoutubeSupport the show hereEmail us hereLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Support the show

Year in review! This week we just took a minute to say thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into us and giving us an incredible amount of support. We also talked about the direction of where the podcast is going and some of our plans for 2022. Also, we've created a survey to help us understand what our listeners want and are aiming for! Join us for this “shorty” podcast for a peek of what's coming!Survey LinkSYWBIIT SurveySupport the ShowPatreonLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.soyouwannabeinit.comEmail us! - so.you.wanna.be.in.it@gmail.comFollow Pat and Dean!Instagram:Pat | DeanFollow So You Wanna Be in IT!Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Microsoft contractor recently turned technical recruiter Mike Kelley joined us this week to talk about his role(s) at Microsoft/JDA Technical Services. We talked about some entry-level certs worth pursuing, the importance of a LinkedIn profile, and the massive IT shortage going on right now. Join us as we tackle these issues and break through some of the walls and barriers! Michael KelleyLinkedinLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.soyouwannabeinit.comEmail us! - so.you.wanna.be.in.it@gmail.comFollow Pat and Dean!Instagram:Pat | DeanFollow So You Wanna Be in IT!Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

Network Engineer and founder of the blog CCIE by 30 Deirra Footman join us this week for some great conversation around how she got her start, getting more women and people of color involved in tech and a lot more! Make sure to follow Deirra on her socials, especially Twitter!Deirra FootmanBlog | Twitter| LinkedinLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.soyouwannabeinit.comEmail us! - so.you.wanna.be.in.it@gmail.comFollow Pat and Dean!Instagram:Pat | DeanFollow So You Wanna Be in IT!Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show

We're back after traveling last week! What a perfect time to talk about some of our best travel tips. Dean and Pat have traveled quite a bit in their careers and it's common for IT guys to travel at least a little bit throughout their careers, some jobs require more travel than others. We talk about Pat's trip to Des Moines and some of our best travel tips. Tune in!Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know!Check out our website https://www.soyouwannabeinit.comEmail us! - so.you.wanna.be.in.it@gmail.comWant to support the show? Check out our Patreon! Follow Pat and Dean!Instagram:Pat | DeanFollow So You Wanna Be in IT!Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/soyouwannabeinit)