Perspectives in Tech

Periodic discussions on the topics you suggest: careers in tech, forward-looking technologies, and lots more.

Episodes

Listen: Messing with Sound

February 16, 2021 • 36 min

In this episode, Josh and I get a little introspective, and talk about our podcasting rigs. Whether you’re interested in starting a podcast, live streaming…

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LISTEN: Switching Careers as an Older Person

January 7, 2021 • 24 min

Here’s a tough topic: we’re all aware of the ageism in tech, but what if you are an older person who needs to change jobs…

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LISTEN: Making the Switch from tech Writing to Fiction

December 24, 2020 • 44 min

Let’s take a slight diversion for the holiday season and do a mashup of career and hobby! I’m joined by Thomas Henson (@henson_tm), and we’re…

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LISTEN: How Do i Decide What Tech to Focus on Next?

December 17, 2020 • 23 min

Josh (@joshduffney) and I are joined by Taylor Journey, who wonders what technology should be next on his “focus list” to help move his career…

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LISTEN: When it’s Time to Change Technology Stacks…

November 19, 2020 • 20 min

Changing tech stacks can be expensive, painful, and frustrating—especially when a re-architecture isn’t in the cards. So what do you do? How do you think…

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LISTEN: Coding vs. Scripting vs. Programming (+ New Co-Host!)

November 5, 2020 • 17 min

Is there really a difference between “coding,” “scripting,” and “programming?” My new co-host, @joshduffney, joins me to figure it out.

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LISTEN: Contemplating a Career Switch? Here’s What to Consider

October 13, 2020 • 43 min

Christopher and I speak with @MrThomasRayner about career switches. Not a wholesale switch to lumber or something, but rather a tweak: maybe becoming a software…

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LISTEN: Which is Better, Being a Specialist or a Generalist? And How do you Point Your Career in One Direction or the Other?

September 29, 2020 • 28 min

I’m joined by Michael Bender (@MichaelBender) as we take a question from the audience: Is it better to be an IT generalist or a specialist?…

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Listen: Ready to Publish Your Own Book? Do You Self-Publish or go the Traditional Route?

September 15, 2020 • 44 min

This episode, I’m joined by Doug Finke (@dfinke) to discuss book publishing options. We get pretty deep into the finances, the logistics, and the pros…

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LISTEN: How This Guy Applied “Be the Master” to His Life

September 1, 2020 • 32 min

Join me and @joshduffney as Josh tells me how he used “Be the Master” to slide into the driver’s seat of life, point his career…

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Listen: Is SCCM Still a Thing? Why? How?

August 18, 2020 • 20 min

I’m joined by SCCM instructor Greg Shields (@concentratdgreg) so I can eat a little crow and understand why and how SCCM is still a thing…

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Listen: Toxic vs. Healthy Workplaces

August 4, 2020 • 47 min

My crew and I are joined by Jon Junell (@jonhikes) as we talk about the characteristics of toxic workplaces and healthy workplaces. It’s more than…

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Listen: Digital Minimalism

July 21, 2020 • 25 min

Join Josh Duffney (@joshduffney) and my crew for a talk on… digital minimalism? This from the guy with every iDevice there is? Yeah – a…

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Listen: Just Now Migrating to Active Directory?

July 7, 2020 • 17 min

I’m joined by Greg Shields (@concentratdgreg) to discuss Active Directory migrations – which are still a thing, even in 2020!

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Listen: Your Mental Health

June 23, 2020 • 33 min

I’m joined by Ryan Yates (@ryanyates1990) to talk about mental health. It’s a discussion based on a recent Microsoft Ignite session he did on this…

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Listen: This Time, I’m Being Asked the Career Questions

June 9, 2020 • 49 min

And now for something completely different: this time, I get interviewed. Michael Levan (@TheNJDevOpsGuy) joins me and @PSHDonsBoss to ask questions about the current state…

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Listen: Leading & Learning

May 26, 2020 • 28 min

This turned out to be a kind of freewheeling discussion between myself, our question-asker Patrick, and three guests. It circles around the idea of leading…

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Listen: Is Infrastructure from Code Right for Me? Which Toolset is Best?

May 12, 2020 • 30 min

Are you wondering if “Infrastructure from Code” is a good approach for your company? Surprisingly – yes! The benefits go far beyond mere automation. With that…

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Listen: What is "Success?" How do you decide "what's next" in your career?

April 28, 2020 • 39 min

Have you hit some great milestones in your career? Are you basically happy with your job – but wonder how to answer everyone who keeps…

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Listen: Steering a Career as a Woman in Tech

April 14, 2020 • 38 min

If you’re a woman in technology – specifically, in this case, a database administrator – how do you steer your career? How do you overcome…

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