DEM tech folks
Welcome to DEM tech folks, a podcast created as a space where technology trends and news are passionately discussed while also allowing technology professionals to talk about their journey to a technology based career. This podcast is called DEM Tech Folks with “DEM” as an acronym for “developing every mind.” DEM is also a nod to ebonics, as a way of representing authenticity and inclusivity. We at believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow in the world of IT, and this platform aims to help people do just that. The goal of this platform is to create a comfortable space where people looking to work in IT can ask questions and learn from experienced professionals. It is understood that breaking into this field can be intimidating, which is why this platform provides a supportive and non-judgmental platform for people to get the information they need. Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Show Support and help keep the show running.
Episodes
Summary
The conversation covers Corey Morris's experience, learning from challenges, working within the DoD community, negotiating salaries, troubleshooting stories, transitioning to Microsoft, working in a pod, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this part of the conversation, Corey Morris discusses the importance of understanding and empathy, sharing a personal story about meeting a ...
Ernest Gibbs III shares his journey into the tech industry, starting from his early interest in computers and troubleshooting. He pursued the A+ certification and landed his first tech job in a call center. Ernest then transitioned to a new tech job where he gained more experience and considered pursuing the Network+ certification. Eventually, he found a role as a DevOps engineer and continues to grow in his career. This con...
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DEM Tech Folks have a fun conversation with Ebony Pierce consisting of back and forth shots across the screen while mixing in some helpful tips and thought provoking "gems". Ebony, a former developer now turned cybersecurity expert, shares her journey into the tech industry and her experiences working in various roles. She discusses her early exposure to technology through a hardware program and her decision to pursue a degr...
Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode, we are chatting with Mr Roger Campbell II who is the Founder and Owner of GemStack a Technology Consulting company out of Bowie, MD. Roger shares with us his background going from failing to complete not one but two degrees and to now being the founder of a very successful organization that some of the biggest names in technology have entrusted to train th...
Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode, we are chatting with Mr Roger Campbell II who is the Founder and Owner of GemStack a Technology Consulting company out of Bowie, MD. Roger discusses with us his views of Juneteenth and we also speak on knowledge of black history and the importance of being informed. Roger wrote a very thought provoking speech in response to the murder of George Floyd which...
Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode we are chatting with Mr Xavier Sweeney (also known as "X" in some circles) a Payload Systems Engineer supporting the NASA space station by day but an avid white hat hacker by night who goes out of his way to inform and protect within his power. X share with us his background as an HBCU alumni, how he landed a job with NASA, as well as his future goals. X is...
Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are chatting with Mr Jonah Huggins a Network/ DevOps Engineer, Family Man, and Veteran. Jonah shares with us his background, how he got to this point in his career, as well as his future goals. Jonah is an amazing personality and someone those looking to get into tech and be successful should hope to emulate. We also touch on work life...
Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are diving into a discussion with Mr Kenton Gordon a Director of Cyber Security and Marine Corps Veteran. Kenton shares with us his background, how he got to this point in his career, as well as his future goals. We also touch on work life balance and representation in our professional space. We hope you can pick up and use some of the...
Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are diving into a discussion with Mr Ray Moore an extremely seasoned Cyber Professional and University Professor. Ray shares with us his background, how he got to this point in his career, as well as his future goals. We also touch on work life balance and representation in our professional space. We hope you can pick up and use some o...
Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are throwing ourselves out there and letting you guys know a little bit about who we are and what we will be talking about in future episodes. Our apologies in advance as the video and audio will be rough but that is slightly on purpose in an effort to show the importance of action over perfection as you strive to learn new craft. None...
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