Career Cast

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Sergio, a Senior Analytics Consultant at Salesforce. Sergio started his journey pursuing a degree in Economics that led to a job in Sales. After he started using data to make his Sales job easier, he began pursuing the Data Analytics industry. . . 00:31 - Economics and Sales to CRM Analytics 04:07 - Opportunities and Career Outlook 07:45 - Career paths wi...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jessica, a Software Engineer at Target. Jessica is also a Navy veteran that leveraged VET TEC to attend Prime Digital Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota 00:45 - Reaction from Leadership  02:17 - When should you start planning for your transition out of the military  04:57 - Would Jessica do things differently  07:09 - Let's talk about debugg...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Adam who is a career switcher. Adam worked in the auto industry for 10 years before becoming a software/applications team lead at United Site Services We cover his experience changing careers, the joy of helping others, resume advice, and why help desk/support roles are a great starting point for career switchers. Check out my YouTube channel - Allegany P...

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Crain. Jared is a Director of Workforce Development @ Salesforce. Jared is a Veteran that transitioned to a career in the tech space after a 20-year career in the Army. We talk about our experiences transitioning to the civilian workforce and the challenges today's junior enlisted face. Check out ALLEGANYDIGITAL.COM for more content

In this episode, I sit down with Angie Winter. Angie is a Senior High-Performance consultant at HigherEchelon . . . Angie answers my questions on mental toughness, how to build it, and who should consider it a career . . .  00:27 - Angie's Background  03:18 - Mental Toughness Misconceptions  06:47 - Parallels between Sport and Business  09:02 - How to start each day  11:49...

In this episode, I sit down with Salesforce manager Meradith Stretz.   After obtaining her marketing degree, Meradith started her first job working for a construction company that was implementing Salesforce. Meradith was tasked with teaching and getting the workers to adopt the new system. She learned the importance of having empathy for end-users as well as finding a career in the Sale...

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Montgomery. Nicole shares her experiences within the Cyber field, thoughts on getting into Cyber and the different areas of focus, and the Cyber career outlook. Episode is supported by HigherEchelon Higher Echelon builds high-performing leaders and organizations through award-winning offerings in Human Capital Services, Salesforce Implementation, and Gaming...

In this episode, I sit down with Antonino Ardizzone. Antonino is a Veteran who transitioned from the Marines into a career in Technology.  At his current company, Antonino works with Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses teaching them the ServiceNow platform.   Antonino has built his career by leveraging skills learned from all his previous jobs. We discuss severa...

In this episode, I sit down with 7x Salesforce MVP and creator of Salesforce Saturday Stephanie Herrera.   Stephanie is a powerhouse in the tech industry, previously working at companies like Dell and Apple. This eventually led her to start Salesforce Women In Tech - Austin, Salesforce Saturday, and serve on multiple non-profit boards.   Allegany Digital is an interview-style podcast tha...

In this episode, I sit down with Agile enthusiast Mike Lyons.  Mike has been working in the Agile space since 2006 and is a founding partner of KaiRise.   We discuss the different aspects of the Agile framework, the importance of industry-recognized certifications, Agile careers, and more...

In this episode, I sit down with Bree Ryback. Bree shares her career backstory and how she ended up working in the Salesforce space. We discuss why we think government agencies have adopted the Salesforce platform and why the trend will continue.   She also provides her thoughts on the ecosystem and why so many people love it.

In this episode, I sit down with Esteban Soto. Esteban is a Veteran who has attended multiple training programs offered to Active military members, Veterans, and Military Spouses.  Esteban shares his experiences and insights into these programs so others can make educated decisions before deciding what their path will be.

In this episode, I sit down with Salesforce Solution Architect Lauren Zolp. On top of being a 14x Salesforce certified professional, Lauren believes in living a Deep Life. We talk about her life leading up to a Salesforce career, being a new parent while learning new skills, lessons learned from Cal Newport's book Deep Work, and some recommendations if you're ever visiting Wisconsin.

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Battisson. Paul is a Salesforce MVP,  18x Salesforce Certified, and 2x Published Author.

Dave is a 19x Trailhead Ranger and has 14 Salesforce certifications. He successfully transitioned from a career in the US Navy and is now a Lead Solution Engineer at Salesforce. In this episode, Dave talks about the misconceptions about changing careers late in life, the importance of a structured routine, personal branding, and his 5 keys to a successful career transition.

Martin is the founder of Focus on Force, an exam prep website and blog featuring in-depth resources for those attempting to pass Salesforce certifications.

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Charles and discuss his role as a Salesforce Enablement Manager plus his journey from football coach to being in the Salesforce ecosystem.   00:35 - Getting your first role in Salesforce  04:36 - Salesforce Enablement Manager role  05:35 - If you had to start over...  06:52 - Interview Tips  08:35 - Why does the Air Force get all the n...

Bradley Rice is the founder of Talent Stacker. A full training program for Salesforce Professionals.    1:00 - Talent Stacker Growth  2:40 - Salesforce for Everybody podcast  5:10 - LinkedIn Branding  6:35 - Breaking Into Tech/Salesforce

Rakesh is an 8x Author and founder of Automation Champion.

Chris has been in the CRM field for over 20 years. He is currently a recruiter for Imperastaff.

Roger is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army who transitioned into a tech career and is now a Solution Engineer at Salesforce.  We talk about switching careers, staying on the path, taking the good from your experiences, and Texas BBQ.

Nolan is an Army Veteran who transitioned into a career in the tech field. Nolan talks about common misconceptions about the tech industry and provides key insights for those who are thinking about making a career change.  00:45 - Misconceptions  01:47 - Getting Started in Tech  03:22 - Is an MBA required?  05:30 - Recommended Programs  08:00 - Austin, Texas activities