Breaking Down the Bytes

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 wi...

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 start www.glassdoor.com www.fishbowlapp.com https://www.roberthalf.com/salary-...

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.io Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey   Follow Breaking Down the Bytes!  ...

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 web...

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...

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! L...

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.io Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey   Email us! - break...

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...

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...

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...

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 revie...

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 Website Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check out our web...

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.io Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter : Pat | Kyle Follow Bre...

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 Podcast...

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 here Follow IT Career Questions here The Cyber Mentor/TCM here Check out the survey here Follow the show o...

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 here Follow Lexi on Twitter he...

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...

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...

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 Champ...

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!  B...

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 Podcast Check o...

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...

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’...

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 Kelley Linkedi...

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 Footman Blog | Twitter | Linkedin Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check ou...