The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Paul Vixie, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Paul, a high school dropout turned Ph. D. holder from Keio University in Japan, shares his journey from making the internet more accessible to controlling its impact and making it harder to misuse. As a founder and CEO of five different technology companies, Pa...

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Scheferman, a cybersecurity expert with a rich history in the field, from his early days in tech to his current role in a cybersecurity startup, Eclypsium. Scott shares his journey through the digital transformation era, his experiences in both commercial and government sectors, and how he navigated through a layoff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott delves...

In this episode, we feature Scott Robohn, an “internet plumber” -as he likes to be called- with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Scott shares his journey from hands-on network engineering to technical sales and his recent transition to independent consultancy. He opens up about the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance early in his career and how this has shaped his curren...

In this episode, we are joined by Gema, a cybersecurity expert who transitioned from translation to cybersecurity and has thrived in her career. Gema shares her experiences in switching from security awareness to cyber risk and compliance, as well as her thoughts on the importance of enjoying work to enjoy life. She also discusses the challenges of settling into a new country, embracing an open-mi...

In this episode, we are joined by Rosemary Wang, an Infrastructure Automation Engineer turned Developer Advocate at HashiCorp. Rosemary shares with us her journey from electrical engineering to cloud DevOps, the importance of understanding the foundations of technology, and how she transitioned into her current role as a Developer Advocate to scale knowledge and educate others. She also discusses...

In this episode, we are joined by Daniil Baturin, a computer scientist, VyOS project lead, and system administrator with a passion for hard sciences and problem-solving. Daniil shares with us his journey from being involved in science competitions in high school to leading the VyOS project, an open-source network operating system. He discusses the challenges he faced in his career, why he dropped...

In this episode, we are joined by Rowell Dionicio, the founder and managing director at Packet6, network engineer at Stanford University, and podcaster of Wi-Fi technologies at Clear to Send. Rowell shares his journey of starting Packet6 to address Wi-Fi challenges while balancing his career at Stanford, entrepreneurship, and family life. Discover how Rowell navigates the complexities of being an...

In this episode, we are joined by Russ White, a renowned networking expert who grew up in a family of engineers and has spent his career exploring the "black art" of networking. Russ shares with us his experiences in the IETF and the importance of mentoring and learning from one another. Russ also discusses his time working on successful teams, revealing how a mix of talents and strong r...

Episode 42! In which we are joined by Peter Jones, a networking expert, a distinguished engineer at Cisco Systems, and the chairman of the Ethernet Alliance. Peter shares with us his experiences in standards development organizations, making technology easier to use, and overcoming the fear of public speaking. He’ll also tell us about his 30+ years of software and system architecture experience an...

In this episode, we sit down with Philip Koblence, co-founder of NYI and the Nomad Futurist Foundation. He shares his experiences of staying with a single company for an extended period and the concept of being a "creature of comfort." Philip delves into how he structures his day, addresses the feeling of not being smart enough, and the importance of learning from the mistakes of others....

In this episode, we have a special guest, Eve Griliches, a Senior Product Manager at Cisco, with a wealth of experience in optical networking, product management, and product marketing. We chat with Eve about her fascinating career path, starting from the service industry and transitioning to the tech world. She discusses the importance of internships and continuous learning, highlighting the valu...

In this episode, we welcome Massimiliano "Max" Mortillaro, an IT expert with a unique journey in the tech world. We discuss his early fascination with computers, his short time in university, his multilingual upbringing, and how his passion for role-playing games ultimately led him to move to the Czech Republic. Max shares his first steps in the tech world as an IT trainer, later securin...

Our guest today is Dominik Pickhardt, an InfoSec architect, and a recovering network engineer. Dominik takes us through his career path, from IT helpdesk and structured cabling to network security. We dive into the importance of being connected with the international IT community and the value of personal growth through unexpected avenues like role-playing games (RPGs). He also emphasizes the less...

Our guest today is Jan, a “happy internet dragon” and VP of 6Connect Labs. Jan shares with us his experiences with IPv6 and how he has been using it successfully for many years. We explore the importance of building a proper foundation for IPv6 and how he founded the Go6 Institute to raise awareness about its implementation and adoption. Jan emphasizes the value of joining and being active in comm...

In this episode, we have a special guest, Anna Claiborne, the co-founder and CTO/CPO of PacketFabric , a network-as-a-service platform that aims to transform the networking industry. We chat with Anna about her amazing career path from working as a network engineer at a bank when she was 14 to becoming a software engineering expert and co-founder of Packet Fabric. We discuss how Anna keeps up with...

Our guest today is Dean Nelson, a technology executive, a board member and advisor and investor and advocate, and philanthropist. We talk with Dean about how he got into technology and what his secret is for not going insane while balancing and finding effectiveness across such a diverse range of roles. We discuss the importance of community and how to build it, how management is about enabling pe...

The Imposter Syndrome Network has launched a podcast that focuses on the various ways people can apply their passion for technology to encourage others to pursue their own tech-related passions. We do this by telling technology professional's origin stories - yes, just like the superhero's that they are! The podcast is intended to make a difference by exposing the different jobs, roles,...

Our guest today is Jeremy Rossbach , Chief Technical Evangelist at AppNeta . Jeremy discusses his participation in the Open Network User Group (ONUG) with Broadcom, what it was like, and what they learned. As a Chief Technical Evangelist, he will explain what that title entails, what he enjoys most about his current position, and how he got there from a music major in college. We'll talk abou...

Our guest today is Sebastian Paul Avarverai , EMEA Security Manager at Canon. Sebastian shares with us what a common day looks like for him and we will learn firsthand what it is like to work alongside our very own Zoe Rose. We explore the importance of culture and language in a good work ambiance, as well as why communication is participatory and you’re responsible for what the recipient hears ra...

Our guest today is Brian Freedman , Global Solutions Engineering Manager at QOMPLX . As a person who worked both on small start-ups to big companies, Brian will share with us his thoughts on the differences and similarities between them. We talk about what a day in his life looks like working on QOMPLX and how he relaxes by doing what most people would consider a stressful activity, racing bikes....

Our guest today is Dave Kennedy, Founder of Binary Defense and TrustedSec. We will discuss Dave's work as well as the struggles and challenges he encountered when starting his own business. He'll tells us about the importance that social media has on his life and how it helped him as an entrepreneur. Dave explains to us the importance that health and fitness have in his life the motivati...

Our guest today is Shala A.K.A Gifted Lane, a Cloud Associate Architect. Shala will explain the responsibilities of a cloud architect and a typical day in the life of one. She shares with us how she got to where she is now, the mentors that guided her, and the most important lesson she has learnt throughout her career. Shala shares with us the origin of her pseudonym Gifted Lane, her greatest acco...

Our guest today is Niel Harper, Experienced Board Director, and Technology & Cybersecurity Executive. Niel discusses with us the advantages and challenges of pursuing a career in technology as a citizen of a small Caribbean nation. He will discuss his opinions on certificates and his ideas on going to college and whether or not it helped him prepare for the latest technology. Niel explains wha...

Our guest today is Phil Gervasi , Director of Technical Evangelism at Kentik . Phil will tell us why and how he decided to pursue a career in technology after six years of teaching history at a high school, and how he arrived at his current position at Kentik. We will discuss the role of automation in today's tech industry and whether we should be concerned about fewer entry-level jobs as a r...

Our guest today is Katie Colgan , an Application Security Professional, and Cyber Security Content Creator. Katie is Grant Colgan's partner, and she will tell us what it's like to work in the same field as your husband, how she decided to put her career on hold to raise their children, and why it was the best decision she could ever make. We discuss how, despite not currently working in...