The IT XP

Business EN ↓ 144 episodes

This is the home of The IT XP, a show dedicated to the world of Information Technology and the professionals working to drive business initiatives using their technology skills. Whether you are a developer or a systems administrator, if you're using “The Cloud” or hosting on-premises, we’re going to provide you with some nuggets of insight on what happens behind the curtain of an organization’s IT department. The term Information Technology is an umbrella term covering a wide array of technologies and job functions. You may not be working in a formal IT department, but when we pull back the la...

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Monday Morning Musings - 11/27/2017 27.11.2017 19:43

I started the show stating it is Thursday. You know when it's a good weekend when you think today is a Thursday. We talk about holiday parties and psyching yourself up to go into the office. Have a great week.

Monday Morning Musings 20.11.2017 17:56

Starting a Monday Morning Musings show to dump thoughts on what is on my mind.

Episode 3.6 - Progressive Web Apps and Trolls at Work 18.11.2017 59:48

Episode 7 is here! Talk about transitioning your career to something new, a talk about progressive web apps and why I think this is important in helping change the landscape on apps over all. Lastly, a discussion around trolls at work and how to deal with them.

Episode 3.5 - Take a Knee and the consequences that come with it 29.09.2017 53:05

We discuss the #TakeAKnee movement and the consequences around that. Chuck goes on a rant about why you're not getting the raise you want or that promotion you're looking for because you think you "deserve" it.

Episode 3.4 - Interview with Suman 06.09.2017 47:06

Does the hurricane season got you down? Didn't make it to burning man? Well, sit back and listen to this interview with Suman and gain further insight into what an IT Professional does. Suman brings 20+ years of experience and his insight will help guide you in what you want to do.

Episode 3.3 - Summer is over, get back to achieving your yearly goals 02.09.2017 54:31

Now that unofficial end of summer is upon us, stop watching those Trump videos and get back to achieving your yearly goals. It's time for complacency to take a back seat and let's get this going again!

Episode 3.2 - Summer is almost over, conferences and more 17.08.2017 44:37

As the unofficial summer comes to a close, IT conferences are ramping up and there are plenty left to attend. AWS Summit NYC 2017 was discussed and I talk about a project going off the rails.

Episode 3.1 - Planning and staying the course 08.08.2017 44:34

I didn't have a clue as to what episode it was. Regardless, there are times you need to start planning your career path. I make the analogy between gambling and your career.

Episode 3.0.1 - The AWS Interview 08.08.2017 19:24

My takeaway from the interview with AWS

Episode 3. 0 - Season 3.0 is finally here! 01.08.2017 42:13

We're back with a brand new season! Three years of one mess of a show. Listen!

Episode 2.1 - The Job Seeking Process Part 1 12.09.2016 1:03:58

The job seeking process and how to handle some of the challenges posed when dealing with job hunting while working. We also discuss how to work with recruiters and finding the right recruiter to partner with. While it does state part 1, I tried to pull a Mel Brooks on you.

Episode 2. 0 - A renewed sense of purpose (Your first day) 24.08.2016 1:06:49

We took a long break between Season 1 and Season 2. So we start off fresh mid-year of 2016. Go figure!

Episode 1.6 - Office Politics 05.10.2015 57:28

The Office Space and Office Politics

Episode 1.5 - Mentoring 05.09.2015 1:02:32

Mentoring and how to ensure you get the guidance and leadership needed to navigate this industry.

Episode 1.4 - Hacker or Haxor? 27.07.2015 52:52

Hacker or Haxor? What does it mean to be a hacker? How does this all help on your journey to becoming an IT Professional.

Episode 1.3 - The Faces of IT 26.06.2015 1:07:06

The personalities you find within an IT organization.

Episode 1.2 - Being the Continuous Learning 25.05.2015 1:00:29

Education and its importance on your career.

Episode 1.1 - IT Professional Career Paths 12.05.2015 1:05:17

This episode discusses the reasons for going into the IT profession and touches upon some areas of focus that can get you started in the IT profession.

Episode 1.0 - The Pilot Episode 23.01.2015 21:26

Pilot Episode for The IT XP