The Route to Networking

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast , host Louis Paratt, Head of RF and Satcom at Hamilton Barnes, sits down with Felix Motzki , Chief Technology Officer at Reflex Aerospace , to delve into the rapidly evolving world of space technology and the future of software-defined satellites. Felix shares his fascinating journey into the aerospace sector, from a background in...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our special spin-off series of The Route to Networking Podcast, dedicated to supporting military leavers as they transition into the tech industry. In this episode, host Louis Parratt sits down with Hugh Keir, a former British Army paratrooper who now works as a Service Manager at Viasat. From high-pressure combat zones to leading technical operations in satellite...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast , host Jamie Maher speaks with Elliot Renton, SVP at Magnifi and a seasoned leader in media, entertainment, and sports tech across Asia Pacific. From his early days in the UK to two decades of bold career moves in Singapore and beyond, Elliot shares how curiosity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking mindset shaped his global jour...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast , host Lewis West speaks with Rob Anderson, Principal Incident Response Investigator at WithSecure. Rob shares his journey from a policing career, where he rose to the rank of Inspector, to the world of cybersecurity. He explains how his crisis management and coordination skills translated seamlessly into handling cyber incidents....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, host George Barnes interviews Matt Gaynor, an IP Engineer at ITN (Independent Television News). Matt shares his inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with technology to his current role maintaining ITN’s high-capacity 100Gbps network that supports live broadcasting. He talks about the challenges of breaking into the indu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: Welcome to a brand-new spin-off series of The Route to Networking Podcast , designed specifically for military leavers! Transitioning out of the armed forces can be a challenging journey, especially when stepping into the tech industry. Whether you're considering a career in radio frequency, network engineering, or another technology field, this series is he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking , host George Barnes interviews Tim Russell, Chief Technologist at CDW. Tim shares his unconventional journey from boat mechanic to IT leader, highlighting how hands-on problem-solving led him to a career in networking. He discusses the evolution of communication technologies, the challenges businesses face in adopting innovation, and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Route to Networking , host George Barnes interviews Christian Adell and Josh VanDeraa, co-authors of Modern Network Observability . They share insights into their journey through network engineering, the challenges of writing a technical book while working full-time, and key principles of network observability. Learn why they believe adaptability is key for...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Route to Networking Podcast, we were thrilled to have Chris Grundemann join us. A networking veteran with two decades of experience, Chris is a strategic advisor to numerous businesses and a co-founder of the Network Automation Forum.  Find out more about Chris here:  chrisgrundemann.com fullctl.com   networkautomation.forum Want to stay up to date with new episod...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Route to Networking we welcomed Danny Wells, Senior Network Engineer at VECTEC. They dive into Danny's journey of relocating from the UK to AUS, the differences in work culture and how to face the challenge of imposter syndrome! Hear more from Danny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-wells/ Want to stay up to date with new episodes? Follow our LinkedIn p...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the Route to Networking, we welcomed special guest Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO at SQR. Alongside Senior Network Consultant, Holly Staff, we dive into Shelleys unconventional start in the cybersecurity industry, how performing arts has created the perfect skillset for innovation and how doing what you love will never let you down. Hear more from Shelle...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Route to Networking , Jordan Dyer, Networks and Infrastructure specialist at Hamilton Barnes, spoke with Chris Noon, Principal Solutions Engineer at Alkira. Chris, a seasoned cloud specialist who has amassed over 20 years of experience in the field, shares his career journey so far. Hear more from Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgrah...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the security vendor series, we welcomed Maya Alieh who is the Cyber Crime Unit Supervisor- Detective Sergeant with the Montreal Police and specialises in developing and delivering innovative training programs to combat the latest cyber and social media threats.  Hear more from Maya here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-alieh/ Want to stay up to dat...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Route to Networking we welcomed Luise Frohberg, Founder of Taara. Quest. In this episode, hosted by Holly Staff Senior Network Consultant at Hamilton Barnes, they dive into what inspired Taara. Quest, the skills that future technology specialists should focus on developing and how important it is to include women's voices in the creation of AI, Quantum Comput...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The Route to Networking podcast, we are joined by cybersecurity consultant, Brandon Oddy and Robert Mershon, Director of Security Operations and Engineering. They dive into Roberts's impressive 16+ year career in the technology space and his transition from a traditional network engineer to a cybersecurity leader.  Want to stay up to date with new ep...

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Send us Fan Mail This week on the Women in Tech series, we are joined by Emma Mackenzie, Information Security Governance Specialist at abdrn.  Emma’s journey in cybersecurity started after she pivoted from working as a freelance hair and makeup artist, in this episode she shares with our host Holly Staff how she transitioned into the industry, her experience with the CAPSLOCK boot camp and her int...

Send us Fan Mail In today's installment, our host James Dean is in conversation with Kaon Thana, a Network Engineer at The New York Times.  Hear more from Kaon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaon1/ Check out his blog here: https://kaonbytes.com/ Want to stay up to date with new episodes? Follow our LinkedIn page for all the latest podcast updates! Head to: https://www.linkedin.com/company/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, our host Josh Snook chats with Alan Hajek, a Cybersecurity Specialist with over 28 years of experience in the industry. Join them as they dive into Alan’s thoughts on certifications, the future of cybersecurity and the importance of keeping things simple. Hear more from Alan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-hajek-370230131/...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Route to Networking podcast, our host Josh Snook chats with William Collins, Principal Cloud Architect at Alkira. They dive into Williams's introduction to technology, the challenges of keeping up with the latest trends and the fun of experimenting in his home lab. Hear more from William here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-collins/ Wan...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Route to Networking podcast, our host Christian Alvarez chats with Scott Robohn, Founder of TechSalesCraft. In this episode, Scott, a seasoned professional in the tech sector, shares his insights, experiences, and advice for young professionals looking to make their mark in the industry. Hear more from Scott here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot...

Send us Fan Mail Want to stay up to date with new episodes? Follow our LinkedIn page for all the latest podcast updates! Head to: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-route-to-networking-podcast/ Interested in following a similar career path?  Why don’t you take a look at our jobs page, where you can find your next job opportunity?  Head to: www.hamilton-barnes.com/jobs/

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode of The Route to Networking, Telecom edition we welcome Mark LaManna, former Presidential Communications for the White House Communications Agency. Stay up to date with Mark here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lamanna-40786b75/ Want to stay up to date with new episodes? Follow our LinkedIn page for all the latest podcast updates! Head to: https://www.link...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the Security Vendor Edition, our host Kieran Waite chats with Gabrielle Botbol, Offensive Security Advisor at Desjardins. They dive into the benefits of creating and documenting your own self-study experience, Gabrielle's impressive career history and how AI will impact the threat landscape. This episode is a fantastic listen for anyone who is l...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, we're joined by our host, Christian Alvarez and special guest Justin Ryburn, Field CTO at Kentik. During this episode, we explore Justin's more than 25-year career in the industry, his time at Juniper, reaching his goal of writing a book and so much more! See more from Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ju...