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ITSM For More Than Just IT – SolarWinds TechPod 055

12/07/21 When you hear the term service desk, what generally comes to mind? Perhaps it’s to get a password reset, maybe ordering a new laptop, your run-of-the-mill asks for IT. Hav…

The Disappearing DBA: Embracing Automation to Advance Your Career — SolarWinds TechPod 054

11/23/21 A good DBA is hard to find. This is because a good DBA wears many hats, often equating to 3 – 4 full time jobs. How can this be achieved or sustained? The secret is automa…

How Military Service Prepares You for a Career in IT — SolarWinds TechPod 053

11/09/21 Being in IT as part of the armed services is a different type of work experience than the private sector, with military values, culture, and restrictions blending to creat…

George Westerman | Building the Culture for Digital Transformation — SolarWinds TechPod 052

11/02/21 In this episode of TechPod, Thomas LaRock sits down with George Westerman, senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and principal research scientist at J-WEL …

Register for Building Ahead: Cybersecurity Washington Post Live

10/21/21 With the Biden administration considering the enhancement of national cybersecurity a top priority, learnings from the sophisticated attack on SolarWinds help highlight th…

whurley | Quantum and Beyond — SolarWinds TechPod 051

10/20/21 William Hurley (or “whurley” as he prefers to be called) is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and open source advocate, whose work at Apple, IBM, and in the area of quantum …

whurley | All Things Quantum — SolarWinds TechPod 050

10/20/21 William Hurley (or “whurley” as he prefers to be called) is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and open-source advocate, who’s achieved what many geeks only dream of, includi…

The Disappearing DBA: Career Advice From a Data Janitor — SolarWinds TechPod 049

09/28/21 The DBA role is complex. Pitfalls exist everywhere you turn, and it can be difficult to survive and thrive. On this episode of TechPod, we’ll help accidental DBAs become a…

Lesley Carhart on Cybersecurity, IT Careers, and Service In and Out of the Military — SolarWinds TechPod 048

09/14/21 Lesley Carhart is recognized as one of the leading voices in digital forensics and cybersecurity. But her career began – and is still firmly rooted – with her service in t…

Tech Career Origin Stories — SolarWinds TechPod 047

08/31/21 The tech industry is booming, and there are many opportunities to transition from other career paths – or to change your path within tech. Join Head Geek Chrystal Taylor a…

Celebrating SysAdmin Day 2021 — SolarWinds TechPod 046

07/27/21 While it may not be circled in red on many people’s calendars, SysAdmin Day holds a special place in the hearts of many IT professionals. Certainly, because everyone likes…

The Disappearing DBA: Nobody Goes to School to Become a Data Janitor — SolarWinds TechPod 045

07/20/21 Automation has been a disaster for the traditional database administration (DBA) role. As more systems and processes are automated away with code, the need for DBAs decrea…