Applying online and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with Jeffry Ullman, job search coach and creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, to break down what really works when trying to land your next role. Drawing on experience, strategy, and a wealth of practical tips from his two-part presentation series, Jeffry shares how to escape the resume “black hole,” optimize your LinkedIn profile, and build a personal brand that attracts recruiters and hiring managers.
Whether you’ve been laid off, are actively seeking a change, or want to future-proof your online presence, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Jeffry Ullman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffryullman
Jeffry’s LinkedIn Strategy: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/avoid-black-hole-how-leverage-linkedin-find-new-role-ullman-mba
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:15 Meet Jeffry
03:54 Truth of Job Hunting
10:01 Job Hunting on LinkedIn
15:37 Getting Started with LinkedIn
23:45 LinkedIn Job Alerts
31:21 Fake Job Postings
38:54 Application Review
46:26 Jeffry’s Methodology
54:03 Closing thoughts
59:17 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash
Special Guest: Jeffry Ullman.
Getting laid off is hard. It can shake your confidence, your routines, and your sense of direction. But it doesn’t have to define you.
In this solo episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric shares his own experience with being laid off including: what helped, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d known earlier. He also rounds up the most practical, compassionate advice from others who’ve been through it: from job hunting strategies to mental health tools to rebuilding momentum in your career and personal life.
If you’re currently navigating a layoff, or want to be ready in case you ever have to, this episode is for you.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
01:47 Introduction
06:25 My Layoff Story
21:22 Successes and Growth
27:24 Top Layoff Tips
35:09 Closing thoughts
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights.
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with his coworker Chris DeMars to talk about Developer Relations, technical advocacy, and what it really takes to support and empower devs in today’s fast-moving ecosystem. From browser wars to burnout, open source to on-stage nerves, it’s a real look at what fuels a career in DevRel, and how to avoid fizzling out.
Oh, and maybe a few hot takes along the way.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Chris DeMars: https://chrisdemars.net/
DevRel: https://devrel.co/
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:32 Meet Chris DeMars
05:59 What is DevRel?
13:23 What makes a great DA?
24:04 Empathy in Tech
40:04 Closing thoughts
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Marah Bashir on Unsplash
Special Guest: Chris DeMars.
The role of the system administrator has changed a lot in the last couple decades, but some of us are still proudly flying the flag. Eric sits down with longtime friend Nate Lager to talk about his career journey, lessons learned from the trenches, and what still excites him about tech today.
We’ll cover everything from burnout to bash scripts, automation to authenticity. Whether you’re a new sysadmin, a grizzled graybeard, or someone who just loves nerding out about Linux and infrastructure—you’ll feel right at home.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Connect with Nate:
https://social.undrground.org/@gangrif
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironsysadmin/
Iron SysAdmin Podcast
https://www.ironsysadmin.com
https://www.youtube.com/@ironsysadmin
SWB Crawler
https://www.swbcrawler.com
https://www.youtube.com/swbcrawler
Hetzner Hosting
https://www.hetzner.com/
BootC: Getting Started with Bootable Containers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf1xqjLeA9M
Security: Configuring Sudo Access | Into the Terminal 62
https://www.youtube.com/live/rEdBkgKs4NA?si=UV43zA_Kss86hoia
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:14 Introduction
01:36 Nate Lager
06:38 Starting in Technology
18:04 Technology Career
31:38 Moving to Red Hat
44:55 Jeep Guy
50:03 Lightning Round
55:53 Nate’s Advice
01:08:32 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Thomas Jensen on Unsplash
Special Guest: Nate Lager.
Before DevOps, SRE, and the cloud were all the rage, there were sysadmins—tech generalists who kept the lights on, often with duct tape, bash scripts, and caffine.
In this solo episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric shares how he broke into the world of system administration, from his earliest tech gigs to becoming the go-to Linux guy. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons learned, tools loved (and hated), and how the role of a sysadmin has evolved. Whether you're new to IT or just nostalgic for the days of cron, this one’s for you.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:26 The Early Days
10:55 Learning the Ropes
18:29 Shifting Roles
27:25 My Advice
32:41 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by David Schultz on Unsplash
From AI to compliance, modernization to mission-critical infrastructure, working in the public sector versus government tech can look similar on the surface… but the reality is often worlds apart.
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric welcomes Joel Krooswyk, a former colleague at GitLab and a seasoned technical leader navigating a major life shift. Together, they unpack the differences between public sector and government work, from regulations and red tape to values, velocity, and what “transformation” really means when the stakes are national.
Whether you’re a tech pro curious about working with the government or just someone watching the blurred lines between public, private, and hybrid tech work—this episode offers clarity, stories, and inspiration for navigating the spaces in between.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Joel Krooswyk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelrkrooswyk/
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Welcome
01:33 Joel Krooswyk
02:57 What is Public Sector
13:08 IT in PubSec
16:49 AI’s Evolving Role
33:40 Changing Technology Landscape
39:35 Career Shifts
50:09 Closing Thoughts
54:00 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash
Special Guest: Joel Krooswyk.
For many Linux users, configuration means dotfiles, bash scripts, and duct tape. But what if your entire system, from packages to users to services could be described, versioned, and rolled back like code?
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Aaron Honeycutt to demystify NixOS, the declarative, reproducible Linux distribution that’s changing how people think about system configuration. We’ll cover what makes NixOS different, how to get started without pulling your hair out, and how this distro fits into modern DevOps, home lab, and desktop workflows.
If you’ve ever heard the term “declarative infrastructure” and wondered what it actually looks like in practice, this is your chance to find out.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Connect with Aaron: https://aaron.honeycutt.family
Inside a NixOS Homelab: Real-World Walkthrough with Aaron Honeycutt
https://youtu.be/pQTiucyjIjc
NixOS: https://nixos.org
NixOS Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RbvHtGa
Medium - What is Nix / NixOS: https://medium.com/@Erik_Krieg/what-is-nix-nixos-aab5610f0d7f
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:15 Welcome
01:05 Aaron Honeycutt
02:23 What is NixOS
04:14 How is it different?
06:20 What’s the learning curve?
12:20 Contributing to NixOS
16:59 The Future
23:38 Outro
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Malachi Brooks on Unsplash
GitOps can feel like buzzword soup, especially for seasoned Linux admins who’ve spent years mastering bash, cron, and config files. But what if it’s not as scary—or as different—as it sounds?
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Christian Hernandez, a longtime Linux administrator who “accidentally” became a Kubernetes and GitOps expert. Together, they break down what GitOps really is, how it compares to traditional sysadmin practices, and how Linux professionals can embrace this powerful approach to infrastructure automation without throwing away their shell scripts.
Whether you're Git-curious or deep in YAML fatigue, this conversation will give you practical context, real talk, and tips for making GitOps part of your day-to-day toolkit.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Connect with Christian: https://chernand.io/
Akuiti: https://akuity.io
Buy Christian’s book! https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/argo-cd-up/9781098141998
OpenGitOps: https://opengitops.dev/
Kubernetes Kind: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/kind
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Welcome
01:31 Christian Hernandez
04:14 What is GitOps?
12:29 GitOps Journey
18:40 Mindset Shifts
24:30 Why the hesitation?
30:02 Tools to Learn
40:04 Lightning Round
44:40 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by GuerrillaBuzz on Unsplash
Special Guest: Christian Hernandez.
What if your desktop, tablet, and phone all spoke the same open-source language? Meet Lomiri — a fast, lightweight, and flexible user interface originally developed for Ubuntu Touch, and now maintained by the UBports community.
In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Erik Mols from the Lomiri project to unpack what Lomiri is, where it came from, and how it’s carving out a unique niche in the Linux ecosystem. Whether you’re into convergence, lightweight desktops, or just love a good underdog story in tech, you’ll want to tune in.
We’ll cover the project’s history, current state, and future plans, as well as why developers and users alike should be paying more attention to alternative shells like Lomiri in a GNOME/KDE-dominated world.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Erik Mols: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-mols-63b3285
OpenSource Science: https://os-sci.com/
Lomiri: https://lomiri.com
Pine64: https://pine64.org/
Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:15 Welcome
02:40 Erik and Erics
04:42 Erik Mols
06:21 What is Lomiri?
11:16 The Convergence Dream
23:30 Under the Hood
25:14 Open Source Education
38:10 Lomiri Bug Bounty
47:06 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Clint Patterson on Unsplash
Special Guest: Erik Mols.
After a few months away from the mic, I’m back—and rebooting Eric the IT Guy not just as a brand, but as a mission.
In this short update, I share what I’ve been up to since leaving Red Hat, why I’m launching into a new season of my career, and what I’m hoping for next. Whether you’ve followed my journey through Linux, open source, or DevOps content creation—this is a personal, honest reset point.
📺 Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/3rtKr-pW-7Q
📬 Connect or hire me: https://itguyeric.com
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We all seem to have this vision of “arriving” at some tech paradise where everything “just works”. After 17 years in IT, I’d say it's safe to say that will never happen. However, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive for better. Teams that embrace the chaos can make huge strides towards improving their environment.
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Nathen Harvey: https://linktr.ee/nathenharvey
Dora: https://dora.dev/
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:48 Welcome
01:27 Meet Nathen
04:56 What is DORA?
09:03 What is Continuous Learning?
15:27 Organizational Continuous Learning
19:21 Improving via Automation
25:40 Starting your journey
41:11 Learning Resources
46:47 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Mason Wildfang on Unsplash
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guest: Nathen Harvey.
Stress and burnout come for all of us at one time or another. You may not even realize that is what is going on. Join Eric as he sits down with Jennifer and Bryan Horton, owners of Dull Made Daring, and learn the warning signs, recovery methods, and how to slash your anxiety away, with a sword, yeah, a literal sword!
Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Dull Made Daring
https://www.dullmadedaring.com/eric
Gaming…unintentional professional development goldmine
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jennifer-horton-lcsw-97068647_gaming-thats-my-unintentional-professional-activity-7229531726102847489-7K18?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:48 Welcome
01:26 Introductions
04:10 Relational dynamics
09:38 Need for change
21:26 Gaming and personality
30:33 Dull Made Daring
45:29 Signs of burnout
01:00:16 Closing thoughts
01:05:51 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Dingzeyu Li on Unsplash
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guests: Bryan Horton and Jennifer Horton.
Links:
In my days as a Systems Administrator, there weren’t any “non-production” environments. It was all about keeping all the systems running, all the time, even Dev for the developers. Here comes Ephemeral Environments, a concept to quickly build and test disposable systems to make building and testing easier for the entire enterprise.
Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Natalie Lunbeck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-lunbeck-477b45114/
DevOpsDays KC 2024 - Natalie Lunbeck - Unblocking Your CI/CD With Ephemeral Environments
https://youtu.be/HWcQ_qUDAH4?si=akoMp3iNhvtjdPdF
DevOps Days
https://devopsdays.org/
Shipyard
https://shipyard.build/
Ephemeral Environments.io
https://ephemeralenvironments.io/
http://github.com/ephemeralenvironments/ephemeralenvironments
Minimum Viable CD
https://minimumcd.org
Dora.Dev
https://dora.dev
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:57 Welcome
02:16 DevOps Days
04:47 Meet Natalie
08:44 Ephemeral Environments Defined
14:49 What are the benefits?
19:30 DORA Metrics
26:04 Uber SLATE
30:43 EphemeralEnvironments.io
33:26 Minimal Viable CD
40:31 Learn more
45:19 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Joey Kyber on Unsplash
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Eric the IT Guy Hendricks interviews Laura Santamaria, a Developer Advocate at Dell Technologies, about her experience with DevOps and how to effectively implement it within organizations. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people over processes and tools, and shares insights on how to drive cultural change as an individual contributor.
Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Laura Santamaria: https://linktr.ee/nimbinatus
DevOps Days: https://devopsdays.org/
DevOpsDays KC 2024 - Laura Santamaria - Understanding DevOps in Todays World
https://youtu.be/cUodBMlVbJ4?si=CV5q3tPCF1BFLQRp
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
https://a.co/d/30J5nzM
Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:50 Welcome
01:49 Introduction
03:29 Meet Laura
06:48 Safe Failure?
11:47 Affecting Change
18:12 Next Step
22:35 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-pencil-near-laptop-computer-5fNmWej4tAA
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guest: Laura Santamaria.
In this interview, Eric the IT Guy Hendricks explores the world of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) with Budha, a Developer Advocate at Tyk, an API management platform. The discussion covers the fundamentals of APIs, their growing importance in modern applications, the role of API gateways in managing and securing APIs, and considerations for building production-ready APIs.
Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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Budhaditya Bhattacharya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budha-b/
Tyk: https://tyk.io/
Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Welcome
02:34 Budhaditya Bhattacharya
03:04 Application Programming Interface (APIs)
05:51 Learning more about APIs
08:21 Eric's use of APIs
14:36 API Gateways
18:34 Closing thoughts
20:13 Wrap up
Photo by Walkator on Unsplash
https://unsplash.com/photos/text-klMii3cR9iI
Special Guest: Budha Bhattacharya.
In this interview, the host Eric provides a detailed introduction to his guest JJ Asgar from IBM, who is deeply involved with the open-source AI project called InstructLab. JJ passionately discusses the importance of open and transparent AI development for societal benefit. He explains the distinction between true AI and the current language models, and emphasizes the need for open data and models to counteract biases and ensure ethical AI advancement for the greater good.
Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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JJ Asghar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjasghar
Hugging Face - https://huggingface.co/
Instruct Lab on Hugging Face https://huggingface.co/instructlab
IBM’s Granite Model https://huggingface.co/ibm-granite
What is InstructLab? https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/ai/what-is-instructlab
Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Welcome
01:40 Introduction
03:51 Meet JJ
04:47 What is AI?
08:09 What is an LLM?
09:42 Open Source AI
15:50 Instruct Lab
23:26 The Real Reality
28:05 The IT Community
31:15 Wrap up
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by @steve_j on Unsplash
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guest: JJ Asghar.
Are you an individual contributor looking to convince your boss its time to buy a product or pursue a new project? How do you structure your proposal? How do you calculate ROI? In this episode, I’ll discuss these concepts and more with JT Perry from VMware!
Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.
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JT Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtperry/
DevOpsDays KC 2024 - JT Perry - Platform ROI: Why should your company invest?
https://youtu.be/0IQp5xNidvo?si=50YIWshTqDGEo8c9
Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Welcome
04:28 Meet JT Perry
08:15 Identifying a Need
13:45 Building the request
22:05 Return on Investment (ROI)
30:55 CapEx vs OpEx
34:36 Prove Your Assumptions
40:15 Applying ROI to Careers
44:08 Closing thoughts
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guest: JT Perry.
In this interview, Eric the IT Guy Hendricks kicks off his new show, "The IT Guy Show," by inviting Karl Abbot, a product manager at Element, to discuss the Matrix protocol, its open-source nature, and its decentralized communications platform.
The Office of the IT Guy is a show published to celebrate the people and talk about the technology that is changing our world! Our mission is to share our love for open source and build a stronger community.
Eric's Website https://itguyeric.com
YouTube Channel https://itguyeric.com/youtube
Sponsor the IT Guy https://patreon.com/itguyeric
Free Hive Agency: https://freehive.com
Element: https://element.io
Matrix: https://matrix.org
Karl Abbott (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-abbott/
Karl on Matrix: @kabbott:matrix.org
XKCD on Standards: https://xkcd.com/927
Get Started with Element: https://itguyeric.com/beginners-guide-how-to-get-started-with-element-matrix/
Finally Time to Ditch Email: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/finally-time-ditch-e-mail-karl-abbott/
Are We Peer2Peer Yet? https://arewep2pyet.com/
Chapters
00:00 Countdown
00:50 Welcome to the Office
03:24 Meet Karl Abbott
17:42 What's different about Matrix
24:44 Matrix Bridges
32:34 Element client
44:22 Location sharing, video, and more
01:00:19 Closing Thoughts
Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
MoodMode. “Beautiful Acoustic Country Track.” Story Blocks, Songtrust, https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/stock/beautiful-acoustic-country-trailer-bboydaqyvkhf01l87.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
Special Guest: Karl Abbott.
The Office of the IT Guy is a show published to celebrate the people and talk about the technology that is changing our world! Our mission is to share our love for open source and build a stronger community.
Eric's Website - https://itguyeric.com