Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking: Military Leavers Edition, host Rian Horsman sits down with James Jones, Network & Infrastructure Manager at ATM, to discuss his journey from the British Army to leading IT operations across multiple countries. James opens up about the challenges of leaving the forces with little guidance, starting again from the bottom, and how determination and curiosity helped him climb the IT ladder. He shares how military skills like disciplin...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking: Military Leavers Edition, host Jordan Dyer sits down with Dan Rawlings, Network Development Engineering Manager at WeWork, to explore his remarkable journey from the RAF Regiment to a career in IT and networking. Dan shares how resilience, discipline, and adaptability shaped his transition from life on deployment to leading complex network projects for a global organisation. He opens up about the challenges of leaving the forces at a ...

Send us a text In this Military Leavers Spin-Off Edition of The Route to Networking Podcast, host Louis Parratt is joined by Danny Munetsi, who went from the Royal Signals to leading RF and DAS projects at Virtua. From football ambitions to mastering military systems engineering, Danny’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and continuous growth. He shares how military training gave him transferable skills in RF, IT, and leadership, why discipline and lifelong learning have been crucia...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, host Ben Davies is joined by Florian Kritzler, Head of Sales Germany at nLighten. From training up to 12 times a week as a competitive swimmer to leading sales in one of Europe’s most innovative edge data centre companies, Florian’s journey is anything but conventional. He shares how the discipline, resilience, and feedback culture of elite sport shaped his mindset for business - and why curiosity and preparation became the co...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, host Louis Parratt is joined by Peter Marshall, Telecoms & 5G Innovation Leader. With more than 25 years shaping the telecoms industry across Vodafone, Ericsson, and BT, Peter shares his journey from building quantum lasers under the Atlantic to leading global innovation in 5G. He reflects on the pivotal career leap that took him from chemical physics into telecoms, the power of mentorship to spark growth on both sides, an...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking Podcast, host Ben Davies is joined by Max Röttgermann, Senior Product Manager for IP Transit & DDoS Defense at Deutsche Telekom. With over two decades at the forefront of telecom innovation, Max shares his journey from CB radio enthusiast to building one of the most scalable DDoS mitigation platforms in the world. He reflects on his early hands-on experience running infrastructure at international trade shows, how on-the-job learni...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking, host Jordan Dyer is joined by Ahmed Janaid, Director at RKS Consultants and one of the few professionals in the world to hold both a double CCIE and the prestigious Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE). From discovering his passion through a simple console cable to becoming a leading architect of secure, large-scale infrastructure, Ahmed shares the mindset, discipline, and setbacks that shaped his extraordinary journey. He opens up ab...

Send us a text In this episode of The Route to Networking – Military Leavers Edition, host Louis Paratt is joined by Adam Pinchback, Director of Customer Solutions at Viasat and former member of the Royal Corps of Signals. From high-pressure deployments in Iraq to designing bespoke connectivity solutions for global clients, Adam’s journey is one of grit, growth, and reinvention. He shares how his military training shaped his resilience, why authenticity matters in leadership, and what it real...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Route to Networking – Women in Tech, host Holly Staff sits down with Elizabeth Barr, Head of Cisco Networking Academy for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, and board member of Women of Cisco. With a non-linear path into the industry, Elizabeth shares how curiosity, international experience, and a passion for purpose-led work have shaped her impactful career in tech. She opens up about her early doubts entering the industry without a technical backgr...

Send us a text 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 physics and systems engineering to driving innovation at the forefront of Europe's satellite manufact...

Send us a text 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 communications, Hugh shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. His ...

Send us a text 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 journey. He dives into how AI is transforming content creation, why localised strategies are key to succ...

Send us a text 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. Rob also discusses the evolution of security breaches, the role of AI in incident response, and sha...

Send us a text 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 industry, including the importance of hands-on experience and industry connections. Matt also shares in...

Send us a text 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 here to guide and support you. In this episode, we are joined by Dave Davis, Senior Technical Director at S...

Send us a text 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 AI is transforming both customer and employee experiences. Tim also offers career advice for aspiri...

Send us a text 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 future network engineers, and hear their advice on balancing flexibility and structure in observabili...

Send us a text 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.comfullctl.com networkautomation.forumWant to stay up to date with new episodes? Follow our LinkedIn page for all the latest podcast updates! Head to: https://www...

Send us a text 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 page for all the latest podcast updates! Head to: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-route-to-network...

Send us a text 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 Shelley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-langan-newton/ Want to stay up to date with new...