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Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional

John White | Nick Korte
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Are you a technology professional unsatisfied with your current role? Looking for a resource to help understand changing job functions, changing organizations, or gaining recognition and progression? The Nerd Journey podcast helps explore alternative roles, increase job satisfaction, and accelerate career progression. Each week, we uncover patterns of technical career progression by dissecting car... more

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Go-to-market strategy is something we often associate with a company or its products / services, but what if we could apply go-to-market to our job role?

Christy Honeycutt, a talent acquisition veteran and our guest this week in episode 352, has use... more

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Original Recording Date: 11/2/2025

Expect a Change Moving Forward – The Schedule

Hi everyone – thank you for being a listener. This is a brief reminder that episodes from this point forward will be releasing every 2 weeks for the time being. Life c... more

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What does it mean to become AI native? It’s not about using every AI tool on the market. For Milin Desai, the CEO of Sentry, it’s about becoming familiar with the tools and opting in to use the capabilities that deliver practical value. This mindset ... more

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When we use a generative AI tool, providing more context can often lead to better output. What if we could apply this to our communication with other humans? Milin Desai, the CEO of Sentry, says contextualizing communication will change the way you o... more

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Recent Guests

Christy Honeycutt
Experienced talent acquisition executive and podcaster
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Episode: People First: Systematizing Go-to-Market for Your Role with Christy Honeycutt (1/2)
Milin Desai
CEO of Sentry
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Episode: Scope and Upside: The Importance of Contextual Communication with Milin Desai (2/3)
Shelby Vaklu
Leadership speaker and data consultant with experience in structuring job levels for career paths.
Episode: Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
Neil Thompson
Founder of Teach the Geek, helps technical professionals improve their public speaking skills.
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Episode: Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
Abby Clobridge
Founder and principal consultant at FireRogue Strategies with expertise in knowledge management.
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Episode: Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
Todd Cochrane
Founder and CEO of Blueberry Podcasting
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Episode: Special Dedication: Honoring Todd Cochrane’s Legacy
Paul Nadeau
Solutions Consultant specializing in cybersecurity at Palo Alto Networks with a background in law enforcement and military service.
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Episode: Stay Calm and Don’t Panic: Translating Military Leadership Lessons to the Corporate World with Paul Nadeau (1/2)
Jason Gass
Returning guest discussing post-layoff experiences and career lessons.
Episode: The Lost Art: Marketplace Heartbeat and Finding Closure after a Layoff with Jason Gass (2/2)
Leanne Elliott
Business psychologist and co-host of the Truth Lies and Work podcast
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Episode: Task Cohesion: Managing a Larger Team in a Flatter Organization amidst a Climate of Uncertainty with Al and Leanne Elliott (1/2)

Hosts

John White
Co-host with extensive experience in IT operations, sharing insights on career development in technology.
Nick Korte
Co-host with a background in sales engineering, focusing on insights that help professionals advance their careers in technology.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Thought Provoking Discussion

    A big thanks to John and Nick for the opportunity on their podcast to discuss my career journey. Both of them are excellent interviewers who are fundamentally curious about career experiences and how it can assist others in their professional development. I look forward to seeing what the next topics will be!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dpaluszek
    United States4 months ago
  • Consistently High Quality

    There is something really special about people creating a podcast that is truly a gift to the world it is meant to serve. The hosts consistently ask and answer the questions their listeners are asking themselves. They are always up to date with the latest trends and needs of those in the tech community. So grateful this pod exists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cadon23
    United States10 months ago
  • Absolutely fantastic life lessons

    This podcast is a gem. The wisdom from the guest and the depth of the interview a leagues beyond what I find from other techie podcasts. Going well beyond the tech, the topics have a wide variety of breadth, and all are well worth the listen. If you value your career - and life - in IT, listen to each of these episodes twice, and pay attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KleeGeek
    United Statesa year ago
  • A path to leadership and influence

    I’m listening to the episode with Dale McKay. This is already one of my favorite podcasts out there - but you’ve outdone yourselves here. The insights you’re drawing out of your guest are fantastic.

    If you’re at all interested in mentorship, and in helping to shape the culture of our awesome industry, listen to this episode. Dale has a very inspiring message, one that I think every technologist should hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erik Gross
    United Statesa year ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    There is so much wisdom in both the guests who are invited and the hosts who prepare with thoughtful questions. Very practical and always challenging me to grow as a person and in my career. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Belk
    United Statesa year ago

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The hosts are praised for their engaging interviewing style and ability to draw valuable lessons from guests' experiences.
Overall, the podcast is recognized for its practical advice tailored to technology professionals seeking career development.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking questions and insights that facilitate personal and professional growth.

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#226
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Talking Points

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Opt In: A CEO’s Take on Becoming AI Native with Milin Desai (3/3)
Q: What are your suggestions for individual contributors to be better at contextual communication upward?
Always ask why you're doing something and who it helps, which contextualizes everything.
Expand Your Curiosity: Build, Own, and Maintain Relevance with Milin Desai (1/3)
Q: How is it that you found yourself in this industry? How far back does that go?
I found my passion for technology in school, influenced by my father's background in engineering and my cousin's work at NASA.
Expand Your Curiosity: Build, Own, and Maintain Relevance with Milin Desai (1/3)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what it is that you do today professionally?
I am the CEO of Sentry, where we help identify and fix code issues in real time.
Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
Q: What challenges will managers face trying to develop good communicators when their team is huge?
Managers may struggle with reaching all employees and getting buy-in, but improving communication skills leads to visibility and opportunities.
Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
Q: How do you think team leads or technical leads plays into the development of strong communicators?
Team leads can model effective communication skills for technical staff and demonstrate the benefits of improving those skills.

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Focused on career development for technology professionals, this podcast addresses the evolving landscape of various roles in tech. Noteworthy for its diverse guest lineup, it offers insights from multiple disciplines within the industry, exploring topics such as job satisfaction, career transitions, and personal growth. The hosts engage in meaningful conversations that unpack guests' experiences, providing listeners with actionable advice to navigate their own professional journeys in technology.

Each episode aims to empower individuals by highlighting the nuances of career progression, the importance of networking, and the value of mentorship. Unique in its commitment to discussing both technical and soft skills, the content resonates wi... more

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