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DEM tech folks
by Rico Randall
Welcome to DEM tech folks, a podcast created as a space where technology trends and news are passionately discussed while also allowing technology professionals to talk about their journey to a technology based career. This podcast is called DEM Tech Folks with “DEM” as an acronym for “developing every mind.” DEM is also a nod to ebonics, as a way of representing authenticity and inclusivity. We at believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow in the world of IT, and this platform aims to help people do just that. The goal of this platform is to create a comfortable space where people looking to work in IT can ask questions and learn from experienced professionals. It is understood that breaking into this field can be intimidating, which is why this platform provides a supportive and non-judgmental platform for people to get the information they need. Please LIKE, SHARE, and SU
Episodes
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035: Mentorship over Nepotism
Discover candid insights from industry professionals on navigating nepotism, developing mentorship, leveraging AI tools, and understanding modern workplace dynamics. This episode offers practical advice, personal stories, and industry trends that can help you shape your career or organization.Key...
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034: Tech Career Tips on a Saturday Morning
The Future of AI in Business and Personal DevelopmentIn this lively conversation, the speakers explore how AI is transforming industries, the pitfalls of implementations, and strategic ways to navigate the evolving landscape. From AI's impact on mental health to career pivoting and effective...
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033: Overcoming Challenges: A Veteran's Perspective
Recorded: 2/18/2025 Guest: David Huynh Keywords Marine Corps, IT career, personal growth, success, military experience, HVAC, entrepreneurship, legal services, technology, life transitions, IT, Cybersecurity, Career Transition, Mentorship, Social Media, Certifications, WGU, CIA Triad, Hands-On...
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032: Strength of the Youth in Tech: Quinyon Nave
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Quinyon Nave, a 21-year-old cybersecurity entrepreneur making waves in healthcare and medical device security. Join us as he shares his journey from tinkering with electronics in high school to leading cybersecurity initiatives in the military...
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031: Digital Nomad Insights: Tech Elixir
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this engaging conversation, Elixabeth Ruggeri shares her unique journey from advertising to cybersecurity, discussing the importance aof data governance, the role of hospitality in networking, and her insights on cryptocurrency...
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030: Louisiana Web Designer says kids need to see the tech money
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this engaging conversation, Patrick Wheatley shares his journey into the tech industry, discussing his early influences, college experiences, and the challenges he faced during his first internship. He reflects on his transition from...
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029: Inside the World of Red Team Engineering with Mike Ortiz
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this episode of DEM Tech, Ebony, Reginald, and Rico chat with Mike Ortiz, a Red Team engineer with a Marine Corps background. They explore Mike's journey into cybersecurity, the significance of Red Teaming in simulating real-world...
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028: Open Discussions (Should Tech Folks Be Visible?)
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this conversation, Rico and Reginald discuss various topics related to remote work, including new protocols for accessing resources, the dynamics of virtual meetings, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. They also...
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027: From Chef to Cybersecurity: Kevin J. Foster's Journey
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary: In this episode of Them Tech Folks, Rico Randall and Ebonyy engage with Kevin J. Foster Sr., a cybersecurity operations coordinator, as he shares his journey from restaurant management to a successful career in cybersecurity. Kevin...
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026: Tech Genius says he is an Asian who didn’t want a college degree
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary: In this conversation, Tiffany Bryant and Rico Randall discuss various aspects of technology with Edwin Sarmiento as well as how he got into the industry. The conversation delves into the his transition from being a generalist to a...
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025: From Cyber Engineer to Cyber Entrepreneur (CLEAN)
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this episode of Dem Tech Folks Podcast, DEM Tech Folks interview Jose Lopez, CEO of Global Shock Technology. They discuss Jose's journey from military service to a successful career in tech, particularly in cybersecurity. Jose shares…
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024: Can Black Girls Hack?
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE The conversation with Tennisha Martin, founder of Black Girls Hack, a range of topics, including the challenges with finding your way, getting help in order to grow, and a discussion on diversity in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.…
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023: Wake up!... Don't sleep on him
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE This episode was recorded June 05, 2023. In this conversation, Steven Jones shares his journey in the field of technology, from his early interest in taking apart electronics as a child to joining the Navy and pursuing a career in IT. He...
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022: Project Management in the Strip Club
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this conversation, Rico Randall and his co-hosts explore the diverse journeys of individuals in the tech industry, focusing on personal stories, milestones, and the importance of communication and adaptability in professional…
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021: Freshly Certified... Now What?
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this engaging conversation, DEM Tech Folks discuss the journey of Davis Donacien, who shares his experiences transitioning from a background in mechanical engineering to the tech world, focusing on Linux and video production. The...
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020: What's a Security Researcher Know Anyway?
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this conversation, Louis discusses his journey into the tech industry and the importance of access to resources and hands-on experience. He shares his experience participating in a summer program where he learned to build a computer,...
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019: Kickin' it with half of the Stats
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this engaging conversation, Jordyn shares her journey from aspiring basketball player to a prominent figure in the tech industry, particularly in cybersecurity. The discussion covers her experiences in the military, her transition…
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018: Dan Really Knows His People... Do You?
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this conversation, Dan Tudorache discusses his journey in the tech industry, from starting as a system administrator to becoming a solution architect. He emphasizes the importance of self-leadership and understanding one's own passions and...
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017: She tells DEM Secrets to Land Dream Job
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary In this engaging conversation, Ismaelle Salomon, a tech sourcer, shares her journey from education to tech recruitment, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faces in the industry. The discussion covers the importance of...
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016: Interview with Corey Morris
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Recorded on July 13, 2023 Summary The conversation covers Corey Morris's experience, learning from challenges, working within the DoD community, negotiating salaries, troubleshooting stories, transitioning to Microsoft, working in a pod, and…
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015: Interview with Ernest Gibbs III
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary Ernest Gibbs III shares his journey into the tech industry, starting from his early interest in computers and troubleshooting. He pursued the A+ certification and landed his first tech job in a call center. Ernest then transitioned to a...
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014: Interview with Samuel Tillman the SRE
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Samuel Tillman shares his journey from a troubled youth to becoming a successful SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) with the NBA. He discusses his early life, military experience, and how he got interested in technology. Samuel talks about his...
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013: Interview with Prof Roger Whyte
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE We had a great time chatting with Professor Roger Whyte. This conversation explores the challenges of clickbait and superficial training, the importance of mentorship and networking, the order of importance for career development, the value of...
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012: Interview with Toni Benson
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this conversation, the hosts celebrate Toni Benson's birthday and introduce her as a guest. Toni shares her background, including growing up in Dover, Delaware, and attending Delaware State University. She explains how she initially pursued...
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011: Interview with Elliot Fields
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this conversation, Elliott Fields discusses his journey starting out in IT, building a career, and the importance of staying relevant in the field.Elliott Fields discusses his transition from working with Exchange to Azure. He explains how…
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010: Interview with the Gear Goddess
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Summary DEM Tech Folks have a fun conversation with Ebony Pierce consisting of back and forth shots across the screen while mixing in some helpful tips and thought provoking "gems". Ebony, a former developer now turned cybersecurity expert,...
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009. Interview with Willie Hopson
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this conversation, Willie discusses his background and journey in the technology field. He shares how his interest in technology developed and how he transitioned from the Navy to civilian life. Willie emphasizes the importance of...
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008. Bringing It Back
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE In this episode, Rico, Reginald, and Ebony discuss the reasons for the long break in releasing episodes and the challenges faced in finding post-production support. They also talk about the importance of commitment and evolution in the…
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007: Interview with Roger Campbell II
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode, we are chatting with Mr Roger Campbell II who is the Founder and Owner of GemStack a Technology Consulting company out of Bowie, MD. Roger shares with us his…
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006: Special Juneteenth Episode (Cornel on tha Buff)
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode, we are chatting with Mr Roger Campbell II who is the Founder and Owner of GemStack a Technology Consulting company out of Bowie, MD. Roger discusses with us his views...
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005: Interview with Xavier Sweeney
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks. In this episode we are chatting with Mr Xavier Sweeney (also known as "X" in some circles) a Payload Systems Engineer supporting the NASA space station by day but an avid white hat...
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004: Interview with Jonah Huggins
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are chatting with Mr Jonah Huggins a Network/ DevOps Engineer, Family Man, and Veteran. Jonah shares with us his background, how he got to this...
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003: Interview with Kenton Gordon
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are diving into a discussion with Mr Kenton Gordon a Director of Cyber Security and Marine Corps Veteran. Kenton shares with us his background…
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002: Interview with Ray Moore
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are diving into a discussion with Mr Ray Moore an extremely seasoned Cyber Professional and University Professor. Ray shares with us his...
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001: The Release (Fun Figuring It Out)
Show Support by subscribing to Ad-Free Episodes HERE Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE Welcome to DEM tech folks (demtechfolks.com). In this episode we are throwing ourselves out there and letting you guys know a little bit about who we are and what we will be talking about in future episodes.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to DEM tech folks, a podcast created as a space where technology trends and news are passionately discussed while also allowing technology professionals to talk about their journey to a technology based career. This podcast is called DEM Tech Folks with “DEM” as an acronym for “developing every mind.” DEM is also a nod to ebonics, as a way of representing authenticity and inclusivity. We at believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow in the world of IT, and this platform aims to help people do just that. The goal of this platform is to create a comfortable space where people looking to work in IT can ask questions and learn from experienced professionals. It is understood that breaking into this field can be intimidating, which is why this platform provides a supportive and non-judgmental platform for people to get the information they need.
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