web01.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:17:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The IT Guy Show - Episodes Tagged with “Itguyeric” https://podcast.itguyeric.com/tags/itguyeric Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 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, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! en-us episodic Navigating Technology and Careers Eric Hendricks 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, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination! no ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Sudo Show, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource Eric Hendricks eric@itguyeric.com Episode 20: First Boot, First Inference https://podcast.itguyeric.com/20 5978097f-6ce4-47b8-b1fd-865bed3392f5 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks Eric sits down with Damen Knight, CIQ Sr. Principal Automation Engineer, to talk about something every AI team knows but nobody budgets for: the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads. 53:24 no In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with Damen Knight, CIQ Sr. Principal Automation Engineer, to talk about something every AI team knows but nobody budgets for: the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads. Together they dig into why general-purpose Linux distributions were never really built for AI, what actually happens when you spend 30 to 60 minutes per node doing manual CUDA setup, and why a "pre-installed" stack and a "validated" stack are two very different things. From driver conflicts and framework dependency failures to the CIQ Linux Kernel (CLK) and NVIDIA authorization, this episode covers the infrastructure decisions that determine whether your AI program ships fast or gets stuck in configuration hell. Whether you're an ML engineer tired of fighting CUDA every time a kernel update drops, a sysadmin managing a growing GPU fleet, or a tech leader wondering why production AI is harder than it should be, this one 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric CIQ Press Release: https://ciq.com/blog/rlc-pro-ai-is-here/ RLC Pro AI: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/pro/ai/ NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit: https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-toolkit Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 00:50 Introduction 02:43 Sponsor: CIQ 04:08 AI at CIQ 06:02 State of AI 19:20 General-purpose limitations 31:37 RLC Pro AI 43:53 What's next in AI? 52:47 Wrap up Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash linux, ai infrastructure, cuda, nvidia, gpu, rocky linux, enterprise linux, mlops, devops, machine learning, pytorch, cuda configuration, kernel, ciq, rlc pro ai, ai deployment, gpu drivers, itguyeric, the it guy show, tech podcast, linux podcast, hpc, inference In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with Damen Knight, CIQ Sr. Principal Automation Engineer, to talk about something every AI team knows but nobody budgets for: the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads.
Together they dig into why general-purpose Linux distributions were never really built for AI, what actually happens when you spend 30 to 60 minutes per node doing manual CUDA setup, and why a "pre-installed" stack and a "validated" stack are two very different things. From driver conflicts and framework dependency failures to the CIQ Linux Kernel (CLK) and NVIDIA authorization, this episode covers the infrastructure decisions that determine whether your AI program ships fast or gets stuck in configuration hell.
Whether you're an ML engineer tired of fighting CUDA every time a kernel update drops, a sysadmin managing a growing GPU fleet, or a tech leader wondering why production AI is harder than it should be, this one 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
CIQ Press Release: https://ciq.com/blog/rlc-pro-ai-is-here/
RLC Pro AI: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/pro/ai/
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit: https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-toolkit

Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Introduction
02:43 Sponsor: CIQ
04:08 AI at CIQ
06:02 State of AI
19:20 General-purpose limitations
31:37 RLC Pro AI
43:53 What's next in AI?
52:47 Wrap up

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]]> In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with Damen Knight, CIQ Sr. Principal Automation Engineer, to talk about something every AI team knows but nobody budgets for: the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads.
Together they dig into why general-purpose Linux distributions were never really built for AI, what actually happens when you spend 30 to 60 minutes per node doing manual CUDA setup, and why a "pre-installed" stack and a "validated" stack are two very different things. From driver conflicts and framework dependency failures to the CIQ Linux Kernel (CLK) and NVIDIA authorization, this episode covers the infrastructure decisions that determine whether your AI program ships fast or gets stuck in configuration hell.
Whether you're an ML engineer tired of fighting CUDA every time a kernel update drops, a sysadmin managing a growing GPU fleet, or a tech leader wondering why production AI is harder than it should be, this one 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
CIQ Press Release: https://ciq.com/blog/rlc-pro-ai-is-here/
RLC Pro AI: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/pro/ai/
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit: https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-toolkit

Chapters:
00:00 Stream start
00:50 Introduction
02:43 Sponsor: CIQ
04:08 AI at CIQ
06:02 State of AI
19:20 General-purpose limitations
31:37 RLC Pro AI
43:53 What's next in AI?
52:47 Wrap up

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Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash

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]]> Episode 19: The Problem with Subscriptions https://podcast.itguyeric.com/19 0d1d0ea8-812c-4187-b11e-f938931153c6 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere. 28:40 no We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere. In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives. This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time. 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Chapters: 00:00 Stream Start 00:33 What’s the Problem 06:38 Eric’s Setup 14:13 Self Hosting Stack 23:08 Planning 24:15 Upcoming and Closing Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash self-hosting, homelab, subscription fatigue, digital minimalism, open source, subscription model, foss, personal cloud, digital sovereignty, selfhosted apps, nixos, linux server, subscription burnout, data ownership, itguyeric, the it guy show, 2026 tech We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere.

In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives.

This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time.

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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:33 What’s the Problem
06:38 Eric’s Setup
14:13 Self Hosting Stack
23:08 Planning
24:15 Upcoming and Closing

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Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash

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]]> We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere.

In this solo episode, Eric breaks down why recurring subscription models have become the default, how they impact both consumers and creators, and what it looks like to take back control through self-hosting and open source alternatives.

This episode kicks off a new arc focused on building a personal homelab, reducing reliance on cloud services, and reclaiming your tech stack one app at a time.

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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:33 What’s the Problem
06:38 Eric’s Setup
14:13 Self Hosting Stack
23:08 Planning
24:15 Upcoming and Closing

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Photo by Christina Radevich on Unsplash

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]]> Episode 18: Wayland and My eX-11 | The IT Guy Show 018 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/18 80322c97-d211-49b4-b1df-31a4ef8ec868 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks Join Eric and guest Brodie Robertson as they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. 47:33 no In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland. Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience. Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XWindowSystem Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/ Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland Chapters: 00:00 Stream Start 00:13 Introduction 01:21 Brodie Robertson 04:45 What is X11? 11:56 What did X11 solve? 19:42 What is Wayland? 36:18 Full Wayland mode 44:52 Wrap up Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Special Guest: Brodie Robertson. linux, x11, wayland, linux desktop, pipewire, display server, linux window manager, brodie robertson, open source, linux history, kde, gnome, tiling window manager, tech podcast, linux podcast, itguyeric, the it guy show, screen tearing, xorg, compositor, fedora, ubuntu, nixos, linux performance In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.

Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience.

Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree

X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System
Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/

Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table
Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:21 Brodie Robertson
04:45 What is X11?
11:56 What did X11 solve?
19:42 What is Wayland?
36:18 Full Wayland mode
44:52 Wrap up

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Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Special Guest: Brodie Robertson.

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]]> In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric is joined by Linux content creator Brodie Robertson to dive into the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.

Together they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating. From screen tearing and window managers to PipeWire, gaming, and remote desktops, this episode covers the past, present, and future of the Linux desktop experience.

Whether you’re a veteran sysadmin who lived through the xhost + days or a curious distro-hopper wondering why Wayland keeps breaking your screen sharing, this episode has something 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Connect with Brodie: https://brodierobertson.xyz/link_tree

X Window System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System
Wayland Homepage: https://wayland.freedesktop.org/

Wayland Protocols Table: https://absurdlysuspicious.github.io/wayland-protocols-table
Awesome Wayland: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
00:13 Introduction
01:21 Brodie Robertson
04:45 What is X11?
11:56 What did X11 solve?
19:42 What is Wayland?
36:18 Full Wayland mode
44:52 Wrap up

Graphics and bumpers by Free Hive Agency
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Special Guest: Brodie Robertson.

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]]> Episode 17: Reality-based Approach to LinkedIn Jobs https://podcast.itguyeric.com/17 e1a3e2f1-c21f-416f-97d3-84bcedd29c89 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks Applying online and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. 57:50 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. jobsearch, linkedin, resume, jobhunting, networking, careerdevelopment, personalbranding, eric the it guy, jeffry ullman, careertransition, itguyeric, layoff, techcareers, interviewprep, visibility, jobsearchstrategy, careercoaching, techpodcast, itprofessionals, opensource, linuxjobs, devopscareers, remotework 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> Episode 16: When the Layoff Comes https://podcast.itguyeric.com/16 ddbd2522-a397-421e-9e36-36a1e3cd6ec0 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 35:28 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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 layoff, jobloss, careertransition, jobsearch, resume, techlayoffs, eric the it guy, itguyeric, mentalhealth, careeradvice, survivingalayoff, devrel, sysadmin, opensource, techcareer, burnout, techpodcast, remotework, networking, resiliencemindset 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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]]> Episode 15: DevLife with Chris DeMars https://podcast.itguyeric.com/15 1eb07178-194c-4022-8361-6edfeeb81550 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights. 43:00 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. devrel, developerrelations, developeradvocate, opensource, techcommunity, techspeaking, devempathy, technicalmarketing, techcareer, developerexperience, frontenddev, nerdculture, eric the it guy, chris demars, itguyeric, devtools, accessibility, webdev, techpodcast 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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Photo by Marah Bashir on Unsplash

Special Guest: Chris DeMars.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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Photo by Marah Bashir on Unsplash

Special Guest: Chris DeMars.

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]]> Episode 14: Life as a SysAdmin with Nate Lager https://podcast.itguyeric.com/14 96fc5348-44f8-4fb2-a77d-2784ce1cba45 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 1:14:19 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. sysadmin, devops, automation, linux, opensource, sres, redhat, techcareer, infrastructure, itguyeric, nate lager, eric the it guy, techcommunity, sysadminlife, techpodcast, systemadministration, infrastructureascode, oncalllife, careerstories, technerds 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
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

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Photo by Thomas Jensen on Unsplash

Special Guest: Nate Lager.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
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

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Photo by Thomas Jensen on Unsplash

Special Guest: Nate Lager.

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]]> Episode 13: How I Became a SysAdmin https://podcast.itguyeric.com/13 3a1dd4a6-ebb6-4104-9347-ae1de8212090 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 32:01 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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 sysadmin, systemadministrator, howigotstarted, linux, itcareer, eric the it guy, itguyeric, techjourney, careerpath, devops, itpodcast, techcareers, homelab, serveradmin, opensource, techstory, infrastructure, bash, itlife, techcommunity 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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]]> Episode 12: Working in GovTech: What’s Different? https://podcast.itguyeric.com/12 ecac2e8b-8648-4d45-8e95-48ff45bbb176 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 54:07 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. publicsector, governmenttech, devsecops, digitaltransformation, modernization, compliance, gitlab, opensource, remoteleadership, careertransition, aiinfrastructure, eric the it guy, itguyeric, joel krooswyk, publicservice, govtech, itleadership, techpodcast, federalit, itcareers, cloudadoption 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash

Special Guest: Joel Krooswyk.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> Episode 11: NixOS: The Distro That Thinks Code https://podcast.itguyeric.com/11 4ad14257-cf9a-48f4-b183-7b4a538dfbe8 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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? 24:12 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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 nixos, nix, linux, devops, reproducibleinfrastructure, homelab, linuxdesktop, nixpkgs, flake, linuxdistro, opensource, configurationmanagement, itguyeric, eric the it guy, aaron honeycutt, ahoneybun, nixstore, nixenv, techpodcast, linuxadmin, techcommunity 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

Support The IT Guy Show

]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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]]> Episode 10: GitOps for the Linux Administrator https://podcast.itguyeric.com/10 e560108d-7360-4e89-9de6-d075b940bf05 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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? 42:16 no 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. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, git, gitops, infrastructureascode, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, kubernetes, linux, linuxadmin, linuxsysadmin, opensource, platformengineering, red hat, site reliability engineering, sre, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips 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.

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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

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Photo by GuerrillaBuzz on Unsplash

Special Guest: Christian Hernandez.

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]]> Episode 9: Lomiri - The Linux Shell That Goes Anywhere https://podcast.itguyeric.com/9 db6896bf-c3e7-42a8-92d6-85ab279de9c0 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 46:15 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org 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. lomiri, ubuntu touch, ubports, linux, linuxdesktop, linuxmobile, convergence, opensource, x11, wayland, shell, ui, techpodcast, eric the it guy, itguyeric, linuxphone, linuxgui, opensourcedesktop, linuxcommunity, technews, itpodcast, gnome, kde, lightweightlinux 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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.

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]]> Rebooting Eric the IT Guy: Where I’ve Been & What’s Next https://podcast.itguyeric.com/update-20250501 8dd41e64-7e46-4a5d-be35-ad082f462e5e Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks trailer Eric Hendricks 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. 1:09 no 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 Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource 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

Join our:
Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org

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]]> 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

Join our:
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]]> Episode 8: The Art of Continuous Improvement https://podcast.itguyeric.com/8 18ba034c-82ae-4dd4-be6b-018593fac6fd Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 47:49 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

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.

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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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

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.

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]]> Episode 7: Battling Burnout…with a Sword https://podcast.itguyeric.com/7 0583c7aa-9e6d-4b7a-894b-0d79288bc963 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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! 1:05:21 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Dull Made Daring https://www.dullmadedaring.com/eric Gaming…unintentional professional development goldmine https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jennifer-horton-lcsw-97068647gaming-thats-my-unintentional-professional-activity-7229531726102847489-7K18?utmsource=share&utmmedium=memberdesktop 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. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips, burnout, stress, dull made daring 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

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.

Support The IT Guy Show

Links:

  • Dull Made Daring — Are you ready to pick up a sword and stop feeling so pressured and stuck in your head?
]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

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.

Support The IT Guy Show

Links:

  • Dull Made Daring — Are you ready to pick up a sword and stop feeling so pressured and stuck in your head?
]]> Episode 6: A Quick Look at Ephemeral Environments https://podcast.itguyeric.com/6 caf9c8e6-37f0-4f68-becf-8632f15880dc Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 44:28 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. ITGuyEric, TechPodcast, ITPodcast, Technology, TechTips, ITSupport, DigitalTransformation, TechCommunity, ITProfessionals, TechNews, ITKnowledge, Devops, Linux, OpenSource 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> Episode 5: Understanding DevOps: Putting People Over Processes with Laura Santamaria https://podcast.itguyeric.com/5 90578f50-039d-4c0d-bc0c-739056dd3133 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 23:46 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips, agile methodologies, change management, cultural transformation, developer advocacy, it processes, organizational change, people management, laura santamaria 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> Episode 4: APIs Decoded: From Basics to Production-Ready https://podcast.itguyeric.com/4 498c52b5-e1fb-4d39-b1d7-b8b1a6b48a16 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 21:47 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. api gateway, api management, api observability, api security, apis, developer experience, devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, rest apis, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> Episode 3: Unmasking AI: The Drive for Open and Transparent Development https://podcast.itguyeric.com/3 b0094087-0461-41f6-809c-e1318771dd18 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 23:47 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, InstructLab, IBM, Ethics, Transparency, Language Models, Developer Advocacy, Technology, Future 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> Episode 2: Get a Return on Your IT Investment https://podcast.itguyeric.com/2 9a4bfede-b30e-4a22-b3b1-fcbf588a232b Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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! 46:20 no 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. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 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. jt perry, vmware, roi, devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips, project proposals, return on investment, it leadership, stakeholder management, technology adoption, business case, project justification 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> 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.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
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.

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]]> Episode 1: Get Into Your Element https://podcast.itguyeric.com/1 215763cb-f083-4336-bb9a-99939e96a8e2 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Eric Hendricks full Eric Hendricks 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. 1:01:31 no 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. matrix protocol, decentralized messaging, open-source communication, element matrix client, federated chat, encrypted messaging, devops, digitaltransformation, eric the it guy, it, itguyeric, itknowledge, itpodcast, itprofessionals, itsupport, linux, opensource, red hat, techcommunity, technews, technology, techpodcast, techtips 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.

Support The IT Guy Show

]]> 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

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Special Guest: Karl Abbott.

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