IT in the D

Back to something approaching "normal" this week as we dive in with long time friend Steve from Blue Chip to talk talent acquisition in the area and what they're looking for, as well as Vittoria from Hatch Detroit to walk through this year's competition and timing... Blue Chip is at: http://www.bctalent.com/ Hatch Detroit is at: https://hatchdetroit.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit  

Man did we have a good time with this one.  From author Frank Nemecek talking about Roswell Chronicles to one of the shows on our network Can We Talk?, and then finally wrapping up with August Gitschlag that we know from all over Hamtramck talking about the Magnum PI charity event coming up... just so much fun was had by all.  Highly recommend listening... Roswell Chronicles can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Roswell-Chronicles-Frank-Nemecek/dp/1982960027/ Can We Talk is at: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/show/can-we-talk/ The Magnum PI event is at: https://www.facebook.com/events/871318593214718/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit  

We're adult enough to admit when we don't get something... and we still don't get the whole eSports thing, but we're apparently the only ones... because WOW is it a huge industry that's getting bigger every day.  Competitions in arenas, channels worth millions, big paydays... it's all there, and we're too old to dive in so we're just going to try and make sense of it all with Neil from High Score... IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit  

We've known Tom Lawrence for a long time now, whether from the Sunday Morning Linux Review, his PC repair business, various meetups around the area, Penguicon, and more... he's a regular fixture at things going on and happening, and if you're not familiar with him yet... you should be.  Check out as we chat with Tom in particular about how he's built up a very successful Youtube channel with tens of thousands of subscribers and millions of views... Check out Tom's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTecknowledge   IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

This week we discovered a resource that we previously hadn't heard of, which is unfortunate given that it's been around for decades and is dedicated to helping people in career transition, including into the IT field.  Listen in as we chat with JVS Human Services... JVS Human Services is at: https://www.jvshumanservices.org/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit  

So here's a fun episode - we take a look at Global Detroit, that's focused on helping connect companies in the area with talented immigrants who are looking to work and live in the United States.  Then, of course, we dive in with Jeremiah from Daily Detroit to talk about the latest going on in and around the city and with their podcast... Global Detroit is at: http://www.globaldetroit.com/ Daily Detroit is at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailyDetroit/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit    

Let's talk security.  Let's talk training.  Let's talk about certifications and nano-degrees at your own pace or with a class of peers going through the same thing you're doing with a great company right here in Detroit.  Listen in... ShiftUp is at https://www.shiftup.tech/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

So let's talk about an awesome new platform based on some unique technology to help connect startups in the area, as well as a little history and current state of how things look tech-wise and connectivity-wise around the region... Startup Michigan is at: https://www.startupmichigan.tech/ Century Link is at:  https://www.centurylink.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Well, here it is.  June 3rd marked the 6 year anniversary of our show, as well as being episode 300... and unfortunately the night we say farewell to Nuri as he heads off to other adventures outside the country.  We were also joined by Elyse Turner from Detroit Labs, as well as Terrance Guerin, aka "Rhyno" from the WWE and now local business man as he's purchased a marina... oh, and don't forgot to hang around for segment 4 that was recorded over at Temple Bar after we left the studio... Big Daddy's Boatyard is at: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Daddys-Boat-Yard-628374397582155/ Detroit Labs is at: https://www.detroitlabs.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

You've heard us talk about United Shore in the past, well this time we get to deep-dive with their EVP and Chief Technology Office, Jason Bressler... United Shore is at: https://www.unitedshore.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

We survived another round of Motor City Comic Con fun and excitement.  Listen in as we talk about the expanded venue, the folks we met, the drinks we drank, the talks we talked, and the fun we had.  We also talk security and everything else that's new going on with Otava, a company with a new name but some familiar faces.  Check it out, and thanks for listening! Otava is at: https://www.otava.com/ Motor City Comic Con is at: https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Talking inebriated rabbits, Motor City Comic Con, and a few of our favorite past interviews, episode 297 is in the books as we're getting ready to head off this weekend.  Listen in! Erick Gutierrez can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/MaxtheinebriatedRabbit/ Motor City Comic Con is at: https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/ Our Free Podcast Day signup is at: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/free-podcast-day-at-motor-city-comic-con/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Well, we survived another year of Penguicon, and we chat about that, as well as diving in with our guest from SecurityVitals.com to talk about not just consulting about security issues, but actually helping companies do something about them... Security Vitals is at: https://www.securityvitals.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

Quite the packed house as we had Penguicon, Space Dive, and Wordcamp Detroit all in the room talking about how busy your calendar is going to be over the next few weeks.  A convention full of awesomeness, the Tangent Gallery getting turned into the Mos Eisley Cantina, and Wordpress tips and tricks?  Yes, please. Okay, maybe that's just our calendars...but still, these are three phenomenal things going on over the course of the next couple weeks, and you'll definitely want to check them out... Penguicon can be found at: https://2019.penguicon.org/ Bob's initial take on Penguicon is out at: http://www.itinthed.com/17044/2015-penguicon-review-part-1-the-sales-guy-learns-something/ Dave's initial take is out at http://www.itinthed.com/17054/2015-penguicon-review-part-2-the-geek-goes-home/ Space Dive is at: https://www.facebook.com/events/551680841987452/ Wordcamp Detroit is at: https://2019.detroit.wordcamp.org/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

WOW was this a fun episode!  We've got a kickstarter brought to you by two IT guys who are trying to make old, boring games suck less... and we think they're on to something... and we're also joined by the good folks from Nuspire Networks talking about everything they've got going on these days (hint: it's a lot).  So listen in... Face The Consequences is at: https://www.facebook.com/ftcgame/ Nuspire is at: https://www.nuspire.com/ IT in the D On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD Podcast Detroit is at: On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit