Episode 6 - Discussion with Veterans and Red Hat Sr. Consultants Benny Fields and Matt Riensch

In this short, abbreviated episode I wanted to provide my opinion and perspective on some of the big tech reductions and layoffs, and what it means to all of you on your journey from military to tech.


Links mentioned in this Episode:

Coffee and Change Podcast (Bill Kirst)
https://coffeeandchange.co/

In this episode I get to catch up with veterans and Red Hat Sr. Consultants Benny Fields and Matt Riensch. We discuss their journey from very different military backgrounds to their current roles. Hear about the consultant role, the underestimated skills of military members (know your value), "Imposter Syndrome" and much, much more! 

Benny Fields
Red Hat
Consultant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyfields3/

Matt Riensch
Red Hat
Consultant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-riensch/

Links to opportunities and organizations discussed:

CodeUp
https://codeup.com/

Onward to Opportunity
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/
Application
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/o2o-admission/onward-to-opportunity-application/

Galvanize
https://www.galvanize.com/

American Corporate Partners (ACP)
https://www.acp-usa.org

Boots to Books
https://www.boots2books.com/

GitHub
https://github.com/

A fantastic discussion with Ericka Borbon about the DOD and Air Force Federal Civilian hiring process, from application all the way to interview, as well as special benefits just for military members and veterans!

Ericka Borbon
Air Force Civilian HR Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericka-borbon-6a844b102/

USAJobs Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/

OPM Website: https://www.opm.gov/

In this episode I have a fantastic conversation about IT certifications, study tips and industry insight with technology experts Chris Fields and Chris Schmerber!

Chris Fields
LEIDOS
Cloud Engineer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-fields-7626364/

Chris Schmerber
LEIDOS
Sr. Systems Engineer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-schmerber-169aa518

In this episode I talk to Isaac Santiago and Manny Borbon, two Microsoft Architects and Veterans. You will hear about their roles at Microsoft and their journey from Military to Tech.

Isaac Santiago
Microsoft
Sr. Program Manager/Architect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-santiago/

Manny Borbon
Microsoft
Cloud Solutions Architect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuelborbonjr/

In this episode we discuss all the free technology training available to military members and veterans. We will cover everything from the GI Bill to free cloud training and access.

In this episode I will cover:

• About Me
• Goals for this podcast
• What IT careers are out there?

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