Technologist Tales

Latest Episodes:

Chapter 12 -- The Make of Chicago: Highlights from the South Side Mini-Maker Faire Dec 27, 2018

Show notes

Maker Faires: They're places where technologists go to play, and grow. Join Michelle Lange in the field at the South Side Mini-Maker Faire. She guides us through some of the booths, and speaks with Jackie Moore: the South Side Mini-Maker Faire Maven.

Music: C. Ezra Lange http://ezralange.strikingly.com/

Chapter 11 -- Technologist On-Ramps for Grown-Ups: Transitioning into Tech Careers with IT-Ready Dec 14, 2018

Show notes

Is it ever too late to launch your career as a technologist? Absolutely not. But you may need some help. Sue Wallace, Creating IT Futures' Executive Director of National Workforce Solutions, tells our co-producer Doug Foresta how the IT-Ready program creates on-ramps to tech careers for adults long after high school.

Chapter 10 -- A Look Under the Hood: Angel Pineiro's Technologist Story (Part 2) Nov 26, 2018

Show notes

Continuing a conversation captured at CompTIA's 2018 ChannelCon, host Bob Dirkes learns from Angel Pineiro, Senior VP of Technology Services at Agilant Solutions, how his company helps teens launch careers as technologists, and why a Spanish-language version of Charles Eaton's book is important for today's parents.

Chapter 9 -- A Look Under the Hood: Angel Pineiro's Technologist Story Nov 14, 2018

Show notes

In this conversation captured at CompTIA's 2018 ChannelCon, host Bob Dirkes talks with Angel Pineiro, Senior VP of Technology Services at Agilant Solutions, about his journey from mechanic to management.

Chapter 8 -- Micro-Progressions: How the Little Things Build Diversity and Inclusion Oct 31, 2018

Show notes

In this edition of Technologist Talk Radio, Host Bob Dirkes speaks with three panelists from the fifth annual IT-Ready employers breakfast in Minneapolis. These experts share insights on how the smallest changes in behavior make a major impact for current employees, future talent, and the success of their organizations.

Learn more about creating work environments inclusive of all people from CompTIA's Advancing Diversity in Technology (ADIT) community -https://www.comptia.org/communities/advancing-diversity-in-technology.

Chapter 7 -- Diversity and Inclusion – Part 3: Technologists Expect & Appreciate Respect, Purpose & Trust Sep 28, 2018

Show notes

Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, who explains the benefits tech organizations earn from pursuing a culture of "Diversity & Inclusion."

Chapter 6 -- Diversity and Inclusion - Part 2: Technologists Foster "Belonging" in Organizational Culture Sep 21, 2018

Show notes

Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, to learn the importance of "belonging" when developing a culture of "Diversity & Inclusion."

Chapter 5 -- Diversity and Inclusion - Part 1: Technologists Value Respect, Cooperation & Collaboration Aug 30, 2018

Show notes

Host Bob Dirkes talks with Ulysses Smith, Founder & CEO of Archetype D&I Consulting, to define two critical keys for successful tech careers: Diversity & Inclusion.

Learn more about creating work environments inclusive of all people from CompTIA's Advancing Diversity in Technology (ADIT) community - https://www.comptia.org/communities/advancing-diversity-in-technology.

Chapter 4 -- CompTIA's Bring-Your-Kids-to-Work Day: Seeing Technologists in Action Aug 17, 2018

Show notes

Join host Michelle Lange as she takes in the fun at CompTIA's Bring-Your-Kids-to-Work Day and learns who so-called "Digital Natives" really are.

Chapter 3 -- FUSE Studio Field Trip: Interest-Based Learning in Middle Schools Aug 01, 2018

Show notes

Join host Michelle Lange on her field trip to Hadley Junior High, where she and the students explore a FUSE Studio developed by Northwestern University and supported by CompTIA's NextUp initiative.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected