TechBridge is bringing our mission to end generational poverty to the podcast arena. We will tell our story, and the stories of so many people working around our four pillars: hunger relief, homeless support, social justice, and workforce development. On TechBridge Talks, you will get to know our board, staff, customers, and the community leaders that are pushing boundaries, pursuing good, and working to end generational poverty. We believe we can provide predictable pathways out of generati ...
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The Jobs in Tech podcast is the ultimate destination for tech enthusiasts and job seekers alike. Whether you're looking for the best companies to work for or seeking inspiration from organizations that are pushing the boundaries of technology, this podcast has got you covered. Join our friendly and knowledgeable hosts, Brad Anderson of TechBridge and Bobby Glen James of BoTecha, as they embark on captivating conversations with industry leaders. Each episode, Brad and Bobby take a deep dive i ...
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Summary GoTu is a digital staffing marketplace focused on the dental industry, solving the problem of staffing shortages. They provide a platform for dental offices to easily find temporary or full-time staff members, and for professionals to find job opportunities. The company has a strong emphasis on problem-solving and innovation, with a focus o…
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EP67 - Innovation and Opportunity at Distributor Data Solutions with Joel Manchak
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In this fascinating episode of the Jobs in Tech Podcast, we dive into the world of digital solutions in distribution with special guest Joel Manchak, the VP of Innovation at Distributor Data Solutions (DDS). Joel shares insight into the groundbreaking work DDS is doing to revolutionize the distribution sector through technology. Discover how DDS le…
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From the Court to the Code: The Tech Behind Sports Recruiting with Andy Wendt
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On this captivating episode of the Jobs in Tech podcast, we venture into the thrilling intersection of sports and technology. While the adrenaline of games and competitions captivates millions, there's a lesser-known side of sports that's equally intense and rapidly evolving due to the advancements in tech: sports recruiting. With the traditional m…
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Navigating the CommSys Landscape: An In-Depth Conversation with Robert Turner
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In this episode of the Jobs in Tech Podcast, we embark on a comprehensive journey through the complex and often misunderstood world of CommSys with none other than Robert Turner, a seasoned expert and trailblazer in the field. With decades of experience under his belt, Robert offers listeners an unparalleled deep dive into the intricacies of commun…
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Exploring Cyber Security Innovation with Justin Fischer of Guardsight
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In this exciting episode of the Jobs in Tech Podcast, our host sits down with Justin Fischer, the visionary Director of Special Operations & Incident Response at Guardsight, a leading cybersecurity company. Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge and innovative initiatives that Guardsight is spearheading in the world of cybersecurity, as well as g…
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Informa Markets - Disrupting with Innovative Technology
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In this episode, we interviewed Ishmael Sanchez, Head of Platform Development at Informa Markets, to discuss their use of technology to disrupt their industry. Ishmael shared insights on their innovation, tech stack, team culture, and future prospects. Informa Markets leverages cutting-edge technology to redefine business practices, providing seaml…
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CivicActions with Liz & Laura: Building Tech Solutions for Civic Engagement
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In this exciting episode of the Jobs in Tech Podcast, we sit down with Liz and Laura from CivicActions, a renowned tech company that specializes in building innovative solutions for civic engagement. We dive deep into their expertise and experience, exploring their unique perspectives on the intersection of technology and public service. Our conver…
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In this riveting episode of the Jobs In Tech Podcast, hosts Brad and Bobby delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on software developers and engineers within the tech industry. Join them as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and implications of this groundbreaking technology as they dive into topics su…
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How High Jump Leveled Up Their Tech to Best Serve Students
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Yolanda Luna-Mroz is the Chief Programs Officer of High Jump, a nonprofit based in Chicago. High Jump’s mission is to equalize access to education for Chicago middle school students who have exhibited academic ambition and potential and are of limited economic means. High Jump worked with TechBridge to create a technology assessment roadmap for the…
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In the "Getting Your Tech Dream Job" episode of the Jobs in Tech podcast, Brad and Bobby provide valuable insights into how to land your desired tech job. They start by discussing the importance of creating a solid job search strategy. They encourage you to determine what you want in a job and how to choose a company as your dream company to work f…
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A Career Transformation: From Uninspired to Thriving
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Today on the show, Adam talks with TCP graduate Margaret Farmer. Margaret studied web development as a student in the Winter 2022 Ernst & Young Technology Career Program Cohort. Margaret’s instructors were impressed by her personality, hard work, and persistence. Since graduating, Margaret has prioritized independent studying and gained additional …
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In the latest episode of Jobs in Tech, Brad Anderson and Bobby Glen James discuss the state of the industry. The two discuss major trends in tech, including the rise of remote work and the impact of artificial intelligence. With more and more companies adopting remote work policies, the two discuss how this can impact company culture, and how to ma…
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Welcome to Jobs In Tech with Brad Anderson of TechBridge Inc. and Bobby Glen James of Botecha IT Services. This podcast was formerly known as The New IT podcast, and it is dedicated to helping you navigate the ever-changing world of technology jobs. Our guests are experts in their fields, so you can expect valuable insights on topics such as entry-…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast discusses Ultradent and their use of tech in the manufacturing and production industry! Ultradent is an organization that’s mission here is to improve oral health globally through science, creativity, and education. They strive to provide clinicians with progressive and trustworthy solutions while always respec…
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Today’s episode we speak with Danny Warren from Emmersion a division of IXL. We Discuss topics ranging from who Emmersion is, their culture, what tech stack they use, to their approach on team structure, and even their Mob approach to identifying a person’s skill set in an interview. Hear what else these tech experts are up to in this week’s episod…
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Come Fly Away With Breeze Airways... AGAIN!
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Today’s episode discusses the importance of knowing what you really want in your career and how it will affect the growth in the company. Hear what these tech experts have to say on the subject in this week’s episode. “Take an honest look at yourself and ask what you really want in your career. You have to understand that it’s not more about you an…
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Today’s episode discusses how Drupal is still alive in today's generation and it will help us understand why we should go to Drupal and what makes Drupal standout from the other CMS that are coming out today. “What sets Drupal apart from all the others, it’s built for authors to have something in-place that allows non-technical people to work on cr…
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Today’s episode discusses the importance of culture in the workplace and how culture plays an important role in Pandora which makes it stand out from the other companies and how it became a fun place to work. “It really is the people of Pandora. I’ve worked at a lot of different companies. If you look at my linkedin resume, I have been around the b…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast discusses how recycling helps us when it comes to our social responsibilities and how recycling can be influential in the future of the IT industry. As we all know many huge companies have tons of old devices like laptops, desktops, tablets and many other devices that are sitting somewhere collecting dust. So h…
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Today’s episode of the New IT Podcast discusses the importance of Technology, and how it has become disruptors to some industries. Brad and Bobby invited two powerful guest speakers, Scott Lemon with Trello and Phil Windley from AWS, who have lots of passion about technology. Let’s hear what these tech experts have to say in this week’s episode. “W…
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Adrian Sims’ Technology Career Program Journey
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Adrian Sims is a Software Engineer Analyst at Accenture and Technology Career Program graduate. As a member of TechBridge’s TCP Fall 2021 Cobb5 Azure Cohort, he earned a certification in Azure AZ-900 Fundamentals. On today’s show, host Adam talks to Adrian about his TCP journey and how his life has evolved because of the program.…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast invites listeners to join us on the show! If you want to join us on The New IT Podcast, or you know of someone you’d like to see on the show with us, connect with TechBridge today! We are passionate about meeting new people, and spreading the word about what’s going on in the IT industry, especially when compan…
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Legal Aid at Work is a nonprofit based in San Francisco that offers free services help low-income people exercise and advance their workplace rights. Legal Aid at Work was awarded TechBridge’s 2022 Dream Big for Social Justice Grant. The organization’s Vice President of Strategy, Kevin Clune, joins Karen Cramer, Chief Community Impact Officer at Te…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast discusses layoffs and what they mean for the IT industry. Many companies are starting to worry about a possible recession and the need to downsize. Other companies have already been forced to lay off workers, but what does this mean for you and your business? Furthermore, will layoffs affect the IT department d…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast analyzes Breeze Airways, an airline that took off at the height of COVID-19, and how they’re using technology as a disrupter to stay ahead of their competition. The airline industry is old, and joining the competition is difficult. To make a name for themselves, Breeze Airways has utilized tech in an innovative…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast takes a look at JobNumbus and what they look for when hiring qualified candidates. JobNimbus is changing the game in an innovative way by adopting a “proactive recruiting method.” While many candidates are still brought in an old-fashioned way, JobNimbus has taken it a step further by actively looking for those…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast revisits the “Great Resignation” to analyze how candidates are leaving their workplace in mass numbers. Learn how hot issues like crypto have affected the working force. If candidates are leaving, where are they going? In a candidate’s market, learn what’s important to talented workers, especially in the tech i…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast discusses Quotehound and their use of insurance tech! Quotehound is an organization that provides performance-based marketing for companies of all sizes by connecting consumers with a wide array of insurance companies across the United States. “When you think of lead generation, you think of a black box. It goe…
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Empowering youth through technology training
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On today’s episode of TechBridge talks, host Adam Walker talks to Julie Neuner, the Chief Program Officer at TechBridge, about her background as an educational technology consultant, how she got to TechBridge, and a newly released white paper from TechBridge — Empowering Opportunity Youth through Technology Training. Julie Neuner wears many hats at…
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Technology can help improve individual care
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James Barrell, Chief Information Officer, has been with Atlanta Mission since 2017. As technology is increasingly leveraged in the work we do, James strives to ensure that technology systems enhance collaboration and efficiency. He has a passion for serving and encouraging growth in those around him. On today’s show, host Adam Walker talks to James…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at Sponsr and how they are using tech in an innovative way to disrupt the industry. Sponsr is an organization that helps kids rally supporters, who in turn raise money to help support sports teams, high school clubs, and much more. Sponsr serves as the campaign manager as kids are empowered to raise suppo…
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Jacari Harris, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, is an author, life coach, social justice activist, and inspirational speaker. He serves as the Executive Director at George Floyd Memorial Foundation. The George Floyd Memorial Foundation works to unite voices for change, challenge the systemic obstacles facing our community, and eliminate the violen…
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Welcome back to TechBridge Talks! Today I’m sitting down with the two (2) bitsIO co-founders and TechBridge supporters: Kalpana Krishnamurthi and Suman Gajavelly. Kalpana Krishnamurthi serves as bitsIO CEO, while Suman Gajavelly serves as the company’s CTO.By TechBridge
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Welcome back to TechBridge Talks! Today I’m joined by Manish Misri, the Chief Technology Officer at TechBridge. Manish has been a part of TechBridge for seven years and oversees TechBridge’s product delivery. Didn’t know that TechBridge provided products? They do! All of TechBridge’s products exist to further their mission: eliminating generational…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how Esonus is disrupting the tech industry by utilizing technology in an innovative way. Esonus is a technology company that creates software that provides quick solutions to the various tech problems of larger companies. Esnous is a company that’s meant to be hired and fired as their job will be compl…
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Filling the Gaps in Workforce Development
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Welcome to TechBridge Talks. On this week’s episode, Adam talks with Keith Parker the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Goodwill of North Georgia. As one of the largest retail and nonprofit organizations in the southeast, Goodwill of North Georgia spans a 45-county territory, operating 67 stores, 52 attended donation centers and 13 caree…
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Happy New Year, listeners! We’re starting the new year off strong with Episode 16 of TechBridge Talks. On today’s episode , Adam sits down with Familes First CEO DePriest Waddy. Families First is a nonprofit based in Atlanta, Georgia that provides empowering solutions for Atlanta’s most vulnerable populations. They’ve been in operation for nearly 1…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how Mosaic Learning is disrupting the tech industry by utilizing technology in an innovative way. By utilizing tech to make learning an interactive experience, they’ve helped numerous students learn new fields. Specifically, they’ve learned to combine the many facets of technology to make the learning …
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Community Involvement and Technology Growth
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On this week's episode of TechBridge Talks, we talk with Tray Leslie, long-time TechBridge supporter, and board member. On the show, we talk about how important it is to be involved in the local community and how technology needs to grow and improve to serve those communities.By TechBridge
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In celebration of the holidays, Brad and Bobby will be taking a break from their regular posting. We are excited to resume our regular posts in January. Enjoy your holiday season! 2021 has been quite the year. So much has changed and the IT industry has been no exception. While we’ve thoroughly enjoyed speaking to our audience about the changing te…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how JobNimbus is disrupting the tech industry by creating a CRM for the niche market to help streamline processes and ensure fewer losses. By bringing technology to a pen and paper marker of home exterior contractors, they are enabling a more optimized and innovative process. “Most of our clients liter…
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Homelessness: What It Is and What It Isn’t
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Raphael Holloway is the Chief Executive Officer of the Gateway Center, an organization that connects people experiencing homelessness with the support necessary to become self-sufficient and find a permanent home. In today’s episode, Raphael and Adam discuss the hidden truths and common misconceptions we need to know about homelessness.…
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Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast takes a look at how technology is being used to thwart phishing schemes online. How can you innovatively use technology to protect your company’s online data? Phishing schemes are all too common in the workplace and can compromise your sensitive information. PhishFirewall has learned to use technology to stop t…
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Today’s episode discusses analyzes Social Good Software and how they have used technology. Social Good works with non-profit organizations such as museums, galleries, and other arts & culture organizations. Many of these organizations use Altru to manage their online data such as ticket sales, calendars, etc. However, Altru has many shortcomings, a…
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Today’s episode discusses cryptocurrency and how it affects aspects such as real estate and business growth. Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Mike Waters discuss how cryptocurrency plays a part in the economic growth around us. Together, these tech experts analyze key insights into the pros and cons of crypto and how you can use it for your…
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Scott Mcglaun has led BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) as their CIO for years, and he continues to utilize his expertise, wisdom, and skill to better TechBridge as an integral part of our board. This week, we'll discuss advocacy and impact with this longtime supporter of our mission!By TechBridge
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Today’s episode discusses staffing agencies and how they affect your company’s liability. Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Darren Lee from Proofpoint, discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how Proofpoint is using technology in an innovative way to grow the business. Together, these tech experts analyze the role of technology within …
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Today’s episode of the New IT Podcast invites guest speakers Tom Milligan and Jill Blankenship, founders of OurDivorce.com, to discuss the use of technology within their company. OurDivorce is an online tool used to help couples settle disputes during a divorce without having to pay for an attorney. Tom and Jill have utilized technology to create a…
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Vish Narendra, CIO of Graphic Packaging International, is no stranger to technology or its capabilities. Today, we will be discussing where he sees technology as the key to the future of doing good, what he enjoys most about being involved with TechBridge, and where he hopes to see TechBridge go. --- Vish attended Anna University, where he graduate…
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Today’s episode of the New IT Podcast discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. How important is diversity for successful work culture, and how can you cultivate inclusion among your working staff? Brad and Bobby analyze the IT industry and discuss ways that inclusion and diversity can help that industry grow! Tune into …
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