Best Ray Heffer Podcasts (2024)

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012: Back to the Basics, Back to the iPhone, Authy API Abuse 32:34

2h ago32:34

32:34

This week we go back to the basics of privacy and security for the average Joe or Jane, and discuss the latest iPhone settings for privacy. I also discuss the Twilio Authy API abuse that resulted in 33 million phone numbers for Authy accounts being exposed. Huge thank you to the Patreon supporters! In this week's episode: Back to the basics Advice …

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Craig Dalrymple, Inside Solution Architect at 11:11 Systems | SOTTC Episode #19 6:13

3d ago6:13

6:13

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Craig Dalrymple, Inside Solution Architect at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Craig shares his experiences at the event, his role at 11:11 Systems, and the importance of networking and community engagement at VeeamON. The conversat…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Craig Dalrymple, Inside Solution Architect at 11:11 Systems | SOTTC Episode #19 6:13

3d ago6:13

6:13

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Craig Dalrymple, Inside Solution Architect at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Craig shares his experiences at the event, his role at 11:11 Systems, and the importance of networking and community engagement at VeeamON. The conversat…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Ian Sanderson, Director, Recovery & Data Protection at 11:11 Systems | SOTTC Episode #18 6:10

3d ago6:10

6:10

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ian Sanderson, Director, Recovery & Data Protection at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Ian shares insights into his role at 11:11 Systems, the evolution of his career from technical roles to product management, and the company's in…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Ian Sanderson, Director, Recovery & Data Protection at 11:11 Systems | SOTTC Episode #18 6:10

3d ago6:10

6:10

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ian Sanderson, Director, Recovery & Data Protection at 11:11 Systems and Veeam Vanguard, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Ian shares insights into his role at 11:11 Systems, the evolution of his career from technical roles to product management, and the company's in…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Frank Cotto, Principal Solutions Architect at Progress | SOTTC Episode #17 8:52

15d ago8:52

8:52

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Frank Cotto, Principal Solution Architect at Progress, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Frank shares insights into his role at Progress and the company's focus on infrastructure monitoring, security, and network monitoring through their product lines, including Flow…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Frank Cotto, Principal Solutions Architect at Progress | SOTTC Episode #17 8:52

15d ago8:52

8:52

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Frank Cotto, Principal Solution Architect at Progress, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Frank shares insights into his role at Progress and the company's focus on infrastructure monitoring, security, and network monitoring through their product lines, including Flow…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Shane Williford, System Architect and Veeam Legend | SOTTC Episode #16 6:30

18d ago6:30

6:30

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Shane Williford, System Architect at North Kansas City Schools and Veeam Legend, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Shane shares his experiences at this year's event, reflecting on the new venue, networking opportunities, and his upcoming session on Veeam components o…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Shane Williford, System Architect and Veeam Legend | SOTTC Episode #16 6:30

18d ago6:30

6:30

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Shane Williford, System Architect at North Kansas City Schools and Veeam Legend, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Shane shares his experiences at this year's event, reflecting on the new venue, networking opportunities, and his upcoming session on Veeam components o…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Darren Warner, Head of Technology at McGrath Estate Agents | SOTTC Episode #15 6:17

20d ago6:17

6:17

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Darren Warner, Head of Technology at McGrath Estate Agents, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Darren, who has been a Veeam customer for over a decade, shares his experiences with Veeam's solutions and discusses the transformative impact of Veeam Data Cloud on their o…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Darren Warner, Head of Technology at McGrath Estate Agents | SOTTC Episode #15 6:17

20d ago6:17

6:17

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Darren Warner, Head of Technology at McGrath Estate Agents, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Darren, who has been a Veeam customer for over a decade, shares his experiences with Veeam's solutions and discusses the transformative impact of Veeam Data Cloud on their o…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with William Bell, Executive VP at PhoenixNAP | SOTTC Episode #14 8:31

24d ago8:31

8:31

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, William Bell from PhoenixNAP joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. William, with nearly 20 years at PhoenixNAP, shares insights into the company's evolution from a data center and VMware cloud provider to a global infrastructure platform focused on reimagining the data c…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with William Bell, Executive VP at PhoenixNAP | SOTTC Episode #14 8:31

24d ago8:31

8:31

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, William Bell from PhoenixNAP joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. William, with nearly 20 years at PhoenixNAP, shares insights into the company's evolution from a data center and VMware cloud provider to a global infrastructure platform focused on reimagining the data c…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Matt Price, Manager of Enablement at Object First | SOTTC Episode #13 5:46

27d ago5:46

5:46

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Matt Price from Object First joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Matt, a longtime attendee of VeeamON, shares insights into Object First's exclusive focus on providing the best storage solutions for Veeam. He discusses the company's growth, technological advancements, …

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Matt Price, Manager of Enablement at Object First | SOTTC Episode #13 5:46

30d ago5:46

5:46

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Matt Price from Object First joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Matt, a longtime attendee of VeeamON, shares insights into Object First's exclusive focus on providing the best storage solutions for Veeam. He discusses the company's growth, technological advancements, …

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts Zero Trust with Jason Garbis | SOTTC Episode #12 13:23

1M ago13:23

13:23

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Jason Garbis, founder and principal at Numberline Security, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Jason goes into his extensive experience with Zero Trust security strategies, discussing the evolution of the concept and its crucial role in modern cybersecurity. The conve…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts Zero Trust with Jason Garbis | SOTTC Episode #12 13:23

1M ago13:23

13:23

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Jason Garbis, founder and principal at Numberline Security, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Jason goes into his extensive experience with Zero Trust security strategies, discussing the evolution of the concept and its crucial role in modern cybersecurity. The conve…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Dave Russell, SVP Strategy at Veeam | SOTTC Episode #11 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Dave Russell, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Veeam Software, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Dave shares his insights into the dynamic environment of the event and the importance of face-to-face interactions for gathering valuable feedback from partners, cust…

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VeeamON 2024 Shorts with Dave Russell, SVP Strategy at Veeam | SOTTC Episode #11 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Dave Russell, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Veeam Software, joins the podcast live from VeeamON 2024. Dave shares his insights into the dynamic environment of the event and the importance of face-to-face interactions for gathering valuable feedback from partners, cust…

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011 - Living Like a Recluse, Living Trusts, GrapheneOS, and Listener Questions 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

After escaping to the mountains and living like a recluse for the past few months, I am back. In this week's show, I discuss my latest experiences in purchasing a home and titling in a living trust, along with the potential obstacles with title deeds and mortgage lenders, and avoiding data breaches with utility companies. I also revisit GrapheneOS …

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010 - Alternatives to Authy, SANS OSINT Summit, and Selling your Soul to CLEAR 37:07

4M ago37:07

37:07

In this week's show, I discuss CLEAR's intrusive privacy policy and highlight alternatives to Authy using KeePass, with a privacy friendly solution for scanning QR codes. I also address the common mistakes people make when backing up their MFA codes. Additionally, I share some of the highlights from attending the SANS OSINT Summit in Washington, D.…

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009 - Data Broker Sites and a Conversation with Lawrence Gentilello from Optery 53:55

4M ago53:55

53:55

In today's show, I have a conversation with Lawrence Gentilello, the CEO and Founder of Optery, a personal data removal service. Lawrence shares his own experiences with identity theft and what motivated him to start Optery. We also discuss the future of privacy in the United States, Utah's new privacy law, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and…

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An Introduction to the world of the Field CISO with Ray Heffer | SOTTC Episode #10 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ray Heffer, Field CISO for the Americas at Veeam Software, discusses his journey in the cybersecurity field, from tackling early cyber threats as an IT manager to his strategic position at Veeam. With a career spanning over twenty years, Ray touches on key aspects of cyberse…

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An Introduction to the world of the Field CISO with Ray Heffer | SOTTC Episode #10 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," hosted by Anthony Spiteri, Ray Heffer, Field CISO for the Americas at Veeam Software, discusses his journey in the cybersecurity field, from tackling early cyber threats as an IT manager to his strategic position at Veeam. With a career spanning over twenty years, Ray touches on key aspects of cyberse…

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008 - Anonymity with TOR, Data Removals, and Mozilla Monitor 23:15

5M ago23:15

23:15

In this weeks show I discuss some of the concerns of using TOR over a VPN, and take another look at data removal from people search sites, including a look at Mozilla Monitor, a new service for data removal from the makers of Firefox. I'll also discuss the importance of freezing your credit and putting the title of your home into a revocable living…

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IMPOSTER SYNDROME | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 20:45

6M ago20:45

20:45

In this Friday Field Notes episode of The Lockdown, I share my experience with imposter syndrome, and compare practical privacy approaches with extreme measures, inspired by my move to the USA. Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024 In this week's episod…

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007 - Defensive OSINT, Privacy on the Road, More Aliases, and Face Morphing 52:12

6M ago52:12

52:12

This week, I introduce Defensive OSINT, address privacy concerns while on the road, and examine the intricacies of alias usage and AI-based face morphing for photo alteration. Sharing insights from my recent travels, I highlight the need for vigilance and innovative strategies for maintaining privacy on the go. The episode explores the pros and con…

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Exploring 2024's Tech Landscape and Beyond | SOTTC Episode #09 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode, Anthony Spiteri hosts Michael Cade as they explore the technological landscape for 2024. They discuss the advancement and integration of AI across various sectors and use cases, including their everyday applications. We also examines the current trends and future potential of Kubernetes, changes in data platforms, and the critical …

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Exploring 2024's Tech Landscape and Beyond | SOTTC Episode #09 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode, Anthony Spiteri hosts Michael Cade as they explore the technological landscape for 2024. They discuss the advancement and integration of AI across various sectors and use cases, including their everyday applications. We also examines the current trends and future potential of Kubernetes, changes in data platforms, and the critical …

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006 - When you Lose your Phone, Nextcloud, and Backups with Restic and Backblaze B2 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

In this week's episode, it's time to wrap up 2023 with another look at Privacy.com, and my strategies for avoiding bank account lockout. I delve into the CIA Triad, breaking down its relevance to everyday privacy concerns. The episode also takes a practical turn with a guide on using FindMyDevice on GrapheneOS, and the FindMyDevice feature on the G…

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005 - Brave vs Firefox, and When Privacy Goes Wrong 30:07

8M ago30:07

30:07

In this week’s show, Ray Heffer gives a farewell to Michael Bazzell's Privacy, Security, and OSINT show. Also, speculation about living in a faraday cage continues, and the reasons Firefox is still better than Brave for privacy and security. Ray also talks about when privacy techniques go wrong, with his lockout from Privacy.com. Follow on Twitter …

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ZERO TRUST | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES 13:39

8M ago13:39

13:39

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ray Heffer discusses the Zero Trust security model, a framework that's revolutionizing how organizations protect their critical systems and data. Diving into the depths of cybersecurity, we clear up common myths and misinterpretations surrounding Zero Trust, illuminating its role as not just a defensive strategy b…

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004 - The Psychology of Social Engineering 20:15

9M ago20:15

20:15

Welcome to episode four of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast. Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on November 06, 2023 This week's episode: 1. I'm back! 2. Traveling to London and Los Angeles 3. A major privacy invasion for Jennifer Lawrence 4. Th…

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Tackling Digital Threats with Cyber Insurance | SOTTC Episode #08 37:43

9M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Stephen Wright, a seasoned professional in the realm of cyber insurance and a Cyber Insurance Underwriter, to dissect the industry’s evolving focus towards managing operational risk amidst the modern IT landscape. Our discussion, timely situated within Cyber Security Awareness Month, …

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Tackling Digital Threats with Cyber Insurance | SOTTC Episode #08 37:43

9M ago37:43

37:43

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Stephen Wright, a seasoned professional in the realm of cyber insurance and a Cyber Insurance Underwriter, to dissect the industry’s evolving focus towards managing operational risk amidst the modern IT landscape. Our discussion, timely situated within Cyber Security Awareness Month, …

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The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape with Veeam’s Gil Vega | SOTTC Episode #07 38:51

10M ago38:51

38:51

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Gil Vega, from Veeam. Gil is Veeam's CISO and In line with Cyber Security Awareness Month he joins the podcast to offer an in-depth analysis of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape and the nuanced role of CISOs in today's digital era. They discuss the distinction between CISOs and…

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The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape with Veeam’s Gil Vega | SOTTC Episode #07 38:51

10M ago38:51

38:51

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Gil Vega, from Veeam. Gil is Veeam's CISO and In line with Cyber Security Awareness Month he joins the podcast to offer an in-depth analysis of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape and the nuanced role of CISOs in today's digital era. They discuss the distinction between CISOs and…

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VMware’s AI/ML Focus with Frank Denneman | SOTTC Episode #06 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Frank Denneman, Chief Technologist for VMware’s Cloud Platform Business Unit. Frank articulates the pivotal transition from VMworld to VMware Explore, emphasizing the evolution of themes and content. He provides a comprehensive overview of what attendees can anticipate at VMware Explo…

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VMware’s AI/ML Focus with Frank Denneman | SOTTC Episode #06 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

In this episode of "The Sound of Tech to Come," we sit down with Frank Denneman, Chief Technologist for VMware’s Cloud Platform Business Unit. Frank articulates the pivotal transition from VMworld to VMware Explore, emphasizing the evolution of themes and content. He provides a comprehensive overview of what attendees can anticipate at VMware Explo…

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Cloud Service Provider Success with Chris Arceneaux and Tim Hudson | SOTTC Episode #05 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast episode, Veeam's Anthony Spiteri hosts a conversation with Chris Arceneaux and Tim Hudson who are part of the Veeam Cloud and Service Provider Engineering team out of the US. They discuss their experiences at VeeamON 2023, their career progressions, and the role of Veeam…

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Cloud Service Provider Success with Chris Arceneaux and Tim Hudson | SOTTC Episode #05 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast episode, Veeam's Anthony Spiteri hosts a conversation with Chris Arceneaux and Tim Hudson who are part of the Veeam Cloud and Service Provider Engineering team out of the US. They discuss their experiences at VeeamON 2023, their career progressions, and the role of Veeam…

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The New Vibe of Data Protection with Danny Allan | SOTTC Episode #04 16:16

1y ago16:16

16:16

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast, Danny Allan, Veeam Software CTO and SVP of Product Strategy, joins Anthony Spiteri to discuss the new features and highlights of Veeam Backup & Replication v12a, and how object storage is transforming data protection. They also discuss why VeeamON is such a special time…

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The New Vibe of Data Protection with Danny Allan | SOTTC Episode #04 16:16

1y ago16:16

16:16

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast, Danny Allan, Veeam Software CTO and SVP of Product Strategy, joins Anthony Spiteri to discuss the new features and highlights of Veeam Backup & Replication v12a, and how object storage is transforming data protection. They also discuss why VeeamON is such a special time…

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Behind the Scenes of VeeamON 2023 with Aubrey Gallen and Cassandra Banks | SOTTC Episode #03 16:40

1y ago16:40

16:40

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast, Aubrey Gallen and Cassandra Banks join Anthony Spiteri to discuss the hybrid nature of VeeamON 2023, which combines in-person and virtual experiences. We dive into the importance of human interaction in tech events and discuss the future of digital experiences. This epi…

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Behind the Scenes of VeeamON 2023 with Aubrey Gallen and Cassandra Banks | SOTTC Episode #03 16:40

1y ago16:40

16:40

Special VeeamON PodByte recorded Live at VeeamON 2023 in Miami In this podcast, Aubrey Gallen and Cassandra Banks join Anthony Spiteri to discuss the hybrid nature of VeeamON 2023, which combines in-person and virtual experiences. We dive into the importance of human interaction in tech events and discuss the future of digital experiences. This epi…

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Continuous Learning in Tech with Michael Cade | SOTTC Episode #02 38:47

1y ago38:47

38:47

In this episode, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Michael Cade to explore his journey into the tech industry, highlighting the value of continuous learning and community engagement. They discuss the importance of learning from failures and the role it played in Michael's work on the "90 Days of DevOps" project. They also delve into the world of Kuber…

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Continuous Learning in Tech with Michael Cade | SOTTC Episode #02 38:47

1y ago38:47

38:47

In this episode, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Michael Cade to explore his journey into the tech industry, highlighting the value of continuous learning and community engagement. They discuss the importance of learning from failures and the role it played in Michael's work on the "90 Days of DevOps" project. They also delve into the world of Kuber…

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The Reboot with Rick Vanover | SOTTC Episode #01 36:19

1y ago36:19

36:19

Join your host, Anthony Spiteri for the first episode of the rebooted podcast, 'The Sound of Tech to Come... A Veeam Podcast' as we welcome Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam. Rick shares his experiences and insights from over a decade at Veeam. Listen as he details his early blogging days, the inception of technical evangel…

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The Reboot with Rick Vanover | SOTTC Episode #01 36:19

1y ago36:19

36:19

Join your host, Anthony Spiteri for the first episode of the rebooted podcast, 'The Sound of Tech to Come... A Veeam Podcast' as we welcome Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam. Rick shares his experiences and insights from over a decade at Veeam. Listen as he details his early blogging days, the inception of technical evangel…

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Introducing the Sound of Tech to Come: A Rebooted Veeam Podcast | SOTTC Episode #00 2:15

1y ago2:15

2:15

In this reboot announcement, host Anthony Spiteri unveils the new direction for the Veeam Community Podcast as "The Sound of Tech to Come, a Veeam Podcast." The revamped show will explore technology trends, share insights from the backup industry, and discuss broader IT topics. With guests from within Veeam, customers, partners, and more, this bi-w…

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