80s to AI - Career Talk - Tanium Tech Talks #127

A fire side chat from the heart with Ashley, reviewing 40 years in technology and career advice for uncertain times.

What is the meta-narrative of a technology career?
How can I differentiate myself in the tech career field?
How can I differentiate myself among other job applicants?
What is the next fun tech I could tackle?
How do you keep a lifelong career fresh and fun?
What are my options in a tech career?

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

02:35 1980s tech start

04:15 Tech Career Loop

05:45 Microsoft to Tanium

08:25 Big new things, little new things

11:30 Modes

14:22 The tech curve

18:30 Chaining new things

19:25 Industry verticals

21:04 Navigating companies

26:20 Personal branding

32:17 The Tech Career Formula

35:33 Juniors & Seniors

38:36 AI security example

41:48 Tanium's future

43:35 Review the formula

45:05 Let's connect