Why You Shouldn't Get into Tech

In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerationsSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, Alex and Pat discuss Twitter's rebrand to X, Meta's Threads as competition to X, Google Cloud Platform turning a profit for the first time, Pat's time at Networking Field Day, and Cisco U features and capabilities!  If you're interested in Cisco's Rev Up to Recert initiative they have going on right now, check out this linkSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We're back this week talking about what leadership looks like at all levels of the IT spectrum. What does it take to get to the next level when leadership is involved? What are some good leadership qualities, some bad ones, and everything in between! Join us  as we break it all down!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

We're back! This week we talk about Alex and Pat's experience at Cisco Live. Join us as we break down the good, the bad and everything else!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week, Pat and Kyle sit down and chat about full tilt career changes. What does a full career change into IT look like? We talk about taking a pay cut in the short term, to benefit the long term, and settings some salary expectations as you balance you're new careerSupport the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

Cisco Live US is June 4-8th this year in Las Vegas, NV. Are you a first-timer? Not sure what to do or where to start? We have you covered! Pat is a first-timer this year and so we discuss the dos and don'ts of Cisco Live. Are you going to Cisco Live US this year? Come hang with us! Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, Kyle and Pat sit down and discuss the things you won't hear about the tech industry. We talk about all the "reality" of the T industry rather than the buzzwords and all the positives you hear. Join us!Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

This week we sit down and talk to the Director of Product Design at Slice Up, Dave Walters. We talk about what is AI, ChatGPTs massive explosion, some ethics around AI, the future of what AI is capable of, and much more! Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, we take a deep dive into SD-WAN technology, specifically what it is, where it came from, and where it's going. Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

In this episode, we sit down with Harry Chen, Director of Staffing at Arraya Solutions. We chat about what you can do to stand out, some resume tips, some trends in the industry, and a bunch more! Connect with Harry on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycchen/Support the showLike us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - [email protected] Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle