YPIT - Young Professionals in Technology

Irish Spring from Illumio on Microsegmentation, Zero Trust, and Why You Should Never Stop Learning

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we sit down with Irish Spring, Director of Pre-Sales Engineering at Illumio, to break down the world of cybersecurity in a way that’s equal parts brilliant, practical, and genuinely fun. Irish takes us through his unique journey—from military intelligence to building early e-commerce to becoming a leader in zero trust segmentation—and reveals how Illumio visualizes data centers, isolates risky communication, and stops breaches before they spread.

Mark Campbell of 3dot insights on AI, LLM’s, and the Future

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Campbell, CEO of 3DOT Insights, to explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Mark breaks down complex concepts like Large Language Models (LLMs), transformer models, and generative AI into everyday language—even using Dr. Seuss to explain how ChatGPT works.

He also shares hard-earned wisdom from over 35 years in tech, covering career progression, mentorship, and why your first few years in the industry are critical. Whether you're a student, new professional, or curious about how AI is shaping our future, this episode is packed with valuable insight—and a few laughs.

Kareem Messawer from Lenovo: Cloud, AI, and Advice from an Industry Veteran

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Messawer from Lenovo to discuss cloud, AI applications, the future of technology, and how young professionals should get started in the industry. We'll explore public vs. private clouds, hybrid solutions, and how businesses are leveraging cloud technology. The tech world is constantly changing!

Brian Fay from Tanium on Unlocking Endpoint Security

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Bennet and Maddie dive into the world of endpoint security, breaking down key tech terms and sharing insights from industry expert Brian Fay of Tanium.

Brian brings over 20 years of experience in endpoint management and cybersecurity, offering invaluable career advice for young professionals navigating the tech industry. From understanding the role of endpoints to exploring the latest trends in cybersecurity, Brian shares wisdom on staying ahead in a constantly evolving field.

Whether you're just starting your tech journey or looking to level up your security knowledge, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow.

Davitt Potter with Cyderes on Cybersecurity and Career Development

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we'll chat with Davitt Potter, a leader from Cyderes, about key tech concepts in cybersecurity. Davitt is an experienced solutions architect, who shares insights from his 25+ year career in IT. Highlights include his journey from field services engineer to leadership roles, his advice for navigating a tech career, and the importance of adaptability in an evolving industry

Adam Catbagan from Druva on Evolving Data Threats

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0700

In this episode, we'll chat with Adam Catbagan, a leader from Druva, about information security; Why passwords have to be so long, MFA, Zero-Trust architecture and how Druva helps companies securely back up their data so that they can be resilient in the face of an attack.

Welcome to Young Professionals in Technology!

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Maddie Burda and Bennet Rochford are your hosts for a show by YPITS, for YPITS (Young Professionals in Technology), and NO it’s not about age. This show is for those early in their technology careers or hoping to start one soon.

Expert advice, real questions answered and a community of YPITS ready to help each other grow and learn in this industry. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!