Respect The Team That You’re A Part Of and Develop Your Network with James Stanger
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James Stanger
In this week’s show, Phil talks to James Stanger, CompTIA’s Chief Technology Evangelist. James has consulted in cloud security, open source, and networking for organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Tesco, AWS, West Point, SoftBank, and Symantec. He has also developed education programs on a myriad of subjects, including security analytics, cloud administration, Linux, British Romantic literature and kayaking. In this episode James talks about the importance of interpersonal skills and why we should always remember that IT is a people business. He also discusses the value in developing your own network of people.
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Resources
CompTIA.org – Click on the link to check out the CompTIA website!
IT Career Roadmap – Click on the link to check out the CompTIA’s IT Career Roadmap and explore your options!
IT Salary Calculator – Click on the link to check out CompTIA’s IT Salary Calculator to see what you could potentially earn in different roles!
2 Top Career Tips
1) Always keep on top of your power skills, especially the ability to act effectively in an interpersonal way. Remember that IT is a people business, so we must show respect for others.
2) The incredibly rapid change that happens in IT. So long as we have the foundational skills, we can always adapt and pivot in the sector and find new opportunities. IT has also impacted the world in incredibly positive ways throughout the COVID experience.
Show Notes
Worst Career Moment
Early in his working life, James realized that he had spent much of his time training and gaining qualifications, only to be stuck in a job that would not pay him accordingly.
Career Highlight
James’s public speaking touched the mind and heart of an audience member who later approached him to tell him that the advice he had given had been life-changing.
The Future
The incredibly rapid change that happens in IT. So long as we have the foundational skills, we can always adapt and pivot in the sector and find new opportunities. IT has also impacted the world in incredibly positive ways throughout the COVID experience.
The Reveal
What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
James recognized the need to make technology do very interesting things for humanity.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always be curious.
What is the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
Follow the money!
If you had to begin your career again in today’s world, what would you do?
James would have worked harder in learning the foundations of IT and tech.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
Understanding security elements and analytics, as well as project management and how to be more “agile”.
What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
Developing empathy and working out where people are coming from.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
James likes to do deep dives into specific topics and really get to the heart of matters.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Scuba diving, kayaking and working on cars.
Contact The Guest
Contact James Stanger through the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesstanger
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