Jeremy Wood 💻

Federal Technologist | Microsoft Enthusiast | Podcaster | ACT-IAC Volunteer | Developer | Gamer | Diversity and Inclusion Ally | Father | Husband

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️ In Episode #231 of The Geek Within, my guest is Rob Fawcett. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant of The Human CTO, where he provides leadership support for executives who need a strategic technology partner. Rob also focuses on product, data, AI, and software delivery alignment when execution isn't landing and with supplying fractional tech and transformation change roles when a team needs experienced direction without the full-time baggage. Thank you for joining me.

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🔗 You can engage Rob here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️ In Episode #230 of The Geek Within, my guest is Mahdieh Ghalampoor, although she goes by Maddie. She is the Director of Service Delivery at Abaco Strategy, LLC. She is passionate about innovation and enthusiastic about helping other people grow. We chat a bit about how many organizational changes are made without consideration for the human element. Thank you for joining me.

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🔗 You can engage Lauren here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️ In Episode #229 of The Geek Within, my guest is Lauren Wittenberg Weiner. She is the founder of WWC Global, a woman-owned government-focused management consulting firm that was founded to provide professional opportunities for military spouses, growing the business into 350+ person firm before selling in 2022. Lauren is the author of the National Bestseller UNRULY, which has the subtitle - Deconstruct the Rules, Defy the Norms, and Define Your Success. She is a Keynote and TEDx Speaker, National Security Thought Leader, a "Business Therapist", and a proud hockey mom. We chat a bit about how sometimes it is important to focus on marginal changes and empathy for those who are usually left out. Thank you for joining me.

🎧 Listen to episode 229:
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🔗 You can engage Lauren here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️In Episode #228 of The Geek Within, my guest is Wes Kussmaul. He is the CEO of The Authenticity Institute, which is an incubator that supports companies providing measurably reliable identities of individuals to their target markets in healthcare, finance, critical infrastructure protection, and others where reliable identity is important. Wes was the founder of Kussmaul Encyclopedia in 1981, which featured an encyclopedia, email, and primitive chat, which later became Delphi Internet Services Corp. I am looking forward to hearing more about how all of that happened. Wes and I talk about the importance of privacy and how the internet has taken that away from most of us and we want it back.

🎧 Listen to episode 228:
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🔗 You can engage Wes here:
LinkedIn - https://t.co/cLu9KpLEsg

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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️In Episode #227 of The Geek Within, my guest is Erika Dinnie. She is a former GSA Associate CIO for Infrastructure & Operations and currently VP of Federal for MetTel. MetTel is a communications solutions provider offering a wide range of products and services to meet organizations' communications needs in data and voice. We talk a bit about how working for the government is not necessarily a family friendly environment, although there are pockets of people who are, and how those challenges impact your career decisions.

🎧 Listen to episode 227:
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🔗 You can engage Erika here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️In Episode #226 of The Geek Within, my guest is Mike Shanley. He is the Founder and CEO of GovDiscovery AI, a human-in-the-loop AI intel tool for DoD business development and capture teams. Mike is also the host of the GovDiscovery AI podcast. We talk a bit about federal procurement and the wide-ranging levels of quality with the forecasts that are released and its impact, and cost, on industry.

🎧 Listen to episode 226:
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🔗 You can engage Mike here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️In episode #225 of The Geek Within, my guest is Sabrina Amjad. She is a Founder and Senior Advisor for Vanbri Consulting, which is focused on transformation and change leadership, especially helping to drive AI adoption, behavior change, and enterprise strategy. We talk a bit about challenges women still have in their careers, both from themselves and others.

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🔗 You can engage Sabrina here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

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In episode #224 of The Geek Within, my guest is Brett Bearce. He is currently unemployed, as many are with the changes in the Federal government space. Brett was previous at the Millennium Challenge Corporation for nineteen years where his last role was as the Creative Services Director. Brett and I met when I was working at MCC and have a shared history associated with New Mexico. We talk a bit about the over abundance of security controls and policy that need to be looked at for government to be able to innovate faster.

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In episode #222 of The Geek Within, my guest is Rajiv D'Cruz. He is a Data Analyst at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Rajiv is an expert in streamlining processes to achieve efficiencies, which is how we met as we both seek creative ways to improve mission outcomes. Rajiv and I talk about how important it is to have a flexible mindset when it comes to your career and the choices you have available to you along with the skills you bring

🔊 Listen to episode 223:
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🔗 You can engage Rajiv here:
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[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️Today's guest is Matt Hargenrader. He is a Software Developer for SilverEdge Government Solutions. Matt and I connected on LinkedIn, and I am looking forward to hearing about his career journey. We talked about the importance of building your network, especially in your early career. Then we dive into how businesses need to better leverage social media, both from a marketing perspective, as well as generating community good will.

🎧 Listen to episode 222:
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🔗 You can engage Matt here:
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💬 Message me if you want to be a guest or have a suggestion of someone with an interesting career story!

[Jeremy Wood 💻 @geekwithin]

The Geek Within podcast interviews individuals and focuses on their career journey, how they overcome challenges, and their thoughts on an emerging technology or business trend.

ℹ️ 𝐍𝐄𝐖- episodes are now released in an audio-only format. Links to audio platforms below!

🎙️Today's guest is Nicole Waddell, WOSB, SDB, M.S., PMP. She is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Link LLC, which is a small IT management consulting business. Nicole is also a published author of the books "Ladies in Tech, Volume III", "Get Back Up… And Do It Again", and "A Relentless Journey with God: Devotional Prayer Journal". She has over 25 years of experience transforming organizations by streamlining processes, improving project delivery, and increasing management capabilities of internal stakeholders. On top of all that, Nicole is a speaker and transformational coach. Nicole and I spoke a bit about how hard it is to get promoted at some companies and the challenges of getting recognition for excellent work.

🎧 Listen to episode 221:
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🔗 You can engage Nicole here:
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Today's guest is Neil Twa. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a company specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands with a focus on the e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA, which means Fulfillment by Amazon, and multi-channel. Neil has more than fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon. Neil is also the co-author, along with Reed Larsen, of Almost Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Neil and I talk a bit about the risk/reward ratio and how important it is for an entrepreneur in executing their business.

Listen or watch episode 220 here:
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List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwtURK

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Today's guest is Amy Corcoran. She is the Director of Business Development and previously led Marketing and Communications at Alpha Omega. Amy is a problem solver with fifteen years of experience in Strategic Communications and Government Relations, both domestically and internationally. And a very proud mother of three. Amy and discuss the continuing challenge of interacting with companies when you apply for jobs, or in many cases the lack of response. We also took some time to talk about the challenge of parenting while working, especially as some workplace flexibilities are reduced.

Listen or watch episode 219 here:
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Today's guest is Donald Gabbin. He is the Chief Operating Officer for PKH Enterprises, which is focused on insider threat, zero trust, and cybersecurity. Donald and I talk about how we get beyond how business development has always been done and incorporate modern concepts and methods.

Listen or watch episode 218 here:
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You can engage Donald here:
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List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwtURK

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Today's guest is Nate Chamberlain. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Nate Chamberlain LLC. Nate specializes in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and SharePoint solutions and is well known as a technical trainer, speaker, and author of 11 books! He is a five-time Microsoft MVP awardee before joining the Postal Regulatory Commission where he is a Technical Business Analyst with high hopes that another MVP is around the corner now that they have a program for those of us in the public sector. Nate and have crossed paths many times due to our shared passion for Microsoft 365. We talk about how the requirement for a degree continues to cause businesses to lose out on great candidates.

Listen or watch episode 217 here:
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You can engage Nate here:
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Website - https://t.co/k4GK3exAuR
Books - https://t.co/vItUbOPuyn

List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwtURK

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Today's guest is Kisha Powell. She is the Chief Experience Officer at ACT-IAC, a nonprofit bringing government and industry together to solve government problems. Kisha is also the CEO and Owner of Designer Event Concepts, LLC focusing on project management, events, marketing, and social media management. Kisha and I have known each other for many years through my interactions with ACT-IAC. We talk a bit about how silos frustrate collaboration and cooperation.

Listen or watch episode 216 here:
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You can engage Kisha here:
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Website - https://t.co/VV8MZmhbIP

List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwtURK

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Today's guest is Lea Bowman. She is a Data Scientist at Metric5. Lea and I met through work she was doing for another organization at the SEC. Lea and I talk a bit about the job search process and the challenge of getting employers to value our experience over specific education.

Listen or watch episode 215 here:
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You can engage Lea here:
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Website - https://t.co/VV8MZmhJyn

List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwusHi

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Today's guest is Gabrielle Sease. She is the Founder of Spatial Research LLC, which specializes in advanced research, consulting, and technology services related to AI, Metaverse, scientific innovation, and internet technologies. Gabrielle and spoke a bit about how politics are casting a shadow over how we all relate in a business context and how it causes a distraction.

Listen or watch episode 214 here:
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You can engage Gabrielle here:
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Website - https://t.co/VV8MZmhJyn

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Today's guest is Shauna Weatherly. She is the President and Founder of Federal Subcontract Solutions LLC (FedSubK). Shauna retired from federal service with almost 36 years of experience across military and civilian agencies. With all the changes in government, Shauna has shared numerous posts to help both industry and government understand the actions and impacts. We chatted about how important leadership training is for supervisors, managers, and senior leadership and how it is needed to better equip and create good leaders. Shauna also cares about government outreach to industry and the need for agencies to prioritize this type of interaction.

Listen or watch episode 213 here:
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You can engage Shauna here:
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Website - https://t.co/icnAMu4IWz

List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwusHi

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Today's guest is Melvin Mooring II. He is the Founder of Polished Technologies LLC, a nearly 10-year-old website and software development firm. I met Melvin through our mutual friend, Tiffany Bailey. Melvin and I spoke a bit about expecting early career staff to be super specialized in a world where a plethora of skills helps make you competitive instead of taking chances on someone.

Listen or watch episode 212 here:
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You can engage Melvin here:
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Website - https://t.co/8E3eQvJFkf

List of past episodes: https://t.co/8UgnWwtURK