EP04: Interview with Data Center Solutions expert Loy Evans at Cisco

05/23/16 • 47 min

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Loy has been in the IT industry over 20 years. He got his start as a programmer, but jumped into the networking side of the house early on in his career. He holds a CCIE in Routing and Switching and is currently employed at Cisco Systems as a Data Center Solutions Consultant. Loy has a true passion for Data Center technologies and has been a distinguished speaker at Cisco Live numerous times. Resources or Topics Mentioned: Book CCIE Exam Python Programming Classes: Coursera, Udacity Tech Lesson of the Day: How the Network Engineer role is evolving RockstarSEblueprint.com: A FREE 5-Day Premium Course, Teaching You How to Become a Rockstar Engineer and Land Your Dream IT Job!

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Questions Asked:

I have my CCNA R/S. Should I continue my CCNP R/S or go after my CCNA Security then CCNP Security?
I have had my CCNA for a year and a half now, but cannot get into an engineer role. Do you have any suggestions?
I’m currently working as a computer systems administrator... any suggestions on how to transition?
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I am 17 years old and have an interest in IT. What is the best way to start?

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EP05: Tech Lesson - The OSI Model with Jacob Hess

Take a deep dive into the OSI model and learn what it’s all about! The OSI model is a foundational topic that all IT engineers need to understand. In this Tech Lesson episode Jacob and Terry guide you through all the OSI layers and how they relate to the real world of network engineering! Jacob Hess is an entrepreneur and systems engineer who has over 15 years experience in Information Technology. Working in both the customer and systems integrator environments he has designed and deployed many complex IT projects spanning the full stack of networking technologies. Jacob is also a United States Air Force veteran who served as a technical instructor and trained hundreds of network engineers to be job ready for the Department of Defense. He is the Co-founder & COO of Nexgent and is passionate about inspiring, creating, and empowering the next generation of IT engineers. Tech Lesson of the Day: The OSI Model Resources or Topics Mentioned: Download Your Four Page Quick Guide on "The OSI Model" at RockstarSE.com RockstarSEblueprint.com: A FREE 5-Day Premium Course, Teaching You How to Become a Rockstar Engineer and Land Your Dream IT Job!