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Jon originally started this podcast to share veterans’ stories and journeys in IT and Cybersecurity with some conversations around mental health. Then life happened (time, priorities, personal things) and had to step away. But during that time off, it became clear: these conversations are still needed. Maybe now more than ever.
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Episode 6 (Air Force Medical Administrator to Security Architect for a Retail Company)
Host: Jon
*** I am an active duty Marine, and any opinion expressed on this show is my own and is not military regulation or policy. ***
Talk About The Episode:
- Jay McLendon ***Any opinion expressed is my own and not of any organization I am a part of***
- Enlisted in the Air Force in 1987 and got out in 1991.
- MOS:
- 90650: Medical Admin (Aeroevacuation)
- Currently is a Security Architect for a Retail Company
Talk With The Guest:
- Prior to the Air Force, he had no experience in IT.
- His favorite subject:
- Researching new technologies and solutions for problem sets and use cases.
- What helped him get to where he is today:
- Management, discipline, and motivation to get things done.
- Advice for Military transitioning out:
- Figuring out your focus area.
- Attend some training and get certifications based on that focus area.
- Don’t be afraid to use your network/relationships to help out.
Closing:
Jay McLendon, Security Engineer
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymclendon/
- ACP: https://www.acp-usa.org/
- Victory Junction: https://victoryjunction.org
- Patriot Guard: https://www.patriotguard.org/about-us/
- TeKSystems: https://www.teksystems.com
- “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Goggins-audiobook/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
“Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story”: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09JBLJJWM/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
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The Show:
- Website: https://www.thebunkhousecast.com
- Email: contact@thebunkhousecast.com.
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