Meet Rachel Morley-Jones, a former full-time mum and legal administrative assistant who transformed her career by diving into the world of cyber security. After 14 years of dedicating herself to family, Rachel stumbled upon a Facebook post about a Capslock cyber security boot camp. Despite feeling overwhelmed on the first day, she persevered throug…

Transitioning from military life to a civilian career is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. For many veterans, the tech industry, with its dynamic environment and constant innovation, offers a promising pathway. In our latest TechVets podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Rich Coles, a veteran who successfully transitione…

In our latest TechVets podcast to mark International Women's Day 2024, we welcome Seru Nainoca, a veteran with a remarkable story that spans continents, careers, and considerable challenges. Seru Nainoca’s journey into the military was as unexpected as it was transformative. Initially enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in Fiji, Seru's path took a drama…

In our latest podcast with Sam O'Donnell from NetCompany, we get an intimate glimpse into the life of someone who seamlessly bridges the gap between serving as a military reservist and excelling in the fast-paced world of technology. Sam's journey is not just a story of personal achievement but a testament to the symbiotic relationship between disc…

Ben Shorter from Ex Mil Recruitment takes us on his journey to creating an agency that exclusively helps ex-military professionals find jobs, including tech employment after their service. Ben emphasises the often-overlooked diverse skill set of military recruits. From technical expertise to fast adaptability, he believes veterans possess a wide ar…

David Attwood shares his inspiring journey from 12.5 years in the Royal Air Force to becoming a tech trailblazer, emphasising the role of adaptability, learning, and growth in his career transition. Motivated by family stability, David navigated the challenges of leaving the military, eventually finding his niche in the tech industry, particularly …

If you’re leaving the military or your spouse’s career influences your location and lifestyle, tech sales jobs offer variety, progression and a chance to implement transferable skills. Moderated by TechVets' Training Coordinator Colin Grimes BA Grimes with expert insights from: Alex Gay - Senior Account Executive - SenseOn - Start-Up / Scale Up Jos…

Do you recognise your worth? Can you actually have it all? Discover how Annette Berry from the Forces Employment Charity, TechVets and CAPSLOCK supported Royal Navy veteran and forces spouse Mhairi J. to unlock her #Cyber potential. In a similar frame of mind to Mhairi? Find out how the power of the Forces Employment Charity and TechVets can empowe…

In this TechVets podcast we meet Andy Fawkes, a prominent figure in the world of military simulation and training and a Special Correspondent Military Simulation and Training at Halldale Group. In this interview, we explore why veterans are a natural fit for roles within the military metaverse, where virtual environments blend seamlessly with real-…

Ex-RAF driver Mark Ward, 35, went from military to management consultancy after joining Deloitte’s graduate scheme. “This is a career anyone can do – it isn’t just for senior NCOs or officers.” His journey shows that the right attitude, approach and extra study can help veterans find fulfilling jobs offering progression. Explaining how he joined De…

Following his unexpected medical discharge, ex-Royal Marine Chester Pitts showed how making smart career decisions early on led to a cybersecurity role at Salus Cyber. Chester’s motivation to upskill himself, military-bred confidence and tenacity positioned him well for training and employment opportunities. His story shows that while many resource…

On this edition of the TechVets podcast, we sat down with Ian Getty, a former Royal Irish Regiment infanteer whose skill set has shifted over the years to suit military service, private jobs, and the modern tech career world. Ian is currently a Level 1 SOC Analyst at CYSIAM, a leading UK cyber security company. To learn how he got there after a 14 …

Jim Perkins joined the military as a chef at 19 and left as a commissioned officer and intelligence analyst at 36. In this podcast we find out how he went from RAF chef to Capslock cyber security pro. “I genuinely enjoyed it so much...I thought I definitely want to stay here for as long as I can” he recalls of his time in the Royal Air Force. It to…

Donavin De Jongh Tells It Like It Is: You CAN Go From Army to IT (And Fast) Within weeks of leaving his job with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, this former Sergeant landed a competitive job in IT project management at Netcompany. Here’s how. Read Donavin's story in full and find out more about TechVets: https://www.techvets.co/news/donavin-de-jongh-te…

We catch up with Microsoft's Global Threat Hunting Lead, Shaw to discover how he went from being a military linguist to heading up an international team of cybersecurity experts. In this podcast we talk to TechVets volunteer, Shaw who went from operating as an arabic linguist in the US Army to retraining in tech. We discuss how he retrained, the se…

Training with TechVets helped Sara become a ‘work-at-home’ mum with more confidence, more career opportunities, and more flexibility in her days. One year ago, Sara Hilton had no technical background in IT, now she's retrained and up-skilled to land her first job in cybersecurity. listen to her story now. Read her story in full via: https://www.tec…

TechVets catches up with British Army veteran, TechVets volunteer CV reviewer and IT Compliance Manager at Carnival UK, Matt Hall to find out what his top CV and interview tips are for service leavers and veterans looking to secure a career in tech. Get your CV reviewed and access our CREST CV distribution service: join TechVets today: https://www.…

In this special interview, TechVets share Remembrance Day 2022 through the eyes of tech industry leaders, of ex-forces personnel, and representatives of veterans from the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Australia. We're joined by James Murphy CEO of Uk based TechVets, Canada's Jeff Musson from Coding for Veterans, Tom Marsland, Chairm…

Being born into the Royal Air Force and serving for 20 years in intelligence, Andy Kershaw left the forces after an emotional and challenging four-year resettlement period. He initiated civilian life in the Cyber Security sector working as a cyber assurance manager with the support and guidance of TechVets. Listen now to hear his story, in his own …

TechVets talk Data Science with Arca Blanca Data Scientist Anna Mackenzie. We discover why data science and analytics roles offer great employment opportunities for veterans. We also talk about Arca Blanca's new free Data Science course for UK service leavers that is due to run in June 2022.Av TechVets

More and more tech companies are looking to the veteran community to recruit talent. One of these employers is TechVets partners NAMOS Solutions. We catch up with Anna Clarke, Chief People Officer at NAMOS Solutions to find out why veterans are in such high demand. What are the strengths a veteran can bring to the workplace? Working well in a team.…

In this show we’re marking Remembrance 2021, joining us is TechVets ambassador General Sir Richard Barrons who is former Commander of Joint Forces Command, Alistair Halliday CEO of RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity and TechVets CEO James Murphy.Av TechVets

In this show we’re marking Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's largest festival of entrepreneurship by talking veteran owned tech start-ups. Charlie Jacoby is joined by British Army veterans Jim Hook who is the founder of Seven Technologies Group and Oz Alashe MBE, founder and CEO of CybSafe. Also joining us is Heropreneurs CEO Becci Parriss …

In this show it’s all about low code developments and how companies like Pega Systems are working with the MOD to up skill military personnel and deliver digital transformation across the armed forces. Joining us for this podcast is Australia-based Pega Client Success Manager and British Army veteran Mark Clayden and Ken Stilwell, Chief Operating O…

In this podcast we're talking to former Royal Navy 2-star Admiral, now Director of the UK Pathfinders at Rebellion Defence, Alex Burton. He spent 10 of his 30-year career on operations across the globe, including the Gulf, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic, Baghdad (where he was awarded the Bronze Star by the United States) and both Arctic and Antarctic…

In this show we’re talking to Dan Brown, Founder and CEO of the Positive Transformation Group. Dan has worked in technology for the last 20 years. But it hasn't been a straight trajectory to success. He began in a small company called Quintech International. It's a far cry from where he found himself at 15 years old, homeless and on a downward spir…

In this special podcast ahead of Armed Forces Day 2021 we’re talking to a team of volunteers who support TechVets and their members as they transition from military to civilian life and into tech and cyber security jobs. We find out why service to others matters and why it's one of the strongest values you'll garner during your time in the forces. …

In this show we’re talking to Johnny Mercer MP, former Minister for Defence People and Veterans and a veteran himself. We talk about why he entered politics confidence (or lack of) resilience and grit that military service instills in its people re-writing history veteran care pathways And we ask, has the government got its priorities right when it…

In this show we’re discussing how programmes designed to create tech opportunities for marginalised communities and under represented groups – including forces personnel – are the way forward for big business Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Joining us for this podcast is Steve Nolan, Head of Veteran Liaison at Fortinet (UK and Ca…

In this show we’re discussing digital poverty and debating whether cyber security and tech education should be added to the national curriculum. Joining TechVets to discuss, is techUK President Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, Chris Ensor who is the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Deputy Director Cyber Growth, Bethan Smith Executive Headteacher at Da…

In this month's podcast we are discussing cyber security threats to infrastructure and the newly launched UK Fortinet Veteran’s Programme, a scheme that trains up service leavers to combat cyber threats. Host Charlie Jacoby is joined by; Fortinet Veteran’s Programme senior manager Jay Garcia TechVets’ James Murphy TechCrunch Editor-at-large Mike Bu…

In this show we discuss stereotypes in the tech industry and how Covid has broadened and complicated the role of cyber security professionals and CTO’s. Joining us is Dave Allen, Chief Technology Officer CYSIAM and a globally recognised cyber expert. We also have Stace Lingate a principal Cyber Consultant, Matt Cole an Senior Technical Consultant p…

Welcome to TechVets, the podcast. A show dedicated to exploring the world of tech and cyber security through the eyes of industry leaders and ex forces personnel. We’ll delve into the top issues that are shaping global tech debate and we’ll hear real life stories from the people who are driving forward with careers in a global cybersecurity market …