From Packaging Apps to Podcasting with Rory Monaghan

Diary Of A SysAdmin

Rory Monaghan shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days in application packaging to his current role in end user computing. He discusses the evolution of application virtualization, particularly App-V, and its impact on organizations. Rory emphasizes the importance of community through user groups and the value of podcasting as a medium for sharing knowledge. He also addresses the challenges in cybersecurity and the changing landscape of IT content creation, offering advice for future IT professionals to focus on AI, security, and employee experience.

Chapters
00:00 Rory Monaghan's Journey in IT
06:11 The Evolution of Application Virtualization
11:52 User Groups and Community Engagement
17:38 The Podcasting Experience and Insights
24:30 Current Trends in Enterprise IT
29:00 Cybersecurity Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas
38:40 The Importance of Networking and In-Person Events
43:29 Advice for the Next Generation of IT Professionals
49:22 Personal Interests Beyond Technology

Check out Rory's podcast: 5 Bytes Podcast
https://www.rorymon.com/blog/5-bytes-podcast-episode-guide/