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Are you working in IT and ever had the pleasure of breaking something? We mean, breaking something significantly and knowing shit has really hit the fan? That's what this podcast is all about. In a bi-weekly cadence, our guests share their story with the goal to learn a lesson from it. And you can too, by subscribing to the show so you can be the first to hear them!

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In this very human and often hilarious episode of When Shit Hits the Fan, Johan and Jeffrey welcome Eric Lajoie, AI specialist at SUSE, to unpack a career shaped by curiosity, failure, and a global perspective. From name mispronunciations to technica... more

In this episode of When Shit Hits the Fan, we sit down with long-time ITQ technologist Sander Harrewijnen to talk about building better software, making bad assumptions, and breaking things that needed fixing anyway.

We cover everything from Sander’... more

In this episode of the When Shit Hits the Fan podcast, Johan interviews Aaron Black, the director of product for Omnissa Workspace ONE Security.

Aaron shares his career journey, insights on product management, and the importance of security in tech... more

In this episode of 'When Shit Hits the Fan', Spencer Pitts, Partner CTO at Omnisa, shares his career journey, insights on technology, and personal life lessons.

He discusses his experiences in the IT industry, the importance of preparation, and the... more

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Sander Harrewijnen
Technologist at ITQ with a focus on software development.
ITQ
Episode: Wallpapering, Vibecoding & Saying the Wrong Thing to the Right Person - Sander Harrewijnen
Aaron Black
Director of product for Omnissa Workspace ONE Security
Omnissa
Episode: Aaron Black
Spencer Pitts
Partner CTO at Omnisa
Omnisa
Episode: Spencer Pitts
Frank Denneman
Distinguished engineer for AI at VMware Broadcom
VMware Broadcom
Episode: Frank Denneman
Duncan Epping
Chief technologist at Broadcom/VMware and former podcast host.
Broadcom/VMware
Episode: Duncan Epping
Deshaun Carter
Spring Advocate at VMware and YouTube content creator
VMware
Episode: DaShaun Carter
Michael Coté
Developer advocate at Broadcom and VMware
Broadcom/VMware
Episode: Coté
Chris Wahl
Industry legend and independent content creator, known for his blog The Wahl Network.
The Wahl Network
Episode: What Good Looks Like – Leading, Failing & Evolving - Chris Wahl
Katharina Brookfield
Technical Marketing Architect at Broadcom/VMware
Broadcom/VMware
Episode: Katarina Brookfield

Hosts

Johan van Amersfoort
Jeffrey Custos

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Mooie verhalen!

    Mooie verhalen, al zeg ik het zelf 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sjaaktrekhaak74
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and serious lessons about IT failures.
The hosts create a welcoming environment for sharing personal and professional crises.
The podcast features engaging and relatable stories from the tech world.

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#208
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Wallpapering, Vibecoding & Saying the Wrong Thing to the Right Person - Sander Harrewijnen
Q: What would you have done differently if you knew who the person you were speaking to was?
I would have still explained that it was problematic, but just in a different language.
Frank Denneman
Q: What are some of the key takeaways or lessons learned or key recommendations when it comes to people going on stage for the first time?
Start small by practicing in front of peers instead of larger audiences, as this builds confidence. Remember that the audience wants you to succeed and focus on conveying a few key points without the pressure to please everyone.
Duncan Epping
Q: What is your favorite sport to watch or play?
Duncan enjoys running and also practices Taekwondo; he likes watching MMA, especially UFC.
Duncan Epping
Q: Can you briefly explain who you are and what you do?
Duncan shares his experience at VMware/Broadcom and his journey through various roles, currently serving as chief technologist.
DaShaun Carter
Q: How did you find out that you broke something significantly?
I was the one that found out, and it was immediate. I had to figure out what to do next, and luckily I found the right person to help me recover.

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