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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Adrianus Warmenhoven, a Defensive Strategist and Threat Intelligence Manager at NordVPN. He is responsible for getting the most relevant Indicators of Compromise, malware samples and their indicators and mapping out the threat landscape for the company\\u2019s customers.

He has undertaken security reviews and advised companies on how to deal with active threats and extortion.

Adrianus talks about why corporate politics should be avoided in your IT career journey. He also discusses why the basics should be ingrained at the outset of your IT career journey.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t play the game of corporate politics. Focus on the job, what it gives to you in terms of satisfaction, and become the best in your field.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

There are no singular \\u201cworst moments\\u201d \\u2013 only a general string of challenges that all add up to learnings that we can take and move forward with.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

A company for which Adrianus was working was expanding into Africa. It was a more primitive time in terms of technology, and Adrianus was asked to head this innovation. It was extraordinarily challenging, but through hard work it was made possible.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

There are countless facets to IT, with so many differing sectors that branch out into all corners of life, embracing so many different pursuits.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Computers and their possibilities

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Always listen to, and try to understand others.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 Just to blindly follow the rules.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 I would do exactly the same!

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Having fun and learning more at all times.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Talking and listening.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Finding new challenges and following his instincts.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Family time and French polishing

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FINAL CAREER TIP

When you\\u2019re young, figure out what you want to do and start with the basics. It will serve you well as your career matures.

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BEST MOMENTS

(3:57) \\u2013 Adrianus \\u2013 \\u201cIf you do anything about your career, make sure that it adds value to yourself\\u201d

(4:51) \\u2013 Adrianus - \\u201cPress every button you see. Try everything out\\u201d

(5:48) \\u2013 Adrianus \\u2013 \\u201cYou have to learn from your mistakes and own them, and don\\u2019t be afraid to make them. Otherwise you will not be moving forward at all\\u201d

(16:08) \\u2013 Adrianus \\u2013 \\u201cListen to people and ty to understand other people\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 ADRIANUS WARMERHOVEN

Adrianus Warmenhoven is a Defensive Strategist and Threat Intelligence Manager at NordVPN. He is responsible for getting the most relevant Indicators of Compromise, malware samples and their indicators and mapping out the threat landscape for the company\\u2019s customers.

He has undertaken security reviews and advised companies on how to deal with active threats and extortion.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 ADRIANUS WARMENHOVEN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianuswarmenhoven/

Website: https://www.warmenhoven.co/