Steve Jesok’s Journey - From Rockstar to IT Rockstar

In this conversation, Steve Jesok shares his journey into the IT field, his involvement with user groups, and the evolution of community engagement in technology. He reflects on his early career, transitioning from a professional musician to an IT professional, and highlights the importance of user groups as resources for learning and networking.00:00 Introduction to Steve Jesok and tcsmug03:46 Steve's Journey into IT and User Groups06:52 The Evolution of User Groups and Community Engagement09:52 From Musician to IT Professional12:53 Early Days at IBM and Automation16:03 Scripting and Systems Management18:49 Building Agile Solutions in IT21:41 Maintaining Work-Life Balance and Health24:46 Golfing and Networking Opportunities27:18 Journey into Speaking: From User Groups to MMS27:48 The Brewery Tour and Community Events30:43 Lessons from IBM: Best Practices in IT31:54 The Value of Soft Skills in IT35:06 Embracing Change: The Excitement of IT37:36 AI in Music: A Double-Edged Sword41:09 The Future of Technology: Guardrails and Norms42:40 Advice for the Next Generation of IT Professionals45:07 Musical Aspirations: Dream Collaborations48:22 Memorable Concert Experiences

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