From 8-bit beginnings to the executive boardroom—this podcast brings you grounded, real-world tech insights from a 30-year IT veteran. Hosted by Mike Madole, a lifelong technologist who got his start on a TI-99/4A and went on to lead IT strategy at startups, Fortune 100 companies, and private equity-backed firms. Each episode blends personal stories with practical commentary on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, career growth, and the evolving IT landscape. Whether you're just starting out in tech or making executive-level decisions, Tech It From Me delivers clear, no-hype advice from someone who’s been there.
Tech It From Me
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From 8-bit beginnings to the executive boardroom—this podcast brings you grounded, real-world tech insights from a 30-year IT veteran. Hosted by Mike Madole, a lifelong technologist who got his start on a TI-99/4A and went on to lead IT strategy at startups, Fortune 100 companies, and private equity-backed firms. Each episode blends personal stories with practical commentary on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, career growth, and the evolving IT landscape. Whether you're just starting out in tech or making executive-level decisions, Tech It From Me delivers clear, no-hype advice from someone who’s been there.
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September 29, 2025
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Every December, my Burlington home transforms into Rusty Griswold’s Light Display — over 14,000+ LED pixels choreographed to music. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes: the tech backbone with xLights and controllers, the creativity of sequencing songs across decades, the not-so-magical moments of yard chaos, and why I keep coming back year after year to share the magic with my community. 🔗 More Episodes: https://techitfromme.com 📧 Contact: https://techitfromme.com/contact-me/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://techitfromme.com/spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple: https://techitfromme.com/apple 🎧 Listen on Amazon: https://techitfromme.com/amazonmusic 🎧 Listen on YouTube Podcasts: https://techitfromme.com/youtubepodcasts 🌟 Rusty Griswold’s Light Display: https://rustygriswold.ca 🌟 Doug Musson’s Christmas Display: http://christmasdisplay.ca 🌟 Halton Women’s Place: https://haltonwomensplace.com 🌟 xLights Software: https://xlights.org #RustyGriswold #ChristmasLights #HolidayLightShow #xLights #Podcast #TechItFromMe
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