"Your Next Mission" is aimed at helping military veterans making the transition from military to civilian life, with a specific goal of helping them find their next mission in the technology sector. Each episode we will meet with veterans who've already made the transition and learn about their story, what worked for them, and what didn't. If you're a vet with a story you'd like to tell, we'd love to hear from you!
YNM Ep.8 From Active Army to Legal Tech: How one Veteran is building a successful non-technical career in tech
Donald Lipasek is an Army Veteran with 14 years of service. He has served in multiple sales roles since leaving the military in 2001. He’s known for providing excellent customer service and his ability to problem solve. He’s currently the ProLaw Customer Success Manager for Helm360, an international legal tech provider. He keeps ties with the military through the Veteran Golfers Association and the American Legion.
5 Jul 2022
Ep. 07:From the US Air Force to Google to Amazon Web Services: How one retired serviceman is crafting a successful career in tech
Nick Bielinski is a retired US Air Force Security Analyst who is currently working as a Security & Software Recruiter at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Nick also serves as Vice-Chair of the Phoenix Workforce Development Board, where he plans, strategizes and implements workforce development for the city of Phoenix under Mayor Gallego. His previous roles include Technical Recruiter for Google, Recruiting Manager, and Influencer & Marketing/Branding professional.
12 Apr 2022
Ep. 06 From Navy flight school to Microsoft: How one Vet navigated his transition and discovered a growth mindset
Welcome to Episode #6 of the Your Next Mission podcast! This time we’re talking to retired Navy Flight Navigator, Toby Ream. Toby currently works at Microsoft as a Principal Program Manager in one of their cybersecurity divisions. He shares his transition story, how he found computing, and what’s helped him succeed in today’s tech sector. He’s got lots of great tips! Tune in!
29 Jan 2022
Ep. 05: One Navy E8's journey from serving our country to founding a business
Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This time our hosts, Kajal Shelat and Maurice Wilson, welcome former US Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, Rusty Robertson, to the show. Rusty is the Founder and President of Performance 360, an IT consulting, training, and coaching company based in California. Rusty shares his transition journey, how it impacted his civilian career and how he continues to leverage his military experience to grow his business and further his career. It's an engaging conversation with many tips and tricks for weathering the move from military to civilian career successfully and gaining insights into becoming a veteran business owner.
16 Nov 2021
Ep. 04: How One Reservist Opened the Door to a Career in CyberSecurity
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Dr. Sherelle Moore is an Information Professional (IP) Officer in the US Navy with a TS/SCI clearance. She’s been a contributing leader in the cyber field for over 10 years. Her experience includes managing Security Operations Centers (SOC), developing, and maintaining processes and policies, improving scalability to Incident response, threat hunting, and SIEM management. She holds a Master's degree in Information Technology and is a doctoral candidate pursuing a DIT in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. She also holds several industry certifications.
25 Aug 2021
Ep. 03: Taylor Wilson, the Resourceful Vet
Welcome to the third episode of CCS Learning Academy’s podcast, Your Next Mission. Designed to help Veterans craft their civilian lives, today’s podcast features Taylor Wilson, founder and host of The Resourceful Vet on YouTube. Taylor shares his transition journey, how he stepped into his technology career, and what he's doing to help other transitioning Vets access the benefits and resources they deserve to create a successful civilian life.
7 Jul 2021
Ep. 02: Joshua Prado's Mission
On today’s episode of CCS Learning Academy’s podcast, Your Next Mission, we talk to US Navy Veteran, Joshua Dominic Prado. Josh is CCS Learning Academy’s Veteran Talent Acquisition Program Manager. He shares the ups and downs of his transitioning journey, his varied and winding civilian career path, and he gives us his insights on how vets can find their next mission in a technology-based field.
8 Jun 2021
Ep.01: How Can Transitioning Vets Find Their Next Mission?
Welcome to the first episode of CCS Learning Academy’s podcast, Your Next Mission. Designed to help Veterans craft their civilian lives, today’s podcast features Maurice Wilson, founder of the popular REBOOT workshop. Learn the ethos for REBOOT and how it has helped thousands of Veterans make a successful transition to civilian life.
Your Hosts
Kajal Shelat is CCS Learning Academy’s Business Development Manager. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and has 10+ years in the education and professional training sector. She specializes in developing sustainable partnerships and implementing technology training solutions for private and public entities. She uses her passion for education and business to keep our programs current, engaging, and relevant to today’s professionals.
Maurice Wilson is on CCS Learning Academy’s Board of Advisors. A retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer with 25 years of service, Maurice is the President/Executive Director of the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (NVTSI), a non-profit organization he co-founded with retired Rear Admiral Ronne Froman after serving as an advisory member for the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE).
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