In this conversation, Paul Winstanley shares his journey in the IT industry, starting from his early days in retail IT support to specializing in endpoint management and becoming a community leader through blogging and speaking engagements. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the evolution of his career into consulting, and the impact of AI on the future of IT jobs. Paul also reflects on his personal interests, including cycling, and offers valuable advice for the next generation of IT professionals.

00:00 The Journey Begins: Early IT Career
09:36 Mentorship and Learning in IT
14:20 Transitioning to Enterprise IT and Specialization
19:14 The Blogging Journey and Community Engagement
24:10 From IT to Web Development and Back
28:59 Freelancing and Consulting in IT
36:38 The Journey of Podcasting
55:02 The Future of AI in IT

Make sure to check out his latest book called "Ultimate Microsoft Intune for Administrators"

You can purchase the book from Orange AVA or Amazon.

For International Buyers (AVA™): https://orangeava.com/products/ultimate-microsoft-intune-for-administrators
For Indian Buyers (AVA™): https://orangeava.in/products/ultimate-microsoft-intune-for-administrators
Amazon International: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Microsoft-Intune-Administrators-Enterprise-ebook/dp/B0F2HBG12S
Amazon India: https://www.amazon.in/Ultimate-Microsoft-Intune-Administrators-Enterprise-ebook/dp/B0F2HBG12S
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Microsoft-Intune-Administrators-Enterprise/dp/B0F2H4P5GG

Listen to his podcast "Just a couple of jerks" on Youtube and Podcast platforms