Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.packetpushers.net

About This Podcast

Hosted by content creators Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns, Life In Uptime is a podcast that explores the real journeys of the people who build and run the backbone of the internet—network engineers, IT leaders, and technologists across the industry. But this isn't just another technology podcast. It’s about the people behind it. Each episode dives into the personal and professional paths that got them where they are today—because the road to a career in technology isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether someone started in retail, dropped out of college, or studied computer science, every journey has value. And understanding that journey is just as important as understanding the tech they work on. This show is for anyone wondering how to break into tech, where it can take you, and what’s possible when you expand your mindset. Because no matter where you're starting from, there’s a way in—and we’re here to show you how.

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LIU016: Michael Keith Lewis: The Network Behind the Show

Jun 04, 2026 1h 11m

Today’s guest takes us behind the scenes of modern concert venues, which rely on wired and wireless IP networking. Michael Keith Lewis is a front-of-house engineer, tour manager, audio creator, and…

LIU015: Eyvonne Sharp: From Farm Roots to the Cloud

May 21, 2026 47m

Today’s guest is Eyvonne Sharp, a Google Cloud technical leader, Network Collective co-founder, co-host of The Cloud Gambit podcast, and former network architect at a Fortune 100. Eyvonne shares…

LIU014: Linda Haviv: From Philosophy Major to AI Engineer

May 07, 2026 1h 1m

Alexis and Kevin sit down with Linda Haviv, an AI/ML Engineer and founder of Coding Crystals. Linda is known for making AI infrastructure accessible, and for a career path that went from philosophy…

LIU013: The Engineer Who Built a Business to Fund a Mission

Apr 23, 2026 1h 4m

Ray Cline has been in the tech trenches since he was twelve years old, helping his Dad run a bulletin board service. Today he runs an MSP called Libertas Consulting and leads a nonprofit called…

LIU012: Behind the Curtain at Life In Uptime

Apr 09, 2026 56m

Kevin and Alexis are back with a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast with guest Melina Bertholf, who joined the team a while back to help manage content. (And yes, sharp-eyed readers will notice a…

LIU011: Inside the Digital Nomad Life: The Good, The Hard, and the Wi-Fi

Mar 26, 2026 1h 11m

Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns sit down for a conversation with Andrei Istrate, Senior Mobile Developer at Toptal. Andrei has taken the “mobile” part of his job literally: he’s built a life around…

LIU010: Personal, Technical, and Slightly Unhinged: Listener Q&A

Mar 12, 2026 1h 19m

Kevin and Alexis take a break from their regular interviews to answer your questions! Join them for an unfiltered, wide-ranging discussion including the value of certifications, online learning pros…

LIU009: Navigating Cybersecurity Careers

Feb 26, 2026 48m

Alexis and Kevin sit down with Mike Miller to discuss what brought him from the back of a garbage truck to his current position as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (VCISO). He breaks down…

LIU008: Breaking Barriers: Thriving as a Woman in Tech

Feb 12, 2026 59m

Kevin and Alexis sit down with Melissa Brooks, a Senior Cloud Engineer at Aritzia, to discuss how she went from being a “terrible waitress” to going back to school for a diploma in network security.…

LIU007: From Track to Tech: Navigating Career Change with Resilience

Jan 29, 2026 58m

Ifeanyi Otuonye was a decorated track and field athlete at Kansas State and even competed professionally. Then he made the leap to a Technical Account Manager role at Amazon Web Services. Alexis and…

LIU006: Stay Technical While Expanding Your Influence

Jan 15, 2026 57m

Is it possible for IT professionals to remain technical when moving into roles that expand influence, scale, and reach? Matt Starling, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Ekahau and co-founder of…

LIU005: The Importance of Community In a Networking Career

Dec 11, 2025 52m

AJ Murray joins Kevin and Alexis to share his unique journey into tech, pivoting away from aviation maintenance into networking. Together they explore the importance of person-to-person networking…

LIU004: From Fast Food to Leading Operations at an ISP

Nov 13, 2025 1h 2m

Think you need a degree or a ton of certificates to succeed in tech? Think again. Matthew Oborne joins our hosts Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns to discuss how he went from working fast food to…

LIU003: A Chat With ‘The Cloud Therapist’

Oct 30, 2025 44m

Your background and experiences outside of tech can become a significant factor in your tech career. Guest Chris Williams is a good example; he talks about how his undergraduate and graduate studies…

LIU002: Do You Need a College Degree to Succeed in IT?

Oct 16, 2025 1h 2m

A college degree can be a useful stepping stone into a tech career, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have it on your resume. But do you really need that college degree to succeed in IT? Maybe, maybe…

LIU001: Growing Pains

Oct 02, 2025 15m

Starting any new endeavor is hard. That’s particularly true for a career in tech. And that’s the reason Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns are launching the Life In Uptime podcast. In each episode…

LIU000: Announcing Life In Uptime, a New Podcast to Get You Started on Your IT Journey

Sep 18, 2025 19m

Life In Uptime is a brand-new podcast that explores the real journeys of the people who build and run enterprise IT. Each episode dives into the personal and professional paths that got each guest to…

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How many episodes does Life In Uptime have?

Life In Uptime has published 17 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Technology.

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Life In Uptime is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 59m.

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