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The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Skills That Travel: Trust, Execution, and Client Impact | Lisa Crowell | CS #19
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Lisa Crowell joins the show to talk about what actually transfers from role to role skills, habits, and ways of working that hold up across industries.Rather than walking through a traditional resume, Lisa reflects on the environments she’s worked in high-pressure, client-facing, and operationally complex and how those experiences shaped her approach to relationship-building, execution, and continuous improvement. She shares lessons learned from managing a franchise under tight timelines, navigating complex insurance client needs, and designing systems that improve consistency and outcomes at scale.
2026-02-05
48 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Inside Quality Management: Data Integrity, SOPs, and Regulatory Reality | CS #18
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Brian Piotrowski sits down with Melody Trump, a quality management professional with over 15 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and regulated manufacturing environments.Melody shares her career journey from being the sole QC resource in small laboratories to leading QMS gap analyses, remediation efforts, and compliance initiatives as a consultant. The conversation explores the critical importance of data integrity, documentation discipline, and building quality systems that actually function in real-world operations—not just on paper.She breaks down the...
2026-01-27
43 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Scaling Agile in Government Tech: Adam Harbaugh’s Path to Scrum Mastery | CS #17
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Adam Harbaugh shares his unconventional path from earning a sociology degree to becoming a trusted Scrum Master and Agile Coach working across government and enterprise technology programs.Adam walks through his experience leading Agile and SAFe transformations in highly regulated environments, managing large portfolios, and partnering with executives to improve delivery predictability and team performance. He discusses the realities of government contracting, the importance of adaptability over rigid frameworks, and how strong communication and trust enable teams to move faster without sacrificing quality....
2026-01-22
49 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Adaptability Under Pressure: Gustavo Gomez on Military Experience and Cloud Careers | CS #16
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, host Brian Piotrowski sits down with Gustavo Gomez, a Marine Corps veteran and cloud computing student, to talk about career transition, adaptability, and building a future in tech.Gustavo shares his journey growing up in Naperville, Illinois, enlisting in the Marines at 18, and serving as a field radio operator supporting secure communications and humanitarian aid missions. After leaving the military, he explored careers in construction and nursing before ultimately finding his path in networking, cloud computing, and cloud security....
2026-01-20
22 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Systems Thinking in Project Management: Engineering & Analytics | Candidate Spotlight #16
In this episode, Noah Tasman shares how an engineering foundation shaped his approach to modern project management. With roughly a decade of experience leading complex initiatives across construction, manufacturing, hospitality technology, and enterprise IT, Noah walks through how he thinks about projects as interconnected systems rather than isolated tasks.He discusses the realities of managing both physical and digital project environments, the importance of clear communication and executive stakeholder management, and why “white-glove” service matters when expectations are high. Noah also reflects on leading global initiatives during the COVID era, navigating analytics and data platform chal...
2026-01-15
42 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
It’s Not for the Weak: AI, Cloud & Consulting for Small Businesses | Candidate Spotlight #15”
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, I sit down with Austin Jones, a Cloud and DevOps Engineer with over 16 years in IT and deep experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP.Austin shares how he helps small businesses automate processes using AI, while also drawing on lessons learned from large enterprises and high-compliance environments. We talk candidly about what reliability really means in cloud systems, why documentation is often overlooked but critical, and how working in high-stakes environments changes how you ap...
2026-01-13
39 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Product at Scale: Engineering, Analytics & Experimentation | Candidate Spotlight #14
In this episode, Jason Levine shares his experience building and scaling digital products across e-commerce and healthcare environments. Drawing from his work at Chewy and Optum, Jason discusses how engineering, product management, experimentation, and analytics intersect in complex, fast-growing organizations.Jason reflects on his progression from front-end software engineer to technical product manager, including his role as the subject matter expert for A/B testing, his ownership of analytics infrastructure, and how clear scoping and documentation enabled teams to move faster without burning out. He also compares feedback loops in e-commerce versus healthcare, highlights the...
2026-01-08
45 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Jonny Hammond’s Path Into Software Engineering - Candidate Spotlight #13
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Hammond, a software engineer who shares his non-traditional path into tech, transitioning from the restaurant industry into software engineering through self-study, persistence, and building real projects.Jonny walks through how learning Python sparked his interest in programming, how early support roles shaped his user-centric approach to development, and why test-driven development fundamentally changed the way he writes code. We also dig into the importance of accessibility in web applications, especially in real-world production environments.A major highlight of...
2026-01-06
1h 01
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
When Failure Isn’t an Option - Juliana Bermeister's Story Candidate Spotlight #12
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, we sit down with Julianna Burmeister, an operations and team leader whose work lives in environments where reliability isn’t optional and mistakes have immediate consequences.Julianna shares what it means to lead when everything is urgent — from managing time-critical operations and compliance requirements to building systems and teams that can perform under constant pressure. She walks through how she scaled a remote maintenance function supporting thousands of assets nationwide, reduced downtime, and shifted her organization from reactive firefighting to proactive execution.
2026-01-02
51 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Wrestling to Software: Terrence Regan’s Journey - Candidate Spotlight #11
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Brian sits down with Terrence Regan, a software engineer whose career path is anything but linear.Terrence shares how an unexpected injury ended his pursuit of professional wrestling and ultimately led him into software engineering, teaching, and a series of real-world business experiences that shaped how he approaches technology today. From teaching English abroad to working in real estate and manufacturing environments, Terrence brings a grounded, people-first perspective to software development.Throughout the conversation, Terrence reflects on the importance of mentorship, teamwork, an...
2025-12-22
56 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Wrestling to Software: Terrence Regan’s Journey - Candidate Spotlight #10
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Brian sits down with Terrence Regan, a software engineer whose career path is anything but linear.Terrence shares how an unexpected injury ended his pursuit of professional wrestling and ultimately led him into software engineering, teaching, and a series of real-world business experiences that shaped how he approaches technology today. From teaching English abroad to working in real estate and manufacturing environments, Terrence brings a grounded, people-first perspective to software development.Throughout the conversation, Terrence reflects on the importance of me...
2025-12-19
56 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From EY and Tax to FP&A at Eli Lilly, And What Came Next for David Wheeler - Candidate Spotlight #10
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, I sit down with David Wheeler, a finance leader whose career spans public accounting at Ernst & Young and nearly a decade at Eli Lilly, where he progressed from global tax into senior FP&A roles supporting research, clinical development, and large-scale operations.David walks through the early foundation he built at EY, what drew him into corporate finance, and the cultural shift from public accounting into a global biopharma organization. We unpack how his tax background became a...
2025-12-16
33 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Reinvent in Every Chapter Yesenia’s Story - Candidate Spotlight #9
In this episode of The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, Brian sits down with Yesenia De La Rosa, a quality-focused professional who has successfully navigated multiple career pivots across IT, HR, learning & development, and compliance.Yesenia started her career in the insurance industry on the IT side, working in software testing and software quality assurance, before moving into learning & development and change management. After a layoff, she transitioned into the pharmaceutical world as a Senior Executive Assistant, supporting senior leaders with complex calendars, travel, expenses, an...
2025-11-18
38 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Inside the Work of a Stress Engineer: Navigating Challenges of Flight - Candidate Spotlight #8
In this episode, we sit down with Alex, a Stress Engineer who has contributed to next-generation aircraft systems, composite structures, UAV platforms, and real-world flight testing environments.We explore what it actually takes to design structures that are safe, lightweight, reliable, and ready for the moment they leave the ground. From classical hand calculations to FEA modeling, composite layups, automation, and working hands-on during test events. Alex breaks down the engineering decisions happening behind the scenes of advanced flight.We also talk about teamwork, problem-solving under pressure...
2025-11-11
33 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Newsroom to Nuclear: The Power of Storytelling with Dorothy Schneider - Candidate Spotlight #7
In this episode, Brian Piotrowski sits down with Dorothy Schneider, a storyteller whose career bridges the worlds of journalism and corporate communications. From her early days in local newsrooms to leading communications in the nuclear energy sector, Dorothy shares how storytelling has remained the common thread throughout her journey.She opens up about what it takes to communicate complex technical information in a way that builds trust and understanding, how the shift from print to digital media reshaped her approach, and how she navigated career transitions...
2025-10-28
48 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Tinkering to Engineering: Jose Perez’s Journey - Candidate Spotlight #6
In this episode of Candidate Spotlight, I sit down with Jose Perez, a mechanical engineer whose hands-on curiosity evolved into a career focused on automation, robotics, and manufacturing innovation.Jose shares how early inspiration from his father led him into mechanical engineering, how his internships shaped his technical foundation, and how working at Tesla taught him the importance of adaptability, resilience, and troubleshooting under pressure.He also discusses the growing role of automation and controls engineering in modern manufacturing and how ergonomics, maintainability, and learning from failure are key...
2025-10-21
48 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Rivian to Apple: Shweta Seth's Journey. Candidate Spotlight #5
In this episode of Candidate Spotlight, Shweta Seth shares her journey in software engineering, detailing her experiences at Rivian and Apple. She discusses the challenges and learning opportunities in startup culture, the importance of teamwork and adaptability, and her aspirations to integrate AI into her work. Shweta emphasizes the need for engineers to value their contributions and adapt to changing project requirements while maintaining a focus on the common goals of their teams.To connect with Shweta, connect with her on LinkedIn:
2025-10-14
29 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From College Projects to Corporate Engineering: Apollo Jones - Candidate Spotlight Episode #4
In this episode of Candidate Spotlight, I sit down with Apollo Jones Jr., a recent manufacturing and mechanical engineering graduate making his way in the industry. He talks about how his love for math and problem-solving shaped his career path and why he sees engineering as both a challenge and a passport to opportunity.Apollo reflects on standout experiences, from designing safer nuclear reactor systems at Idaho National Lab to working on AI image recognition projects, exploring headphone design with Beats, and contributing to innovations at Oshkosh like the USPS’s next-generation delivery vehicle....
2025-10-07
25 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
From Design Tables to LNG Pipelines: Brian Hannigan’s Journey - Candidate Spotlight Episode #3
This week on The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight, we sit down with Brian Hannigan, a mechanical engineer whose career has roots in the Oil and Gas industry.Brian takes us inside his journey from starting out as a design engineer to stepping into senior level roles where client interaction and leadership became just as critical as technical expertise.If you want to connect with Brian reach out to him on his LinkedIn
2025-09-30
28 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Michael Ostbye's Journey of Creating Meaningful Customer Experiences - Candidate Spotlight #2
Michael Ostbye shares his extensive experience in customer service across the outdoor and automotive industries. He discusses the evolution of customer loyalty, the impact of Google reviews, and the importance of going the extra mile for customers. Michael emphasizes the need for empathy in customer interactions and the significance of building relationships. He also highlights the role of data in decision-making while maintaining a human touch in service. The conversation concludes with Michael's aspirations for the future of customer experience and advice for business leaders. If you want to reach out to Michael connect with https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2025-09-15
38 min
The Offer Letter - Candidate Spotlight
Intro to the Offer letter - Candidate Spotlight
The Offer Letter – Candidate Spotlight flips the script on recruiting podcasts by putting job seekers at the center. With unemployment rising and layoffs from companies like Oracle and ConocoPhillips making headlines, this series gives real candidates a platform to share their stories , the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.
2025-09-10
02 min
The Talent Grind Podcast
Talent Grind/Meet My Network - Episode 4 - Brian Piotrowski. Building a Recruiting Powerhouse: Leadership Lessons from EXP's Talent Director
Welcome to another episode of Talent Grind's Meet My Network podcast! I'm excited to share my conversation with Brian Piotrowski, Director of Talent Acquisition at EXP, a leading engineering consulting firm.Brian has built an impressive career in recruiting, starting at a boutique staffing firm before moving to corporate talent acquisition, where he's spent over a decade growing his leadership capabilities. His journey from individual contributor to director overseeing three regional managers and a team of 12 recruiters offers valuable insights for anyone in talent acquisition.Highlights from our conversation:...
2025-03-26
27 min
New Teacher Talk
Ep 127: Building Bridges: Creating Inclusive Mentorship for Educators at Lyons Township
In this illuminating episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna host the administrative team from Lyons Township High School as they share their groundbreaking approach to recruiting, supporting, and retaining diverse educators. Superintendent Dr. Brian Waterman reveals how their community-driven strategic planning process led to concrete diversity goals with measurable outcomes. HR Director Ed Piotrowski details their equity-focused hiring practices, while Dr. Jennifer Rowe explains the power of affinity groups like BEST and SEED in creating spaces where BIPOC educators can thrive professionally. Learn how this Illinois district is reimagining traditional mentorship by empowering...
2025-03-24
26 min
The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
Ep29: The Power of Shade—Hot Weather Survival With Ted Piotrowski
Hiking in direct sun in the Canyon's warmer months isn't just uncomfortable—it can actually help kill you. Today, we talk to the creator of the Grand Canyon Shade Tracker—a powerful new tool designed to show Canyon hikers exactly when and where they can find shade, anywhere on their route, any day of the year. ***** The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here. ***** Click here for a tutorial on building your own slant board (heard on Coach Arnie's trai...
2024-06-05
28 min
Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
Selling over $100,000 per month in WATER TREATMENT! with PJ Piotrowski.
PJ and the crew give a crash course in selling water treatment. Join the Facebook group here:Waste No Day! | Facebook See UpFlip here: The UpFlip Podcast - UpFlip
2024-04-15
1h 08
Literatura ze środka Europy
Brian McHale 🇺🇸 POWIEŚĆ POSTMODERNISTYCZNA (1987)
Niespecjalnie łatwa do znalezienia, ale genialna książka o powieści postmodernistycznej. Złoto. Prawdziwe złoto.▶️ Słuchaj dalej🎧 postmodernizm - od czego zacząć🎧 amerykański postmodernizm🎧 poszukiwania formy - na początek🗂️ Rozdziały(00:00) Intro(00:30) Zamiast wstępu(03:30) Postmodernizm, czyli co?(09:50) Opalizacja i migotliwość(14:30) Konstrukcje postmodernizmu(21:20) Przekład(23:20) Hosanna (zamiast podsumowania)
2023-03-26
28 min
Literatura ze środka Europy
Flann O'Brian 🇮🇪 SWEENY WŚRÓD DRZEW (1939)
"Sweeny wśród drzew" to wydana w 1939 roku powieść, która uchodzi za pierwszą powieść postmodernistyczną. No to sprawdźmy, co wydarzyło się w Dublinie.▶️ Słuchaj dalej🎧 postmodernizm - od czego zacząć🎧 postmodernizm i eksperyment (pełna lista)🗂️ Rozdziały(00:00) Intro(00:25) Rodzaj wstępu(06:30) Warstwy rzeczywistości(14:35) O bohaterach i przekładzie(18:35) Krótki fragment o poezji(24:05) Zamiast zakończenia
2023-03-01
26 min
Owatonna Wrestling Weekly
Episode 2 - Jacob Reinardy, Cael Robb and Logan Risser
Host Derek Johnson (OHS Varsity Wrestling Coach) and Co-Host Larry Hovden sit down and talk to varsity wrestlers Jacob Reinardy and Cael Robb about celebrating their 100th career victory, the clash and what got them into wrestling. They also chat with OMS wrestler Logan Risser, who is proving to be a leader in the wrestling room while challenging himself to make progress to the next step in his career.OHS Clash RecapDay 1:Def. Holmen, WI 41-33Lost Waverly-Shell Rock 61-6Def. Washington...
2022-01-13
29 min
Conquering Chaos: A Show for Manufacturing Leaders
Right Data at the Right Time for the Right Decisions w/ Brian Piotrowski
It’s one thing to know you’re sedentary, but it’s another thing altogether when your Apple Watch tells you that you’ve only taken 900 steps today.Data can be a huge motivator for change — but not by itself. You need to get the right data in front of the right people to get things moving.In this episode of Conquering Chaos, I interview Brian Piotrowski, Vice President & General Manager - Pipeline & Industrial Materials at CMC Materials, about using data during change management.What we talked about:- Strategy and tips for making data mean something
2021-04-13
52 min
Short Time Wrestling Podcast
Senior Sendoff: NCAA Division I Championship Seniors
The Senior Sendoff for the senior All-Americans in NCAA Division I for 2020. This tradition started with Todd Hibbs and has been carried on throughout college wrestling national championships, most noticeably at the Division I championships. It’s been present at D1, D2, D3 and the NAIA over the years, but this year, the three NCAA divisional championships and the NAIA women’s invitational didn’t get the chance to see its seniors compete for medals. The Senior Sendoff is the work of the PA announcers from those championships - Jason Bryant, Bryan Hazard, Dort Mayabb, Brian Zins, John Peterson, Kat Balch...
2020-06-08
19 min
The Blue Hawaii Podcast
Episode 54 - William Barr didn't say anything about the pee tape
*Recorded before Auburn's win over Kentucky and Duke's loss to Michigan State* Surprise! It's been another insane week. We extol the virtues of Bruce Pearl, refer Devin Nunes to our favorite constitutional law scholar, and debate the merits of student loan forgiveness. Then, at 19:30, we sit down with Cindy Ng and Kaʻimi Cambern, two University of Hawaii undergrads who host The Social Manoa podcast, which highlights the many cool happenings around UH's social science departments (https://soundcloud.com/user-741700868). Spoiler alert: their restaurant recs are Olive Tree and Fook Yuen! Shoutouts to: Zippy's for making big moves, Brian Piotrowski a...
2019-04-03
58 min
Bitcoin & Crypto Trading: Ledger Cast
The Ocean: A New Wave of DEX Focused on Liquidity
Welcome to Ledger Cast, hosted by me, Brian Krogsgard (@ledgerstatus on twitter), and in this episode I'm joined by a specialguest, John Piotrowski. Ledger Cast is a cryptocurrency trading and blockchain ecosystem podcast. You can subscribe to new episodes of Ledger Cast on iTunes, on Google Play, on Stitcher, on YouTube and via RSS. The information in this podcast should not be construed as investment advice, it is purely educational material and you should always do your own research before buying. We have discussed DEXs (decentralized exchanges) many times on this show, and i...
2018-06-21
1h 30
KEXP Presents Sonarchy Radio
Piano Piano
Seattle-based experimental ambient rock. Doug Connelly (bass and synth), Kevin Malik (drums), Rob Piotrowski (guitar) and Brian Toole (guitar).
2014-02-10
59 min