"Defend yourself, not the company!" - Amine Mecifi (Aldo Sterone) | Tech Talk Tapes Ep #3

🎙️ Tech Talk Tapes: Tech Journeys, becoming a Quiet Quitting Advocate, and Beyond 🌍

In Episode 3 of Tech Talk Tapes, we welcome Amine Mecifi (goes by Aldo Sterone) —tech journalist, cybersecurity trainer, former sales engineer, and aviation enthusiast. Join us as we explore Amine’s fascinating career and unique insights into the tech industry.

Find Aldo here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mecifi/

Amazon Books Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B013H7I7BG/allbooks

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Start of the show
04:30 Why the tech field?
16:28 Tech journey in UK
23:21 Acquisition by HP
25:42 Storage Technology is complex
30:04 Reasons why customers blaming vendors
34:04 Fusion.io and Steve Wozniak
42:39 Another aquistion by HP
46:20 Online and Offline education & COVID
48:37 The career in Journalism
52:04 Life after IT - The Quiet Quitting advocate
1:07:15 Current edaveours
1:12:52 Advice to a younger self
1:15:21 Blitz Time
1:19:20 Follow Aldo Sterone & Outro

Here’s what we cover:

🚀 Amine’s transition from aviation to tech and his journey through storage solutions, cybersecurity and sales engineering.
💡 The rise of "quiet quitting" and its impact on workplace culture.
📚 Amine’s passion for writing and journalism—balancing technical expertise with storytelling.
🌍 Reflections on travel, remote work, and adapting to the new norms of in-person and online learning.
✈️ How Amine’s aviation background shaped his approach to technology.

This episode blends humor, deep insights, and personal stories, offering a fresh perspective on life in and beyond the tech industry.

📌 Watch Now: Get inspired by Amine’s journey and thought-provoking take on tech and workplace dynamics.

📢 Join the conversation: What’s your take on quiet quitting and workplace evolution? Share in the comments!

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