HireMe! - Denzel Ketter
Senior systems engineer, creative entrepreneur, and host whose work bridges technology, culture, and storytelling.
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HireMe!: Denzel Ketter
Professional Title
Senior Systems Engineer, Creative Entrepreneur, Host
Location
Washington, DC
About Denzel
Denzel Ketter is a multidisciplinary creator and systems engineer whose work bridges technology, culture, and storytelling. As the founder and host of The Nodcast, he has developed a multimedia platform that explores the intersection of creativity and emerging technologies. Through original episodes, he highlights the stories of creatives and entrepreneurs who inspire their communities through non-traditional approaches to their craft.
His creative endeavors include directing podcast episodes, producing original music projects under his production company, and designing branded merchandise such as the “The Nodcast SZN 1.0” collection. He is also developing immersive education initiatives like the Nodcast AI Training Camp, designed to build digital literacy and creative fluency in communities often left behind in conversations about technology.
Professionally, Denzel brings over a decade of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer in the federal and public sector, with expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity. This dual foundation allows him to merge technical rigor with cultural innovation, making complex ideas tangible and inspiring for broad audiences.
Career Philosophy
“I believe in highlighting stories that fuse culture, technology, and imagination to empower underrepresented voices. Through The Nodcast, I aim to make complex ideas accessible, spark curiosity, and build community by bridging creative expression with digital literacy. My approach is rooted in authenticity, experimentation, and sustainability — making work that informs, inspires, and transforms.”
Fun Fact
Denzel is designing a fictional animated character named Nia (Nodcast Intelligent Anchor) for his podcast — an extraterrestrial engineer and news anchor who will guide listeners through future stories and concepts. He has also traveled to nearly every continent in the world.
Areas of Focus
Content Development: directing episodes, music production, branded merchandise design
Marketing & Audience Growth: campaigns, SEO, social strategy
Operations & Logistics: production company management, live event coordination
Additional Expertise: audio editing, radio hosting, AI prompt engineering
Opportunities & Achievements
Work Interests
Roles: Host, Co-Host, Audio Editor, Creative Entrepreneur
Projects: Interview / Conversational, Live / Event-based (Twitch, YouTube, X Spaces, TikTok, IG Live), Short-form Audio/Video, Video-first content, Written Content / Newsletters
Genres: Business & Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle / Health & Wellness, Music & Arts
Career Highlights
Founded a production company with a team of five, building a music catalog that includes multiple platinum records
Hosted a podcast party that doubled as the season finale of The Nodcast
Spoke on a panel at the 2025 BEYA Conference about breaking into tech; preparing for two more panels this year
👉 Currently open to contract and freelance opportunities.
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Availability & Preferences
Open to Work: Yes
Employment Type: Contract, Freelance
Location: Washington, DC
Worksite: Remote
Travel: Not specified
Relocation: Not specified
Experience: 5 years
Languages: English
Sample Work
The Nodcast — host and producer - Watch on YouTube
Podcast Episode Sample — selected episode - Watch Here
Resume
Contact & Links
LinkedIn: View Profile
Instagram: @_thenodcast
YouTube: @_thenodcast
Preferred Contact Email: mailto:nodifiedbeats@gmail.com
👉 If you’re looking for a host, creative entrepreneur, or systems engineer to help grow your podcast or project, Denzel is open to new opportunities.
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