From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became A Leader In Multiple Industries - Edward Gustenhoven | E14

What does it take to go from working the midnight shift in an insurance company to becoming CIO across multiple industries?Edward Gustenhoven is the CIO of Dal-Tile LLC and former tech executive at Pabst Brewing Company, Deutsch Family Wine & spirits, Photronics and Diageo.He had an unconventional path to becoming a tech leader - he started working in a computer room on the graveyard shift right out of high school, without going to college.He emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, and good communication when leading teams, especially during challenging projects like ERP implementations.He advises against overthinking and paralysis by analysis, and instead advocates for having a clear plan and process while being flexible to change.Connect with Edward on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/egustenhoven/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:42 Guest Introduction Edward Gustenhoven01:10 What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?01:52 Untraditional Education Path03:40 A day in the life of an 18 year old Edward05:26 From a dark computer room to Tech Executive07:01 We live in a cloud and software world07:51 Low points in your career and how you overcome it?08:32 Overthinking things10:11 Top 3 ERP Lessons you have learned11:22 How do you build trust?12:59 Going from Fear Based to Trust and Integrity14:14 CG Infinity14:57 How do you hire someone you can trust?16:49 How did you find your mentors?20:04 What have you learned from the beverage industry?22:00 What is the key to giving someone undivided attention?24:36 What is the secret to a successful marriage and how it applies to work?26:22 How do you handle self doubt and uncertainty?27:16 Conversation cards30:13 What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?31:38 Tech CXO Excellence Program33:57 Outro