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Dissecting Popular IT Nerds — 200 episodes
382- Securing Employee AI Usage w/Devs.ai
381- Solving Wrong Problems Perfectly w/Dima Syrotkin
380- Beyond Your ISP Chaos w/ Chris Soucie (New Horizon Communications)
379- Submarine Commander Conquers Azure w/Kenon Bliss
378- Stop Losing Executives w/Bill Dillmeier
377- ERP Without the Nightmare w/James Dean Miller
376- Grant Walsh: The Golf Course Leadership Philosophy
375- Stop Thinking Start Talking w/Michael McKirchy
374- AI Automation Reality Check w/Jaron Jones
373- AI Saves Five Million w/ Benny Zhang
372- Reverse Mentorship Leadership w/Larry Monuteaux
371- AI Implementation Without Hype w/Yossi Akselrud
370- Stop Calling 1-800-GO-POUND-SAND w/Clinton Devereaux & Jeffrey Armstrong from Airespring
369- Leading Through Company Failure w/Tom Shock
368- CIO Without Computer Science w/Doug Saunders
367- You Can’t Boss People w/Troy Penny
366- IT’s Pushback Problem w/ Dr. Charles Harris Jr.
365- Global IT Reality Check w/Fabio Mazzulla
364- Listening Before Leading w/April Marquez
363- Don’t Let Fear Decide w/Charissa Wong
362- The Firewall Leader w/Rick Bates: Why the Best Leaders Stand In Front
361. Breaking Free w/Mel Reyes: From Toxic Workplaces to Authentic Leadership
360- Cyber Crisis turned opportunity with Jason Torrez
359- Implementing AI With Kevin Kuttin
358- AI, Armbars, and Agility by Renard Henry
357- IT Budget Hell by Cindy Novak – DeLaurell
356- Bankrupted by ERP with Arick Helmlinger
355- Mental Bandwidth by Fernando Higuera
354- What really kills senior IT careers today? with Chris Meyerpeter
353- Mastering the art of Flexible IT Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry
352- Governance | Security | Ultimate AI with Scott Geschel
351- How to create raving end users that champion your IT department
350- Practical Security Layering Techniques, Done Right by Noah Mechnig-Giordano
349- Beyond traditional perimeter security with Trent Heiser
348- How To Speak To Your IT Leadership For Big Results with Denise Hatzidakis
347- 149+ Hr Ransomware Attack with Lee Lahti
346- Hacking corporate ladders with Callan Schoonenberg
345- Framework that enables with Meghan Cook
344- How to Build Trust-Based IT Teams by Ian Johnson
343- Corporate Espionage: Security Stories from the Trenches by Maximo Bredfeldt
342- WHAT THE 404 is an AI steering committee!!! And what does it have to do with operation efficiency? by Adam Krob
341- Transforming Soul Crushing IT into Inspiring Leadership by Peter Seliga
340- From Shadow IT to Innovation: Transforming Business Through Technology by Jeff Cann.
339- What fatal mistake haunts successful tech leaders? by Jeff Schmidt
338. When Security and IT Collide: The startup challenge by Paul Knight
337- How your IT strategies are suffocating growth? Sarfraz Shaikh’s Journey to growth
336- There is no digital transformation only transformers. Fact or fiction?
335- Gavin Megnauth Reveals the Key Skills You Need to Have to Move Up in IT
324- (Release Delayed Due to Sensitive Content) From India to Silicon Valley: Butchi Pinnamaraju’s Journey in Global IT Leadership
334-Jacob Jones on Leading IT Through Different Company Sizes
333- Optimizing Your Legacy Telecom with Darin Ward: Consolidating Systems, Cutting Costs, and Enabling the Business
332- Jon Scarpa on IT Leadership Values and Community Building Part 3
331- Yash Murali on Leadership in Private Equity and Consumer Tech
330- Jon Scarpa’s Advice for Effective IT Communication and User Experience Part 2
329- Jon Scarpa on People-First IT Leadership, Building Trust, and Driving Business Value Part 1
328- From Knife Sharpening to SaaS: Brian Mccarte’s Journey in Transformational IT Leadership & Gen AI
327- Thomas Dewar on Mistake-Proofing IT and Understanding Business Needs
326- Thomas Dewar on IT Leadership, Building Trust, Communication, and Problem-Solving Part-1
325- From Cost Center to Strategic Enabler: Jason Conley on CX Technology and AI in Healthcare IT
323- Brad Richardson on Empathetic IT Leadership and Building Team Trust
322- Trevor StClair on IT Leadership and MSP
321- Eric Scheider on Enterprise Architecture and IT Leadership
320- Yousif Asfour on International IT Leadership and Innovation
319- Seth Yeack on Relevancy in IT & Connecting with End Users & Future of IT
318- Building Trust and Developing Talent: Insights from Sean Kelly
317- David Johnson on Training, Development, and the Future of IT
316- Jakub Jedrzejczak on Creating Inspiring Environments in IT Leadership
315- Andy Ivey on Embracing IT as a Utility and Going to War for Your Business
314- Steven Singer on IT Infrastructure, Security, and the Future of Technology
313- Drew Griffin on IT Leadership in Logistics & Defining The 5 Pillars of IT Leadership
312- Doug Van Beek on IT Unions, Pottery, and Work-Life Balance
311- Securing the Mid-Market: Tom Shock’s Step by Step Approach to Cybersecurity
310- IT Leadership must understand the entire business, not just technology with Pete Self.
309- The Power of Relationships in IT Leadership With Adam Noyes
308- Brian Gillette Reveals How to Sell IT with Empathy
307- Paul Falbe Shares Insights on Long-Term IT Leadership Success
306- Brandon Hansen’s Rapport Driven Leadership is Transforming Teams and Lives
304- Carlos Soriano on Agile, Leadership, and Building Bridges in IT
303- Brandon Hansen Part 2: IT Leadership, Ownership Culture, and Career Growth
302- Chris Zimmerman Reveals How to Navigate Leadership Challenges in IT
301- Eric Johnson on IT Leadership in the Oil and Gas Industry
300- ChaChi Gallo on Generac’s IT Transformation and Career Advice for IT Newcomers
299- Sunny Singh Reveals How to Manage 1,200 Users with Just 3 IT Staff
298- Don’t Click Here! Mike Brangwynne Talks Cybersecurity Tips and User Training Essentials
297- Brandon Hansen on Instilling a Sense of Ownership Part 1: From AOL Days to Modern Challenges
296- Greg Tsirulnik on Building an IT Culture That Stands Out
295- Paul Yater: How to Thrive as Both a CIO and Head of HR
294- Jon Anderson’s Journey: From Auto Mechanic to IT Pro
293- Ari Harrison on Microsoft Licensing Chaos and Streamlining IT Operations
292- Alex Pettit Estell’s Transformation from Bioengineering to IT Director
291- Branden Escobar Talks Modern Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas Stations
290- Sebastian West on the Surprising Contents of His Server Room
289- Insights from Tony Grayson: From Navy Subs to Data Centers
288- Brandon Patton Shares 16 Years of Wisdom in IT Management
287- From 1996 to Today: Sergio R. De La Garza on IT Leadership and Cybersecurity
286- J.D. Whitlock on Rethinking Career Growth in IT: Pros and Cons
285- Tim Kitchen Talks Leading IT Teams in the Mental Health Sector
284- Bob Keubler Decodes Disaster Recovery and the Future of AI in IT
283- David Ramsey Shares the Surprising Key to IT Leadership Success
282- The Future of AI: A Messy but Exciting Journey with Alex Marzano
281- A Conversation with Larry Sage: Leading with Confidence and Self-Reflection
280- Jessica Yeo: Breaking Barriers in Tech – Insights from a Female Leader
279-A Journey Through Time: Andy Knauf’s 34 Years of IT Leadership
278- Bhavik Bhakta: Elevating IT’s Role in the Heart of America’s Businesses
277- David Radabaugh on Using AI to Streamline Sales and Transform Customer Communication
276- From CAD to IT: Denny Farrell’s Unconventional Path to IT Leadership
275- From Apple II to VP of IT: Steve Fink on Building a People-First IT Strategy
274- Eric Bloom: Data, Digital Natives, and the Evolving Role of IT Leaders
273- Prashant Natarajan on AI for the Enterprise: From Hype to Human-Centric Solutions
272- From Zero Defects to Global Teams: Nick Bialaszewski’s Journey in IT Leadership
271- From DOS to C-Suite: Ivanise Gomes on Becoming a Strategic IT Leader
270- The Promise and Perils of Generative AI: Insights from Eric Doherty
269- The Democratization of Technology with Grant Ecker
268- Transforming Broken IT Environments with Nathan Lauderdale
267- Inside Greyhound’s Technology Transformation with IT Leader John Nara
266- Aaron Katske Reveals How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Manufacturing
265- The Long Game: Steve Cicco on Sustaining Passion in Technology Careers
264- The CIO Journey: Kenny Mullican on Leading Through Change
263- Rocketships and Red Tape: Justin Mealer on Leading IT at a Space Startup
262- Fred Donatucci on Mastering IT Leadership and Driving Change
260- Cybersecurity Black Belts – Lessons on Cyber Threats from Joshua Smallman
259- Hacking the System with Chris Roberts: Insights from Cybersecurity Pioneer
258- The Power of Caring: Glenn Hasteadt on Putting People Over Technology
256- Hyper-Convergence and the Cloud with Drew Harris
255- Leading Through Crisis: Healthcare IT Lessons from the Pandemic with Joshua Peavy
254- From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hendrich on His Winding Road to IT Leadership
253- Outsmarting Cybercriminals on a SMB Budget: IT Pro Michael Turner’s Playbook
252- Visionary CTO Howard Holton on the Power of Language and Empathy
251- Securing the Enterprise: David Kiklis on the Evolution of Cybersecurity and Keys to Success
250- Navigating Healthcare Compliance in the Cloud Era with Christian Okeke
249- Automation and the Future: A Look at IT/OT and Control Systems with Brian Romano
248- The Art of Influence: How Sheron Dinnoo Leverages Shadow IT to Drive Change
247- Prescription for Success: How Feliks Dushatsky Digitized Healthcare with Mobile E-Prescribing
257- Cracking the Code: How Raj Madan Broke Barriers from India to Global Pharma
246- Finding Purpose and Passion: A Conversation with John Burk on Discovering Your Dream Career
245- Demystifying DoD Cybersecurity: Larry Furman on Achieving CMMC Certification
244- Insights from Across the Pond – Daniel Domberger on Blending European and American Approaches to IT
243- Decrypting Cybersecurity and DOD Contracts with JohnE Mullin
242- Surviving an IT Crisis and Leading a Successful Cloud Migration – Will Perazzo
241- Digital Renaissance: How James Huval is Leading Manufacturing into the Future
From Mainframes to Virtualization: Tracing IT Evolution with Industry Veteran Gary Maynard
240- The Power of ITSM: A Conversation with David Cole
239- Lessons in Change Management: How Lee Goodrich Went from Engineer to IT Leader
238- Leading with Heart and Delivering Results: Dan Roberts on IT Leadership
237-Manufacturing’s Digital Renaissance: How Tom Ferrucci is Transforming IT
236- Croissants and Cybersecurity: A Tasty Chat with IT Pro Thomas Ostapiej
235- The Ins and Outs of Implementing EHR Systems: Deyoun Johnson’s Journey
234- From Social Outcast to Director: How Ted Assur Moved Beyond Toxic IT to Lead with Empathy
233- Becoming an IT Leader: Douglas Camin on Building Trust, Managing Crises, and Driving Innovation
232- Demystifying IT in Remote Montana with Josh Kitchen
231- Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes with Steve Cole
230- The Humble Tech Trailblazer: Dakota Bates on Leadership, AI Risks, and Compassion
229- Building the Future: How Mike Infinger is Revolutionizing Construction with Technology
228- Rich Marchetti on AI, the Future of Tech, and Choking People Out
227- From Cockpits to C-Suites: Lessons in Leadership from Air Force Pilot Cliff Rich
226- R.C. Johnson: Incubate a Multitude of Ideas for Maximum Business Impact
225- Inside the Mind of an IT Leader: A Conversation with Benny Jones
224- Securing Your Business in an Increasingly Connected World with Jace Randolph
223- Navigating the Waters of IT with Marine Scientist Turned Tech Leader Chris Shumaker
222- How Jacob Scagliotti Went from Desktop Support to Director of IT
221- The Past, Present and Future of Enterprise Infrastructure with Rick Nolan
220- From IT Leader to Storyteller: How Richard Lowe Jr. Found His Passion as The Writing King
219- Keep Calm and Communicate: Andrew Landers on Being an Effective IT Leader
218- Dylan Sluder on Automating Logistics with AI
217- How Joe Willis Navigated the Highs and Lows of Building Manufacturing IT Empires
216- From Combat Cameras to IT Director: Shawn Hardee’s Unexpected Career Path
215- An Unfiltered Look at Disruption: Corey Glickman on Challenging Industry Norms
214- From Printers to the Cloud: John Massie’s Colorful Career Navigating Ever-Changing IT Landscapes.
213- The Secret Excel Skills That Landed Craig Hatmaker Dream Jobs and Big Budget Approvals
212- Inside Healthcare IT Challenges with David Caicedo
211- Securing the Future: Rick Schwab on Cybersecurity Leadership and Mentoring the Next Tech Generation
210-If you’re routing, you fail with Jeremiah Ginn
209-Niel Nickolaisen: From IT Micromanager to Influential Leader
208 – The AI Takeover: How Mike Yeh Says It’s Transforming IT and Content
207 – Decoding the Hype: The Fight to Focus AI on What Matters with Edward Chenard
206- Nerding Out on Cybersecurity with Douglas Pierre O’Knightly
205- Keith R. Worfolk: The cloud is different, it’s just too expensive
204. Brett Settles: Tech-Driven Change in Construction
203. Michael Noe: Challenges of building an IT department from scratch
202. Climbing to Success in IT: Reflections from James Ronyak
201. Navigating the IT Landscape: Expert Advice from Dana Majid
200. Optimizing Your Legacy Telecom with Darin Ward: Consolidating Systems, Cutting Costs, and Enabling the Business
199. What Adam Nold Has Learned from Working in So Many IT Environments
198. Influencing in All Directions of Your Organization with John Hust
197. The most valuable skills for IT leaders: Insights from Barry Goldstrom
196. Why George Horta Focuses on People and Process Before Technology
195. Kennie Rotunda: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology
194. How James Alvis Has Helped Cut Ties With an MSP
193. Michael Faucher Explains the Constant Theft Attempts of Personal Health Information
192. How Business Project Management Helps IT Leaders with Tony Hart
191. Why Mentoring in IT is So Important with Matt Huffman
190. How Municipal Government IT Operates with Doug Start
189. How the Oil and Gas Industry is Finally Catching Up in IT with Joshua Stewart
188. How Can IT Leaders Prepare for What’s to Come with AI? Matthew B. Parks Sr. Tells Us
187. Ryan Lee Explains How He Fills IT Roles
186. How to Get Your Team to Buy In to Change with Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering
185. Why the Cloud Isn’t for Everyone with Anthony Darden
184. What Makes Biopharma IT So Unique with Matthew Dawson
183. David Stevens Reveals the One Skill You Need to Have to Move Up in IT
182. Prioritizing Your Approach to Cybersecurity with Rob Carson