Bigger Better Bolder IT Podcast

This episode explores the human side of digital transformation, emphasizing building IT teams that drive change and enhance workplace experience. Kathy Ogurek shares insights on hybrid work, security, psychological safety, and leadership in tech. Keywords Digital Transformation, Workplace Experience, Hybrid Work, Security, Leadership, IT Teams, Psychological Safety, Technology Adoption Key topics...

Discover how AI is revolutionizing data integration, breaking down silos, and empowering organizations with real-time insights. Join us as Abhi Singh, a seasoned analytics and AI leader, shares his insights on modern data architectures, the human element in AI adoption, and the exciting future of analytics over the next five years. In this episode: The historical evolution of data warehousing and...

In this episode of the Bigger Better Boulder IT podcast, Ramya Ramachandran, a technical manager at HNI Corporation, shares her journey in the ERP landscape, discussing the importance of continuous learning, the challenges of ERP modernization, and the significance of effective change management during system rollouts. She emphasizes the need for empowerment in teams and the role of mentorship in...

Podcast Description: Unlock the future of cloud-native infrastructure with "Unleashing Cilium and eBPF," the podcast exploring the revolutionary technologies transforming how we build, secure, and observe modern applications. Based on the comprehensive guide by Gaurav Shekhar, a Distinguished Engineer and Financial Services Leader with over 20 years leading platform transformations at Fortune 500...

In this empowering episode, we delve into the pervasive challenges of imposter syndrome and the fear of success. Join us as we explore personal stories and expert insights that reveal how to silence self-doubt and embrace your true potential. Discover practical strategies to overcome these mental barriers and learn how to confidently step into your success. Whether you're just starting out or look...

We dive into the world of AI at scale with Thai Silva, Head of Data, AI and IT Architecture at Whirlpool. Discover how mature enterprises like Whirlpool are leveraging AI to drive business value, cut costs, and enhance scalability. Thai shares insights on building high-performance teams, the importance of understanding cultural nuances in global operations, and the ethical considerations in AI dev...

Summary In this episode, John Tucker, Director of Enterprise Data Governance at McDonald's, discusses the human side of data governance. He emphasizes the importance of data literacy and data ownership in a large organization like McDonald's. John shares insights on driving structured data governance across teams, establishing clear policy standards, and creating a culture of security. He also dis...

Summary Pratik Thantharate, Principal Software Engineer discusses automated security testing for web applications and creating test strategies and plans. He emphasizes the importance of promoting best practices, mentorship, and collaboration in organizations. Pratik also highlights the increasing emphasis on security automation in DevSecOps and the use of AI tools for security testing. He shares i...

Summary In this episode of the Bigger Better Boulder IT podcast, Steve Woodard, Director of Cloud Transformation Services at Kyndrl, discusses the importance of certifications and staying up to date with the latest technology trends. He shares his process for keeping up with certifications, which involves mapping specific areas of improvement to certifications and setting a goal of achieving one c...

Summary Christie Hoffman discusses trends around employee engagement in remote work and the importance of aligning IT with HR to drive engagement. She emphasizes the need to understand employee experience, satisfaction, and engagement, and the role of regular one-on-ones in improving the employee experience. Christie also highlights the cost of turnover and the importance of building a feedback lo...

Summary In this episode, Denzil Eden, CEO of Smarty. AI, shares her journey from coding at a young age to starting her own AI company. She discusses the growing field of personal assistant AI and the opportunities it presents for aspiring founders. Denzil also talks about her experiences at MIT and the lessons she learned about focusing on personal growth rather than external validation. She empha...

Summary In this episode, Shaun Bourque interviews Michael Hudlow, a corporate innovation consultant, about CRM projects and the common pitfalls associated with them. Michael shares his background and motivation for writing a book on CRM failures. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right CRM and aligning business processes with the technology. Michael also discusses the resistance to chan...

Summary In this episode, Shaun Bourque interviews Sean Languedoc, the founder and CEO of Outforce AI, about the challenges of hiring engineers and the growth of outsourcing. They discuss the importance of culture fit in outsourcing and the unique aspects of the Canadian market. Sean shares his experience building an international agency and provides tips for finding the right outsourcing agency. T...

Summary Christian Espinosa, CEO and founder of Blue Goat Cyber, discusses the importance of people skills for geeks and shares insights from his books. He emphasizes the need for technical professionals to develop strong communication and leadership skills. Christian also talks about managing difficult people and the importance of establishing core values in a company. He shares his personal journ...

Summary In this episode, Eric McHugh, President of ShopX , discusses the intersection of blockchain and e-commerce. He shares his background and how ShopX is making an impact in the industry. Eric explains the challenges in the dating app industry and the concept of rent-seeking. He also discusses the factors driving adoption of web 3 in the enterprise and how NFTs can enhance loyalty programs. Er...

Tom Cahue, IT director at the Mary Campbell Center, discusses the challenges and innovations in the long-term care facility industry. He highlights the importance of personalized care and communication, utilizing assistive technology and smart devices, and addressing cybersecurity challenges. Tom also addresses the nursing staff shortage and the need for innovative solutions. He envisions a future...

Our guest today is Dan Hafner. We discuss the state of low code/no code dev, and how to think about strengths vs weaknesses as an IT innovator. 

In this episode we're joing by Jared Tang of Gaggle Social to discuss tech hiring trends and implications.  Learn more about Jared and Gaggle Social  

Today I'm covering 3 key takeways from Forrester's 2024 tech predictions 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunbourque/If you're an IT exec, you're constantly dealing with putting out fires vs innovating, asking to do more with less budget, and stay a step ahead of the competition while attracting and retaining talent.     As an account executive working with top performing IT Innovators, I've noticed the winners of this arms race are able to slow down , reflect , realign ,...