Humans of Tech

Send us Fan Mail Success starts as one thing - a number, a milestone, maybe even the ability to afford a massage every month and somewhere along the way, it becomes something deeper. In this episode, we sit down with George Finney, CISO at the University of Texas System, bestselling author, and Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance, to talk about purpose, leadership, and how our definition of su...

Send us Fan Mail Seth, VP of Network Infrastructure at Major League Soccer, lives at the intersection of sports, scale, and systems that absolutely cannot fail. When millions are watching a live match, every replay, stat, and stream depends on networks most fans never see — and Seth is the one making sure they hold. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on the invisible infrastructure beh...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it actually takes to keep government technology human, fast, and trustworthy? We sit with Nevada’s CIO, Timothy Galluzi, for a raw, no-prep conversation that moves from school drop-offs and Vegas trips to the real mechanics of growth, leadership, and culture in public sector IT. No scripts, no do-overs—just a candid look at how a state leader stays curious, builds...

Send us Fan Mail A flawless-looking LinkedIn photo sparks a much bigger conversation about consent, control, and the digital doubles that follow us everywhere. In this episode, we sit down with Pegah K Parsi, JD, MBA Chief Privacy Officer at UC San Diego , to unpack why privacy is a fundamental right — and how that belief quietly shapes our everyday decisions online and at work. Pegah introduces a...

Send us Fan Mail Blake Hodges, Deputy CISO at Albemarle, brings a rare blend of military discipline, enterprise leadership, and disarming honesty to the world of cybersecurity. His path from Army cyber operations to consulting, defense, a global nonprofit, and now one of the world’s leading lithium manufacturers gives him a vantage point few technologists ever experience. In this conversation, Bla...

Send us Fan Mail Tracey Mills brings fearless authenticity to her role as Vice President of Public Sector at CrowdStrike, where she leads with equal parts grit, empathy, and strategic focus. Her journey in cybersecurity isn’t just about defending networks - it’s about earning trust, empowering teams, and redefining what leadership looks like in government tech. In this candid conversation, Tracey...

Send us Fan Mail Jay Moran brings a refreshingly candid perspective to tech leadership as SVP and Distinguished Engineer at Fiserv, the global financial infrastructure company powering payments across 100+ countries. What makes his insights particularly valuable is the fascinating contrast between his public-facing leadership persona and his self-described introverted nature. "I will come acr...

Send us Fan Mail Tony O’Neill went from practicing law to leading cybersecurity and risk for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We talk about career pivots, asking better questions, and what it means to feel like an outsider in tech—and why that’s not always a bad thing.

Send us Fan Mail In honor of women's history month - We have our first female tech founder on our series! From corporate sales to building an AI company with human connection in mind, Lauren jumps on to tell us her routine for how she sets herself up for success and shares a glimpse into her founder story.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Humans of Tech, Kelly Pozda and Carolaine Pino sit down with Leonard Wall, Observability Advisor at Splunk, for a candid conversation about company culture, hiring, and striking a balance between work and life. As always, our podcast is completely unfiltered—no re-records, no edits, and no prep. Leonard shares his raw and honest take on what makes a great workpl...

Send us Fan Mail “Hey Danny, you’re Indian right? You know should know all about computers.”How one assumption ended up reshaping Danesh Kateli MS, CLSSBB, CSM, ITMLE entire career path. Listen in to the first episode where his title and organization take the back seat. Introducing our guest “Danny who likes to help people.” 20-year veteran shares his eye opening career pivot from combat to techno...

Send us Fan Mail Very technical people are sometimes wildly intimidating. Because they are so smart right? Well, Rebecca took what she has learned on the job and wrote a book on building out a SOC. in other words, she is technical to the third degree. But in our conversation she reminds us that when push comes to shove, we are all just humans. Listen as she talks about advice she would give her yo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why we’re called #HumansOfTech? Today’s guest perfectly embodies the spirit of our series. Meet Patti Bayross, CIO at NYCHA, who shares invaluable insights on what advice she’d like to be remembered for. With 25 years of public service with the City of New York, Patti’s diverse experience highlights how inclusivity and a variety of perspectives enhance our end produc...

Send us Fan Mail Calling all Salesfriends! Listen in to today's episode featuring Jon Santee, VP of IT at Shipmonk and proud Disney DadJon dives into tech career advice, highlighting how IT has evolved from the visual of pizza and soda cans in dark basements to a higher level of customer service. Stay curious. Be resilient, and often times mentors are found within your circle of colleagues. S...

Send us Fan Mail From aspiring doctor to CIO... Join us as Josh Klemm, CIO of the New York State Thruway Authority, shares insights about his first tech job. Would your younger self be surprised by your career path today? Imagine if we could recognize the impact we're making in real time

Send us Fan Mail Bill Boudreaux, CTO of City of Rochester with over 30 years of experience, shares invaluable insights into his journey as a leader in tech for 30+ years. Key Takeaways:🗝 The only thing constant in IT is change.🗝 Expect the unexpected🗝 Implementation is always harder than anyone realizes... & many more nuggets of wisdom

Send us Fan Mail Humans of Tech Series "How do you approach continuous learning and professional development in the rapidly changing tech industry?"🎧 Listen in as Matt Coatney, TEDx speaker, author and CIO at Thompson Hine LLP, shares his approach to learning. This #humansoftech discussed his approach to chipping away at a fear (public speaking) and fostering a growth mindset amongst hi...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Venton Bell, Director of IT/Cybersecurity Compliance at Duke Energy, manages to turn his morning routine into a mentoring moment. We honestly wish we could have recorded our entire 30 minutes together, because this #humanoftech is inspirational, authentic and passionate as he intentionally moves throughout his day to help others.

Send us Fan Mail Humans of Tech Series"What keeps you motivated daily?" 🎧 Listen in as we turn the table and Carolaine Pino asks Kelly Pozda what keeps me motivated…Routine, Passion & Community 🙌 She may be new to working in tech BUT her passion for technology started when she was a kid.

Send us Fan Mail Humans of Tech - Episode 1 Listen in as we ask our co host, Carolaine Pino a question at random! Anyone else out there feel the same at some point in their tech careers? Series Rules:- Question at Random- Only 1 take - Authentic answers only

Send us Fan Mail "What the heck, let's just do it." Carolaine Pino and I said on our quick zoom call post gym and flight delays yesterday. We've both been reflecting on the lessons, the change and those little learning moments we've learned throughout our careers that led us to our hashtag#tech roles today. You'll find us (& maybe a few other influential faces in...