Anton Roe from Emmbr

Tales from Tech Titans

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Tales from Tech Titans explores the remarkable journeys and inspirational stories of Australia’s most influential leaders and experts in the tech field. They are people who have defined cultures, built high-performing teams, and created stories that are worth learning. Each week, our host Anton Roe will sit down with one Tech Titans and explore their career journey, the lessons learnt along the way, the wins, the losses, the successes, the failures, and the wisdom they have to offer the next generation of technology talent.

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Anton Roe from Emmbr

Episodes

Ep11: Scott Lancaster - It's not about what you say or intend. It's about what people hear 11.04.2024 55:25

We can't believe this is our 11th guest on the show! Meet Scott Lancaster, a dynamic and result-driven CIO with over 15 years of experience spearheading international IT operations. In this episode, our host Anton engages in a captivating dialogue with Scott, exploring his journey from starting in an IT apprenticeship to ascending to a leadership position in Technology. Scott advocates for unc...

Ep 10: Simon Reiter - Asking for constructive feedback is the best way you can grow 04.04.2024 1:18:25

Our 10th guest - Simon Reiter is an accomplished CIO renowned for his distinctive career in digital transformation. Recognized as a Top 50 CIO & Digital Transformation Executive in Australia, Simon brings over 23 years of dynamic experience in the ICT industry. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Simon and discusses how he built his career from the grassroots of desktop support, and how...

Ep 9: Darren Klein - There is no black and white in life, the world is a shade of grey 28.03.2024 1:18:08

Our ninth guest - Darren Klein - a C-level leader, boasting a diverse background in digital, data, technology, project delivery, change, and finance. With over three decades of experience in the technology industry, Darren is a true tech titan, specifically in the banking sector. In this episode, our host Anton has a wonderful conversation with Darren, delving into his extensive 35-year journey in...

Ep 8: Babu Krishnamoorthy - Curiousity helps people grow their career 15.03.2024 54:15

Our eighth guest – Babu Krishnamoorthy is a self-described digital transformation evangelist, connector of dots, purple person and (like any Melbournians) a coffee drinker! In this episode, our host Anton sits with Babu and delves into his illustrious 20+ year career in the technology realm. Out of this extensive tenure, Babu spent 15 years as a professional contractor, consistently seizing oppor...

Ep 7: Dan Giesen-White - Don’t miss the opportunity to have a crack at something 07.03.2024 53:53

Our seventh Tech Titan – Dan Giesen-White, a transformational leader with a passion for tackling complex challenges head-on. With a rich background in navigating multi-site businesses, Dan's journey is defined by his passion for driving change and innovation. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Dan and explores Dan’s fascinating career journey from a potential literature teacher to becom...

Ep 6: Jamie Newman - Your individual style is something you have to craft 29.02.2024 51:34

Our sixth guest - Jamie Newman is an accomplished Technology and Digital Leader with over 2 decades of experience spearheading applications and infrastructure transformations across national and regional scopes. In this episode, our host Anton sits with Jamie and discusses his experience, successes and mistakes navigating the diverse realms of the technology landscape. Jamie is highly dedicated to...

Ep 5: Kerr Forbes - Don't sweat the small stuff. A 40-year-career allows time for things to unfold 22.02.2024 35:33

Our fifth guest - Kerr Forbes is a seasoned C-Suite business executive and program director, accumulating over two decades of expertise across the UK, Asia, and Australia. In this fifth episode, our host Anton sits with Kerr Forbes and talks about his unconventional path into Technology, the advantages that he has from his dynamic background and the challenges that he encountered in his career.

Ep 4: Bill Hunter - Get comfortable with your imposter syndrome & be willing to take on challenges 15.02.2024 56:08

Our fourth guest is Bill Hunter - a dynamic and high energy tech leader who embraces challenges and isn't afraid to fail. In this fourth episode, our host Anton sits with Bill and talks about the journey of a DJ to become a CTO, the differences between CIO, CTO and explored the different types of CTO.

Ep 3: Andrea Bell - Don't limit yourself to what you believe is within your skillset 08.02.2024 36:41

Meet Andrea Bell, our third Tech Titan, and delve into the intriguing aspects of her illustrious career! What to expect in our third episode? 🔸Discover the fascinating journey of Andrea Bell's career, from contemplating joining the army to achieving success as a CIO, previously at EBOS. 🔸Learn a valuable lesson about the importance of courage and readiness to venture into the unknown to prop...

Ep 2: Sheani De Silva - Learning happens when you are outside your comfort zone 21.12.2023 32:15

Tune in and listen to Sheani De Silva's fascinating career journey. Sheani DeSilva is a senior leader with a proven track record in delivering transformational change. Working for organisations such as GSK, myDNA and Sinapse. Today she is Information Systems & Technology Director at Sodexo. In this second episode, our host Anton sits with Sheani and talks about a medical sales rep's jo...

Ep 1 - Gavin Wood: Every interaction you need to create value both ways 14.12.2023 36:23

Our first Tech Titan is Gavin Wood - a trailblazer in the Australian Tech Industry with over 20 years of experience working across different industries and organisations such as Oracle, the BBC, Reuters, Kmart and Coles Myer. In this first episode, our host Anton sits with Gavin and talks about his remarkable journey from a careless student to a highly accountable CIO in Australia.