Tech Legacies

Welcome back to our special series of interviews called Tech Leaders Untold. In this episode, we dive into: Fanny Dunagan, CEO of PathLynks, steps into the hot seat to reveal the surprising twists, tough lessons, and untold stories behind her journey. From civil engineer to entrepreneur, from quiet immigrant kid to bold storyteller, Fanny shares how she turned painful career setbacks into growth,...

Discover how Artecia Wilson, Director of Technology at AT&T, built a successful 29-year career by combining curiosity, problem-solving, and leadership in the world of tech innovation. In this episode of Tech Leaders Untold Podcast, she shares her approach to AI governance, overcoming challenges, and leaving a lasting legacy. Artecia's journey from customer service to leading data and AI govern...

In this episode, we sit down with a forward-thinking leader in future technology at Verizon who’s challenging everything you thought you knew about working in tech. From AI innovations and multimodal technology to rethinking career paths, this conversation breaks the mold of what a traditional tech journey looks like. Vidhya Seran is the Associate Director of Future Technology at Verizon. We explo...

Tune in to an inspiring conversation with Todd Kackley, VP and Global CIO of Textron, highlighting his leadership journey, resilience, and innovations in aerospace and defense. Todd discusses Textron’s pioneering developments, including electric aircraft, model-based engineering, and AI-driven maintenance solutions that enhance efficiency and safety. He shares his personal battle with cancer, navi...

Do you remember Strawberry Shortcake? Care Bears? Boba Fett? Wait till you hear the iconic stories behind the creation of these toys with former VP at Hasbro, Tonka Toys Division and original Kenner Star Wars action figure engineer, Jacob Miles. Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrmiles/ Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsl...

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 r...

Can a career in military service help prepare you for a career in technology? Michael Anderson is the Deputy CTO and former CISO at Dallas Independent School District. We follow his career from being a Staff Sergeant to being a Network Manager in the military service, to being a WAN Technician, and eventually moving up to a technology executive. Michael is also the Founder and CEO of Your Thought...

How do you juggle motherhood and the high pace of consulting? How do you find mentors and support in consulting? Sook Chua is a Partner at EY Americas Technology Consulting, Cloud Practice. Her career spans across consulting at IBM, PwC and Arthur Andersen. Connect with Sook on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sook-chua/ Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to...

Did you know Dallas-Fort Worth has a hub of biotech innovations happening? There's medical advances that we don't even know are going on. This episode, we talk to Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations & Strategy and Site Head at BioLabs Pegasus Park - North Texas. BioLabs are the premier co-working spaces for life science startups — unique places where you can test, develop and grow y...

Hobbies develop our right brain and foster emotional intelligence. Learn why hobbies are important for business and personal growth with Patrick Benoit, Former Global CISO at Brink’s and VP of Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at CBRE. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklbenoit/ Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to ou...

Neelu Sethi is the Global CIO of Brinks and a multiple award-winning digital transformation leader with 26+ years of experience across Consumer Product Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Textile industries with passion for driving digital innovation & operational excellence. Learn how her father inspired her to pursue a career in technology despite being a woman in India, 30 years ago, as well...

Lucy Mariappa grew up in India and learned valuable lessons around crisis management from her father who was a police inspector. Since then, she's had 24 years of global experience across 40 countries, in corporate & public sectors, across multiple industries - Technology, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Energy, Hardware, Software, Education, Financial, Non-Profit. She's worked at top t...

What leadership skills will you need in this modern tech world? The old ways of command and control does not work. Learn what's needed to be a great leader. Trey Smith has been the CIO at multiple firms across the chemical, finance and insurance industries. On this episode, we discuss leadership lessons in dealing with IT and big business problems. Trey shares his background in technology and how...

Learn how a programmer became a divisional CIO at FedEx. Gain insights on harnessing the power of education, mentoring and succession planning to grow your career and lift the next generation. Cheryl Bevelle-Orange is the Divisional CIO at FedEx and she shares her career journey along with the tips, advice and lessons learned along the way. Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.c...

What kind of trends or cool tech is coming to DFW airport and an airport near you? Aviation and technology geeks, this one is for you! Mike Youngs, the VP of IT at DFW Airport in Dallas-Fort Worth and former Deputy CIO at the Phoenix Airport discusses his career in airport technology and shares some insights and advice. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of customers and provi...

Donovan Farrow is the CEO of Alias, which provides cybersecurity services, specializing in preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks. He spent more than 20 years working for Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Loves Travel Stops, Chesapeake Energy and NTT Security in the fields of Information Technology, Information Security, Digital Forensics and Incident Response. He has provided digital...

Janet Robertson is the former CIO at Raytheon Technologies and AVP at AT&T. She leads massive reorganizations and transformations for industry titans. She is also known for building, mentoring, and empowering extraordinary teams that drive tremendous results. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrroberts... Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subs...

Nayan Patel is a technology executive and former CIO at multiple healthcare organizations including Baylor Health Care System, The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, as well as Board Member, Hospital IT Advisory at Medtronic. On this episode, Nayan shares his career advice, emphasizing the importance of having mentors and allocating time for personal growth. He also discusses the future of healthcare, h...

Valerie Davis is the Senior Patent Counsel at Texas Instruments and former President of the Alliance of Technology and Women. We talk about her career journey and advice for success in the tech industry. She emphasizes the importance of never forgetting where you came from and staying grounded. Her love for math and science led her to pursue a career in engineering and eventually patent law. She e...

Kris Fitzgerald is a retired CTO of NTT DATA Services and former Executive Director at Dell. He currently guest lectures at the University of Texas at Dallas and Core Volunteer and House Lead for Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Kris shares his perspectives on AI and Chat GPT, as well as career advice for the tech industry. He also discusses the challenges of balancing positivity with the need to...

Ed Wilson is the former Senior Enterprise Architect at Southwest Airlines and the Assistant Professor of Mathematics at University of Texas at Arlington. His lessons from leading and teaching covers: - crucial conversations - building high performing teams - hiring for diversity of thought - leadership lessons and much more! Connect with Ed Wilson on LinkedIn at    / ed-wilson-79334...

E. G. Nadhan has 25+ years of experience in the IT industry selling, delivering and managing enterprise solutions for global enterprises. As the Global Chief Architect Leader at Red Hat, he works with the executive leadership of enterprises to drive Digital Transformation with a healthy blend of emerging solutions and a DevOps mindset. His thought leadership dives into various concepts including C...

Amy Czuchlewski is the Senior Director of Mobile Engineering at Foot Locker and former head of technology at Noggin (Nickelodeon), Bottle Rocket and Blue Label Labs. Her 20+ years of experience building consumer facing applications started with the very first phone to have downloadable apps (Motorola i1000+ in 1999). Leading engineering teams from 20 to 150 people, she spearheaded mobile and web a...

Saurajit Kanungo is the President of CG Infinity. He has served hundreds of large and mid-size business owners across all kinds of industries over the last 30+ years. He is also the co-author of Demystyfying IT, The Language of IT for the CEO. https://demystifyingit.com Connect with Saurajit on LinkedIn at:    / saurajit   Want to build your authority and brand as a tech l...

Valerie Freeman is the CEO at BravoTECH and Freeman+Leonard. Both organizations have been leaders in offering recruiting, staffing, payrolling and outsourcing and consulting services. She is also the Founder of Anserteam, LLC, Vice Chairman of the Board at Prime Women Media and Former CEO of Imprimis Group, Inc. Her contributions as Board Member for Girl Scouts, Alliance of Technology and Women, N...