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Michael Faucher Michael Faucher is the Director of Information Technology for Columbia Center for Translational Immunology. Interestingly, Michael actually started his professional trajectory as a journalist, but in his 20s, he shifted his focus toward technology and systems architecture. Michael Faucher Explains the Constant Theft Attempts of Personal Health Information In this episode, Michael s...

Tony Hart Tony Hart is the Director of Information Technology at Essentium. The organization manufactures 3D printers, including the plastic filaments that go along with them. Essentium also does contract work for the Department of Defense. How Business Project Management Helps IT Leaders with Tony Hart Tony is passionate about business process management and emphasizes digging deeper when solving...

Matt Huffman Matt Huffman, AKA Huff, is the Information Technology Manager at Reinders Inc. Matt wasn’t always drawn to computers. In fact, in his younger years his only experience was with Number Munchers and Oregon Trail. He even attended school to become a firefighter. That aside, he eventually found a great fit for his personality by getting into the IT field. Why Mentoring in IT is So Importa...

Doug Start Doug Start is the Director of Information Technology for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business education, Doug pursued a career as a teacher. Eventually, he would start teaching himself the skills that would transition him into the IT department. How Municipal Government IT Operates with Doug Start Doug is passionate about mentorship a...

Joshua Stewart Joshua Stewart is the Director of IT at 1888 Industrial Services, an oil and gas company. While Josh didn’t grow up feeling like a computer nerd, he became interested in computers out of sheer circumstance after he gained access to pieces of computers through his mom’s banking career. How the Oil and Gas Industry is Finally Catching Up in IT with Joshua Stewart In today’s episode, J...

Matthew B. Parks Sr. Matthew B. Parks Sr. is the Vice President of Information Technology and Security at the Pace Center for Girls. He’s been working for this non-profit organization for over ten years, and has been involved with IT since 1995. Additionally, he is an IT consultant, instructor, and presenter. How Can IT Leaders Prepare for What’s to Come with AI? Matthew B. Parks Sr. Tells Us As a...

Ryan Lee Ryan Lee is the Director of IT at E.W. Wylie. Ryan knew at a young age that IT was the right path for him, and today there are about 400 team members under his sphere of influence in the transportation industry. Ryan Lee Explains How He Fills IT Roles Ryan shares his background and what led him to be in the role he occupies now. He also gets into his approach to problem solving and how he...

Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering is the Director of Information Systems and Technology for ZLINE Kitchen and Bath. He has a very interesting background that brought him to his current position, from biochemistry, to marketing, to working at Apple, and then founding his own multimedia company. How to Get Your Team to Buy In to Change with Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering In...

Anthony Darden Anthony Darden is the Vice President of Information Technology at Protective Industries. Anthony is well-versed in CRMs, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), board-level management, and global talent development. In addition to being responsible for the technology at Protective Industries, Anthony is also part of their strategy team. Why the Cloud Isn’t for Everyone with Anthony Dard...

Matthew Dawson Matthew Dawson is the Senior Director of IT at a biopharma company in the Dallas area. The biopharma space is uniquely different from his past experiences, especially because there is a lot of compliance. They have much more to deal with in terms of government processes and regulations. What Makes Biopharma IT So Unique with Matthew Dawson Matthew is a seasoned IT leader with a trac...

David Stevens David Stevens is the Vice President of Information Technology at TIE Industrial just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. David began his career as a programmer in 1994 before working his way up through the ranks to his current position. After over 20 years in the industry, David has learned how to lead and get the best out of his team. David Stevens Reveals The One Skill You Need to Hav...

Rob Carson Rob Carson is the Founder and CEO of Semper Sec. His company is a cybersecurity consulting firm that helps small to mid-sized businesses build security programs and navigate compliance to maintain competitive advantage. Before joining the IT industry in 2012, Rob was a military man and a member of the United States Marine Corps where he was an Infantry Officer and High-Risk Training Man...

Rob Glass Rob Glass is the CEO of Computer Systems Plus Inc. The company was started by his father 38 years ago, and operates as an MSP (managed service provider) for mostly small-to-medium-sized businesses. He has served over 140 businesses in the greater Knoxville, TN area, and his team currently consists of 16 other processionals. Being around his father caused Rob to get into IT from an early...

Mike Solverud Mike Solverud has nearly 20 years of experience in the IT industry, amassing an abundance of knowledge in security, disaster recovery, and complex infrastructure solutions. Mike has run his own company, taken the role of Systems Administrator, managed projects, and is now Senior Director of IT in his current position. Mike has a hands-on approach to technology and is always willing t...

Jim Smith Jim Smith is the Information Technology Security Specialist at Decisely, a company that offers HR services to brokers and small businesses. Jim has worked in IT for the last 15 years, ranging from Customer Service Specialist, to QA Tester, to Technical Engineer in his current role at Decisely. Jim also has a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Kennesaw State University and is a cer...

Adam Lopez Adam Lopez is the Vice President of Information Technology at Goodwill South Nevada. He has been in the IT industry for over 20 years and is no stranger to running things as a business owner. This combination of skills allows him to communicate at the employee level along with the C-suite executives. Adam has a B.A.S.c in Hotel Administration with a concentration in Casino Management, a...

Mark File Mark File is the Director of IT at Gecko Robotics. He has been in IT for 20 years and joined Gecko Robotics about a year ago. From consultant and technician to sys admin and UNIX admin, Mark has worked his way up through the industry to become IT Director and has learned so many things along the way. How Mark File Enables His Entire Company Today, Mark tells us about the difficulties of...

Stan Meshkov Stan Meshkov is the CEO and Founder of Umbrella IT Group. Stan has a long history of founding IT companies, along with companies that provide tools and platforms for the industry. Umbrella IT Group has been up and running for 13 years and is a top web and mobile app development company. Stan has a proven track record in project management, marketing strategy, and leadership. He has a...

Christian Scott Christian Scott is the Senior IT Manager at New Directions Behavioral Health. With 25 years of experience in IT, Christian has become well-versed in project management, team building, and change management. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Technology Management, plus an MBA in Business Administration and Project Management. Christian Scott Answers Why Some Clinics Don’t...

Christian Haller Christian Haller is the Director of IT at Diamond C Trailers. He started in the automotive industry dealing with blueprints after initially studying architectural technology and construction management before transitioning to an entry-level networking job in 2009 for the Michigan Sugar Company. After working his way up in that role, after 11 years, Christian moved on to become a S...

Robby Jakovljevic Robby Jakovljevic is a Director of IT. After a lengthy application process, he arrived in Canada as a refugee from the civil war in Yugoslavia in the mid-1990s. Having learned English through immersion, he went on to study computer programming in Toronto before making the move to California in 2009. How Robby Jakovljevic Went From Refugee to Director of IT Today we get to hear Ro...

David Ftacnik David Ftacnik is the Senior IT Manager with Reviver, a company working on providing digital car license plates across the country. David has over 20 years of experience in both large and small companies that have influenced change and compliance. Additionally, he has extensive experience with cloud-based operations and project management, as well as helping communicate the technologi...

Praveen Malhotra Praveen Malhotra is the Vice President of Information Technology at TCR2 Therapeutics Inc. He has amassed over 20 years of experience transforming information technology in life sciences and the technology industries. Praveen also served in increasing roles of responsibility focused on enterprise platforms, applications, and global business applications at GlaxoSmithKline (formerl...

Joe Whalen Joe Whalen is the Director of Information Technology at an electronics manufacturer in the DOD sector. With 30 years of experience in the industry, ranging from Radio Shack to his current position, Joe found himself falling into leadership early in his career. Of course, leadership is still a crucial part of what he does in his current role. Joe also hosts several podcasts with his fami...

David Meltzer David Meltzer is the IT Director at Hickory Transportation. David joined the military out of college and, while enlisted, gained a wealth of IT and operational experience. After 19 years in the United States Air Force, David began tackling the world of IT head-on and has taken on various roles in various organizations. David has a Bachelor’s in Business Management and an MBA in Techn...