Walk the Tech Talk | Anna Frazzetto of Harvey Nash

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews the accomplished Erika Jefferson, President and Founder of BWISE (Black Women in Science and Engineering) and Mid-Term Coordinator of Refining Supply and Optimization at BP. Erika and Anna discuss her early interest in chemistry, her ongoing passion for diversity in STEM that led her to start the BWISE organization, and why spending a lot of time in hard hats and steel-toed boots has given her a great understanding of how things get made. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

As we all face unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode of Walk The Tech Talk takes a decidedly different approach. Instead of discussing tech trends or IT leadership advice, Anna interviews Shaun Tomson, a man of myriad talents. Not only is Shaun an inspiring athlete, entrepreneur AND philanthropist, he is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker with a focus on how we can find small ways to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Shaun and Anna discuss his career as a professional surfer, how and why he created “The Code,” his committed and positive leadership philosophy, and how you can apply these principles to make the most out of this unexpected time. Whether you’re a tech professional, Harvey Nash client or colleague, or a friend or family member, this special e

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Mary N. Chaney, a multi-talented attorney and cybersecurity expert. A former FBI agent, she brings unique experience and perspective as a highly sought-after legal and security consultant at her own firm, The Cyber Security Law Firm of Texas. Mary shares her insights into some of today’s most pressing technology issues, including everything from data privacy and protection, to business continuity, to incident threat and response. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Camille Tate, a talent acquisition visionary and recruiting expert with a passion for diversity in the technology industry. As Manager of Talent Acquisition at the Beck Group in Dallas, Camille is on the front lines of many of the issues facing women in tech today, including the salary gap, representation in leadership and more. Camille and Anna discuss a number of diversity and inclusion challenges evident in today’s workplaces, including why it’s critical for women to overcome their fear of failure, why confidence is so important in risk taking, and how the #MeToo movement has heightened awareness of the need for equality. Camille also shares her take on how companies can truly embrace diversity and inclusion, and not just use it as a buzzword. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews John Higginson, a technology leader who wears many hats: CTO of Groupon (formerly CTO of Chicago-based Enova), inventor, entrepreneur and last but certainly not least, advocate for tech diversity. Specifically, Anna and John discuss their mutual dedication to gender equity in tech, including their work with ARA Mentors, a national organization that seeks to attract, retain and advance women in technology. John also shares his take on why men need to be talking about gender equity in the workplace, and why they need to not just join in on the conversation, but also lead it. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Christine Stone, a technology leader whose career has spanned powerhouse global firms like McDonald’s and Volkswagen, with her most recent role as VP, IT Chief of Staff at Brookfield Properties Retail. Not only do Anna and Christine’s professional pursuits often cross paths, but they are both passionate advocates for promoting greater diversity in technology. Christine shares personal examples and advice on how to create clear goals within your team, why it’s necessary to set measurements for your D&I program, and how to stay motivated. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Luis Rodriguez, a technology business leader and product innovator who has served in CIO, CTO and key product development roles, most extensively in the media industry. Anna and Luis discuss the unique challenges media organizations face when adopting new technologies, the definition of true innovation, and how important it is for technology teams to get buy-in at all levels for strategic programs. Luis also shares advice for technology integration in M&A situations, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Christine Cesare, Department Managing Partner for Litigation and Corporate Risk at the global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. Christine shares how the legal field works to retain women, the programs she’s implemented to retain diverse lawyer talent, the valuable advice she received to help guide her to becoming partner, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s diversity trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Vicki Miller, Global Digital Manager for Kmart Australia. Vicki shares how her theater background has helped her in her career, her take on encouraging diversity in the workforce, why companies are struggling with digital transformation and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Frank Fuser, Vice President Services for Compugen based in Canada, and William Rhodes, the U.S. Director Services Delivery for Compugen. Frank and William share Compugen’s customer-first approach, Compugen’s modern workspace offering, the similarities and differences Frank is seeing for outsourced services in Canada vs the U.S., and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode's tech trailblazers.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Richard Hilliard, CIO of Fleet Management Company, ORIX Australia, which specializes in the acquisition, financing and management of motor and commercial vehicles. Anna and Richard discuss the pressure to keep pace or stay ahead with technological advances; how data, security and digital assistance have impacted the automotive industry; when we can expect self-driving cars; and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Bill Thirsk, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer at Brown University. Bill shares the educational perspective on big tech issues like his strategy for creating an environment of collaboration and learning that is also highly secure and compliant with the many regulations that apply to the Higher Ed sector. Bill shares fields of innovation and experimentation that excite him most right now, what Higher Ed is doing at cultivating tech talent and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode's tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Eurie Kim, Creative Director of Jet.com, an online retailer allowing customers to shop curated brands and essentials in one place. Eurie shares how to build confidence, her journey to a career in eCommerce, how she combines design and creative practices with technology, advice to women looking to advance their careers, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode's tech trailblazer

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Leslie Vickrey, Founder and CEO of ClearEdge Marketing, the go-to marketing agency for HR Tech, recruitment and innovative tech firms, and ARA Co-founder. Leslie shares what it takes for employers to find, engage and retain tech candidates in today’s competitive talent market, the impact of internal activism at tech powerhouses like Google and Amazon in changing how businesses behave, her passion for supporting women in technology, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode's tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk the Tech Talk, Anna interviews Colin Glass, a senior executive who provides management consulting services to NashTech, a Harvey Nash brand, and other organizations across AsiaPac. Residing in Vietnam, Colin shares cultural lessons in consulting with countries across the Asia region, the main differences between developed countries and developing countries, why Vietnam is a great offshore destination for software development and BPO services, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode's tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Ron Hooton, CEO of Vision Australia, Australia’s largest provider of services for people with blindness and low vision. Ron shares the critical role technology plays in helping serve and support individuals with compromised vision as well as the simulator Vision Australia built to help families relate to and understand the vision loss of a loved one. Ron and Anna discuss innovations and technologies in the health space that excite Ron, how Ron blends his company’s tech forward approach with its commitment to serving and caring for people, how holograms and virtual reality will disrupt mental healthcare and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Darren Wray, CEO of Fifth Step Consulting. Anna and Darren discuss fear-based decision making, a result of the current political climate and how that uncertainty is affecting strategic planning and business choices. Darren specifically shares his thoughts and predictions on BREXIT, GDPR and the change around tariffs and trade. Darren also provides his advise on how leaders can get past fear and back to efficient decision making. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Patricia Hinerman, Corporate CIO at Interpublic Group, one of the world’s premier advertising and marketing services companies. Patricia founded the women in tech group at Interpublic Group called Women in IT and shares how this group came to fruition and how the group creates practical solutions to advancing women in tech at Interpublic Group. Patricia shares how the individuals in the program give her hope for the future of women in tech and how any organization can start a similar initiative. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Allan Waddell, Founder of Kablamo, a human-centered, cloud-based software to make efficient end-to-end use of the cloud. Anna and Allan discuss how AI is becoming a key factor in digital transformation and break down what AI initiatives are having an impact and what are just hype. Allan also discusses the main drivers pushing businesses towards AI, his thoughts on AI actually affecting jobs, how AI, machine learning and neural networks all fit together and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Richard Lord, an experienced technology and digital transformation leader. Richard shares what digital transformation looks like for different enterprises, the hallmarks of digital transformation, how organizations can be more nimble and responsive to tech changes and opportunities, and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk podcast, Anna interviews Tongtong Gong, Chief Operating Officer of Amberdata, a SaaS platform that provides insight for blockchain infrastructure. Tongtong shares what it’s like being involved in the development and innovation of the blockchain space, why blockchain is here to stay, common blockchain questions she receives from IT leaders and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk podcast, Anna interviews Catherine Devine, Chief Digital Officer of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Anna and Catherine focus on the topic of data and how data plays a role in technology’s disruptive influence. Catherine shares her struggle in becoming a STEM professional in her early career and the question she recommends individuals asks themselves before they dive into a profession in tech. Catherine fills us in on why she made the decision to go back to school to get her masters in data science, how the use of data has impacted the American Museum of Natural History and so much more. Join Anna to learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trail blazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Hagen Wenzek, co-founder of Corporate Health, a global healthcare services company with the mission to bring medical device innovation to scale. Hagen is currently a tech entrepreneur, but he previously held c-level roles at corporate powerhouses such as IBM and IPG. Hagen shares what has been different between being in corporate America vs. an entrepreneur as well as his advice to others thinking about taking the plunge to entrepreneurship. Hagen walks his path through perusing innovation within different industries and explains what opportunities and issues he thinks today's business leaders need to consider when they start exploring digital transformations for their organizations. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.

On this episode of Walk The Tech Talk, Anna interviews Alfonso Perez, Founder & CEO of Clinical Trials Companion, a health tech startup aiming to remove the complexity from finding suitable clinical trials. Anna and Alfonso discuss two of today’s most dynamic and disruptive industries: technology and healthcare. In their interview, Alfonso shares his journey to tech-driven healthcare entrepreneurship, how being an entrepreneur and working in the startup environment has changed in the digital era, how healthcare is benefiting and will continue to benefit from technical advancements and so much more. Join Anna and learn from the strategies and accomplishments of this episode’s tech trailblazer.