Podcasts about chief information officers

What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how can technology help a large public agency become more responsive, more resilient, and more human-centered? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with my special guest Ajit Girn, Chief Information Officer of the California Employment Development Department next week on The Business of Government Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.

Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Dr. Brian Beckley, Chief Information Officer for Everett Public Schools (just north of Seattle, serving about 20,000 students across 28 schools), about the difference between being on a screen and actually learning. Dr. Beckley explains why “screen time does not equal learning time,” and how too much device time can weaken peer interaction, conflict-resolution skills, and student well-being, especially after the heavy screen years coming out of COVID. They also dig into AI and critical thinking, including why students need to learn the content first so they can verify accuracy, spot bias, and avoid letting AI replace their own work. The conversation closes with practical steps for families, from having regular check-ins about how kids are using AI to reinforcing privacy habits and healthier device routines at home.   Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vip District Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partner Download the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownload Learn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/ View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/ The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™

Explore how a global supply chain company turned its data platform into a customer-facing product designed to operate at the speed of disruption. Boris Rabkin, Chief Information Officer at Ligentia, shares how the company executed that shift through a deliberate phased approach and a partnership with ThoughtSpot. He breaks down how to build a data foundation that scales, what it takes to embed analytics where decisions happen, and how to structure AI ownership and governance across a global regulatory environment. Key Moments: From Reactive to Proactive with Agentic AI (04:46): Supply chain disruption response has changed from slow email chains and fragmented data to agentic systems that flag issues and test decisions in real time. Boris illustrates how Ligentia navigated that shift firsthand. Embedding Analytics Into the Customer Platform (09:00): Boris explains why bolting analytics onto a separate tool creates friction and why embedding intelligence directly into the existing customer platform is the better call. How to Phase a Data Transformation That Sticks (12:12): Boris outlines three phases: stabilize the foundation, standardize definitions, then build a usable experience. Skipping the plumbing is where most transformations fail. Where AI Ownership Really Belongs in the Enterprise (14:03): Understand why AI ownership should sit where value is created. Learn how centralized governance ensures data accuracy and security across the organization. What the Asyad Acquisition Unlocks for Ligentia (22:49): Boris shares how the new investment opens doors to scale the platform globally, automate logistics workflows, and monetize data beyond services. Key Quotes: “ We wanted to control the brand experience, the same login for our customers. Removing the friction and having the experience of being in one trusted platform for making those decisions… This is where [ThoughtSpot] came in.”  - Boris Rabkin “I think AI should be owned where value is created. It shouldn't be a centralized  function inside a lab. If it's not close to the product and the people that are using it, AI won't create the value.” - Boris Rabkin “Speed is one thing, but confidence in the data is something that really drives decisions.” - Boris Rabkin Mentions The EU AI Act's ‘Wait and See' Window Is Closing Asyad Group and Ligentia Join Forces to Accelerate Global Growth and Enhance Technology-Driven Supply Chain Solutions ThoughtSpot Supply Chain Solutions & Case Studies The Acquired Podcast: Formula 1 | From Bankrupt Teams to a Global Sports Empire  The Acquired Podcast: Costco | How a Wholesale Club Built a Customer Fanaticism  Guest Bio Boris Rabkin is the Chief Information Officer at Ligentia. As a Chief Information Officer and Board Member, he brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision and execution capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence through digital transformation. With extensive experience leading global teams and technology initiatives, Boris is driven by a passion for leveraging data, AI, and automation to build scalable, secure, and resilient enterprises that deliver lasting value. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.

Chuck Todd opens with the resolution of a story he's been tracking for weeks: Graham Platner cruised to victory in Maine, comfortably clearing 70% even with Janet Mills' name still on the ballot — which he says means the scandals that had Platner in "save my campaign" mode turned out to be far less than a five-alarm fire. The deeper lesson, Chuck argues, is uncomfortable but revealing: for a significant share of Democratic primary voters, high character has become a luxury item, because the base is so exhausted by losing and capitulating to the establishment that it will forgive a flawed candidate who actually seems willing to fight. He notes that Maine has gotten meaningfully bluer since Susan Collins was last on the ballot (Harris underperformed nationally but actually drew more raw votes in Maine than Biden did), that a generic Democrat should win this seat by six or seven points, and that the only real question left is how many squeamish Democrats sit the race out rather than pull the lever for Platner. He runs through the rest of the night — Lindsey Graham narrowly avoided a runoff in South Carolina, the GOP gubernatorial race there is headed to a runoff that knocked out both Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman — and pulls back to identify the defining theme of the entire 2026 cycle: everyone, in both parties, is running on a message of change, with no candidate anywhere running on restoration the way Biden did in 2020. The messaging this cycle is relentlessly future-focused, the exact opposite of Trump's nostalgia, and Chuck reiterates his running observation that the worst possible first name to have in politics right now is "congressman" — because Washington experience carries zero value to voters this cycle. The split-screen between the parties remains stark: Republican voters still reward confrontation while Democratic primary voters are gravitating toward electability and consensus, Democratic turnout is rising while GOP turnout is flat or falling, and the throughline that's held for a decade is only intensifying — voters are demanding major change, and they'll punish anyone who doesn't offer it. Then, Lauren Pinkston — the independent candidate for governor of Tennessee — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make the case that the deepest problem in her state isn't left versus right, it's the near-total absence of two-party competition that has allowed one-party rule to calcify into something genuinely unhealthy. Pinkston, who was raised in an evangelical environment where she was taught that voting Democrat meant going to hell, offers a fascinating personal and political journey: she lived in communist Laos where people were persecuted for their faith, which gave her a firsthand understanding of why the Founders deliberately kept Christianity out of the Constitution, and she's now running explicitly against the kind of Christian nationalism that teaches America was divinely ordained. She argues Citizens United is a major reason Tennessee became so uncompetitive, walks through the mechanical difficulties of mounting a serious independent campaign, and contends that Marsha Blackburn isn't nearly as strong a candidate as she thinks she is. The conversation digs into Pinkston's actual governing vision and her theory of how an independent can build a winning coalition in one of the reddest states in the country. She wants to reform education and make teaching a genuinely fun profession again, and she's passionate about the way Nashville soaks up all the state's political investment while Memphis gets neglected — pointing out that crime in Memphis is at a 20-year low yet the city still can't attract investment, and that St. Jude is struggling to recruit talent because of H1-B visa denials. Pinkston is candid about the structural obstacles: Tennessee's constitution doesn't even allow for ballot measures, the GOP holds a stranglehold on the statehouse, and Republican leadership has been kicking moderate candidates off the ballot entirely. But she argues there's a real opening — Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn't a Democrat, and even staunch Democrats are frustrated with their own party. Pinkston is energized about working with the Working Families Party and the Forward Party to build toward a more moderate, genuinely competitive two-party system, argues this is the strongest group of independent candidates to run in years, and wonders aloud whether being "too educated" has perversely become a negative quality in a candidate. She closes with a sharp observation that cuts to the heart of the whole project: Americans demand more than two options for literally everything in their lives except politics, politicians increasingly rely on performance over substance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Finally, Chuck updates his ToddCast Top 5 list of senate seats most likely to flip parties and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:15 Graham Platner cruised to victory will Janet Mills still on the ballot 04:15 Platner comfortably cleared 70%, it’s not a five alarm fire 05:45 Will there be more scandals from Platner? If so, what type? 06:30 For some primary voters, high character is a luxury item 08:15 The Democratic base is tired of losing & capitulating to establishment 08:45 A Platner election victory could change perception of the Democrats 10:30 Maine has gotten bluer since the last time Collins was on the ballot 11:30 Harris underperformed nationally, but had more raw vote in Maine than Biden 13:30 How many Dems will sit out the race rather than vote for Platner? 15:00 A generic Dem should win this race by 6-7 points 16:00 Lindsey Graham manages to avoid a runoff 16:45 South Carolina GOP gubernatorial race headed to runoff 17:15 Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman didn’t make the runoff 18:30 Everybody running in 2026 is running on a message of change 19:30 There’s no message of restoration similar to Biden’s campaign 20:30 Messaging is more future focused, the opposite of Trump 21:30 The worst first name to have in politics is congressman 24:45 Washington experience won’t carry value to voters this cycle 26:00 GOP voters still seemingly reward confrontation 27:00 Dem primary voters looking to electability/consensus candidates 28:45 Dem turnout on the rise, GOP turnout stagnant or down 29:30 For a decade, voters are demanding major change 36:45 Lauren Pinkston joins the Chuck ToddCast 37:45 Why run for governor as an independent? 39:00 There’s a lack of two party competition in Tennessee 40:45 Some of the barriers for an insurgent candidacy have been removed 42:45 Citizen’s United was a big reason for TN becoming uncompetitive 43:30 Lauren was raised to feel that voting Dem meant going to hell 45:30 Politics has courted the evangelical vote & leaders for decades 46:15 Jimmy Carter’s pure faith made it harder for him to govern 47:00 Churches teach nationalism & that America was ordained by god 48:00 Founders specifically didn’t put christianity & religion into the constitution 49:00 Lauren lived in communist Laos, where people were persecuted for their faith 50:00 The mechanical difficulties of running as an independent 51:15 Businesses afraid to support a non-Republican candidate in TN 52:45 Democratic opponent has been receiving calls to drop out 54:00 Any chance Marsha Blackburn isn’t the GOP nominee? 54:45 Blackburn isn’t as strong of a candidate as she thinks she is 55:15 Three leading candidates are white women with colors in their name 56:45 What big ideas are you proposing that you hope stick with voters? 57:15 Want to reform education and make it a fun field for teachers to work 58:45 Nashville gets all the political support and Memphis gets neglected 59:30 Crime is at a 20 year low in Memphis, but it still doesn’t get investment 1:00:30 St. Jude struggling to recruit due to denial of H1-B visas 1:01:00 How would you govern with a Republican stranglehold on the statehouse? 1:01:45 State constitution doesn’t even allow for ballot measures 1:02:30 Need to invest in Chief Information Officers are the county level 1:04:00 Attracting support from disaffected Democrats and Republicans 1:06:30 There’s a deep history of good governance out of east Tennessee 1:07:45 Need leaders and not party puppets 1:08:45 GOP leadership in the state has kicked moderate candidates off the ballot 1:09:45 Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn’t a Democrat 1:10:15 What does your winning coalition look like? 1:12:30 Can you succeed without winning? 1:13:00 Want to give people an onramp to political engagement 1:14:15 Excited about working with WFP and Forward Party 1:14:45 Want to create a more moderate two party system 1:16:30 Strongest group of independent candidates running in years 1:17:30 Possible that being too educated will be a negative quality in a candidate 1:19:00 Voter turnout is pretty low in both Nashville and Memphis 1:20:45 Even the most staunch Democrats are frustrated with their party 1:22:00 It will be hard to get either opponent to agree to a debate 1:24:00 People demand more than two options for everything except politics 1:26:00 Politicians rely more on performance now than substance 1:27:45 People will die if governing isn’t taken seriously 1:29:15 Lack of competition in one party states isn’t good for democracy 1:30:30 Independents have better chance to win in one party states 1:32:30 ToddCast Top 5 senate seats most likely to flip 1:33:45 More senate seats are creeping to “in play” status 1:36:00 #1 North Carolina 1:37:45 #2 Ohio 1:40:45 #3 Michigan 1:44:15 #4 Iowa 1:47:15 #5 Maine 1:52:15 Ask Chuck 1:52:30 Could politicians' investments be limited by law to index funds? 1:54:15 Correction on Jeri Ryan’s Star Trek series 1:55:45 If candidates like Platner and El-Sayed lose, could progressives change course? 2:01:45 Will Trump’s disciples try to be too much like him once he leaves politics? 2:05:30 Are you seeing a real shift in coverage from CBS News? 2:10:45 Thoughts on Brendan Soresby being reinstated after gambling on himselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Pinkston — the independent candidate for governor of Tennessee — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make the case that the deepest problem in her state isn't left versus right, it's the near-total absence of two-party competition that has allowed one-party rule to calcify into something genuinely unhealthy. Pinkston, who was raised in an evangelical environment where she was taught that voting Democrat meant going to hell, offers a fascinating personal and political journey: she lived in communist Laos where people were persecuted for their faith, which gave her a firsthand understanding of why the Founders deliberately kept Christianity out of the Constitution, and she's now running explicitly against the kind of Christian nationalism that teaches America was divinely ordained. She argues Citizens United is a major reason Tennessee became so uncompetitive, walks through the mechanical difficulties of mounting a serious independent campaign, and contends that Marsha Blackburn isn't nearly as strong a candidate as she thinks she is. The conversation digs into Pinkston's actual governing vision and her theory of how an independent can build a winning coalition in one of the reddest states in the country. She wants to reform education and make teaching a genuinely fun profession again, and she's passionate about the way Nashville soaks up all the state's political investment while Memphis gets neglected — pointing out that crime in Memphis is at a 20-year low yet the city still can't attract investment, and that St. Jude is struggling to recruit talent because of H1-B visa denials. Pinkston is candid about the structural obstacles: Tennessee's constitution doesn't even allow for ballot measures, the GOP holds a stranglehold on the statehouse, and Republican leadership has been kicking moderate candidates off the ballot entirely. But she argues there's a real opening — Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn't a Democrat, and even staunch Democrats are frustrated with their own party. Pinkston is energized about working with the Working Families Party and the Forward Party to build toward a more moderate, genuinely competitive two-party system, argues this is the strongest group of independent candidates to run in years, and wonders aloud whether being "too educated" has perversely become a negative quality in a candidate. She closes with a sharp observation that cuts to the heart of the whole project: Americans demand more than two options for literally everything in their lives except politics, politicians increasingly rely on performance over substance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Lauren Pinkston joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:00 Why run for governor as an independent? 02:15 There’s a lack of two party competition in Tennessee 04:00 Some of the barriers for an insurgent candidacy have been removed 06:00 Citizen’s United was a big reason for TN becoming uncompetitive 06:45 Lauren was raised to feel that voting Dem meant going to hell 08:45 Politics has courted the evangelical vote & leaders for decades 09:30 Jimmy Carter’s pure faith made it harder for him to govern 10:15 Churches teach nationalism & that America was ordained by god 11:15 Founders specifically didn’t put christianity & religion into the constitution 12:15 Lauren lived in communist Laos, where people were persecuted for their faith 13:15 The mechanical difficulties of running as an independent 14:30 Businesses afraid to support a non-Republican candidate in TN 16:00 Democratic opponent has been receiving calls to drop out 17:15 Any chance Marsha Blackburn isn’t the GOP nominee? 18:00 Blackburn isn’t as strong of a candidate as she thinks she is 18:30 Three leading candidates are white women with colors in their name 20:00 What big ideas are you proposing that you hope stick with voters? 20:30 Want to reform education and make it a fun field for teachers to work 22:00 Nashville gets all the political support and Memphis gets neglected 22:45 Crime is at a 20 year low in Memphis, but it still doesn’t get investment 23:45 St. Jude struggling to recruit due to denial of H1-B visas 24:15 How would you govern with a Republican stranglehold on the statehouse? 25:00 State constitution doesn’t even allow for ballot measures 25:45 Need to invest in Chief Information Officers are the county level 27:15 Attracting support from disaffected Democrats and Republicans 29:45 There’s a deep history of good governance out of east Tennessee 31:00 Need leaders and not party puppets 32:00 GOP leadership in the state has kicked moderate candidates off the ballot 33:00 Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn’t a Democrat 33:30 What does your winning coalition look like? 35:45 Can you succeed without winning? 36:15 Want to give people an onramp to political engagement 37:30 Excited about working with WFP and Forward Party 38:00 Want to create a more moderate two party system 39:45 Strongest group of independent candidates running in years 40:45 Possible that being too educated will be a negative quality in a candidate 42:15 Voter turnout is pretty low in both Nashville and Memphis 44:00 Even the most staunch Democrats are frustrated with their party 45:15 It will be hard to get either opponent to agree to a debate 47:15 People demand more than two options for everything except politics 49:15 Politicians rely more on performance now than substance 51:00 People will die if governing isn’t taken seriouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Innovative Pedagogy Podcast, Chris Garcia sits down with Rob Dickson, Chief Information Officer for Wichita Public Schools, to discuss relationships, partnerships, and purposeful digital leadership.Rob shares how trust and collaboration shape meaningful work in educational technology, especially when leading teams, evaluating opportunities, and navigating digital transformation. This conversation highlights why strong relationships are not separate from leadership. They are part of the infrastructure that makes lasting impact possible.Learn more about Rob at https://showmerob.com/Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.

Most careers don't follow a straight path. In Episode 6 of SharpHR Second Chapter: Unforgettable Career Stories, Chad Rogers shares how a lifelong commitment to service shaped a remarkable career journey. Beginning as an EMT at age 16, Chad went on to serve in the United States Navy, build a distinguished career with the Virginia State Police, advance into leadership roles including Captain and Chief Information Officer, and ultimately pursue a new chapter in the legal profession. Throughout the conversation, Chad reflects on the lessons learned from decades of service, leadership, decision-making, and career transitions. He shares insights on preparation, adaptability, lifelong learning, and why we all need to be ready to pivot when unexpected opportunities arise. Topics discussed include: • Building a career centered on service and purpose • Leadership lessons from military service and public safety • Navigating career transitions and reinvention • Preparing for opportunities before they arrive • The value of lifelong learning and growth • Why successful professionals need to be ready to pivot Whether you are early in your career, considering a career change, or wondering what your own next chapter may look like, Chad's story offers valuable insights and inspiration. Music featured in this episode is licensed through AudioJungle. SharpHR Career Coaching maintains a valid license for its use.

Data is everywhere in manufacturing. Competitive advantage comes from turning it into action, where the work happens.In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast, Jan Griffiths and Tom Roberts sit down with Tom Luttrell, CIO of CSP, to discuss what it takes to modernize technology inside an automotive manufacturing company and why the future belongs to companies that move beyond systems of record and embrace systems of action.With more than three decades of experience leading technology transformations across automotive manufacturing, Tom shares how he approached his first year at CSP by listening first, understanding business problems before technology solutions, and building a roadmap centered on simplification, automation, and employee empowerment.The conversation explores the realities of disconnected systems, fragmented workflows, and siloed data that slow execution across manufacturing organizations. Tom explains why modern ERP platforms, AI-powered workflows, and agentic technologies can place critical information directly in the hands of maintenance technicians, operators, and frontline teams when they need it most.Rather than focusing on technology for technology's sake, Tom emphasizes a people-first approach. Success comes from making employees' jobs easier, reducing friction, improving decision-making, and creating tools that respect human expertise while accelerating action.In the latter part of the episode, QAD's Tom Roberts reflects on the shift from systems of record to systems of action, the role AI plays in uncovering the "why" behind operational issues, and why technology leaders must communicate in business terms rather than technical language.Themes Discussed in This EpisodeWhy manufacturing leaders must move from systems of record to systems of actionBuilding a data-first culture that drives execution, not just visibilityModernizing legacy technology without disrupting the businessUsing Agentic AI to put knowledge in the hands of frontline teamsEmpowering maintenance technicians and operators with real-time decision supportMaking manufacturing execution systems work for the people doing the workDesigning technology around human behavior and user adoptionEliminating friction between data, decisions, and actionBalancing cybersecurity, productivity, and business outcomesLeading enterprise transformation through trust, relationships, and business alignmentThis podcast is powered by QAD RedZone.Featured GuestName: Tom LuttrellTitle: Chief Information Officer at CSPAbout: Tom is Chief Information Officer at CSP, bringing more than 30 years of experience leading digital transformation, ERP modernization, cybersecurity, and business growth initiatives across the automotive and manufacturing industries. Prior to joining CSP, he held CIO leadership roles at RealTruck, Shiloh Industries, and Masco Cabinetry, where he led large-scale global technology transformations, ERP integrations, and operational improvement initiatives. He holds degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration and continues to advance his expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.Connect: LinkedInAbout Your HostsJan GriffithsJan is the host and producer of the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast and The Automotive Leaders Podcast. A former automotive manufacturing and supply chain executive, Jan is recognized as a Champion for Culture Change in the automotive industry. She brings direct, grounded conversations to leaders navigating execution, disruption, and transformation across the global automotive ecosystem.Tom Roberts (Co-host)Tom is Co-host of the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast and Vice President of Strategic Industry Development at QAD. He works closely with automotive and industrial manufacturers to close the gap between insight and execution, helping leaders move from visibility to systems of action that drive real operational outcomes.Episode Highlights[02:17] Building a Data-First Culture: Tom explains his mission at CSP: modernize the technology foundation, create a data-first culture, and make it measurably easier for employees to do their jobs.[03:23] Listen Before You Lead: Technology transformation begins with understanding the business. Tom spent his first ninety days assessing systems, processes, talent, and trust before making changes.[06:40] From Systems of Record to Systems of Action: Traditional ERP systems capture transactions. Modern systems sense issues, trigger action, and help teams respond in real time before problems escalate.[08:30] AI for the Frontline: Instead of searching through hundreds of documents, maintenance technicians could use AI-powered tools to instantly access answers and solve problems faster.[10:46] The Point of Impact: The greatest value comes when critical information reaches the person closest to the problem, enabling faster decisions and better quality outcomes.[12:18] Reimagining the Shop Floor Experience: Tom outlines his vision for manufacturing execution systems that provide real-time visibility, automate routine transactions, and simplify work for operators.[13:46] Technology That Works for People: Whether through automation, scanning, image recognition, or AI-driven workflows, technology should remove friction rather than create it.[15:39] Speaking the Language of Business: One of Tom's biggest leadership lessons was learning to frame technology initiatives around business outcomes, not technical specifications.[17:42] Cybersecurity Without Creating Friction: Security matters, but successful technology leaders balance risk mitigation with maintaining productivity and enabling business operations.[21:08] The Power of Systems of Action: Tom Roberts explains how AI can move organizations beyond reporting what happened toward understanding why it happened and what action should happen next.Top Quotes[02:52] Tom Luttrell: “ The reason why I came in was to modernize our technology foundation for the company and to build a data-first culture, and to make it measurably easier for our employees to get their jobs done.”[10:55] Tom Luttrell: "You're putting the information in the hands of what I would call the point of impact, which would be the maintenance tech at that specific press looking at that specific problem."[16:20] Tom Luttrell: “ You have to primarily come at things from what problem are you trying to solve from a business perspective.”Follow the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast for real conversations with leaders who are making hard choices, focusing their bets, and leading with intent.

In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.

In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.

If your leadership team is always busy but never quite focused on the right things and you're still the one who has to sort out which initiatives actually matter, this episode is for you.Teresa Duran, Chief Information Officer at Tree Top Inc., is an award-winning technology executive with over two decades of experience leading large-scale transformations across multiple industries, including biotech, pharma, and nonprofit. She was recognized with the 2023 SeattleCIO ORBIE Award for leading the largest transformation in Make-A-Wish America's 43-year history.In this conversation, Teresa unpacks why organizations, even well-resourced ones, keep chasing the wrong priorities, and how the CEOs and CIOs who actually move fast build simple, repeatable filters so their leaders can make better calls without waiting for direction from the top.You'll learn:- Why "too many initiatives" is a leadership structure problem, not a workload problem and the top-five filter that cuts the noise fast- How to tell the difference between what's important and what actually has impact at the company level- What effective decision-making looked like when Teresa's team delivered a three-year technology roadmap in one year, during COVID- Why bringing your technology leader into M&A and divestiture planning early reduces risk and increases your company's attractiveness to buyers- How to prepare your leadership bench to stay ahead of AI disruption without chasing every tool that hits the marketIf your regional managers or functional leaders are still running to you every time something feels uncertain, or your company is spending money on tools and projects that aren't moving the needle, this episode gives you a practical framework to change that.Listen now. Then share this with another CEO or operator who's tired of sorting through the noise so their team doesn't have to.

Could a single weak password put your TRS benefit and other accounts at risk? Bad actors and cybercriminals target individuals every day.In this episode of Your Retirement in Focus, host Everett Crockett speaks with Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer, to break down the real-world risks of scams and how they can impact your identity, credit, and your Teachers Retirement System benefit. Learn about the Zero Trust model and what you can do to protect your money. From creating strong, unique passwords to enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) and using password managers, this episode delivers the steps to enhance your digital safety.Tom will discuss:Data breaches and the increasing threat of online scams How fraudsters use texts, emails, and spoofed calls to steal informationWhat MFA is and how to use a password managerWhy credit freezes and account alerts are critical for fraud preventionHow to recognize AI scams and deepfakesJoin the conversation to protect your TRS benefit, avoid scams, and strengthen your financial digital security.If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online and register for a session today! Are you new to TRS or in the middle of your career? Be sure to designate your beneficiaries as soon as possible in your TRS online account. We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions, and comments! Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@trsga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Host: Everett Crockett Guest: Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information OfficerFor more information visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trsga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia Instagram: www.instagram.com/trsgeorgia#YourRetirementInFocus #FraudProtection #RetirementPodcast This podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the views of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MedStar Health, discusses the organization's Epic implementation, digital transformation strategy, and how AI, automation, and platform-based technology are shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

On this episode of What Are You Good At (a THINK Business & Sales series)… Jeff Gunsberg and I sat down with Henry King, author of Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI for Strategies and Digital Labor, for one of the most eye-opening AI conversations we've had on the show. Henry has spent years inside Accenture, Salesforce, and the consulting world — giving him a rare lens on how fast business is changing and what leaders must prepare for next. We talked about: Why the last 3–6 months of AI adoption have moved faster than the last few years. Why most people are still using ChatGPT like Google, and what that's costing them. Why the companies that win will be the ones bold enough to rethink everything: org charts, workflows, roles, and the relationship between humans and machines. And Henry breaks down exactly why we're about to see AI as digital colleagues, not just productivity tools. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Generative AI is not the finish line, it's the warm-up. The real disruption is agentic AI that performs work, makes decisions, and becomes part of the workforce. 2. The human advantage is shifting. We win with curiosity, imagination, empathy, and better questions, not effort or years of experience. 3. Leaders must design for movement, not stability. The dust isn't settling. The organizations that thrive will be the ones built for flexibility, experimentation, and constant reinvention. --- Henry King Innovation Strategist and Advisor | Co-author of best-selling books BOUNDLESS and AUTONOMOUS | ex-Salesforce, Deloitte Consulting, Accenture Leader in Innovation, Transformation and Technology. 30+ years experience helping companies meet their growth and transformation goals, both in the US and internationally, with expertise in i) Innovation Strategy and Management, ii) Digital Transformation, iii) Information Technology Leadership, Strategy, and Full Lifecycle Management iv)Thought Leadership, Writing and Teaching Co-author of the best selling book ""Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success"". Co-author of the upcoming book ""Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategies and Digital Labor"". Specialties: Innovation Strategy, digital Transformation, Concept Development and Implementation, Customer Experience Optimization and Innovation, Capabilities Development, Organizing for Innovation, Innovation Management, Chief Information Officer, IT Strategy, Systems Development Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Henry King:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-king-88ba109/ *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.  

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MedStar Health, discusses the organization's Epic implementation, digital transformation strategy, and how AI, automation, and platform-based technology are shaping the future of patient care and operational efficiency.

Christopher Leigh is the SVP and Chief Information Officer at Eversource Energy. In this episode, he joins Dylan DeAnda, Field CTO at Doppel, and host Paul John Spaulding, to discuss the double-edge sword of AI and how organizations can best face the associated threats. This episode of CISO Confidential is brought to you by Doppel. Learn more about our sponsor at https://doppel.com.

It is indeed an exciting time to be alive. I'm not talking about AI, but OTAs, or Organized Team Activities in the National Football League. Non-contact football practices have just commenced. Our hometown heroes the New England Patriots are coming off a very successful season, which unfortunately ended in the Patriots getting shellacked by the Seattle Seahawks (so much so I stopped watching the game).  If Patriots fans thought that was the low point of this year, recent stories around the head coach Mike Vrabel's personal activities (shall we say) have raised questions around how successful this season is going to be. Being a leader can require a lot of focus to the task at hand. If you can't focus, can you lead? Or, is there going to be a level of distraction interfering with the focus that is needed to succeed at that level.  It seems that the only story getting more press than the Mike Vrabel saga is the artificial intelligence saga. AI is impossible to escape in the press and in our lives. When I was at the FTT Fintech and Customer Alpha event, every session had some discussion about AI. In these discussions, it is interesting to hear the ever fluctuating claims about how essential AI is to a company's success. There are stories about how it is vital to success, as well as stories about how it is going to contribute to failure. There is a lot of space in between those extremes to add further stories.  These discussions raise the question about what it means to “embrace technology.” There is a difference between a company embracing technology and becoming beholden to it. We are seeing many companies becoming beholden to AI. Some companies are becoming beholden by making the decision to turn their operations to AI, reducing headcount, and dealing with the aftermath if the expected returns have not materialized. Or, they are now seeing the price of tokens being significantly increased. Other companies, by comparison, are embracing technology by finding areas where its use fits and is appropriate. Adoption involves whether technology is seen as a tool or technology as a determinant.  It all comes down to leadership, and making strategic decisions in times of uncertainty.  This is why we have this week on Experience by Design Marianne Bachynski, Chief Information Officer, Author, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor. Marianne's expertise lies in aligning IT Operations and Business Strategies to achieve organizational goals and foster sustainable growth. There perhaps is no better time to engage a conversation around strategic use of technology than now.  In our chat, Marianne suggests that AI can unlearn more quickly due to its objective nature and the ability to be retrained, but it lacks empathy and can have unchecked bias unless trained by humans. In other words, why we still need humans in the loop. We also discuss how new technology creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation, but only if we are not relying on it just to replicate what we've done in the past.  Marianne stresses that especially in times of rapid technological change, success comes down to people and how culture still matters. We have to hire curious people to begin with, and continue to engage them around the what and why of your decisions. People need to be shown that they still matter, and that we are all in this together.  This includes people at all levels of the organization. Marianne describes how her end of summer meeting with interns was her favorite meeting because of the unique perspectives and creative ideas that were shared. Marianne highlights the need for leaders to shift from micromanaging to influencing and coaching, while also fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Marianne shares her hope that her book, Fit for Uncertainty, would help readers change their leadership approach and build coping skills for stress. Ultimately, Marianne shares that leaders of all kinds need to have the humility that allows them to say “I don't know” and be open to learning from many different voices, which still includes human intelligence. Marianne Bachynski Website: https://mariannebachynski.com/ Marianne Bachynski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-bachynski/ Fit for Uncertainty: Lead with Purpose, Adapt to Change: https://mariannebachynski.com/book/

Mike Ettore has a distinguished record of providing effective leadership and achieving superior results in a wide range of challenging environments. In addition to being a retired Marine Corps Infantry officer and decorated combat leader, he also served successfully as a C-Level executive in Kforce (NYSE: KFRC), a publicly traded professional services company with annual revenue exceeding $1 Billion. You were in leadership roles in two very different environments – the US Marine Corps and as a C-level executive in a +$1 Billion publicly traded company. What were the major adjustments you had to make? How applicable are the core values in the Marines compared to executives in Corporate America? How do you evaluate the core values of a corporation, whether they are applied or not? What is the impact of AI on leadership, and how should it be used? You have written leadership books extensively. Where can people get a hold of your book and your resources? If a leader who is promoted has no formal training, what do you suggest? Mike Ettore Mike Ettore has a distinguished record of providing effective leadership and achieving superior results in a wide range of challenging environments. In addition to being a retired Marine Corps Infantry officer and decorated combat leader, he also served successfully as a C-Level executive in Kforce (NYSE: KFRC), a publicly traded professional services company with annual revenue exceeding $1 Billion. During his 15 years at Kforce, Mike served in the roles of Vice President of Leadership Development, Vice President of Operations, Chief Information Officer, and, for the last nine years, as Chief Services Officer and one of the Firm's 5 Named Executive Officers. Mike is the author of seven books on the topic of leadership, and also hosts the Fidelis Leadership Podcast, which focuses on helping those who seek to achieve Leadership Excellence. Mike truly understands the various challenges facing business leaders and has a history of helping his clients optimize their leadership skills and accelerate their professional development. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.

It's actually more than a glow-up its an entirely new platform. You will still find everything you need to know at JCCAL.org, but on Wednesday, May 27th, we are launching a new website. New colors, streamlined navigation, different ways for citizens to engage with us. Give us 10 minutes and you will hear from the Chief Information Officer, Sri Karra; Director of Public Information, Helen Hays; and Chris Bookout, Web Application Development Manager, about how we got here, and where we plan to go next to make doing business online with the County easier than ever!Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

EHR downtime is inevitable. Cyberattacks, network outages, and even planned system upgrades can disrupt access to patient records, placing care delivery, patient safety, and operations at risk.In this video, Jackie Rice, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Frederick Health, shares how her organization proactively prepared for EHR downtime by moving away from paper-based workflows to a near real-time digital environment that mirrors the EHR user experience. Ryan Dickerson, President of IPeople Healthcare (now part of RLDatix), explains how a purpose-built data resiliency solution supports safe, uninterrupted care during both planned and unplanned outages.Built for MEDITECH EHR environments, IPeople's Offline Suite captures near real-time clinical data in a secure on‑premises system, with optional cloud replication. When the primary EHR or local network is unavailable, clinicians maintain uninterrupted access to critical patient information through familiar workflows, without reverting to paper-based processes.Watch to learn how healthcare organizations are safeguarding patient safety, reducing operational risk, and ensuring readiness for EHR downtime.Learn more about iPeople Healthcare: https://www.ipeople.com/Learn more about Frederick Health: https://www.frederickhealth.org/Healthcare IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

Dr. Thomas Kuhnt, Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer at HDI Global SE, joins hosts James Benham and Rob Galbraith to explore leading digital and AI transformation in corporate and specialty insurance — recorded live at Insurtech Insights London on March 18, 2026.Dr. Kuhnt's path is unlike most in insurance. A PhD in algebraic number theory from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 15 years at McKinsey building the European insurance practice, and now a dual CIO/COO seat overseeing technology, operations, and transformation at one of the world's oldest and largest industrial insurers. He brings a systems thinker's lens to one of the most complex transformation challenges in the industry.In this episode:• Why organizations must stop waiting for perfect conditions and start experimenting with AI now• How agentic AI is transforming input management and underwriting workflows at HDI Global• Why business leads — not IT — should own AI transformation in global insurance organizations• The process trap: how applying AI to broken workflows just accelerates the breaking• What the next 5–10 years really looks like for underwriters and claims professionals at the desk levelKey Quotes:"Don't wait. Start to experiment and iterate. This is not going to go away.""Business becomes IT — and IT becomes business.""We're overestimating the short-term impact — but underestimating it in the long term.""Seventy to eighty percent of an underwriter's work is just rekeying data. That's not really underwriting.""The first question should always be why — and that's an ops question, not a tech question."

Vermont appoints Ashish Shukla as Chief Technology and Enterprise Services Officer following Mark Combs' retirement. Shukla, previously Chief Digital Officer at the IRS, brings experience from the public and private sectors, including founding the startup Meegli and working at IBM. Vermont's Chief Information Officer, Denise Reilly-Hughes, supports Shukla's approach to align technology with state needs. Shukla aims to build on existing foundations and enhance collaboration across state government.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the 113th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Nitin Agarwal, Chief Information Officer at Wayne Memorial Hospital, to talk about balancing hospital operational needs with technology and innovation! We kick this episode off with one of the biggest technologies in healthcare right now – AI. Agarwal shares where and how he sees AI currently benefiting his organization. Then we discuss how to approach AI as it evolves so quickly. Next, we take a look at Agarwal’s approach with implementation to learn more about how he chooses what to implement. With hundreds of solutions out there, how does he decide among them, and why not go with just one nice AI platform?  We then transition over to innovation by discussing whether Agarwal views his EMR and ERP platforms as an approach to innovation or a challenge to innovation. Next, we get Agarwal’s perspective on healthcare interoperability. We dive deep to see where interoperability is helping his organization and what areas it should be in that it’s not. Next, we get into the big question of the episode – how do CIOs balance hospital operational needs with technology and innovation? Then we learn more about the challenges Agarwal is facing, that aren’t getting enough acknowledgment. We then conclude this episode with Agarwal passing along the best piece of advice he’s been given in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Where and how do you see AI benefiting your organization? How are you approaching it as it evolves so quickly? What’s your approach to choosing what to implement with hundreds of solutions out there, and not just one nice AI platform? Do you see your EMR and ERP platforms as your approach to innovation, or do you see them as a challenge to innovation? Why? What’s your perspective on healthcare interoperability? Where is it helping your organization, and where is it not happening that you’d like it to happen? How do you, as a CIO, balance the needs of hospital operations with technology and innovation? What’s a challenge you face that not enough people are acknowledging? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

This is episode 835. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! On today's show, Fred meets with Sehar Wahla, Director of AWS at Carahsoft; Peter Cipriano, Chief Information Officer at J3 Consulting; and Joshua Dirsmith, Vice President of Public Sector at Effectual.  Learn more about the IEPS Mainstage Live Event on May 14, focused on the AWS ecosystem, here. Find Sehar on LinkedIn. Find Peter on LinkedIn. Find Joshua on LinkedIn. SEHAR'S TIP: "The most successful sellers acknowledge that customers don't have the answer. They get close, become trusted advisors, and work hand-in-hand to solve the problem, not just sell technology." PETER'S TIP: "It's not enough to have the best solution. You have to show how it fits the customer's mission, their people, and their process. That's what builds instant credibility." JOSHUA'S TIP: "Your success comes from adding value in every conversation and becoming a trusted advisor, so customers bring you their hardest problems, not just the easy ones."

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Bob Rosen, Chief Information Officer at Arcosa. Bob discusses his career journey, including his early experience in the Air Force working with electronics and even designing tech for F-14 fighter jets! He shares how those formative roles shaped the leadership principles he carries today—most notably, that the best idea wins and that bad news doesn't improve with age. Bob and Tammy also explore the role of healthy skepticism in today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, and the importance of thinking strategically about where—and whether—AI can truly drive business results.Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Bob Rosen Arcosa Inc. Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We realized early on with our digital transformation that really what we're trying to do is digitize processes and …we really want to transform. But the people that own these business processes are stakeholders, they're in sales, they're in operations, they're in HR, finance, supply chain, so we needed them before we could get started on digitally architecting a solution. So… we take a senior leader from a function and ops or a business unit and ask them to be the business process leader…. and we match you to an IT leader who's also quite senior. So these are VP SVP roles and they're the power couple. So we ask the domain leader on the stakeholder or business side, you define the what and the why, so what is it that you need and why? That's the value part of it….They're a partnership."" Elizabeth Hackenson on Electric Ladies Podcast How do you manage business systems in the middle of an industrial-technology revolution when those very systems are transforming too? They also use massive amounts of energy, water and are made from things like critical minerals, steel, aluminum wires, computer chips, et cetera that are all complicated by climate and energy crises. Listen to Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer of Schneider Electric explain how this massive global technology leader transforms itself while helping clients do the same in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson.  You'll hear about: How what a Chief Information Officer's portfolio really is and how they manage it 24/7 across the globe How they are leveraging and managing AI, as well as data centers. How their "power couples" have become a valuable structure for ground up systems transformation with the end user in mind. How they reduce their carbon footprint while helping clients do the same and maintain excellence. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… "First you have to find a company that is interesting to you and what you want to do. And then to me, it's always about focus on delivering what you've been asked to and what you can do. And then opportunity, in my view, opens up. Now sometimes it's at the company you're at and other times it's not. And that's okay…When you're at that 15-year mark, you should have by then figured out what you like, what your interests are and where you want to go next. And you've got to take control of your destiny. And again, I think getting to a company that you believe in, you have the same values, can give you that pathway to whatever it is you're looking for is where to start and then deliver." Elizabeth Hackenson on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes article about this new report here and more of her articles here too. You'll also like: Microgrids Keep the Lights On - Jana Gerber, President of Microgrids, Schneider Electric Making Infrastructure Resilient - Genevieve Avice-Huet, EVP of Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric (formerly Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer) Critical Minerals 101 - with Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals expert and former head of Critical Minerals in the U.S. Dept. of Energy Business Leaders Bridging the Climate Gap - Top executives from The Earth Day Women's Summit The State of Energy Today Might Surprise You - Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy on their 2026 Energy Factbook Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

In this episode of the Library is Open Podcast, we have special guest Justin Denton, Chief Information Officer at Illinois Valley Community College! Justin recently hosted a session in our Digital Defense: Cybersecurity for Libraries webinar series called "Small Budget, Big Defense: Free and Low-Cost Tools That Protect Your Library." There were so many useful tips and insights from this webinar that we thought Justin needed to come on the podcast and share more. In this episode, we learn more about Justin's journey to becoming a Senior IT Executive, what he's learned along the way, and his favorite tools to keep systems safe and secure! Check out Justin's next session in our Digtal Defense series here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KZJ-BsIXRTCdrONWBKZINQ#/registration

Find out how top logistics firms are navigating the massive wave of AI without losing their human edge in this episode with Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics, discussing the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in transportation! Zach shares advice on how to integrate tech platforms during a merger without burning out your team and the Echo's tech strategy, explaining why the future of freight brokerage isn't about total automation, but rather a "tech at your fingertips, experts by your side" approach that prioritizes customer experience over head-count reduction. If you're curious about the longevity of SaaS models, the role of generative AI in logistics, or how to filter through the noise of over-hyped freight tech startups, this interview delivers the insights you need to stay advantageous in an increasingly digital marketplace!   About Zach Jecklin Zach has served as Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics since December 2021. Since joining the company in June 2008, he has held multiple leadership roles across finance, strategy, and technology. Prior to becoming CIO, he served as SVP of Strategy, where he was instrumental in shaping Echo's long-term business roadmap and before that he held several positions in finance, including VP of Finance. As CIO, Mr. Jecklin leads the development and execution of Echo's technology vision, driving innovation across the company's proprietary platforms, including EchoAccelerator, EchoShip, and EchoDrive. His unique background in finance and strategic planning informs a cross-functional approach to solving complex challenges and delivering scalable solutions for Echo's shippers and carrier partners. Mr. Jecklin​ earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Northern Illinois University.  

On the 66th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, host Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) talks with Aldo Noseda, Chief Information Officer at Eastman Chemical Company. Eastman is applying AI in two directions at once: productizing data science for customers (e.g., Fluid Genius for predicting thermal-fluid degradation) and deploying “AI for the masses” internally via a secure, customized layer on top of tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, with clear guardrails based on situational risk.Quick Hits from Aldo:On customer-facing AI as a product: “We at Eastman, in the last year or so started to do something fairly unique for the chemical industry is that we started to offer to our customers digital solutions in the form of services. And we have four products in the market right now that we are that we are offering. One of those is the product is called Fluid Genius.”On “AI for the masses” with security and customization: “What we had to do is create an engine utilizing, obviously, the base of the existing products in the market, but wrap it up with a solution that was not only secure, but customized to the needs of that company. And we deploy that very quickly. Right now, we have approximately 6000 recurring users utilizing that engine for individual consumption. That is where I call AI for the masses.”On fast operational wins: “We loaded the script, we put it on top of the helpdesk, and in two weeks we have the engine up and running for our users to consume… we were in from 5000 lines of code per month for a programmer to like 40,000 lines of code using AI agent.Recent Book Recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey– – Like what you hear? Leave us a review and subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Enterprise AI Innovators is a show where top technology executives share specific ways AI changes how work gets done in the enterprise. Find more great insights from technology leaders and enterprise software experts at https://www.enterprisesoftware.blog/Enterprise AI Innovators is produced by Abnormal Studios.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Josh Berry, Chief Information Officer at Delta College with Ellucian, & Jon Foco, VP, Business & Finance, Delta CollegeIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,YOUR host is Dr. Jodi BlincoListen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher education? Join EdUp Leadership!

This week, we interviewed Kristin Russell. Kristin is the CEO of CBTS and a member of its Board of Directors. Kristin shapes and drives the organization's strategic direction. A dynamic visionary, she is guiding CBTS's evolution from a traditional infrastructure and managed services firm into a market leader in AI-enabled digital transformation solutions. Kristin is a seasoned industry veteran with over 20 years of experience driving transformative growth at leading technology companies. Prior to joining CBTS, she served as the President of Arrow Electronics' Global Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) division.  Before joining Arrow, Kristin held key leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems. She also served as the Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer for the State of Colorado. Kristin's leadership has earned her numerous industry accolades, including recognition on CRN's 'Top 100 Channel Leaders', the GTDC Innovator Award, Women We Admire's '100 Women in Technology', and CIO of the Year by the Denver Business Journal. Kristin excels at building strong, collaborative teams and fostering cultures grounded in accountability, innovation, and high performance.  A sought-after expert and engaging speaker, she has been featured in several publications, books, and events. A lifelong learner and tech enthusiast, Kristin thrives on helping others achieve their full potential. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado.  

Episode SummaryBoston's CIO thinks "modernization" is what you say when you've stopped investing. Clark County thinks AI should handle your entire move to a new city. Dell thinks you can't do any of it without clean data. Three takes. One conversation about what government services actually look like when they work.FeaturingSanti Garces is Chief Information Officer at the City of Boston - leading a team that spans user researchers, designers, economists, and policy analysts, and currently building open-source MCP infrastructure to connect AI tools with city services at scale.Bob Leek is Chief Information Officer at Clark County, Nevada - overseeing technology for the 11th largest county in the country, home to Las Vegas, with a strategy centered on helping large diverse communities thrive through people, process, and technology solutions such as AI governance, and drone-assisted emergency response.Carrie Smith is Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies - covering the East and tracking modernization trends across state and local government nationwide, with a focus on helping cities start with the right problem instead of the right product.Timestamps(2:00) Boston's AI-powered website search - 400% improvement in positive feedback, built in-house(7:00) Clark County's AI framework - AI as a "how," not a "what," built around four constituent personas(12:00) Dell's field view - why clean data has to come before any AI solution(17:00) Santi's beef with "modernization" - why small, continuous investment beats the big bang approach(20:00) Philadelphia's illegal dumping problem - how a vendor conversation became a drones-as-first-responders pitch(25:00) Clark County drones - 30 to 60 second emergency response combined with ShotSpotter(31:00) Boston's MCP server - building open source infrastructure so AI tools can talk to city services reliably(35:00) The pace problem - Bob on why the universe shifting every 17 days is the CIO's real challenge(39:00) Leadership and resilience - Carrie on stage three breast cancer, Bob on internal promotions, Santi on growing up in ColombiaListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

Ransomware has evolved from basic digital extortion into a sophisticated, AI-powered threat that's faster,smarter, and more devastating than ever before. In this session, we'll explore how threat actors are weaponizing artificial intelligence to supercharge their operations—from automated reconnaissance and hyper-realistic phishing to malware that adapts in real-time to evade detection. We'll also examine how AI-driven ransomware exploits supply chain vulnerabilities to create cascading disruptions across entire industries.More importantly, we'll discuss practical strategies for fighting back: leveraging AI-powered behavior alanalytics and autonomous response tools, implementing zero-trust architecture,and building true organizational resilience through tested backup and recovery procedures. Whether you're in security operations, incident response, or infrastructure protection, this session will equip you with actionable insights to shift from a prevention-only mindset to one focused on preparedness and rapid recovery in today's evolving threat landscape. About the speaker: Gary Hayslip is an experienced Global Security Executive with a proven track record of delivering innovative security programs that protect billion-dollar enterprises at every touchpoint. He is intensely focused on driving continuous improvement to maximize the efficiency of security programs while minimizing costs. As an insightful thought leader, he possesses strong business acumen and a commitment to organizational mission, values, and goals. He has demonstrated the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization to champion new ideas, gain buy-in, and build consensus. Hayslip brings extensive experience in information technology, security leadership, physical security, and risk management to his role as the Senior Security Advisor | CISO in Residence for Halcyon.ai. His previous executive positions include multiple roles as Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, Deputy Director of IT, and Chief Privacy Officer for the U.S. Navy (Active Duty), the U.S. Navy (Federal Government employee), the City of San Diego, California, Webroot Software, and SoftBank Investments (Vision Fund & Vision Fund II).Hayslip is a proven cybersecurity expert with excellent communication and public speaking skills. He is skilled at explaining complex security and risk concepts to audiences with different levels of knowledge. Hayslip has earned a reputation as a highly effective communicator, author, and keynote speaker. He co-authored the "CISO Desk Reference Guide: A Practical Guide for CISOs – Volumes 1 & 2," "The Executive Primer: An Executive's Guide to Security Programs," "Developing Your Cybersecurity Career Path," and the "The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs." He recently coauthored andpublished "Mastering Third Party Risk," a guide aimed specifically for security practitioners to help them manage the risk exposure to organizations from vendors and supply chains. These books are among the top resources for helping CISOs improve their leadership and business skills. Hayslip currently serves as an independent director on several boards and advises various other security and technology firms. He is an active member of the cybersecurity community and belongs to professional organizations such asISC2, NACD, ISACA, and Infragard. Hayslip holds several professional certifications, including CISSP, CISA, and CRISC, and has earned a BS in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland,University College, and an MBA from San Diego State University.

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, welcomes Theresa Meadows, Chief Information Officer in Residence at symplr, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. Drawing on decades of leadership experience and a unique vantage point across health systems, Theresa explores how digital health leaders are expanding beyond traditional IT responsibilities to become strategic business partners. Together, they examine the realities of leading through complexity, the importance of enterprise-wide perspective, and how today's CIOs are driving alignment, simplification, and lasting organizational impact.Key Takeaways:How the role of the healthcare CIO is evolving from technology steward to strategic business leader amid rising industry pressures and complexities.The growing importance of business acumen and how digital health leaders can strengthen their influence on organizational strategy.Where complexity is creating the greatest friction in healthcare today and how simplification strategies like integration and standardization can unlock better outcomes.The role of leadership, mentorship, and community stewardship in shaping the future of digital health and supporting the next generation of CIOs.

In the second of our two episodes produced in partnership with BPC, recorded live at Pay360 at ExCeL London, we explore the intersection of policy, infrastructure modernisation and emerging technology, and how each is reshaping the UK's payments landscape. Graham Barrett spoke with: 1/ Mark Garnier OBE MP, Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury, The Conservative Party 2/ Eugenia Planas, Chief Information Officer for Markets Banking Payments and Resolution, Bank of England 3/ Dan Wilson, Head of Payments Strategy, Industry and Roadmap, Nationwide 4/ Saira Khan, Head of Innovation and Partnerships, First Direct Bank 5/ Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering, LHV Across the conversations, our guests discuss: - The UK's competitiveness in a world of stablecoins, tokenisation and DLT - How regulation, taxation and compliance shape innovation — and where the balance is slipping - The Bank of England's modernisation of RTGS and the shift to a modular, future‑proof platform - Synchronised settlement, external ledgers and the foundations for the digital pound - Practical, near‑term use cases for AI and agentic AI in wholesale payments - The escalating arms race between fraudsters and financial institutions - Why customer experience in payments is evolving, not being reinvented A grounded, policy‑aware look at the future of payments.

“Now it's much more about accountability. We need to see metrics moving.” — Jean-Philippe Avelange, Chief Information Officer, Expereo In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Jean-Philippe Avelange, CIO of Expereo, about a major shift now underway in enterprise AI strategy: the move from experimentation to measurable return on investment. Avelange explains that 2024 was largely a period of AI discovery, while 2025 brought broader rollouts and aggressive investment. In 2026, however, the tone has changed. Boards and executive teams are no longer satisfied with AI pilots and proofs of concept alone. They want evidence that AI is improving cycle times, raising service quality, and producing tangible business results. Expereo, a global connectivity provider helping multinational enterprises source and manage internet-centric connectivity worldwide, has a front-row view of this shift. The company works closely with enterprises facing both the opportunity and the infrastructure demands created by AI-driven transformation. According to Avelange, many organizations are learning that AI success depends less on adding tools for employees and more on rethinking business processes, governance, and data structures so AI can be embedded directly into how work gets done. That distinction is central to Expereo's view of embedded AI. Rather than simply providing copilots or chat interfaces to employees, embedded AI places intelligence inside the process itself, allowing agents, skills, and automation flows to perform work in a more autonomous but still controlled way. This requires much more than model access. It demands clear process design, reliable data ownership, and a disciplined understanding of what good outcomes look like. Avelange notes that this is one reason many AI pilots fail to reach production. Companies often move too quickly, expecting AI to replace effort without first resolving issues around fragmented data, unclear workflows, and inconsistent governance. In contrast, the AI initiatives that now survive budget scrutiny are those tied to specific use cases with clear, near-term business impact. Inside Expereo, that means focusing on practical gains in areas such as service assurance, multilingual ticket handling, supplier coordination, and customer response quality. The company began with straightforward generative AI use cases, but is now moving toward more structured, embedded intelligence that helps teams make better decisions faster and more consistently. Avelange's advice to enterprises entering this new phase of AI spending is to start with the “boring” processes first: the repetitive, manual, and measurable workflows where governance can be built, data can be normalized, and success can be clearly demonstrated. From there, organizations can expand AI more confidently into broader and more transformative parts of the business. To learn more about Expereo, visit https://www.expereo.com/.

The Department of Health and Human Services is reshuffling its top officials for data, artificial intelligence, and technology back under its chief information officer, undoing a 2024 reorganization of those roles under the Biden administration. In a Tuesday announcement, HHS said the department's chief AI officer, chief technology officer, and chief data officer would move from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, known as ASTP/ONC, back to the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The department is also ending the dual title of ASTP/ONC and reverting it back to just ONC. According to the press release, the reversal is aimed at reinforcing “OCIO's statutory responsibility for enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and data operations.” The move, the department said, also enables ONC to focus on its mission of health IT policy standards and certification. HHS CIO and acting CAIO Clark Minor said in a statement included in the release that the move allows the department to “move faster on shared platforms, protect our systems more effectively, and support ONC and the operating divisions with the technology capabilities they need to innovate for patients.” The Biden-era reorganization was first announced in July 2024 and generally moved functions away from the OCIO, with a goal of clarifying and consolidating those responsibilities. The Federal Communications Commission has tapped the Food and Drug Administration's former chief digital officer as its new IT chief, the independent agency announced Monday. Farhan Khan, who left the FDA for a private-sector role in August 2025, takes over as the FCC's chief information officer following the retirement of Allen Hill last October. Deputy CIO Don Tweedie had been serving in the role in an acting capacity since then. At the FDA, Khan oversaw digital transformation projects for the agency, managing a $200 million budget and team of more than 400 staffers, according to the FCC's press release. Khan began his federal career as a team lead with the Department of Justice in 2009, per his LinkedIn profile. He later served as the Department of Transportation's director of infrastructure, the FDA's CTO, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s IT infrastructure operations chief, and the U.S. Army's director of architecture and integration for the senior executive service. As the FCC's CIO, Khan — who holds a master's degree from George Washington in information systems — will be charged with overseeing the agency's overarching technical priorities, leading modernization efforts and securing data. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Fabio Catassi, Chief Information Officer at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the unique cybersecurity challenges of pr(otecting global shipping infrastructure. He shares how digital systems, vessels, satellites, and logistics networks converge in modern maritime operations and why security failures can disrupt not just data, but global supply chains and economies. Fabio also explores MSC's large-scale IT transformation, the importance of resilience over pure prevention, and how AI is beginning to improve areas like predictive maintenance, cargo visibility, and operational efficiency while still requiring strong governance and human oversight.  Resources:  View Fabio Catassi on LinkedIn    View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast    Uncovering Hidden Risks           Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts      Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

Amy Diehl, Ph.D. is an award-winning IT leader and Chief Information Officer at Wilson College, as well as a leading gender equity researcher. She is the author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work and a sought-after speaker, consultant, and expert witness. Driven by a commitment to advancing gender equality, she helps organizations dismantle systemic barriers so women can advance and workplaces can thrive.In this conversation, we discussed how (beyond the horrible sexual abuse and trafficking) the Epstein files also brought to light the casual misogyny and sexism toward women, the 6 barriers outlined in her book, Glass Walls, that she used to analyze the files and the significance for women in the workplace, how misogyny enables a collective silence to protect men and devalue women, and what we can do to correct these injustices. Connect with Amy: Website | Instagram | LinkedInFor women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you've always wanted. Click to order. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

Is your digital infrastructure actually secure, or are you just waiting for the next cyber threat to put you out of business? What does it take to stay ahead of bad actors in an industry where the window for a response has shrunk from months to minutes? Joe Ohr is back on the show, and today, he's joined by Todd Florence from Estes Express Lines to discuss the current state of cybersecurity in logistics! We're diving deep into the launch of the NMFTA Threat Portal and the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub, essential tools designed to help carriers and brokers share real-time data on everything from double brokering to advanced social engineering attacks. Todd doesn't hold back on why protecting your threat information isn't a competitive advantage; it's a liability to the entire national supply chain. Whether you're a one-truck owner-operator or a massive LTL carrier, you need to understand that everyone is on the radar, and having a practiced response plan is the only way to survive in this digital revolution. It's time to stop burying your head in the sand and start collaborating because, at the end of the day, the data is just as important as moving the freight itself! Visit https://bit.ly/4t5SPr5 to learn more about the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub and Threat Portal!   About Joe Ohr Joe Ohr has more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, customer support, and product support. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™, he plays a pivotal role in helping to advance the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity. Prior to Ohr's role at NMFTA, he served as in numerous engineering and operations positions at Qualcomm and Eaton, and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations/Customer Experience at Omnitracs. Throughout his career, Ohr has provided strategic guidance, vision, and a roadmap for addressing long-term customer challenges. He has played a key role in accelerating revenue growth and has collaborated closely with IT, product, and engineering teams to foster stronger partnerships with strategic customers and peers. Additionally, Ohr has overseen post sales customer support and service teams, as well as operations, managing a workforce of over 400 individuals. He holds multiple certifications such as CCNA from Cisco and MCSE from Microsoft and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University. Due to his contributions to the industry, he earned a spot in the Inner Circle in 2015 and 2018 from Qualcomm and Omnitracs.   About Todd Florence Todd is the Chief Information Officer at Estes Express Lines, where he has led transformative IT initiatives since joining the company in 2020. He directs Estes' technology strategy and teams, driving innovation to make shipping seamless for customers and employees. Under his leadership, Estes implemented Samsara for Telematics in just six months—earning national recognition—and advanced key digital tools and routing systems. With over 20 years of leadership experience, including 15 years at Celerity, Todd brings deep expertise in technology integration, strategy, and business transformation. He holds both a B.S. and MBA from The American University and is a Certified Scrum Master and Six Sigma Yellow Belt. A frequent industry speaker and recognized thought leader, Todd has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and named one of Samsara's "100 Fleet Operators to Watch" in 2025.  

Innovation is no longer a niche topic, it is a public priority with implications for economic mobility, workforce development, public trust, and regional identity. The latest in tech innovation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which his now widely embedded in industries from workforce recruitment and healthcare to business operations and design.rnrnGreater Cleveland is also entering a defining moment in its economic evolution. Our region is home to some of the nation's (and world's) most influential enterprises-organizations that are modernizing at scale, adopting AI and data-driven strategies, and reshaping how people live, work, bank, manufacture, and receive care. At the center of this transformation are women leading technology and innovation across our largest institutions.rnrnPanelists: Elise Bockman, VP, Enterprise Data and Insights, Sherwin-Williams; Amy G. Brady, Chief Information Officer, KeyBank; Amy Merlino, MD, VP - Chief Health Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic; Katrina Redmond, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer; EatonrnModerated by Felicia Johnson, Executive Technology Leader, AI Adoption, Business Value & Digital Transformation

On this episode Justin records live at ViVE 2026 in LA. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week, Chris Paravate, MBA, PMP, CHCIO, CDH, CPHIMS, SVP, Chief Information Officer, Northeast GA Health System and Michael Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT & Life Sciences, DRI. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Sam Gaer's career spans several major shifts in market structure — from the open-outcry pits of COMEX to high-frequency trading and now crypto derivatives. Sam began his career as a teenage runner on the COMEX floor during the gold boom of the early 1980s before becoming a copper pit trader himself. While most traders relied purely on instinct, Sam was already experimenting with technology — building early pricing tools that helped identify inefficiencies in spread markets. His path eventually led beyond the trading floor into exchange technology and market infrastructure, including building trading software that was later acquired by the New York Mercantile Exchange. In recent years, Sam has focused on crypto markets, where he applies traditional derivatives frameworks to volatility, options, and digital asset trading. In this episode, Sam shares insights from decades of experience across multiple market regimes and discusses how trading edge evolves as markets and technology continue to change. In this episode, we explore: · Getting introduced to markets as a teenager · Life inside the COMEX copper trading pits · Early use of computers to price commodity spreads · Inefficiencies in open-outcry markets · Building exchange technology and selling Trading Gear to NYMEX · The transition from pit trading to electronic markets · Market structure lessons from traditional derivatives markets · Why Sam shifted his focus to crypto markets · Opportunities in crypto options and derivatives · Convexity, volatility, and institutional trading frameworks in digital assets About the guest: Sam Gaer, Chief Investment Officer of the Directional Strategy at Monarq Asset Management, has more than three decades of experience across derivatives trading, exchange technology, and quantitative strategy development. He previously served as Chief Information Officer of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), where he helped modernize the exchange's trading infrastructure. Earlier in his career, he was a floor trader on the COMEX commodities exchange and later founded Trading Gear, a technology firm whose trading software was acquired by NYMEX. Sam has also launched and managed quantitative trading strategies focused on derivatives and volatility markets, and today works on institutional trading approaches within digital asset markets. Links + Resources: · Website:  https://www.monarq-am.com · Email:  investors@monarq-am.com Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:  Trade The Pool:  ⁠http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00   Intro and Background 01:48   Early career: COMEX runner to copper pit trader06:40   Programming background and early trading automation16:19   TradingGear: pivot to exchange software and NYMEX sale / CIO role21:09   Trading style evolution: scalping to event-driven and electronic trading23:42   High frequency trading, FINRA experience and entrepreneurship25:09   Transition into crypto: Katana Financial and early crypto market making28:01   Crypto derivatives focus: options, convexity and strategies34:19   Recent crypto market decline: causes, liquidations and regulatory uncertainty39:51   Institutional adoption, ETFs (IBIT) and market-structure impacts42:57   Tokenization, real-world assets and digital asset treasuries (DATs) 56:17   Reflections on markets, challenges and use of AI 58:36   Closing remarks and contact information   Trading Disclaimer:  Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Trust: From Expanse Rollout to High Reliability Organization Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guests: Ismelda Garza, Chief Information Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital; Lynn Falcone, Chief Executive Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

In this EDUCAUSE episode, leaders from Maricopa Community Colleges, Dell, and NVIDIA break down what's actually broken in higher ed workforce pipelines — and what applied AI can do to fix it.FeaturingJess Evans is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at Maricopa Community Colleges — founding member of the National AI Consortium alongside Miami-Dade and Houston Community Colleges, leading AI strategy across 10 colleges and 185,000+ students with one metric driving everything: student employability.Adrienne Garber is the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies for Higher Education — covering 17 states with a decade at Columbia University spanning roles as researcher, faculty member, student, and now strategic vendor partner.Marie Breedlove is a Segment Sales leader at NVIDIA — working across all OEM partners and industries with a front-row view of where agentic AI, physical AI, and robotics are heading and what community colleges can uniquely do with NVIDIA's full-stack platform.Timestamps(1:00) Introductions — Maricopa, Dell & NVIDIA live at EDUCAUSE(2:00) The student who almost skipped Python — and why it matters(7:00) Students in shelters calling into Zoom — the real digital equity problem(13:00) People think AI just happened — NVIDIA's 30-year history in higher ed(17:00) Agentic AI, physical AI, and robotics — what community colleges must prepare for(24:00) Reducing FUD across 10 colleges — Maricopa's AI Resource Center(33:00) Under $100 a credit hour, zero debt, job-ready — the community college case(38:00) Maricopa students running a real SOC for Homeland Security(40:00) Empathy across the aisle — researcher, vendor, teacher, and student in one person(45:00) The National AI Consortium February conference — come to MiamiListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

In this episode, Luis Taveras, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Health, shares how he is leading large scale integration, advancing AI with a human centered approach, and transforming IT into a value engine that supports clinical excellence and strategic growth.

In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MedStar Health, discusses EHR modernization, application rationalization, and the role of AI and digital platforms in improving patient access, experience, and quality across the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region.