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An ERP business killer’s use-case … fun times not to miss Arick Helmlinger, IT Manager of Business Systems and Data at RIX Industries, shares his path from software developer to IT leadership and managing a challenging ERP implementation during COVID-19. From his early days at Radio Shack to becoming the first in-house developer at RIX...
Belleek Pottery, one of Ireland's most historic and renowned pottery manufacturers, has successfully completed a groundbreaking digital transformation project in collaboration with WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal. This initiative, funded by the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost programme, has not only enhanced Belleek's operational efficiency but also strengthened cross-border industry-academic collaboration. Leveraging ATU Donegal's expertise in computing and digital systems, Belleek Pottery has integrated cutting-edge technologies into its business operations. The project focused on enhancing data management, automating essential processes, and advancing the company's digital infrastructure. By replacing outdated systems with a fully integrated platform, Belleek has improved operational efficiency, refined inventory management, and strengthened supply chain performance. "Founded in 1857, Belleek Pottery is deeply rooted in Ireland's cultural and commercial heritage. In today's fast-changing and challenging business environment, it's crucial for us to continuously evolve our processes to ensure the company's success and preserve its legacy," said Raymond Wallace, IT Manager at Belleek Pottery. "The funding from InterTradeIreland as well as the support from ATU has been instrumental in modernising our operations, making them more efficient and scalable for future growth. This project is a testament to the power of cross-border collaboration and the innovation potential within the region." (L-R) Dr Kevin Meehan (Lecturer at ATU), Dr Paul Greaney (Lecturer at ATU), Lisa McManus (Integration Project Manager at Belleek Pottery), Raymond Wallace (IT and Purchasing Manager at Belleek Pottery) and Martin Sharkey (Finance Directory at Belleek Pottery A key project milestone was transitioning to a modern cloud system, replacing outdated software and improving data integration at Belleek. Advanced APIs, automated shipping, and a Shopify-based e-commerce platform were also introduced, enabling real-time stock updates and streamlined order management. "This project has provided ATU Donegal with an invaluable opportunity to apply research and academic expertise to real-world business challenges," said Dr. Kevin Meehan, Principal Investigator at WiSAR Lab, ATU Donegal. "Working with Belleek Pottery has not only strengthened industry-academic ties but has also enriched our curriculum, offering students hands-on experience in digital transformation." The initiative has driven significant business growth, enhancing Belleek's partnerships with major global retailers. The investment in digital infrastructure is expected to drive sustained growth, with sales projected to increase by 40% over the next three years. Lisa McManus, the Innovation Boost Project Manager, has also been retained as Belleek's Integration Project Manager, ensuring that the expertise gained remains within the company. Encouraged by the success of this collaboration, both Belleek Pottery and ATU Donegal are exploring future opportunities to drive innovation and digital transformation. "This project exemplifies how innovation and tradition can work hand in hand," Dr. Kevin Meehan concluded. "Belleek Pottery has not only modernised its operations but also set a new standard for digital transformation in heritage industries. We are excited to see how this momentum continues to drive change and create new opportunities for the future." Joanne Deighan, Programme Manager at InterTradeIreland, highlighted the importance of the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme, saying: "Collaboration with partners across the island fosters meaningful advancements, improving processes, refining products, and enhancing services. The partnership between Belleek Pottery and ATU Donegal has had a lasting impact and created exciting new opportunities for future growth." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and oft...
Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into a conversation about how women can redefine themselves and create a whole new life after retirement.Certified by the Brave Thinking Institute, Carol Iacobucci is dedicated to helping individuals design and live lives aligned with their Soul's purpose. Passionate about inspiring transformation, Carol specializes in guiding women aged 50 and older through life transitions, empowering them to achieve meaningful results and discover greater fulfillment.With over 20 years of experience in transformational success principles, Carol is also a highly sought-after speaker, educator, and workshop leader. Her career in manufacturing spanned over 40 years, during which she served as IT Manager and Quality Manager, conducting numerous training seminars. Carol holds an MBA and various certifications, bringing a wealth of expertise to her work.Blending her diverse background with DreamBuilder coaching methods, Carol focuses on helping clients break through limitations and create richer, more purposeful lives. Connect with Carol Here: https://www.facebook.com/carol.iacobuccihttps://www.facebook.com/groups/womenreimagingretirementhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-iacobucci/TheCarolConnection.comGrab the freebie here: https://thecarolconnection.aweb.page/p/89cb1d61-d55b-46da-9997-4daee7970e4c===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/
Today we're talking with data science manager Gaurav Mittal about how tech professionals can transform nonprofits by volunteering their skills. While many organizations struggle with limited budgets and technical resources, professionals like Gaurav are showing how a few hours of volunteered expertise in data analysis, automation, or system design can help nonprofits dramatically scale their impact. Whether it's creating dashboards to better understand donor patterns, building tools to streamline operations, or developing solutions that help organizations tell their story through data, tech volunteers are helping nonprofits serve more people in need while working remotely on their own schedule. This conversation reveals how accessible and rewarding it can be to give back using the professional skills you already have. "Any skill, whatever you have, please come forward, volunteer, and you will yourself see like you are making a huge impact." [25:20] "You have to just give few hours, but it's going a long, long way." [24:30] Calls to Action: Visit Catchafire.org, and volunteermatch.org to find remote tech volunteer opportunities that match your skills Start small - even a few hours of your technical expertise can have huge impact for nonprofits When volunteering: Focus on creating scalable, sustainable solutions Use open-source tools nonprofits can maintain without additional cost or restrictions Think about what happens after you leave Build automated solutions where possible Keep future volunteers in mind since there is usually high-turnover in all volunteer positions. ABOUT GAURAV MITTAL: Gaurav Mittal is a seasoned IT Manager , adept at guiding teams in developing and deploying cutting-edge technology solutions. His achievements include substantial cost savings through innovative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Gaurav is recognized for his leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering exceptional IT services aligned with organizational goals. He's published several peer-reviewed articles, spoken at international conferences, and served on multiple judging panels. His contributions extend to volunteer work with non-profits and maintaining strong academic credentials, including an MBA and various technical certifications. Links from this episode: https://volunteermatch.org https://mentormentee.com/ https://www.catchafire.org/profiles/2923366/about https://x.com/GauravM85 https://binkypatrol.org/ways-to-help/
November 21st, 2024, Question of Ethics Conversation Copilot describes data literacy as understanding, interpreting, and using data effectively. It involves knowing how to read charts and graphs, understanding statistics, and being able to critically evaluate data sources for their reliability and relevance. Just as how literacy with words helps you comprehend and communicate in language, data literacy empowers you to navigate and make sense of the vast amounts of data we encounter daily. Problem Analysis is an often-overlooked component of decision-making. In this episode we discuss data literacy and how it intersects with ethics in the courts. Episode Moderator: Roger Rand, IT Manager, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Episode Panel: Courtney Whiteside, Director, Municipal Court, St. Louis, Missouri. Courtney is also the chair of the NACM Ethics Subcommittee. Stacy Worby, State Jury Coordinator, Alaska State Court System, Anchorage. Ellen Haines, Supervisor, IT Training & Data Analysis Department, Multnomah Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Peter Kiefer, Host, Court Leaders Advantage Podcast Series, Auburn, New York. Jeff Chappell, Court Administrator, Municipal Court, O'Fallon, Missouri. Creadell Webb, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, 1st Judicial District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leave a question or comment at ethics@nacmnet,org Join the Question of Ethics Conversation held after the Subcommittee meetings every fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm ET.
LAYOUT:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:50 Hosts' Bios and Backgrounds03:16 Reflecting on Favorite Moments06:37 Themes of Belonging and Community09:58 Balancing Technical Skills and Human Connection14:09 Practical Tips for New Teachers17:14 Listener Engagement and ConclusionGUESTS ON EPISODE (Our Hosts):Lauren Merkley - 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year, previously an English Teacher at Granite School DistrictRyan Rarick - Education Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach, Washington School DistrictADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Lauren MerkleyInstagram: @lmerklesTwitter/X: @lmerklesEmail: lauren@hopestreetgroup.orgConnect with Ryan RarickInstagram: @raricks_roomTwitter/X: @Coach_RarickEmail: ryan.rarick@hopestreetgroup.org SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
Today Laura and Kevin sit down with Mike Bowers an expert in IIoT platforms, and legacy system modernization. Mike shares invaluable insights on how to innovate in manufacturing and bridge the gap between technology and leadership. We explore Mike's personal and professional journey into software development and architecture and then deep dive into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), explaining its role in transforming industries such as automotive, water treatment, and smart city development. Mike highlights how smart factories are revolutionizing manufacturing by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impacts—illustrating concepts with real-world examples like Amazon's use of graph databases to optimize delivery logistics. Mike explains the technologies driving Industry 4.0, including the MQTT protocol, the importance of mastering JSON, and the critical role of AI and machine learning in enhancing IIoT capabilities. Mike also addresses practical advice for aspiring professionals: prioritize hands-on experience by working directly in modern factory environments to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Mike also tackles key issues such as cybersecurity risks of legacy connected devices and the skills gap in the workforce. Along the way, he touches on futuristic topics like Elon Musk's AI innovations and the impact of robotics on improving worker conditions—, even addressing whether Amazon workers might finally avoid "bottle-breaks." Whether you're a technologist or simply curious about how factories are evolving beyond the 1980s, this episode offers a fascinating look at the technologies shaping modern industry and the professionals driving these changes.Mike Bowers is the Chief Architect at FairCom Corporation. Mike brings decades of experience in software development and architecture, and specializes in high-performance NoSQL/SQL databases, IIoT platforms, and legacy system modernization solutions. His insights will help CEOs, IT Managers, software architects/engineers, and control engineers to reduce cost in manufacturing, deliver agility by adopting Industry 4.0, and bridge between technologists and executives, to mention a few.
This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Greetings and welcome to Hacker Public Radio. My name is Peter Paterson, also known as SolusSpider, a Scotsman living in Kentucky, USA. This is my second HPR recording. The first was episode 4258 where I gave my introduction and computer history. Once again I am recording the audio on my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone, running Android 14, with Audio Recorder by Axet. The app was installed from F-Droid. Markdown For my Shownotes I learned to use Markdown by using the ReText app, which allows me to write in one window and preview the result in another. What is this show about? When I visited Archer72, AKA Mark Rice, in November 2024 in his University of Kentucky trauma room I reminded him that I work for God's Pantry Food Bank. He said he wanted to hear more, and highly suggested that I record the story as an HPR show, so here we are. I plan to ask the questions I hear from so many, and attempt to answer them as best I am able. What is the History of God's Pantry Food Bank? Reading directly from the About-Us page of Godspantry.org Mim Hunt, the founder of God's Pantry Food Bank, vowed to leave "the heartbreaking profession of social work" behind when she returned to her hometown of Lexington after serving as a child welfare worker in 1940's New York City. She and her husband, Robert, opened "Mim's," a combination gift shop, antique gallery, and health food store, but after seeing poverty in Lexington that rivaled what she'd fought against in New York, she found herself unable to remain silent. Mim began her work in Lexington by filling her station wagon with food, clothing, and bedding, and distributing it directly to individuals in need. Soon, neighbors were bringing food donations to what became known as "Mim's Pantry" located at her home on Lexington's Parkers Mill Road. But Mim quickly corrected them. "I don't fill these shelves," she said. "God does. This is God's Pantry." God's Pantry Food Bank was born out of this work in 1955 and remained mobile until the first pantry was opened in 1959. Since its founding, the food bank has grown in many ways. What started with one woman attempting to do what she could to address a need is now an organization serving 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky through a number of programs with a dedicated staff committed to the mission of solving hunger. Mim Hunt devoted her life to helping others, and we continue to honor her legacy at God's Pantry Food Bank. Her work is proof that one person, with every small action, can make a large impact. We invite you to join us in continuing Mim's work. Where have been the locations of the main Food Bank facility? My ex-workmate Robert Srodulski recently wrote a reply in Facebook when our newest building was announced. He stated: "If I count right, this is the 6th main warehouse location in Lexington. Congratulations! > Mim's house and car Oldham Avenue garage A building next to Rupp Arena (which is now gone) Forbes Road Jaggie Fox Way, Innovation Drive." My friend Robert was employed by the Food Bank for 26 years. I am chasing his time as the longest lasting male employee. Two ladies have longer service times: Debbie Amburgey with 36.5 years in our Prestonsburg facility. She started on 19th October 1987. Sadly my good friend Debbie passed earlier this year, and I miss her greatly. She never retired. Danielle Bozarth with currently just under 30 years. She started on 30th May 1995. It would take me just over 11 years to catch up with Debbie's service record, which would take me to the age of 68. Unsure if I shall still be employed by then! What exactly do I mean by Food Bank? In February 2023 I wrote a blog post with my explanation of Food Bank. My website is LinuxSpider.net, and you will find the direct link in the shownotes. The blog was written as a response to friends, mostly from the United Kingdom, asking me very this question. To many there, and indeed here in USA also, what is called a Food Bank is what I call a local Food Pantry. Nobody is wrong here at all. We all gather food from various sources and distribute it to our neighbours who are in food insecure need. Most Pantries are totally staffed by volunteers and often open limited hours. The Food Bank has a larger scope in where we source food from, the amount sourced, does have paid staff but still dependent on volunteers, and we are open at least 40 hours a week. More if you include projects that involve evenings and Saturdays. God's Pantry Food Bank has a service area which includes 50 of the 120 Counties of Kentucky, covering central, southern, and eastern, including part of Appalachia. When I started in 1999 we were distributing 6 million pounds weight of food per year. This is about 150 semi-truckloads. Over 25 years later we are looking at distributing about 50 million pounds this year, about 1,250 truckloads. Over 40% of our distribution is fresh produce. We are an hunger relief organisation, so this amount of food is assisting our neighbours in need. In those 50 Counties we have about 400 partner agencies. Many of these agencies are Soup Kitchens, Children's Programs, Senior Programs, as well as Food Pantries. God's Pantry Food Bank is partnered with the Feeding America network of 198 Food Banks. In my early years I knew them as America's Second Harvest. In 2008 they changed name to Feeding America. Their website is FeedingAmerica.org What they do is outlined in their our-work page, including: Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity. Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone. Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing. Working with local food banks and meal programs. Ending hunger through Food Access, Food Rescue, Disaster Response, and Hunger Research. I have visited a few other Food Banks, but not as many as I would have liked. We all have our own areas of service, but do often interact as the needs arise, especially in times of disaster. The Feeding America network came to Kentucky's aid in the past few years with the flooding in the East and tornadoes in the West. Feeding America aided the Food Banks affected by the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. How did I get started at the Food Bank? As mentioned in my introduction show I moved from Scotland to Kentucky in May 1999 and married Arianna in June 1999. Before our wedding I had received my green card. My future Mother-in-Law Eva recommended I check with God's Pantry Food Bank to see if they were hiring. She was working for Big Lots and had applied for a warehouse job at the Food Bank. Unfortunately for her she never got the job, but she was quite impressed by the organisation. She knew that I had warehouse and driving experience. So, one day after dropping Arianna at her University of Kentucky Medical Staff Office I stopped by the Food Bank on South Forbes Road to ask. The answer was that they were indeed hiring for the warehouse, and to come back that afternoon to meet with CW Drury, the Warehouse Manager. I drove home, put on smarter clothes, and drove back. It was a pleasure meeting CW and hearing about the job. Although most of the explanation of what they did in their mission went over my head at the time, I knew needed a job, and wanted to join this company. A few days before our wedding I received a phone call from CW offering me the position. I accepted and went for my medical the next day. My first day with God's Pantry Food Bank was on Tuesday 6th July 1999, the day after our honeymoon. I will admit that although my previous job in Scotland was a physical one, quite a few months had passed, and the heat was hot that Summer in Kentucky! I went home exhausted everyday, but totally enjoying the work I was doing. I started off mostly picking orders, assisting Agencies that came in, going to the local Kroger supermarkets to pick up bread, deliver and pick up food barrels of donations, and all the other duties CW assigned me to. I particularly enjoyed the software part of the job. I forget the name of the software back then, but do remember learning the 10 digit Item Codes. 1st is the source 2nd and 3rd are the category. There are 31 officially with Feeding America. next 6 is the unique UPC - usually from the item bar code 10th is the storage code of dry, cooler, or freezer The first code I memorised was Bread Products: 1040010731 This broke down to Donated, Bread Category, UPC number, and Dry Storage. I must admit we did not create a new code when we started storing Bread Product in the Cooler. That is probably the only exception It has been my responsibility all these years to maintain the Item Category Code sheet with different codings we have used and had to invent. An example is that when the source digit had already used 1 to 9, we had to start using letters. Although there were concerns at the time, everything worked out well. When I started at South Forbes Road there were 11 employees there and Debbie in Prestonsburg. 12 in total, in 2 locations. These days we have over 80 employees in 5 locations: Lexington, Prestonsburg, London, Morehead, and a Volunteer Center on Winchester Road, Lexington, near the Smuckers JIF Peanut Butter plant. My time at 104 South Forbes Road was for a full 4 weeks! In August 1999 we moved to 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, into a customised warehouse with 3 pallet tall racking, and lots of office space. It felt so large back then! On my first couple of days of unloading trucks there I totally wore out a pair of trainers!! Jaggie Fox does sound like a strange name for a street, but I later learned it came from 2 ladies, Mrs Jaggie and Mrs Fox who owned the land before the business park purchase. Anyway, that's what I have been told by mulitple people. Technology was fun in 1999, as we had a 56K phone modem, about 10 computers, and 1 printer. You can imagine the shared internet speed. I forget how long, but we eventually got DSL, then Cable. What have been my duties at the Food Bank? For my first decade of employment I worked the warehouse and as a driver. This included delivering food to the 4 to 5 local pantries that we ran ourselves in local church buildings in Fayette County. Funny story is that a couple of years into the job, I was approached by the Development Manager and asked if I knew websites and HTML. I informed her that I was familiar, and she made me responsible for the maintenance of the website that University of Kentucky students had created. It indeed was quite basic with only HTML and images. I had this duty for a few years before a professional company was hired. I mentioned Inventory software. In early 2000 we moved to an ERP, that is an Enterprise Resource Planning suite named Navision written by a Danish company. That company was then taken over by Microsoft. For as while it was called Microsoft NAV, and these days it is part of Dynamics 365. Feeding America commissioned a module named CERES which assisted us non-profits to use profit orientated software. Inhouse, we just call the software CERES. Even though I was no longer maintaining the website, I was still involved in IT to a degree. I became the inhouse guy who would set up new employees with their own computer. Ah, the days of Active Directory. I never did like it! I was also the guy the staff came to first with their computer problems. Funny how a lot of these issues were fixed when I walked in their office. If I could not fix an issue there and then, we did have a contract company on-call. They maintained our server and other high level software. This was still when I was in the warehouse role. After that first decade I was allocated to be our Welcome Center person, which I did for 3 years. This involved welcoming agencies, guests, salespersons, volunteers, and assisting other staff members in many ways. I also went from being a driver to the person who handed out delivery and pick-up routes to the drivers. During these years I became a heavy user of CERES working with the agencies and printing out pick-sheets to our warehouse picking staff. Although I really enjoyed the work, I will openly admit that I am not always the best in heavily social situations. I did have some difficulty when the Welcome Center was full of people needing my attention and I was trying to get software and paperwork duties done. Somehow I survived! My next stage of employment was moving into the offices and becoming the assistant to the Operations Director. This is when I really took on the role of food purchaser, ordering fresh produce and food from vendors as part of our budget. I also took over the responsibility of bidding for food donations from the Feeding America portal named Choice. National Donors offer truckloads of food and other items to the network, and we Food Banks bid on them in an allocated share system. The donations are free, but we pay for the truck freight from the shipping locations. A full time IT person was hired. We are now on our 4th IT Manager. The last 2 each had assistants. Although I am grandfathered in as an admin, my duties in this regard are very low, but still have the abity to install software as needed. Quite handy on my own laptop. As well as being the Food Procurement Officer I also became the Reporting Officer. This has been greatly aided by our team receiving the ability to write our own reports from the Navision SQL database using Jet Reporting. This is an Excel extension that allows us to access field data not directly obtainable in the CERES program. The fore-mentioned Robert Srodulski used to spend a day creating a monthly report that included all of our 50 counties across multiple categories of data. He would step by step complete an Excel worksheet with all this information. I took his spreadsheet, converted it into a Jet Report, and it now runs in about 5 minutes! It is my responsibility to supply reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to my Directors, fellow staff, and to Feeding America. Yes, I do have an orange mug on my desk that says "I submitted my MPR". That is the Monthly Pulse Report. It sits next to my red swingline stapler! What are God's Pantry Food Bank's sources of food? This is probably the question I get asked the most when friends and online contacts find out what I do for a career. We receive and obtain food from various sources, including: Local donations from people like you. Thank you! Local farmers. Local retail companies and other businesses giving food directly to us and to our Partner Agencies. We are the official food charity of many retailers, including Walmart and Kroger. National Companies, mostly through the Feeding America Choice Program. The USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, supplies us with multiple programs of food: TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program), CCC (Commodity Credit Corporation), and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). Purchased food, including Fresh Produce, via donations and grants. Without all this food coming in, we would not be able to distribute to our internal programs or to our partner agencies, allowing them to run Backpacks for Kids, Food Boxes for Seniors, Food Pantries, Mobile Distributions, Sharing Thanksgiving, and a multitude of other services we offer our neighbours. We have a team of Food Sourcers that work directly with the retail companies, so I am not fully involved there, but I am the main Food Purchaser for the majority of the food we buy. Specialised internal programs like Backpack and local Pantries do order specific foods that they need on a regular basis. I try to supply for the long term. With the USDA CSFP program I am responsible for the ordering of that food through a Government website. Often 6 to 12 months ahead of time. Here's a truth that staggers many people when I inform them: If you are spending cash on food donations to God's Pantry Food Bank, the most efficient use of those funds is to donate it to us. I truly can obtain about $10 worth of food for every $1 given. An example is that I recently obtained a full truckload donation of 40,000lb of Canned Sliced Beets (yum!) that we are paying only freight on. Do the maths. #Where is God's Pantry Food Bank located? As mentioned we have 5 locations, not including our own local pantries, but our main head office is at 2201 Innovation Drive Please check out our webpage at GodsPantry.org/2201innovationdrive as it includes an excellent animated walk-through tour of the offices and warehouse, including the Produce Cooler, Deli Cooler, and Freezer. They are massive! I personally waited until the very last day, Friday 13th of December, to move out of my Jaggie Fox office and into my new one at Innovation. Our official first day was on Monday 16th December 2024. What I tooted and posted on that Friday caught the eye of my CEO, Michael Halligan, and he asked me if he could share it with others. Of course he should! In the Shownotes I have included a link to my Mastodon toot. It's too long a number to read out. I am absolutely loving our new location. It's my challenge to fill the cooler, freezer, and dry warehouse with donated food! My new office is 97% set up to my workflow, including my infamous hanging report boards, and spiders everywhere. The last line of my blog says: All that said, it truly is the only job I have ever had which I absolutely enjoy, but totally wish did not exist!! This remains true. Our mission is: Reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities. Our vision is: A nourished life for every Kentuckian. #How may HPR listeners support God's Pantry Food Bank The quick answer is to go to our website of GodsPantry.org and click on Take Action. From there you will be given a list to choose from: Donate Food Volunteer Host a Food Drive or Fundraiser Become a Partner Attend an Event Advocate Other Ways to Help Thank you so much for listening to my HPR show on God's Pantry Food Bank. Apart from leaving a comment on the HPR show page, the easiest ways for people to contact me are via Telegram: at t.me/solusspider or Mastodon at @SolusSpider@linuxrocks.online I look forward to hearing from you. Now go forth, be there for your fellow neighbours, and record your own HPR show! … Adding this comment to the Shownotes, that I shall not be speaking aloud. Although I consider this show topic to be Clean, as it is basically about my life and work, not my beliefs, there may be some worldwide who hear the name God's Pantry and consider it to be religious. Therefore I am flagging the show as Explicit. just in case. It is merely the name of our non-profit Food Bank, as called by our founder Mim Hunt. Although the majority of our Partner Agencies are faith based non-profit organisations, the Food Bank itself is not faith based. … Provide feedback on this episode.
LAYOUT:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:55 Discussing Divisive Topics in the Classroom02:29 Navigating Political Discourse04:18 Teaching Civil Dialogue09:58 Encouraging Empathy and Argumentation14:54 Handling Classroom Challenges19:24 Final Takeaways and ConclusionGUESTS ON EPISODE:John Brumbaugh - History Teacher, Davis School DistrictAdam Sturm - History Teacher, Davis School DistrictADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Adam SturmEmail: adsturm@dsdmail.netConstitution 101 Course by National Constitution Center - The Constitution 101 course provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution's text, history, structure, and case law. Drawing on primary source documents, learners will study the historical and philosophical foundations of America's founding principles from a range of diverse voices. Participants will also learn how to think like constitutional lawyers—cultivating the skills necessary to analyze constitutional questions. Each module includes primary source readings, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Interactive Constitution essays. This course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule. SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
Du möchtest wissen, wie du Außenstandorte nach einem Carve-out effizient in die IT-Struktur deines Unternehmens integrierst?
Du möchtest wissen, wie du Außenstandorte nach einem Carve-out effizient in die IT-Struktur deines Unternehmens integrierst?
LAYOUT:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions01:28 Podcast Format and Today's Topic02:34 Building Relationships of Trust05:53 Building a Community in Schools07:25 Transitioning from Classroom to Leadership13:56 Vision and Mission in Schools18:45 Distributive Leadership and Teacher Empowerment21:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways26:06 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information GUESTS ON EPISODE:Sean Thorpe - Instructional Coach, Granite School DistrictEmily Wilson - Assistant Administrator, Canyons School District ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Sean ThorpeTwitter/X: @thethorpians Connect with Emily WilsonEmail: emewillson@gmail.comant Administrator, Navigator Pointe Academy SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
„Wir leben in einer Wissensgesellschaft.“ - wäre mal so eine Behauptung, die man aufstellen könnte. Wenn wir wollen, können wir alles wissen, Dank des großen, world wide web. Aber was finden wir da? Was bedeutet das, was wir finden, für den Begriff des Wissens, für unser Denken und … für unser Weltverständnis? Unsere Redakteurin Eva Schmidt stolperte über die Forderung nach einer öffentlichen Suchmaschine von dem Philosophen, IT-Manager und Kolumnisten Dr. Michael Andrick aus Ende 2022. Sie lud den Autoren zum Gespräch, auch, weil sein letztes Buch „Im Moralgefängnis“ heißt und von der Sprachlosigkeit und Einengung des Diskursraumes handelt. Zunächst wollte sie von Dr. Michael Andrick wissen, welche Suchmaschine er auf welchen Geräten für welche Zwecke benützt: Sein Buch: https://westendverlag.de/Im-Moralgefaengnis/2076 www.radiomuenchen.net/ @radiomuenchen www.facebook.com/radiomuenchen www.instagram.com/radio_muenchen/ twitter.com/RadioMuenchen Radio München ist eine gemeinnützige Unternehmung. Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen. GLS-Bank IBAN: DE65 4306 0967 8217 9867 00 BIC: GENODEM1GLS Bitcoin Cash (BCH): qqdt3fd56cuwvkqhdwnghskrw8lk75fs6g9pqzejxw Bitcoin (BTC): 3G1wDDH2CDPJ9DHan5TTpsfpSXWhNMCZmQ Ethereum (ETH): 0xB41106C0fa3974353Ef86F62B62228A0f4ad7fe9
In this insightful conversation, Dustin speaks with Kat Liendgens, CEO of Hannon Hill, about the unique challenges international students face when navigating university websites and how institutions can enhance their online presence to attract and support global learners. Kat shares her personal experience as an international student, discusses the evolving role of marketing and IT in higher ed, and highlights key strategies for improving website usability. This episode is packed with practical tips on how universities can reduce friction for international students and create an inclusive, personalized digital experience.Guest Name: Kat Liendgens, CEO at Hannon HillGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Kat Liendgens has been the CEO of Hannon Hill since 2011, guiding the company to become a leader in web content management systems, particularly in higher education. Kat began her career at Hannon Hill as the Professional Services Manager and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming COO and later CEO within two years. Before joining Hannon Hill, she held leadership roles in IT, including Associate Dean of IT and IT Manager. Under Kat's leadership, Hannon Hill has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of the Cascade Cloud offering and a complete overhaul of the Cascade 8 user interface. She has also led the development of Clive, Hannon Hill's web personalization platform, positioning the company at the forefront of web personalization long before it became a standard in the industry. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
LAYOUT:00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions02:46 Exploring the Concept of Belonging04:33 Building Community in the Classroom08:45 Practical Strategies for Fostering Belonging19:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways25:10 Conclusion and Podcast InformationGUESTS ON EPISODE:Alaina Marti - Social Studies Teacher, Salt Lake School DistrictBrenda Straley - CTE Teacher, Jordan School District ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Brenda StraelyInstagram: @jatc_teachereducationInstagram: @jatc.behavioralhealth SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
LAYOUT:6 Min Introduction17 Min The Heart of the Conversation3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and OutroGUESTS ON EPISODE:Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education AssociationFatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale ElementaryADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Michelle SmithEmail: smdenmic@yahoo.comConnect with Ms. FataiEmail: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
Cher Fox is the President of Fox Consulting, bringing over 35 years of expertise in solving complex data challenges with a personal touch. Passionate about helping organizations optimize processes and enhance data quality, Cher crafts strategic analytics roadmaps for global companies, particularly those handling complex financial data. Her hands-on experience spans roles such as CDO, COO, CEO, CFO, IT Manager, and Customer Services Manager across various industries. She also serves as VP of Marketing for the Data Management Association - Rocky Mountain Chapter and contributes to multiple industry groups. Certified as a Data Management Professional (CDMP) by DAMA International, Cher has shared her knowledge at over 30 international events. Beyond her professional life, Cher is a dedicated fitness enthusiast, competing as an amateur bodybuilder and enjoying Spartan races, drawing from her background as a professional dancer and lifestyle brand spokesmodel. Fox Consulting designs and implements complex data solutions that empower analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The firm specializes in developing data strategies that drive business objectives, optimize operations, and foster innovation, including preparation for Generative AI. Fox Consulting also excels in data governance and compliance, helping organizations establish robust frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and security, which supports a data-driven and customer-focused culture. By leveraging advanced analytics techniques, Fox Consulting extracts actionable insights from complex datasets, enabling clients to make informed decisions. The firm also guides organizations through change management processes, providing training to enhance data and process literacy across teams, and building a culture that aligns with business goals and data insights.
In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Amir Timur, an IT Manager who navigated the darkness of racism and personal struggle to discover his path to healing. Timur's story is one of profound self-discovery, where he initially distanced himself from his family to confront his inner demons through shadow work, therapy, self-reflection, and meditation. Despite his proud heritage as a descendant of prominent Uzbek leaders in the U.S., he chose to forge his own path, blending Uzbek and American cultures in his life. His journey included moving several times due to racial adversity and eventually finding reconciliation with his family through the aid of psychedelics and deep introspection. Timur's narrative is a powerful testament to trusting one's instincts and embracing the process of self-healing and cultural integration.
Seth Yeack Seth Yeack serves as the IT Manager at Dazpak, a packaging company that produces materials for major brands like Starbucks and McDonald’s. With a background in Army communications and self-taught programming skills, Seth brings a unique perspective to IT management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs, automation, and continuous learning in...
David Johnson Jr David Johnson serves as the IT Manager at OTJ Architects, an award-winning architecture firm with offices throughout the US. With a background that includes roles at Apple and experience managing small IT teams, David brings a unique perspective on training, development, and the evolving role of IT in modern businesses. His approach...
LAYOUT:5 Min Intro and Info Drop20 Min The Heart of the Conversation5 Min Conclusion - Banter, OutroGUESTS ON EPISODE:Chad Warnick - CTE Teacher, Millard School District, and 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year.Cole Wilkes - Elementary/Middle School Teacher, Davis School District, 2023 Best of Davis AwardADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Chad WarnickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-warnick-337b0374/Connect with Cole WilkesYouTube: Behind the Bowtie - www.youtube.com/@ColeWilkes Instagram: @coletrainwilkes SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
IT Manager of Tomorrow Awards to inicjatywa promująca najlepszych managerów IT w Polsce odpowiedzialnych za transformacje w swoich firmach. Od 2018 roku niezależne Jury wybiera najlepszego lidera IT. Konkurs jest okazją do podzielenia się swoją historią i zainspirowania innych. Od lat wspiera rozwój kariery managerów IT. IT Manager of Tomorrow Awards to nie tylko sam konkurs, a przynależność do najaktywniejszej społeczności managerów IT w Polsce.
Datapac, Ireland's leading technology solutions and services provider, has announced that its technology is helping to drive equine disease diagnosis and research for the Irish Equine Centre (IEC). Founded in 1983, the Kildare-based IEC is a leading scientific and diagnostic service provider dedicated to the health and wellbeing of horses. The IEC's existing IT infrastructure was no longer able to keep pace with the growing technology demands of the equine diagnostics field. Following a competitive tender, Datapac delivered a complete refresh of the centre's IT ecosystem to support the rollout of a wide range of services, including laboratory diagnostics, disease surveillance, and research on equine health and biosecurity. The solution is underpinning continued growth and success for the IEC, which has just launched the Pet Vet Lab, a new service dedicated to advancing the health of household pets. It offers a ground-breaking screening service directly to pet owners, producing a personalised probiotic which is unique to each pet. Datapac's fully managed solution includes a comprehensive overhaul and integration of the IEC's networking, compute, and storage infrastructure, built on Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hardware and software. As the leading diagnostic service provider to the Irish equine industry, infrastructure uptime and resilience is vital for the IEC. The technology provides robust cloud data backup and recovery, with the ability to restore data in minutes in the event of an incident. Advanced de-duplication vastly reduces the size of data storage, with up to 90% data capacity savings, and has significantly reduced cloud hosting costs for the centre. It also ensures speedy access to applications and data, boosting productivity for the IEC's 69 employees. Meanwhile, in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Datapac's Managed Threat Ops service provides round-the-clock monitoring, response, and neutralisation of cybersecurity threats. The IEC also serves as a teaching centre for third-level veterinary students and Microsoft Office 365 software with individual accounts and storage space provides a seamless user experience. In addition, Datapac has enhanced connectivity across the IEC campus, implementing a wireless network solution and upgrade to next-generation Wi-Fi 6. The consolidation of technologies coupled with support from Datapac engineers for day-to-day technical queries has reduced the burden on in-house IT resources, freeing up time to focus on driving innovation for the centre. Michael Mahady, IT Manager, Irish Equine Centre, said: "We had worked with Datapac in the past, and knew that its skilled team was best placed to deliver on our key objectives as technologies continue to advance. The flexibility and high level of data protection provided by the HPE Simplivity platform is of the utmost importance, as secure backup and business continuity is crucial to enable us to continue to roll out our services and resources. Furthermore, Datapac's solution provides the benefits of a smaller storage footprint while retaining the operational horsepower of a much larger system to support the early detection and management of diseases. Reliable access to Datapac's experts is invaluable and gives us the peace of mind to focus on delivering value-adding projects for the centre." Colin Chapman, Business Relationship Manager, Datapac, said: "The Irish Equine Centre does such important work to promote horse health in Ireland, and our technology infrastructure overhaul is providing the proactive support and increased capabilities to continue to advance these vital services. Our solution has futureproofed the IEC's IT systems which will help the centre to grow and innovate in line with evolving industry demands. We are looking forward to building on our relationship with the centre as it continues to develop its cutting-edge resources." See more stories here.
Martin Pannier, Co founder and CEO of Primo joins the show to talk aboutLessons learned building product at Gusto that led to solving for the "accidental IT Manager"The decision to launch a free product SKU, PLG, and considerations to make before launching a free productThe pros and cons of building your startup pitch with your VCs.
LAYOUT:Intro & Info Drop - First 5 minutesMain Chat - Next 15.5 minutes Reflections & Outro - Last 4.5 minutesGUESTS ON EPISODE:Kelbie Jackson - Instructional Coach, Box Elder School DistrictADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Kelbie JacksonX: https://twitter.com/KJackson713Instagram: @hey.mrs.jackson SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @HSG_UTInstagram: @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
In today's episode of Elevate Your Career, Nicole is joined by Meghan Weeks, recent graduate of the University of California and IT Manager for the city of Long Beach, California. During the conversation, they explore the challenges and strategies for women in IT leadership roles. They emphasize the importance of confidence, fearlessness, and continuous learning. Women are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, apply for roles even if they don't meet every qualification, and assert themselves in meetings to ensure their contributions are recognized. Meghan highlights the value of professional networks and proactive networking, suggesting that women set goals for networking events to make meaningful connections and create opportunities for themselves.The conversation touches on the need for women to recognize and address biases in the workplace. They discuss the importance of having difficult conversations with supervisors about unequal treatment or pay discrepancies, emphasizing the need for a calm, unemotional approach focused on seeking solutions and understanding. Meghan also stresses the importance of negotiation, noting that women often settle for less when it comes to salary and benefits. They encourage women to push back and ask for what they deserve, whether it's a higher salary, more vacation time, or flexible work arrangements.They also offer advice to women starting out in their careers, emphasizing resilience and the importance of building a strong professional network early on. They stress the value of having mentors and peers to support and guide them through challenges. Overall, the episode serves as a rallying call for women in IT to advocate for themselves, push boundaries, and strive for the success they deserve in their careers.Join Nicole and Meghan for this fascinating and inspiring conversation!Enjoy!What You Will Learn In This Show:Why women in IT leadership roles often face challenges related to confidence and assertiveness.The importance of fearlessness and continuous learning when seeking success in IT careers.Why women should apply for roles even if they don't meet every qualification, and speak up in meetings to ensure their contributions are recognized.The value of building a strong professional network and attending networking events as part of an IT career.Why it's important for women to recognize and address biases in the workplace, and to have calm, unemotional conversations with supervisors about unequal treatment or pay discrepancies.The importance of developing negotiation skills to allow women to advocate for themselves in terms of salary, benefits, and work arrangements.Why resilience and the early building of a professional network are key factors for success for women starting out in IT careers.And so much more...Resources:Meghan's LinkedIn
In the upcoming episode of the New Cyber Frontier Podcast, hosted by Mr. Timothy Montgomery, we delve into the critical and complex world of legacy system modernization with our esteemed guest, Mike Bowers, Chief Architect with extensive experience in software development and architecture. This discussion promises to bridge the gap between technologists and executives, offering valuable insights into the adoption of high-performance NoSQL/SQL databases, IIoT platforms, and strategic approaches for legacy system modernization. Mike will guide CEOs, IT Managers, software architects/engineers, and control engineers through the intricacies of reducing manufacturing costs, delivering agility by embracing Industry 4.0, and choosing the right technologies for modernizing legacy applications. From defining legacy systems and tackling common challenges to best practices and avoiding pitfalls during the modernization process, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for those looking to navigate the complexities of updating their technological infrastructure. Join us to explore how to effectively communicate the benefits of modernization to non-technical executives, measure the ROI of modernization efforts, and prepare for future technological advancements. Mike's advice and insights are geared towards helping businesses make cost-effective, value-driven decisions in their modernization journey. Tune in to today's episode of New Cyber Frontier. Visit our sponsors: BlockFrame Inc.
“God invites us to participate in what we're seeing there in Ezekiel 36 and 37. It's not that we're making this heart of stone into a heart of flesh—God's the actor. It's not that we're making these dry bones come alive—God's doing that. But he invites us to be a part of that. That is an incredible privilege and it's exciting.” — Mike GrenierIf you're honest, do you ever feel like you should want to share the gospel more than you do, or that you just don't quite know how to talk about Jesus in a natural way? If so, you'll love this conversation with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Mike Grenier as they talk about the implications our verse has on how we think about evangelism, and the 4 practical steps Mike offers for sharing your faith:Don't be afraid to share with people what you're really enjoying about your faith and why Jesus is beautiful.Ask questions. Be really interested in people as people, not as projects.Don't underestimate the impact of real-life hospitality.Don't be afraid to take risks. Don't wait. God's at work and he can take imperfect words and do great things with them.Let's bring the hope of the gospel to the people in our lives who, like us, need someone to tell them about the God who gives new hearts and new spirits!This month's memory verse: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26Today's guest: Mike Grenier is an IT Manager with TE Connectivity. He and his wife, Emily, and their three kids live in Harrisburg, PA, where they're members of Community Evangelical Free Church. Mike serves in various ways at his church, and loves to help those unfamiliar with the Christian faith grapple with the big questions of life and introduce them to Jesus.Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell Differently's monthly kit with temporary tattoos or stickers, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God's Word.Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month's verse.Did you love today's episode?: We'd love to hear about it! Would you leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show?Links from today's show:Ezekiel 36:26 Deep Dive // This Verse Has Been Following Me AroundFree Devotional ResourcesSign up for our email list!Support the show
LAYOUT:Introductions, Bios for Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins 0:00 - 3:16Main Chat 36 MinutesZain's Back Story Experience with Instacart and Y Combinator 3:27 - 8:32Charm Perspective of Zain's Story 9:04 - 10:56Charm's Reader's Digest of her Teaching Story 11:50 - 15:05Charms Loves and Challenges with Education 15:11 - 17:45Zain's Move to Northern California, AOL Instant Messenger 18:00 - 21:18Zain & Charm's Book Cover Creation and FBLA 21:37 - 28:48Zain's work with Hope Street Group and creation of the HopeST app 28:49 - 33:59Charm's Experience with HopeST app 34:03 - 37:43How to get the HopeST app 37:43 - 39:15Wrap-Up 39:15 - 39:54GUESTS ON EPISODE:Zain Ali - Design Director, Hope Street GroupCharm Hopkins - CTE Advisor, Sutter Union High School and Hope Street Group Education PartnerADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Contact Zain Ali - zain@hopestreetgroup.orgX: twitter.com/zainaliLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainali/Contact Charm Hopkins - charm@hopestreetgroup.orgX: https://twitter.com/HSG_UTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-teacher-fellows/Hope Street Group Website - https://hopestreetgroup.org/Contact about implementing the HopeST app in your school - outreach@hopestreetgroup.orgGet the App - Go to the Apple Store and search for HopeST. Your personalized career discovery platform is designed for students. We're here to guide you through the maze of career options and help you find your dream job. Preparing students for future work with AI.Y Combinator gives start-ups an advantage. Check it out here - https://www.ycombinator.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @HSG_UTInstagram: @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
Three Clare finalists will have their fingers crossed that they will be named as winners at the upcoming .ie Digital Town Awards 2024. Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon, A Testbed For Advancing Future Innovation are finalists in the Digital Business category, while Digital Ennistymon with Waywyser, a tool for slow tourism, is in the running in the Digital Tourism category. Shannon Community Partnership is the third Clare finalist. They are finalists in the newcomer category. To find out more about the awards and Shannon Community Partnership, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joanne Begley, Secretary, Funding Officer, & Social Media Manager, and Sam Stephen, IT Manager.
Download the 14 ITSM Framework Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/43PAm6z | Register to the next live webinar here: https://bit.ly/3PO6amI. There's no unique way to decide how IT teams manage the delivery of IT services to customers. Multiple frameworks can come into play — and typically, simultaneously.The beauty of it is that your plan can be nurtured with multiple perspectives. The drawback is that you can get caught up in complex terminology and never implement said plan.Working with multiple expert team members is a challenge, but it's not impossible. And Jyoti Chopra and Darrel Popowich know how to do it.In this episode, they discuss how to think about and apply standards, frameworks, and concepts, introduce new ways of working with teams, and find and explore new methodologies. In addition, they emphasize the importance of solid communication within the team and with other teams to succeed with your ITSM project. Jyoti Chopra has over 15 years of experience stimulating and shaping business demand across various functions. She is currently the IT Business Relationship Manager at SCI Group Inc. Some of her previous roles include Director of IT at Sakshem IT Solution and Sr. IT Manager at Glaze Trading India. In addition, she was named Top BRM in 2023 by the Business Relationship Management Institute.Darrel Popowich is the Chief Visionary Officer and COO of the BRM Institute. He has over 25 years of experience in the IT world, occupying multiple positions — including Manager of IT Enterprise Services at TransAlta, Vice President of Information Technology at H&R Block Canada, and Managing Director at Online Business Systems. His primary focus is improving IT's capability to explicitly connect IT to business objectives that increase organizational value delivery.
Layout:Beginning 6 Minutes - Intro, UCET/UELMA Conference, Shout out to Kelli Cannon The Next 34 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation with Career Tech StudentsThe last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, Thank-Up to UEN, and Wrap-upGuests on Episode:Students from Career Tech High School, St. George, Utah. Abby Cox, Junior, aspiring Secondary History TeacherMikylee (Kylee) Goldsberry, Junior, aspiring Special Education TeacherAshley Guevara Sanchez, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (2nd grade)Alejandra Alcalá, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (3rd grade)Kyah Brown, Junior, Secondary History TeacherLyla Mecham, Junior, aspiring Special Education Teacher (Elementary)Maci Callister, Junior, aspiring Elementary TeacherLondon Brown, Junior, aspiring Secondary History TeacherEmily Birch, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.Joseph Butterfield, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.Additional Resources:Check out Career Tech High School, in St. George, Utah. Check out the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) website.Check out the Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) website. Social Media Connections: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @HSG_UTInstagram: @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org Part of the ShowInfo Drop Spokesperson:Kelli Cannon (MsKelCan) -- Instruction Coach, Jordan School District, UCET Board Member, & Teacher Fellow. Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)
In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel interviews Tom Cahue, IT Manager for the Mary Campbell Center. Tom shares his experiences as an end customer working with an MSP and discusses the importance of effective communication and clearly defining roles. He also highlights how his organization successfully navigated challenges and established a strong working relationship with their MSP. Supported by: https://huntress.com/mspradio/https://coreview.com/msp/ Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech
We take an opportunity to connect with a Swiss Roundtable of international school technology leaders sharing their perspectives, learnings and experiences working in Swiss international schools—both boarding and non boarding—and what it is like living in Switzerland as an international educator. About Wolfgang Soeldner Wolfgang is an experienced educational technology professional with over 20 years of experience in managing, developing, and integrating technology systems in schools. He has served in various leadership roles in international schools, including ICT Campus Partner, Head of Global Education, Secondary Technology & Learning Coordinator, Head of Learning Resources & Technology Coach, and Whole Campus Technology Coordinator. Wolfgang has developed and executed distance learning programs, implemented one-to-one iPad programs, and led the integration of educational technology across various schools. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and is certified as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator + Trainer, and Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2. Wolfgang is proud to be serving as a Board Member of the Technology Readiness Council (TRC). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsoeldner/ About Gus Alcalá Gus Alcala is the IT Manager and Educational Technology Lead at International School Rheintal. Gus possesses a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, a Master's in Communication and Technology and a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. He has over 10+ years combined experience in network administration, information security and data protection in international schools. Gus is also a certified teacher deeply involved in design and computer science. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gus-alcalá/ About Darren Wise Darren Wise is Director of IT at Aiglon College. Aiglon College is described as one of the world's most distinctive boarding schools and a leader in character education. Darren leads a team of teachers and technicians focussed on providing reliable technology in the classroom and across the wider college, and occasionally we innovate. Prior to working in Switzerland, Darren also spent 12 years working in a similar role at Harrow International School, Bangkok. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-wise-698b0b141/ About Tim Venchus Tim Venchus is the Technology Development Director for The American School in Switzerland, an international PK-12 institution located in Ticino, Switzerland. His primary roles are to support the TASIS community in their use of technology and strategize with colleagues to make the most of technology tools, present and future. Tim holds a B.S. in Mathematics and a Masters in Teaching for 6-12 Mathematics. Prior to working at TASIS, he worked as a District Technology Specialist for a K-8 school district in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tvenchus About Chris Vincent Chris Vincent is the Director of Technology at The International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL). This involves leading committed and inspiring digital learning coaches, an IT team and Librarians as well as being part of the school's senior leadership team. Chris has enjoyed a career in education that has spanned some 35+ years. Chris began his teaching career in state schools in some of Tasmania, Australia's most remote and beautiful areas before embarking on an international career in education and leadership that has spanned some 30+ years and four different countries and schools. Prior to joining ISZL in 2011, Chris and his wife, lived and worked in Singapore, The Netherlands and Vietnam. Their eldest son was amongst the final graduating class of Chris' principalship at UNIS Hanoi and their other two sons are graduates from ISZL. All three have completed tertiary studies in Australia despite having been born and raised outside of Australia. On a personal level, Chris loves a pot of tea, being active outdoors, escaping through a good book and time spent with his family and close friends. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vincent-1222b540/ Resources Websites TRC Tech Director Forum: https://talk.techdirector.org/ Technology Readiness Council: https://technologyreadiness.org/ TRC Membership Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVrFaTrwWVT-XjD3mPGMOg9mFXDNL8g2/view IAPP: https://iapp.org https://skillshop.exceedlms.com/student/page/995423-certifications?navlink=true Diffit -- relevel or translate texts, generate comprehension questions, and then export to Google Slides or PDF activities. Super cool! High School Campus Library: AI: https://iszl.libguides.com/c.php?g=694832&p=5159582 Articles Reimagining Education in the Digital Age: https://www.aiglon.ch/community/news/news/~board/public-news/post/how-aiglon-is-reimagining-education-in-the-digital-age Books The AI Classroom | The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education: https://teachergoals.com/books/educational-technology/the-ai-classroom/?v=a25496ebf095 Dilla Time: https://dillati.me/ The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61714633 John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt Web: www.appsevents.com Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? 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We talk about all of the Xbox news from the last week and how it might impact the Xbox's future. What We're Playing Cliff: Baldur's Gate 3 Colby: Persona 3, Monster Sanctuary News The Future is Xbox! I Mean, the Future Has to Be Something I Guess? There Are a Lot of Game Pass Subs We Are About to See a Bunch of New-ish Systems Finally, a Reason to Buy a PlayStation Portal Fallout is Getting a Very Cool Special Edition Questions Mansocks: What is the best video game movie or TV show adaption (and you can't say TLOU)? Princess_Megan: Why does Microsoft hate cross play? This popped up again during a conversation I was having with the IT Manager. We both play ESO occasionally, but on different platforms so we can't play together. It seems like an easy thing to set up now that Microsoft basically owns all of the game publishing companies Cheap/Free Games Epic Games Super Meat Boy Forever! Xbox Game Pass Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, and PC) Bluey: The Videogame (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 22 Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 27 Madden NFL 24 (Cloud) EA Play – February 27 Indivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28 Space Engineers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 29 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 5 Diablo IV - March 28 PlayStation Plus Need for Speed Unbound | PS5 The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition | PS5 Tales of Arise | PS4 + PS5 Assassin's Creed Valhalla | PS4 + PS5 LEGO Worlds | PS4 LEGO Jurassic World | PS4 Roguebook | PS4 + PS5 Rogue Lords | PS4 Tales of Zestiria | PS4 PlayStation Plus Classic Resistance: Retribution | PS4 + PS5 Jet Rider 2 (originally released as Jet Moto 2 in the US) | PS4 + PS5 Tales of Symphonia | PS4 + PS5 Tales of Vesperia | PS4 + PS5 Humble Bundle Destiny 2: The Story So Far IGN Fan Fest 24 Prime Gaming Blade Assault (Available February 22 through Amazon Games App) Gravitar: Recharged (Available February 29th through Epic Games Store) Patreon Alan Schulte Joe Cole Jr. Anonymous Rich Deacon Extra Life Extra Life Donation Link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byte-me-podcast/message
Justin Mealer Justin Mealer is IT Manager at Impulse Space, a startup focused on space logistics and transportation. His journey began hacking his school’s network at age 12, before becoming one of the youngest IT managers in his region. Justin’s passion for learning has fueled his rapid rise, along with his knack for crafting compelling...
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Michael Turner Michael Turner is an IT professional with around 25 years of experience spanning mainframe computing, desktop support, networking, and management. Currently the IT Manager at Dynamic Equipment Group, Michael oversees technology strategy for the equipment sales company across 13 locations. His passion lies in cybersecurity, believing small businesses can implement controls to protect...
Datapac, Ireland's leading technology solutions and services provider, has announced that it has delivered a reimagined server and data storage solution to Kefron in a deal worth 370,000 over three years. Kefron is a leader in document and information management, and has now developed its own invoice processing software, Kefron AP, which leverages machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide e-invoicing, invoice automation, and analytics to customers. The software has grown exponentially and now serves the needs of organisations of all sizes across a multinational customer base. As Kefron experienced rapid growth both in terms of its customer base and the innovative services offered, the company needed to upgrade its IT infrastructure to keep pace with this expansion. Following an extensive consultative process, Datapac upgraded Kefron's existing storage ecosystem to a HPE Nimble Storage Area Network (SAN). The elevated and highly secure platform is resulting in significant time savings for Kefron AP's users with faster scanning and invoice processing times. Upgraded VMware virtual servers are vastly increasing server uptime, meaning no interruption to vital services for customers across different regions and time zones. Kefron's security posture is improved through enhanced encryption of all data, while Sophos firewall protection adds an extra layer of network security. Kefron has ambitious growth plans and is aiming to double the number of customers using its invoicing software, underpinned by Datapac's technology. The HPE Nimble storage system offers industry-leading scalability due to its unique data compression and de-duplication capabilities. In turn, the solution has increased productivity for Kefron's 180 employees across the business. Day-to-day tasks have become quicker and more efficient with lightning-quick access to critical business applications. The technology has significantly reduced costs for Kefron, minimising the need to maintain or upgrade aging hardware. In addition to the best-in-class technology suite, the ongoing infrastructure management and support provided by Datapac continues to create capacity for internal IT teams to focus on more strategic, less routine activities which add a greater value to business objectives, with backups and other maintenance work conducted out-of-hours to ensure no disruption to daily operations. Jonathan Purvis, IT Manager, Kefron: "As our software solution has grown, so too has the amount of data that needs to be stored and secured. Datapac has been a long-time trusted advisor to Kefron, and the team worked closely with us to provide strategic road mapping and deliver this infrastructure upgrade with little to no downtime or interruptions to our business. "We can continue to grow Kefron AP at pace with the peace of mind that our IT infrastructure is fully scalable and enabling us to provide the highest levels of customer service. The Datapac solution has futureproofed our operations, maximising performance and ensuring the highest levels of security across the board." Pamela Keane, Service Delivery Manager, Datapac: "As long-term IT partner, Datapac are proud to play a continued role in Kefron's ambitious evolution into the digital age. The innovative HPE Nimble platform, designed and delivered by Datapac, is helping Kefron to enhance the invoice processing services it provides to customers and is enabling the company to grow its user base. As Kefron's customers extend across varying time zones, it's essential that the platform underpinning their cloud service offering ensures the very best uptime possible. "This technology harnesses the power of data and empowers Kefron with flexibility and scalability into the future. The solution provides the company with the platform and the confidence to keep innovating. We look forward to continuing to work with Kefron, building on our long and valued partnership." See more stories here.
Thomas Ostapiej Thomas Ostapiej is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves as IT Manager at International Delights, a New Jersey-based commercial bakery, where he has worked for the past 8 years overseeing their systems and technology. Thomas began his career working for a nonprofit before transitioning into IT and...
Join us as we talk cybersecurity with MidSouth's IT Manager, Adel Sulais, and our special guest— MidSouth Fiber Subscriber Loyd McBride. In this episode, you'll hear:How MidSouth Fiber keeps your best interests safeBest practices for internet securityHow to identify scams and malicious attacksThe holiday season brings more online threats than any other time of the year. Be vigilant, fiber subscribers!
Dakota Bates Dakota Bates is an IT Manager at SCS AI Corp. With experience spanning help desk, system administration and management, Dakota brings a broad and pragmatic lens to technology topics, with experience spanning help desk, system administration, and management. He has demonstrated a knack for forging strong connections in the workplace and passion for...
We're here to bring you another week of the biggest stories from the commercial side of the AV industry. Joining us this week are a set of familiar faces, starting with Founder of Control Concepts & host of A State of Control Steve Greenblatt, IT Manager of Classroom Technology for Johns Hopkins University & host of EDTech Erin Maher-Moran, and Director of Client Services for Bates College Scott Tiner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we're talking to Chaquinta Fisher, IT Manager for McLennan County Information Technology. We discuss how Chaquinta is helping to make government technology more accessible, why tech will be at the heart of all future career paths, and why open and honest discourse is the answer to solving any problem in our society. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! For more about Capital One Software, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.
In the second installment of our Back to School series on the Parenting Great Kids podcast, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Sarah Kimmel, a family tech expert, to discuss effective strategies for communicating internet safety with children. Sarah emphasizes the importance of implementing parental controls and filters on devices and apps to create a safer online environment for children. She suggests using multiple layers of protection, such as in-app controls and on-device control settings like Apple Screen Time and Google Family Link. Sarah also highlights the significance of ongoing communication between parents and children about potential risks and safe online practices. This episode is a must-listen for parents who want to gain practical strategies for keeping their children safe online. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Discover the methods to safeguard your children in the digital world. Unearth the best practices to effectively implement parental controls and filters. Learn effective ways to engage in an open dialogue with your children about web safety. Acquire up-to-date knowledge about the latest technology trends and potential online threats. Understand the empowering influence of technology on children and parents when used responsibly. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 Teaching Children about Online Safety 00:03:07 Transition to Family Tech Expert 00:04:25 Platforms for Consuming Tech Information 00:08:20 Role of a Family Tech Expert 00:15:28 Protecting Children from Inappropriate Content 00:18:23 Preventing Stalking and Grooming of Girls 00:20:57 Online Gaming Safety 00:24:33 Layers of Protection 00:26:45 Importance of Conversations 00:31:16 Monitoring Social Media Activity 00:31:41 Parental Control Options 00:32:11 Positive Aspects of Parental Controls 00:32:29 Understanding and Implementing Technolog 00:33:29 Recap of Key Takeaways ABOUT OUR GUEST: Having spent over 20 years as an IT Manager, Sarah now dedicates her time to helping families understand and manage the technology in their homes through her podcast, tv appearances, YouTube channel and social platforms. FROM THE PRODUCER: Thanks for helping Dr. Meg's parenting revolution reach more than 5 MILLION downloads! If you found today's content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit DrMegMeeker.com for additional parenting resources and online courses. Get social with Dr. Meg on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Raelene Gomes, the IT Manager at the Travis Association for the Blind, also known as The Austin Lighthouse. The Austin Lighthouse, founded in the 1930s, is a warehousing and distribution organization that employs and trains blind and visually impaired workers intending to help them find employment outside the Lighthouse while encouraging upward mobility.Learn more about Resonant Link here. Follow us on LinkedIn here for more content.Support the show
Adam Nold Adam Nold is the IT Manager at inDinero, an accounting software and services company founded in 2009 which had no internal IT until he joined. Throughout his career, he has controlled his own trajectory by taking it upon himself to look for roles with sufficient growth and earnings potential. What Adam Nold Has...
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In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Zane Peterson, an IT Manager for NBS Project Management on his career journey! Zane talks about the influences on his career, including his education, mentors, and even family who have encouraged him and helped him along the way. We even reminisce about Zane's very first role at NBS. Don't miss this episode!
5 Steps To a More Productive BIM ProcessChris finished his Bachelor of Architecture from University of Idaho in 1991 where his thesis was the first to be completed entirely in CAD. From there he worked as an intern for a small architecture firm working on small commercial and residential projects and assisted the company switching from hand drafting to CAD. This was followed by a couple years of concrete construction and further internship with a design build firm focusing on high-end residential as well as CAD and IT Manager. Chris then shifted out of architecture for a little over a year working as a computer hardware/software consultant. It was during this time in 1997 that he was exposed to his first "BIM" technology. This technology had by far the biggest impact on his career. In 1997, he founded Visual Motion, Inc. (now BIM6x) providing software solutions, business consulting, training, and outsourcing connections/services.Chris has been fortunate to work in a variety of positions related to architecture, construction, and technology as well as a small business owner. This experience has enabled him to work with thousands of great designers, contractors, and engineers over the past 30 years. Also, this diverse experience is very beneficial whether he is working with the principal/owner, designer, intern, or IT staff. He believes work should be fun and enjoys helping clients to “create buildings better with BIM”.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, 5 Steps To a More Productive BIM Process with Chris Clark.Learn more about Chris at BIM6X, connect with him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.