Brian Mccarte serves as the Director of Information Technology at Cozzini bro, the nation’s largest knife sharpening rental fiirm. With a background in manufacturing and software development, Brian has led the transformation of Cozzini into a data-driven SaaS company. His expertise spans AI implementation, ERP systems, and building strong relationships between IT and business units.
How can IT leaders leverage AI and data to drive business value? In this episode, Brian Mccarte, Director of Information Technology at Cozzini Bros, shares insights on implementing AI for customer predictions, transforming a traditional business into a data-driven SaaS company, and building confidence in IT through relationship-building and problem-solving. Brian discusses the challenges and successes of developing custom AI solutions, the importance of understanding business needs, and his vision for the future of IT leadership.
Confidence in IT is built by fixing things right the first time.
04:36 – Introduction to Cozzini Systems and their use of AI
15:26 – Brian’s approach to building confidence in IT within an organization
26:05 – Discussion on the future of coding and AI’s impact
31:25 – What keeps Brian up at night as an IT leader
36:55 – Brian’s thoughts on important topics for IT leadership discussions
46:11 – Addressing career stagnation and the importance of passion in IT
