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 honing his skills in networking, security, infrastructure, and more. He believes deeply in the importance of communication, community, and customer service in effective IT management. Thomas enjoys mentoring others and keeps up with the latest technology trends through ongoing education and collaboration.

Croissants and Cybersecurity: A Tasty Chat with IT Pro Thomas Ostapiej

Join host Philip Howard for a savory discussion with Thomas Ostapiej, IT Manager at New Jersey’s International Delights, bakers of butter croissants and other tasty treats. Their conversation explores Thomas’ career journey, technology’s evolution over the decades, security concerns, communication challenges in the digital age, and the importance of community and mentorship for IT professionals. Tune in for insights from the intersection of IT operations and food production.

Croissants and Cybersecurity: A Tasty Chat with IT Pro Thomas Ostapiej

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3 Key Takeaways

  • IT directors are jacks-of-all-trades who enable business success
  • Security requires constant vigilance against ever-evolving threats
  • Communication and community are vital for effective IT management

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Episode Show Notes

First computer experience with a Commodore 20 [00:02:19]

Receiving donated licenses and setting up a server [00:05:13]

Reflecting on the advancements in technology and space exploration [00:08:08]

Practical Experience: The Best Teacher in Management of People [00:11:15]

Teaching Ownership and Responsibility [00:11:43]

Empowering Users and Educating Customer Service [00:13:36]

Selecting a firewall based on demo, interview, and suitability [00:22:45]

Exploring expressions and phrases commonly used in IT discussions [00:25:19]

The Importance of IT in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises [00:27:55]

The Power of Claude – A Game-Changing Writing Tool [00:38:58]

The Power of AI in Creative Writing [00:43:09]

Importance of Communication in Today’s World [00:45:20]

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