Nathan Lauderdale

Nathan Lauderdale is an accomplished IT leader with over 15 years of experience transforming dysfunctional IT environments. He currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at Atwoods Ranch & Home. Nathan specializes in aligning IT strategy with business goals to drive revenue, cut costs, and improve efficiency. He has led IT turnarounds at companies in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. Nathan takes a methodical, analytical approach to assessing IT challenges and developing high-impact technology roadmaps. He excels at communicating technology’s value, building trusted partnerships across the business, and delivering robust, cost-effective IT solutions.

Transforming Broken IT Environments with Nathan Lauderdale

What does it take to turn around a dysfunctional IT department? How can technology leaders drive real change in complex environments? In this podcast, we tackle these questions and more in an insightful discussion with IT transformation expert Nathan Lauderdale. Drawing on over 15 years of experience, Nathan shares his perspectives on diagnosing IT challenges, gaining executive trust, and aligning systems with business goals. Expect insights into where IT has been, the obstacles leaders face today, and advice for strategically positioning IT moving forward as we cover legacy debt, budget optimization, and forging partnerships. No matter where you are in your IT leadership journey, you will take away valuable lessons on assessing dysfunctional systems, communicating IT’s value, and maturing environments from the inside out.

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Episode Show Notes

Transition from government work to private sector [00:01:09]

Getting started in technology – first computer and video games [00:01:51]

Walking into dysfunctional IT environments [00:06:05]

Building new engineering workstations at low cost [00:10:16]

Discussion about COVID-19 and vaccines [00:18:52]

Dealing with PCI compliance issues [00:24:32]

IT imposters and validating technical skills [00:26:54]

Earning respect and trust after replacing previous IT leader [00:37:59]

Implementing security solutions to meet cyber insurance requirements [00:43:14]

Vendors overpromising capabilities [00:47:02]

Advice on enjoying work in IT [00:49:47]

Aligning IT goals around enabling people [00:51:12]

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