Sebastian West is an IT leader with over 30 years of experience in the field. Currently, he oversees the IT department at WSI, a company specializing in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, and e-commerce.
With a passion for developing his team and navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology, Sebastian brings a unique perspective to the challenges faced by IT professionals today.
What do diapers have to do with IT? In this episode, Sebastian West reveals the unexpected contents of his server room and shares his experiences from the early days of IT. From the challenges of upgrading systems with floppy disks to the importance of delegation in leadership, Sebastian offers valuable insights for IT professionals. He also weighs in on the role of certifications in hiring and discusses his favorite vendors and security products.
Ultimately, I think what really makes a difference is getting that FaceTime with somebody and understanding, are they a culture fit?
Unusual server room contents [00:00:24]
Reminiscing on early IT days [00:02:46]
Physical system upgrades [00:05:07]
Trivia: T1 bandwidth [00:07:35]
Letting team members grow [00:11:19]
Translating tech jargon [00:13:14]
Communicating IT value [00:18:51]
IT leader delegation challenges [00:24:18]
Hiring process and degrees [00:30:34]
Top three favorite vendors [00:37:48]
Meraki and Fortinet prevalence [00:43:43]
Wife’s conspiracy theories [00:46:21]
