Rick Nolan

Rick Nolan is the Director of IT at United Structural Systems, overseeing technology strategy and infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, infrastructure architecture, and leadership roles, Rick provides valuable insights into infrastructure’s evolution. His career began in Dell’s technical support program, equipping him with strong foundations in troubleshooting. Rick continues leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, while developing IT teams and planning for the future needs of the business.

The Past, Present and Future of Enterprise Infrastructure with Rick Nolan

In this episode, we dive into the transformation of IT infrastructure over the past couple of decades with infrastructure expert Rick Nolan. We explore how infrastructure has evolved from physical servers and hardware to virtual machines and the cloud. Rick provides insights into major shifts like the rise of Active Directory, virtualization, hyperconverged infrastructure, and SaaS models. We also discuss the cultural and workforce impacts of new infrastructure models and what the future may hold. Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue on infrastructure’s journey and where it’s headed next according to those on the frontlines architecting it.

 

221- The Past, Present and Future of Enterprise Infrastructure with Rick Nolan

Adapting to new workforce dynamics connects leaders with the next generation.

3 Key Takeaways

  • Infrastructure has shifted from physical to virtual and conceptual
  • Cloud provides scalability but comes with hidden costs
  • Infrastructure roles still require crucial troubleshooting skills

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Episode Show Notes

Evolution of technology and personal experiences with computers [00:01:24]

The Evolution of Infrastructure in IT [00:04:20]

The Impact of Cloud and 365 on IT Careers [00:07:50]

The changing dynamics of remote work and office expectations. [00:11:09]

The generational differences in perception of AI. [00:13:24]

Mastering Communication Skills: A Key to Success [00:18:37]

Leadership and Executives: A Different Skill Set [00:18:52]

Embracing the Technological Fluency of the Younger Generation [00:19:35]

Lack of Tech Knowledge in a Management Role [00:28:13]

Lack of troubleshooting steps and improper coaching in helpdesk [00:28:43]

Talent war intensifies as talent pool continues to shrink [00:31:18]

Importance of Training for Effective Management [00:32:51]

Recent Experiences with Infrastructure: Cloud, SD-WAN, and More [00:38:51]

Infrastructure: Critical vs Non-critical [00:46:48]

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