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276- From CAD to IT: Denny Farrell’s Unconventional Path to IT Leadership

Denny Farrell Denny Farrell is an IT operations and business continuity expert with a unique perspective shaped by his diverse career journey. Currently, he oversees IT operations and strategic planning for Builders, a family-run company with footprints in Colorado and Nebraska. With a background in architecture and CAD, Denny brings a fresh approach to IT…

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275- From Apple II to VP of IT: Steve Fink on Building a People-First IT Strategy

Steve Fink Steve Fink is the Vice President of IT at Fenner Precision Polymers, a global leader in advanced polymer solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the Michelin Group, Steve has a deep understanding of IT’s role in driving business success. He is passionate about fostering a people-centric IT culture and leveraging technology…

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274- Eric Bloom: Data, Digital Natives, and the Evolving Role of IT Leaders

Eric Bloom Eric Bloom is a seasoned IT leader and the Executive Director of the IT Management and Leadership Institute. With a passion for developing the next generation of IT leaders, Eric and his team provide training and certifications for IT professionals at all levels. His insights stem from a diverse background in IT management,…

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273- Prashant Natarajan on AI for the Enterprise: From Hype to Human-Centric Solutions

Prashant Natarajan Prashant Natarajan is a seasoned AI specialist, currently serving as the Vice President at H2O.ai and author of the book “Demystifying AI for the Enterprise.” With a diverse background in chemical engineering, linguistics, and cognitive psychology, Prashant brings a unique perspective to the world of AI and its implications for businesses and society….

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272- From Zero Defects to Global Teams: Nick Bialaszewski’s Journey in IT Leadership

Nick Bialaszewski Nick Bialaszewski is an experienced IT leader with a passion for building high-performing teams. Currently, he serves as an operating partner at Orchid Black, a consultancy firm, and VP of Engineering at Restore for Retail, a retail tech software company. Nick’s background as a software engineer and his expertise in lean methodologies inform…

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271- From DOS to C-Suite: Ivanise Gomes on Becoming a Strategic IT Leader

Ivanise Gomes Ivanise Gomes is a seasoned IT executive with over 20 years of experience driving business results through creative technology solutions. Having worked with major corporations like General Motors and Eaton, she excels at building strategic partnerships and empowering teams. Currently, Ivanise serves as Senior IT Business Relationship Manager at Rinnai America Corporation, spearheading…

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270- The Promise and Perils of Generative AI: Insights from Eric Doherty

Eric Doherty Eric Doherty, former Visionary President and Major Stockholder at PERSOWN,INC. is a recognized thought leader in healthcare AI. With 30 years of leadership experience in the industry, he is at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform patient outcomes. Eric advises organizations on their digital transformation strategies, emphasizing responsible AI development and…

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269- The Democratization of Technology with Grant Ecker

Grant Ecker Grant Ecker is an accomplished technology leader who currently serves as VP and Chief Architect at a Fortune 500 company. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at the Chief Architect Forum, a community he created to connect IT executives for sharing insights and innovations. With over 20 years of experience…

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268- Transforming Broken IT Environments with Nathan Lauderdale

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…

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267- Inside Greyhound’s Technology Transformation with IT Leader John Nara

John Nara John Nara is the Director of Information Technology at Greyhound Lines Inc. He first joined Greyhound as a developer, creating key dispatch and logistics systems. Over time, John moved into IT leadership roles, overseeing teams and major technology initiatives at the company. His passion for motivating staff and building culture has shaped his…

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