Podcast: Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

204. Brett Settles: Tech-Driven Change in Construction

Brett Settles Industry expert Brett Settles, serving as CTO and key advisor at PENTA ENGINEERING CORPORATION, wields a 20-year career marked by tech innovation. Brett’s focus on emerging tech and data utilization bolsters the performance across design, fabrication, and construction spheres. His resume includes the successful introduction of 3D BIM and reality capture tech at…

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203. Michael Noe: Challenges of building an IT department from scratch ​

Michael Noe Michael Noe is a highly seasoned IT professional with over four decades of diverse experience across various sectors. He currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at SERVA Group, and previously held significant roles at EnTrans International LLC and Goldleaf Plastics. With a background spanning network administration, IT consulting, and managing technical…

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202. Climbing to Success in IT: Reflections from James Ronyak

James Ronyak James Ronyak, with almost four decades of experience, holds pivotal roles as VP of Technology at Mercatus Center, Managing Director at Institute of Humane Studies, and Chief Information Security Officer. His rich expertise encompasses project management, network infrastructure, systems administration, programming, and security. As an innovative, detail-oriented IT executive, Ronyak’s diverse skills and…

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201. Navigating the IT Landscape: Expert Advice from Dana Majid

Dana Majid Dana Majid works at PCE Inc. and has a second-degree connection with the company. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area. He is a determined IT professional passionate about growth and overcoming challenges. He embraces opportunities, stays updated with technology, and believes in personal excellence. Navigating the…

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200. Optimizing Your Legacy Telecom with Darin Ward: Consolidating Systems, Cutting Costs, and Enabling the Business

Darin Ward With a background in telecom technology and extensive experience in managing PBX systems, Darin Ward brings expertise in navigating the challenges of the industry. From discussing security awareness to highlighting the potential benefits of telecom advancements, Darin offers valuable insights into optimizing operations and leveraging modern solutions for improved efficiency. Optimizing Your Legacy…

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199. What Adam Nold Has Learned from Working in So Many IT Environments

Adam Nold Adam Nold is the IT Manager at inDinero, an accounting software and services company founded in 2009 which had no internal IT until he joined. Throughout his career, he has controlled his own trajectory by taking it upon himself to look for roles with sufficient growth and earnings potential. What Adam Nold Has…

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198. Influencing in All Directions of Your Organization with John Hust

John Hust John Hust is the Director of IT at Specialty Dental Brands. His career in IT initially started off with temporary telecom work in the 90s, but it truly became his career when he joined the Air Force. He would go on to gain more experience, eventually moving into leadership positions in IT. Influencing…

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197. The most valuable skills for IT leaders: Insights from Barry Goldstrom

Barry Goldstrom Barry Goldstrom is an experienced and esteemed IT professional with a broad career in various IT roles across the United States. With a career spanning over two decades, his vast experience in the Information Technology field offers deep insights into numerous aspects of IT management and implementation. Presently, Barry is the Information Technology…

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196. Why George Horta Focuses on People and Process Before Technology

George Horta George Horta is the Vice President Information Technology at ACS Industries. He is responsible for managing, leading, and cultivating a team that operates internationally. In George’s work, he focuses on the people and the process. The technology comes when those pieces are properly in place. Why George Horta Focuses on People and Process…

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195. Kennie Rotunda: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology

Kennie Rotunda Kennie Rotunda is the Vice President of IT & Business Change Management at Loenbro, a construction company that provides a single-source solution for a full range of industries. From his early days as a professional artist to his extensive 20+ years experience in IT management and project delivery, Kennie brings a unique perspective…

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