The IT world has many talented innovators, but they often work with outdated or overly complex software systems. Kit Colbert , the Chief Technology Officer at VMware , asserts that the virtualization company is helping set the table for these developers to flourish. Tune in to hear Kit explain how the synergistic relationship between VMware and its customers creates an “ecosystem” of innovation. Mention: “Top Data Security Trends for 2022” (Salesforce research report) Tune in to learn: What VMwa...
Jul 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 408
Is it the concept or the process that truly sets great companies apart from the rest? Borya Shakhnovich , the CEO of the workflow automation company airSlate , suggests that entrepreneurs are better served improving on an imperfect idea rather than trying to create the perfect one. Tune in to hear about the “kaizen” approach that airSlate takes toward innovation. Tune in to learn: About airSlate (04:15) About the “kaizen” approach to building software at airSlate (19:13) How Borya measures succe...
Jul 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 407
Is telemedicine the future for reproductive healthcare? Carrie SiuButt , CEO of SimpleHealth , suggests that increased virtual reproductive healthcare will enhance traditional approaches to care. Listen in to learn how Carrie’s personal health journey has also guided her career path. Tune in to learn: (00:38) SimpleHealth's mission, including using data to offer dynamic healthcare (16:37) How differing state telehealth regulations are a challenge (19:45) About the future of telemedicine for repr...
Jul 21, 2022•41 min•Ep. 406
Even if everyone could easily develop their own applications, would that really be a good thing? Mike Fitzmaurice , Chief Evangelist & VP-North America of WEBCON , points out that low-code solutions, like those offered by WEBCON, work well in experienced hands. Tune in to hear Mike’s myth-busting takes on low-code and no-code solutions and what he sees as the realistic promise of these sorts of development tools. Tune in to learn: The distinction between low-code and no-code tools (05:40) Why Mi...
Jul 19, 2022•40 min•Ep. 405
The increasing complexity of software systems has made it challenging for service providers to maximize efficiency and reduce technical debt. Marcin Kurc , the Co-founder and CEO of Nobl9 , claims that these companies can find help in the burgeoning market of SLOs (service-level objectives). Tune in to hear the software innovator explain why SLOs are saving service providers precious resources and helping them maintain customer satisfaction. Definitions: five 9s : “The five-9s term indicates how...
Jul 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 404
The rapid advancements in camera and data storage technologies serve humanity more than simply feeding us our favorite entertainment in higher definition. To wrap up our communications series, Fredrik Nilsson , VP of the Americas for Axis Communications , stops by the show to illustrate a multitude of ways the company’s software and cameras are making the world a safer place. From detecting fires to locating the perpetrators of crimes, Axis’ technology brings their customers a greater degree of ...
Jul 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 402
Think for a minute about the millions of photos, messages, and videos flying around the world every second. Behind all of that data lies a company like Zayo Group , which provides communications infrastructure. At the helm of reducing latency, securing data, and driving innovation is EVP and CIO, Ginna Raahauge . Tune in as she brings her 28 years of experience as a CIO and CTO to this insightful conversation. Tune in to learn: What is on the horizon for low latency data-center connectivity (04:...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 403
In the communications world, it doesn't get much bigger than Comcast . With three massive arms of the business, including NBC Universal, Comcast Cable, and Sky, Comcast touches millions of customers every day. As Comcast's EVP, CTO, and CIO, Rick Rioboli is responsible for providing excellent customer service, innovating future technologies, and curating the next generation of technical professionals. Learn more about his servant leadership style and the aggressive way Comcast is training curren...
Jul 05, 2022•36 min•Ep. 401
What is more annoying than watching the big game, texting your friends about it, and then realizing they’re ahead of you by 30 seconds? More than just being annoying, latency actually prevents certain business transactions, like remote-betting or live virtual voting, from occurring. As an avid sports fan and former NHL Board of Governors member Roy Reichbach , CEO of Phenix Real Time Solutions , immediately saw the massive potential for this company. Learn more about how the future for Phenix in...
Jun 30, 2022•38 min•Ep. 400
Hyper-scale security detection and response master Dave “Merk” Merkel , the Co-founder and CEO of Expel , is a self-proclaimed “security-nerd.” Merk explains that staying ahead of the hackers and ransomware requires a multi-pronged strategy, including an informed C-suite, intelligent technologists, and excellent tech. Tune in to learn from Merk how every password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) matters and helps to keep you and your information safe from attackers. Tune in to learn: More a...
Jun 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 399
Our special Financial Week coverage continues with Nationwide CTO Jim Fowler . We’re bringing this episode back from 2020 because it’s chocked full of powerful insights and wisdom that are still true today. Jim helps us understand the true meaning of “digital transformation” and just as importantly, understand the necessity of transforming company culture to be more unified and thereby impactful. Enjoy! Tune in to learn: Why taking the jobs that no one else wants will propel your career. (01:02)...
Jun 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 398
Upleveling the customer experience is a primary focus for legacy financial company, Prudential Financial. Stacey Goodman , EVP, and CIO at Prudential Financial describes what digital transformation looks like at a company with 145 years of history. She explains how her strategy for tech innovation is wed to what customers desire and delves into Prudential’s new way of thinking about team building and innovation. Enjoy this episode! Tune in to learn: About the opportunity Goodman seized by joinin...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 397
Will practicing for an interview increase the chance of success for software engineer candidates? Mohit “Mo” Bhende , Co-Founder and CEO of Karat , suggests that allowing candidates to redo their interviews and providing feedback leads to higher success rates. Listen in to learn how Mo’s background as an executive at Microsoft led him to create a more effective interviewing process and how Karat is working with Serena Williams to help more Black software engineers break into the industry throug...
Jun 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 396
Can AI truly make the world a better place? Mike Betzer , Hypergiant's CEO, shares how Hypergiant uses AI to shore up vital infrastructure, support the US military, and more. Learn more about how the software company will sometimes create hardware solutions to show the good that AI can do. Tune in to learn: Hypergiant’s process for solving problems with AI (07:27) About the need to invest in infrastructure (11:45) How AI can help important decisions be made in real time (13:10) How AI can be use...
Jun 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 392
What key factors make the tech products you use great? SC Moatti , Founder of Products That Count and Managing Partner at Mighty Capital, offers a wealth of knowledge from her experiences in the VC and tech worlds about creating fantastic products. She also shares that understanding function, design, and how to be a great leader are all a part of making an outstanding Chief Product Officer. Tune in to learn: Three measures to define what makes a great product (12:09) The characteristics of a gre...
Jun 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 393
Do people really need to be very educated about crypto? Dan O’Prey , CPO of Crypto at Bakkt , suggests that crypto education is less important than creating beneficial products that are easy to use. Listen in for more insights concerning the blockchain and crypto arenas. Tune in to learn: What Bakkt provides (04:39) How Bakkt helps people get involved with crypto (11:46) The benefits of Bitcoin and the blockchain (25:56) How banks are now leaning into crypto (34:17) IT Visionaries is brought to ...
Jun 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 390
Is it better to build your own foundation or build upon already strong foundations? Heather Shoemaker , the CEO and Co-Founder of Language I/O , shares how her company’s tool selects the best translation engine and then supplements that service with terminology specific to each customer/company. Learn how her passion for languages led to learning to code and eventually co-founding Language I/O. Tune in to learn: How does Language I/O solve the complex reality of translating languages? (11:00) Ho...
Jun 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 389
How much of business success is about conviction? Raj De Datta, the CEO of and Co-Founder of Bloomreach, believes very strongly that we’re in “a first-party world” and that Bloomreach is set up to thrive in this environment. Tune in as Raj shares Bloomreach’s compelling story: “Bloomreach was a rocket ship and then it was nearly dead, and… it’s a rocket ship again.” Tune in to learn: What’s Raj’s book “The Digital Seeker” about? (03:02) How does Bloomreach help design personalized customer exper...
May 31, 2022•32 min•Ep. 388
Can you imagine a future where contacting customer service does not elicit a groan or sigh of despair? This is the future that CEO Rowan Trollope is creating at Five9 . Their cloud-based platform integrates modern AI and machine learning to efficiently intake customer problems and match them to effective customer solutions. Saving the business world almost a quarter of a trillion dollars annually in customer service costs is the goal and hiring for intellectual curiosity is part of the solution....
May 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 387
What creates growth in a company — a flashy or a practical approach? Shailesh Kumar , SVP and Head of Technology at ClickUp , contends that a practical mindset helps companies scale. He also chats about how to organize teams, help them run efficiently, and set up a system so that different teams can learn from each other. Also, Shailesh shares a little about his passion for woodworking. Tune in to learn: What interested Shailesh in ClickUp? (03:47) How does Shailesh advise companies to consider ...
May 24, 2022•37 min•Ep. 386
When the world catches up to a business model that’s already been working well, then a company can really take off. Hemant Elhence , the President of Excellarate , describes how a cooperative, distributed software development model rooted in the company’s origins has positioned Excellerate to thrive in the cloud environment. Furthermore, he explains how society has now caught up with the concept of remote work. Hemant also chats about a few books that have really meant a great deal to him. Tune ...
May 19, 2022•37 min•Ep. 385
As we train computers to complete repetitive tasks for us automatically, we need to be keenly aware of the biases we may be subconsciously programming. So, what questions should we be asking as consumers and employees in a world augmented by computer assistance? The Principle Architect of Ethical AI Practice at Salesforce , Kathy Baxter, and journalist Jacob Ward give guidance on creating a responsible AI ecosystem that prioritizes safety, privacy, and equality. This episode was published first ...
May 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 384
The ocean is massive and powerful, and harnessing its energy has been difficult. Inna Braverman and her business partner, both with outsider perspectives, have worked to develop an elegant tech solution that can harness the continuous power of the moving seas. Their company, Eco Wave Power Ltd. , is bringing their low-profile "floaters" that gather ocean energy to ports around the world, including in Gibraltar and Los Angeles. Also, hear Inna's personal story about how surviving the Chernobyl di...
May 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 383
If you’re in a service industry, should you honor every client’s dream equally? According to Miles Ward , the CTO of SADA , that’s absolutely the correct business mindset. Miles also talks about the benefits companies are finding in the cloud and how it’s valuable to be an engineer who communicates well too. He even shares a little about his passion for playing a musical instrument called the electric sousaphone. Tune in to learn: What’s the history of SADA? (04:14) What does Miles see customers...
May 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 381
Is being successful tied to being perpetually inquisitive? Vittorio Cretella , the CIO of Procter & Gamble , discusses how maintaining a posture of curiosity has been a constant throughout his career. Also, he chats about Procter & Gamble’s digital transformation at an international scale and that AI is now being used across the company. Listen in to learn a little about Vittorio’s passion for motorcycles too. Tune in to learn: How is digital transformation manifesting at Procter & Gamble? (03:4...
May 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 382
How do you protect banks and their customers from bad actors now that banks are no longer just brick and mortar? Due to technological advances, banking services are increasingly digital and on mobile devices. Saul Van Beurden, the Head of Technology at Wells Fargo , chats about strategies to deal with cyber threats including educating customers and methods of devaluing data. He also talks about how Wells Fargo is improving NLP to better communicate with customers and why the future of banking at...
May 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 380
We’ve all heard about “cyberattacks” – it seems there is a new article or clickbait headline about them every day. But what can we do to stop them? Better yet – can we predict them before they even happen? David Monnier of Team Cymru is here this week on IT Visionaries to talk about cybersecurity, the importance of a “no-touch audit”, and how – when it comes to global cybersecurity – the best offense is always an active defense. Tunes in to learn: Why you should care about global cybersecurity (...
Apr 28, 2022•38 min•Ep. 379
Can noticing repetitive aspects in systems help you to solve problems? John Gray , the CTO and CPO of InterVision Systems , suggests seeing “problem patterns” in business and technology can help to deliver solutions. He also explains that serving clients often involves synthesizing different tools rather than building totally tailor-made solutions. John also talks about his hobby flying remote control airplanes. Tune in to learn: What’s InterVision’s framework for assessing technology? (07:55) W...
Apr 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 378
Not many people ask about where their energy comes from. We want it to be clean, but what does that really mean? For decades, no one has really had a choice – but Kiran Bhatraju , CEO of Arcadia – the first nationwide digital utility – is changing all of that. Our modern society will continue to drive us to find better options to fuel our tech-savvy and on-the-go lifestyles. Changing the behemoth known as “the grid” is paramount to our success in the future. Tune in to learn: Why energy needs so...
Apr 21, 2022•41 min•Ep. 377
What can help reduce fear about cybersecurity threats? Experts with skills to mitigate these threats can instill courage in us. Derek Hardy , CVP and CISO of AMD , provides his expert take on the current cybersecurity threat environment given his work securing both hardware and software elements. Also, he shares how a movie about hacking inspired his career path. Tune in to learn: Is there an AMD chip in almost every home? (01:51) What’s different for network security and IC security? (05:59) Wh...
Apr 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 376
