Tech Leaders Talk Barry Newkirk

Season 1, Episode 13 (S1E13): James Brown | Military, Government, Public, Private: An Evolving Career
Welcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is James Brown. James is the Founder and Consulting Principal at Solid Cyber Advisory and Solution Services, LLC, delivering cyber success to organizations of all sizes in public and private sectors. Before that, James was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the state of South Carolina where he led cyber strategy, security technology services, risk management, and multi-disciplinary response coordination.
James also served as Agency CISO for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. He served as the Committee Chair on the statewide Cloud Technology Security and Architecture Review Board.
It was James’ time as a soldier in the Army, through numerous stateside and overseas assignments, which developed his steadfast dedication to mission success through leadership, accountability, and continuous team development.
James is a graduate of Limestone University, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential.
Find out more about James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjbii/

Season 1, Episode 12 (S1E12): Ted Lemcke | Bringing Leadership to an Evolving Career
Welcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Ted Lemcke. Ted is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an Operation Desert Storm veteran. He has more than 30 years of experience with Department of Defense (DOD) and service-specific C4I systems, dating back to 1982 when he worked with the Distributed Command and Control System at the U.S. Army High Technology Test Bed.
As CTO at IEM, Ted Lemcke provides leadership and strategic direction for all IEM business operations and for large, complex IEM projects. He provided executive business management support for IEM’s execution of the State of New York’s $1 billion housing recovery program after Hurricane Sandy, and a $385 million contract with the State of Louisiana addressing recovery from their 2016 floods.
Most recently, Ted oversaw a process automation project deployed in ten different states addressing housing recovery from disasters, emergency rental assistance and Homeowner Assistance Fund programs.
Ted Lemcke holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.
Find out more about Ted:
– Ted Lemcke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedlemcke/
– IEM, where Ted serves as CTO:
Website: https://iem.com/On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iem/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iemincOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/iemnews – A few books Ted mentioned…
The Age of AI: And Our Human FutureCommunicating with Data: Making Your Case With DataThe Visual Display of Quantitative InformationEverybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants

Season 1, Episode 11 (S1E11): Tech Leader Themes | Roundup with Barry Newkirk
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s episode is a “themes roundup,” where host Barry Newkirk and producer Nathan Robinson talk through 5 key themes that have stood out over the course of our guests’ interviews so far.
Listen in as we walk through the following themes:
RelationshipsBeing “All-In”Not Looking For OpportunitiesProximityCuriosity
Find all our past guests’ interviews on our episodes page: https://www.techleaderstalkpodcast.com/episodes

Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Will Sprang.
Will is a technology and business visionary with both executive and hands-on experience. Will has a strong record of success in implementing worldwide SAP systems, and a proven ability to create robust IT architecture and infrastructures while actively managing costs and risks. A talented leader with broad experience, Will consults in strategic planning, budget planning and oversight, project management, IT operations, and more.
Connect with Will on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-sprang-4a35017

Season 1, Episode 9 (S1E9): Raymond Gray | A Journey in Leadership and Consulting
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Raymond Gray. Raymond has spent his professional life (30+ years) using his personal and career experiences to help his clients create solutions that support their business needs.
As the son of a retired New York City prison warden, Raymond knows the value of discipline and integrity. While his focus is on computer technology, he also provides business consulting services for process improvement and governance.
He knows there is no single approach that works for everyone, so he continues to educate himself on emerging technologies and development trends to provide the most comprehensive solution for each of his client’s individual needs.
Raymond received his education at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, and holds B.S. degrees in Management and Management Science. He has experience in systems modernization, systems conversion, and strategic planning.
Raymond is currently a consultant in Columbia, SC where he lives with his wife and children.
Learn more about Raymond Gray:
Follow Raymond on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-gray-9050bb41/Email Raymond: ray.grayjr@gmail.com

Season 1, Episode 8 (S1E8): Phil Yanov | Building a Life of Value
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Phil Yanov. An award-winning community organizer, presenter, podcaster, speaker, and founder, Phil is a technologist with personality. He is a natural born connector and has built a career out of helping others understand how they can best leverage technology at work and at play.
He is the Founder, Creator, Showrunner, & Executive Producer of Tech After Five and Networking Over Coffee.
> Learn more about Phil and ALL his projects: https://philyanov.com/
> Visit Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philyanov/