The Circuit

Gabriela Kressley

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The Circuit

The Circuit, powered by Electric, is your go-to podcast for all things IT. In today's remote work world, we are learning how crucial IT support is for the success of a business. In each episode we deep dive into the experiences and knowledge of IT pros across a wide variety of industries.

2021/03/12

Powering Your Cause Through IT: How Nonprofits Should Approach IT

The Circuit’s milestone 10th episode features special guest host, Electric CMO, Andrea Kayal, & guest David Owen, the former CRO at Sinu, which is now an Electric company. Owen specializes in helping nonprofits navigate the complex IT landscape to find the right solution that meets their needs and helps support their work. Throughout the episode, Owen provides insight into how nonprofits can best utilize good IT practices to further their mission and cause. In this episode we cover: How IT is a partner to nonprofits, not just a vendor Why an IT solution is one of the most important investments a nonprofit can make How the quality of IT support directly correlates to the success of nonprofits

21 分钟
2020/11/17

Zeroing In On Zero-Trust

What is a zero-trust network and how does it work? Zachary Fisher, Associate Director of IT at Sidewalk Labs, explains what a zero-trust network is, and why it is important to implement one to ensure a seamless experience for internal users, while maintaining high security around corporate data. In this episode we cover: Why zero-trust should be implemented at all orgs regardless of industry - The importance of keeping corporate data and personal data separate - How Sidewalk Labs was equipped to seamlessly transition to remote work

10 分钟
2020/11/03

IT, Easy As 1, 2, 3

How can a technology first approach improve the education industry? Ilya Rifkin, CEO of the Russian School of Mathematics, shares what he learned about IT management in the financial space, and how he applied it to a more traditional industry and curriculum. Through a focus on enabling business processes through IT, he was able to scale RSM from 100 students and 1 location to 40,000 students across 50 locations. In this episode we cover: The role that IT plays in scaling businesses - How a technology first approach can be applied to even more traditional industries - How to specifically ingrain IT into your day-to-day business processes

17 分钟
2020/09/29

IT and Operations and Business -- Oh My!

Did you know that zoos, in fact, need IT? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Mike Owens, VP of IT for the Chicago Zoological Society and the Brookfield Zoo, dives deep into how his IT team supports the day-to-day operations & growth of a non-profit and its subsidiary -- which happens to be a zoo. Furthermore, Owens highlights what has made their organization so efficient: finding synergy between IT and operations.

9 分钟
2020/09/14

Without IT, There is No Growth

How does IT management vary across industries? Kevin Torres, Senior Corporate IT Manager at Betterment, knows this better than anyone. We sit down with him to discuss the varying complexities of managing IT in-house for orgs across 4 different industries and how a solid IT foundation is critical for any organization’s growth.

9 分钟
2020/09/03

IT + Employee Wellness: A Winning Combo for Successful Remote Work

As we round the six month mark of remote work, it has become clear that some businesses were prepared while others were caught flat-footed. In this episode we speak with Anniesh Gupta, CTO of Mytrux, about how businesses who prioritized employee wellness early in their WFH transition have seen the most success during this time.

10 分钟
2020/08/10

IT Isn't Political. It's Just Business.

What does IT have to do with political campaigns? Jake Antelis, IT Support Helpdesk Manager for the Bloomberg 2020 Campaign, walks us through what it looks like to provide IT for a campaign during (and even after) election season.

11 分钟
2020/07/27

Getting Schooled in IT Security

Can IT practitioners apply the knowledge and skills they've learned from one industry to another? During his time supporting students, Luis Martinez, IT Systems Specialist, learned how to stay nimble in his approach to IT security. Today, he is able to apply this quality successfully in the corporate space through his work at Gong.

14 分钟
2020/07/21

Paging Through A Library's IT

Libraries and information technology would appear to be polar opposites, right? Actually, in order to remain connected with their community, high-functioning IT is essential for libraries. Kamila Farshchi, Director of IT at The Newberry Library in Chicago, shares what it is like to provide IT support in the not-for-profit sector.

17 分钟
2020/07/15

Tales From An IT Company's IT Manager

Ever wonder what it's like to be the IT manager of an IT tech & services company? As a graphic designer, Ian Peksa was often on the receiving end of IT support but felt unsatisfied. So, he took matters into his own hands, reading and researching better IT practices. Now he manages internal IT for a rapidly growing start-up that’s revolutionizing the way the world views and manages IT.

15 分钟

10 集

The Circuit, powered by Electric, is your go-to podcast for all things IT. In today's remote work world, we are learning how crucial IT support is for the success of a business. In each episode we deep dive into the experiences and knowledge of IT pros across a wide variety of industries.

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Gabriela Kressley
活跃年份

2020年 - 2021年
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10
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儿童适宜
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