IT Matters | Tech Solutions and Strategies for Every Industry

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IT Matters | Tech Solutions and Strategies for Every Industry

Welcome to the Opkalla IT Matters Podcast, where we discuss the important matters within IT as well as the importance of IT across different industries and responsibilities.About Opkalla:Opkalla helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the technology solutions that are right for their business. They work alongside IT teams to design, procure, implement and support the most complex IT solutions without an agenda or technology bias. Opkalla was founded around the belief that IT professionals deserve better, and is guided by their core values: trust, transparency and speed. For more information, visit https://opkalla.com/ or follow them on LinkedIn. 

  1. Leading IT Teams with Humility, with Glenn Hasteadt

    JUN 28

    Leading IT Teams with Humility, with Glenn Hasteadt

    In this episode, Keith is joined by Glenn Hasteadt, IT Director at the County of Onslow, and Jess Levin, Technology Advisor at Opkalla. Glenn dives into the importance of building relationships and fostering trust with your IT team. Conversation Highlights:00:00 Introducing our guest, Glenn Hasteadt[02:48] IT teams gaining recognition[03:27] Fostering relationships between departments[04:51] Advice for new leaders[11:09] Practicing culture characteristics[24:30] The new generation of IT [32:01] Discussing culture change Notable Quotes:"Your culture of your organization is how you think Sunday night with Monday coming." Glenn Hasteadt [24:05] "The change begins with the leader, not the other way around." Keith Hawkey [33:03] Connect With Glenn HasteadtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghasteadt/Keynote Speaking: https://powerincaring.com/ The IT Matters Podcast is about IT matters and matters pertaining to IT. It is produced by Opkalla, a technology advisory firm that helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the solution that is right for their business.

    35 min
  2. Navigating Change Management in IT, with Meridith Fix

    MAY 31

    Navigating Change Management in IT, with Meridith Fix

    In this episode of the IT Matters podcast, host Keith Hawkey delves into the complexities of change management with Meridith Fix, the former CIO of Lendlease. Meridith shares her extensive experience and unique perspectives on how organizations can successfully navigate technology changes from a human-centric approach. Conversation Highlights:[00:00] Introducing our guest, Meridith[03:34] Building the foundations for a technology change[06:32] Navigating organizational changes[09:46] Cultivat...

    30 min
  3. Building Security Compliance Plans for Startups, with Darrell Stinson

    MAY 2

    Building Security Compliance Plans for Startups, with Darrell Stinson

    In this episode, Keith is joined by Darrell Stinson, VP of IT & Security at Cohere Health, a software startup in the healthcare space. Darrell and Keith dive into a strategy for building and implementing security compliance plans for startups.Conversation Highlights:[00:39] Introducing our guest, Darrell Stinson[03:37] Darrell's journey with startups[05:51] Experimenting with open source technology[07:13] Strategizing in a new ecosystem[14:08] Evaluating MDR providers[20:35] Compliance re...

    31 min
  4. Challenges and Opportunities of the Logistics Industry, with Chintan Patel

    APR 18

    Challenges and Opportunities of the Logistics Industry, with Chintan Patel

    In this episode, Keith is joined by Chintan Patel, Chief Information Officer at National DCP, a supply chain management company serving the franchisees of Dunkin'. Chintan delves into the hurdles and opportunities she encounters in the logistics industry, highlighting the role of technology in overcoming these obstacles. Conversation Highlights:[00:41] Introducing our guest, Chintan Patel[02:16] High level challenges in the logistics industry[04:02] Technologies making an impact[07:35] Discus...

    40 min
  5. Technology's Impact on the EMC Industry, with Anthony Kent

    APR 5

    Technology's Impact on the EMC Industry, with Anthony Kent

    In this episode, Keith and special guest Jesse are joined by Anthony Kent, VP of Information Technology at Four County EMC, an electric membership cooperative in North Carolina. Anthony shares insights into the technological advancements and challenges faced by electric cooperatives, particularly focusing on the integration of new technologies and AI into their operations.Conversation Highlights:[00:17] Introducing our guests, Anthony Kent and Jesse Erickson[01:17] How Jesse and Anthony met[0...

    37 min
  6. Implementing Zero Trust Architecture, with William MacMillan

    MAR 21

    Implementing Zero Trust Architecture, with William MacMillan

    William MacMillan serves as the Chief Product Officer at Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable technology-led companies. After nearly two decades of military service, he transitioned into the role of Chief Information Security Officer at the CIA, safeguarding our nation against cyber threats. In this episode, we discuss the process of implementing Zero Trust Architecture in your organization and its importance.Conversation Highlights:[00:23] Introducing our guest, Wi...

    38 min
  7. Understanding MDR Services, with Brennan Manion

    MAR 7

    Understanding MDR Services, with Brennan Manion

    Brennan Manion serves as a Senior Account Executive at Red Canary, a Managed Detection Response service providing 24/7/365 protection for their customers. Through Red Canary's innovative approach, which integrates AI and human expertise, organizations can effectively mitigate cyber threats while minimizing false positives, providing peace of mind in an ever-evolving threat landscape. In this episode, we discuss the significance of MDR and the intricate differences between EDR, MDR, and XDR.Co...

    30 min
  8. Navigating IT Challenges in Healthcare, with Todd Capriotti

    FEB 15

    Navigating IT Challenges in Healthcare, with Todd Capriotti

    Todd Capriotti serves as the Chief Information Officer of Wahiawa General Hospital, a community-owned, non-profit hospital serving Central Oahu and Oahu's North Shore. Hand-picked as the first-ever CIO for Wahiawa, Todd pioneered a comprehensive transformation strategy, reversing a 5+ year negative trend of delivery outages and service interruptions. In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges of revamping IT infrastructure and cybersecurity protocols in the healthcare industry.Conversa...

    35 min
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Welcome to the Opkalla IT Matters Podcast, where we discuss the important matters within IT as well as the importance of IT across different industries and responsibilities.About Opkalla:Opkalla helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the technology solutions that are right for their business. They work alongside IT teams to design, procure, implement and support the most complex IT solutions without an agenda or technology bias. Opkalla was founded around the belief that IT professionals deserve better, and is guided by their core values: trust, transparency and speed. For more information, visit https://opkalla.com/ or follow them on LinkedIn. 

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