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On the season finale of Network Disrupted, we’re talking to Rich Penkoski, the Deputy CEO of Markets for Deloitte Consulting. We're going to lean on Rich’s unique role speaking to many different finance and technology leaders to discuss the evolution of the highly important CIO-CFO relationship.
We'll also cover the rapidly changing expectations of technologists, strategies for enabling agile decision making at large organizations, and why intimately trusting your vendors is necessary. Enjoy!
 
As always, let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! Tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.
 
With that, I wish you all a happy, safe holiday season. I'll see you in the spring for Season 3.

Rich Penkoski

Principal and Deputy CEO, Markets, Deloitte Consulting

Today we’re talking to Rich Penkoski, the Deputy CEO of Markets for Deloitte Consulting. We're going to discuss the evolution of the highly important CIO-CFO relationship, the rapidly changing expectations of technologists, and strategies for enabling agile decision making at large organizations.

Season 2, Episode 6 - "What is my role in the organization?" featuring Rich Penkoski, Principal and Deputy CEO, Markets at Deloitte

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Network Disrupted

On the season finale of Network Disrupted, we’re talking to Rich Penkoski, the Deputy CEO of Markets for Deloitte Consulting. We're going to lean on Rich’s unique role speaking to many different finance and technology leaders to discuss the evolution of the highly important CIO-CFO relationship.
We'll also cover the rapidly changing expectations of technologists, strategies for enabling agile decision making at large organizations, and why intimately trusting your vendors is necessary. Enjoy!
As always, let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! Tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.
With that, I wish you all a happy, safe holiday season. I'll see you in the spring for Season 3. 

Today I’m joined by Jason "JJ" James, a three-time IT VP, and current Chief Information Officer at NetHealth. In this episode, we’re going to focus on IT's ever-expending role in enabling smooth strategic pivoting, aiding efficient teamwork, navigating industry disruption (as always).
JJ is an award-winning innovator, and a true believer in driving advancement through human connection - as he has coined the "humanization" of technology.  Enjoy!
Let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! Tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

Jason James

Chief Information Officer, Nethealth

Today I’m joined by Jason "JJ" James, CIO of NetHealth. In this episode, we’re going to focus on IT's ever-expending role in enabling smooth strategic pivoting, aiding efficient teamwork, navigating industry disruption (as always).

Season 2, Episode 5 - "How do I humanize IT?" with Jason James, CIO at Nethealth

Today I’m joined by Brian Benn, a former NASA software engineer and current Chief Information Officer at the Atlanta Housing Authority - a leader in transforming public housing to provide affordable communities for those in need. In this episode, we’re going to focus on how technology leaders - particularly in government, can stoke innovation, create a culture that resists complacency, welcomes vulnerability, and actually empowers agile development.
Brian is a truly innovative strategist, technologist, and overall thought leader, with an adamant belief in digital literacy driving the betterment of Atlanta. He has some really awesome stories from his time on the final frontier. Enjoy!
Let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! Tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

Brian Benn

Chief Information Officer, Atlanta Housing Authority

Today I’m joined by Brian Benn - former NASA software engineer and Chief Information Officer at the Atlanta Housing Authority. We’re going to focus on how technology leaders can create a culture of that innovation that resists complacency, welcomes vulnerability, and  empowers agile development. Enjoy!

Season 2, Episode 4 - "How do I foster a culture of innovation?" with Brian Benn, CIO @ Atlanta Housing Authority

Today, I’m speaking with Tom Andriola, the Vice Chancellor of Information, Technology, and Data over at the University of California, Irvine - an inovation hub for higher education, public research, and healthcare. On this episode, we explore Tom's unique take on enabling partnerships to promote UC Irvine’s ambitious data strategy, discuss the keys to merging technology and business strategy at organizations at the scale of UC Irvine, and investigate emerging thoughts on what’s to come in healthcare and higher ed.
Tom is a brilliant technology leader and a true advocate for innovation. His ambitious strategic approach is reason enough to take notes - enjoy!
Let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! You can tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

Tom Andriola

Vice Chancellor of Information, technology, and Data, UC Irvine

On this episode, we explore Tom Andriola’s unique take on enabling partnerships to promote UC Irvine’s ambitious data strategy, discuss the keys to merging technology and business strategy at organizations at the scale of UC Irvine, and investigate emerging thoughts on what’s to come in healthcare and higher ed.

Season 2 Episode 3 - "How do I choose & enable my partners?" with Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor of IT at UC Irvine

Today, I’m speaking with Gayleen Gray - the Assistant Vice President and CTO at McMaster University in Canada. On this episode, we explore the evolution of the CIO role and why we’re seeing more people adopting the CTO title today, how Gayleen brought the entire university along in her strategic planning process, how she measures success in her department, what peer communities Gayleen is involved in, and so much more.
She is a brilliant open book and I found so much to take away from this episode - it was hard to pick what elements to cut down in editing, so you’ll certainly enjoy this one. 
Let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! You can tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

Gayleen Gray

AVP and CTO at McMaster U

Season 2, Episode 2: "Should I abandon the CIO title?" with Gayleen Gray, AVP and CTO at McMaster University

Today, I’m speaking with Vikas Mahajan, who you might know as the CISO at the American Red Cross. For this episode, we’re going to focus on the collision of traditional worlds of networking and network security, the rise and merits of what Gartner has coined as "SASE", and how Vikas approaches leading security in light of the Red Cross’ volunteer-based, highly critical, highly complex context. 
What's great about this interview is we talk both tactics and strategy, and I expect many of you will be pocketing much of Vikas' advice.   Let me know what you thought of today’s discussion! 
You can tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

Vikas Mahajan

CISO, American Red Cross

Season 2, Episode 1: "Can security & flexibility co-exist?" with Vikas Mahajan, CISO at the American Red Cross 

Today, I talk to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfsheridan/">Chad Sheridan</a>, Chief Innovation Officer at NetImpact Strategies about:- How to measure value in the federal context- The balance between delivering features and technical debt- Why switching from project to product thinking matters- The value in leveraging cloud for agencies- How to lean on peers and overcome other technology leadership challengesAs former service delivery chief for the USDA, Chad recently moved to work at NetImpact Strategies to advise a number of agencies on what we’re about to talk about today. That is, creating and measuring value in the federal context, switching from project to product thinking to nurture innovation, the cloud’s value for agencies, and how to lean on peers to overcome the challenges that inevitably come with the territory of technology leadership.

Chad Sheridan

CIO, NetImpact Strategies

Today, I talk to Chad Sheridan, Chief Innovation Officer at NetImpact Strategies. We discuss the balance between delivering features and technical debt, how to measure value in the federal context, the benefit in leveraging cloud, why switching from project to product thinking matters, and how to overcome technology leadership challenges by leaning on peers.

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