In this episode of dnsUNFILTERED, Mikey Pruitt interviews Tom Sweet, CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros. They discuss the complexities of managing technology in a rapidly growing company, the importance of cultural change management, and the future of AI in the industrial refrigeration sector.

Tom shares insights on cybersecurity challenges, vendor selection, and the significance of building a cross-functional IT team. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring IT professionals, emphasizing the need for passion and networking in the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Industrial Refrigeration Pros

02:57 Navigating Organizational Change Management

06:56 Cultural Shifts in Technology Adoption

10:08 The Role of AI in Industrial Refrigeration

17:12 Cybersecurity Challenges in a Growing Company

20:12 Evaluating Cybersecurity Tools

22:18 Community Engagement and Feedback

23:30 Building a Remote IT Team

26:16 The Value of Generalists in IT

27:40 Leveraging AI in IT Operations

36:09 Career Advice for Aspiring IT Professionals