On this episode of the IT Matters Podcast, our hosts are joined by John Sotello, Chief Information Officer of Cloyes Gear and Products. Together, they discuss the changing role of CIOs, the intersection of technology and business, and the impact of cybersecurity and data on the automotive industry.

Conversation Highlights:

00:00 Introducing John Sotello, CIO of Cloyes

[05:15] The Role of a CIO in Modern IT

[08:20] John Sotello’s Unique Career Path

[15:09] Cybersecurity Insights for the Automotive Industry

[20:58] The Future of Data 

[30:52] Transforming IT from Cost Center to Revenue Driver

Notable Quotes:

• “Data is the new gold." - John Sotello [21:14]
• “It takes a lot of small wins to get to a big win. And unfortunately, it doesn't take a whole lot to lose that big win too.” - John Sotello [36:21]

Connect with John Sotello:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sotello/

Opkalla is an IT advisory firm that helps businesses navigate the vast and complex IT marketplace. At Opkalla, we work alongside IT teams to design, procure, implement and support IT solutions without an agenda or technology bias. On this channel and the IT Matters Podcast, you can expect that high level of expertise from our hosts, plus interviews with the leading experts on topics like AI, cybersecurity, industry-specific IT solutions, strategy and more.