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EP 11: Management, IT and Cybersecurity w/ Chris Whalen
In this episode of the In Query, we discuss management, IT and cybersecurity with Chris Whalen. Chris is an experienced technology professional with a passion for cybersecurity and is currently the Director of IT and Cybersecurity at Solace, a Canadian high-tech company. His experience includes leading various cybersecurity programs, mentoring colleagues, performing deep technical analysis, and adopting new technologies that have consistently been proven a success.
Chris has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and is involved in recreational hockey both as a player and a coach.
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Chris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswhalen7/
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Background
2:00 - How did you first become interested in the field?
University Degree
10:02 - Why did you choose math over all the other stem programs available in university?
13:46 - What was the impact of a math degree on your career?
14:56 - Would you recommend someone interested in a role in IT to take on a math degree?
15:46 - Where did you head after graduating from university?
Career
17:53 - Did you ever consider going into video game creation?
19:38 - What were some struggles you faced throughout your career?
24:56 - Why did you choose to transition into leadership and managing roles as to software?
28:41 - What are some skills that are crucial to be successful in the tech industry?
32:08 - Why did you get interested in cybersecurity?
34:06 - What was the biggest change in the cybersecurity industry since you started?
Day to Day as the Director of Cyber Security
38:50 - How would you describe the day-to-day of a director of cybersecurity?
39:43 - What is the most rewarding part of your job?
40:36 - What advice would you give to a student that is looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity?
45:19 - What do you think is the next big thing for the technology industry?
47:00 - Outro & Ending Remarks
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By PTC PodcastIn this episode of the In Query, we discuss management, IT and cybersecurity with Chris Whalen. Chris is an experienced technology professional with a passion for cybersecurity and is currently the Director of IT and Cybersecurity at Solace, a Canadian high-tech company. His experience includes leading various cybersecurity programs, mentoring colleagues, performing deep technical analysis, and adopting new technologies that have consistently been proven a success.
Chris has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and is involved in recreational hockey both as a player and a coach.
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Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop!
IG @projecttechconferences
LinkedIn @ Project Tech Conferences
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Chris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswhalen7/
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Background
2:00 - How did you first become interested in the field?
University Degree
10:02 - Why did you choose math over all the other stem programs available in university?
13:46 - What was the impact of a math degree on your career?
14:56 - Would you recommend someone interested in a role in IT to take on a math degree?
15:46 - Where did you head after graduating from university?
Career
17:53 - Did you ever consider going into video game creation?
19:38 - What were some struggles you faced throughout your career?
24:56 - Why did you choose to transition into leadership and managing roles as to software?
28:41 - What are some skills that are crucial to be successful in the tech industry?
32:08 - Why did you get interested in cybersecurity?
34:06 - What was the biggest change in the cybersecurity industry since you started?
Day to Day as the Director of Cyber Security
38:50 - How would you describe the day-to-day of a director of cybersecurity?
39:43 - What is the most rewarding part of your job?
40:36 - What advice would you give to a student that is looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity?
45:19 - What do you think is the next big thing for the technology industry?
47:00 - Outro & Ending Remarks