Episode Summary:

In this episode of the, Neal Bloom chats with Jesse Taylor, Senior Manager of Identity and Middleware Services at UNLV. Jesse shares his journey from early exposure to technology with Atari and Apple II to becoming a technical leader in higher education. They discuss the evolution of technology, the role of AI in augmenting human capabilities, and Jesse’s approach to authentic leadership and team development. Jesse also highlights his work in identity management at UNLV, his involvement in the Las Vegas tech community, and his recognition as a Top Tech Vegas award recipient.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The evolution of technology in education and hospitality sectors

• AI as a tool for enhancing human capabilities

• Leadership strategies for building and supporting high-performing teams

• The importance of workforce development and apprenticeships in tech

• The Las Vegas tech ecosystem and connections with San Diego

Links & Resources:

UNLV’s identity and middleware services

Society for Information Management (SIM) Las Vegas Chapter

Nominate a leader for the Top Tech Awards

Connect with Jesse:

LinkedIn

Connect with Neal:

LinkedIn: Neal Bloom

Twitter: @NealBloom