IT in the D

IT in the D

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IT in the D episodes

  • IT Security Then and Now, Securing Relationships with Wolfgang Goerlich, Cybersecurity Strategist – IT in the D 454
    This week we met with Wolfgang Goerlich. Not only is he a well respected CISO, he was our guest on Episode 1 (and episode 112). 
    We had fun catching up, talking about security then vs. now, changes in philosophy, and mocked marketing jargon for commonly used tech. 
    We ended by talking about Securing Sexuality, his conference and podcast, prompted by his wife, who is a relationship and sexuality therapist.
    34 min
  • Entrepreneurship and Data Security for Small Business with Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech – IT in the D 453
    This week, we chatted with Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech. 
    We started talking about making the jump into entrepreneurship, got into data security for small business, and the layoffs going on in big tech.
    We ended up talking about his podcast, the Power On Podcast and his favorite episode, "Why IT companies suck". 
    Eddie is a natural conversationalist and it was a fun talk—enjoy the listen!
    42 min
  • Dual CIO and CISO Roles with David Williams of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group – IT in the D 452
    This week, we were super lucky to chat with David Williams, CIO and CISO of Gold Star Mortgage Financial. 
    Since it's end of year, we started by joking about how many sales reps are currently calling him to make their end of year numbers.
    We then got into what it takes to be dual role CIO and CISO, how he chooses his vendors, methodologies, and best practices.
    We ended by talking about how he picks his team, interview questions, and what it takes to get into his organization. 
    Overall a great conversation, hope you enjoy the listen!
    35 min
  • Personal Brand and Digital Neighborhoods with Hajj Flemings of Rebrand Cities – IT in the D 451
    This week, we were super lucky to talk to serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and all around great guy Hajj Flemings, CEO of Rebrand Cities and founder of Modern Athlete.
    Hajj was one of the first people I remember talking about your "personal brand", so we dove into that, as well as what it means for smaller neighborhoods and businesses to have a digital voice.
    We also got into how he mentors for Tech Stars Detroit.
    37 min
  • Change and Influence with Stefanie Krievins – IT in the D 450
    This week, we got to chat with change and strategy consultant Stefanie Krievins.
    We immediately got into change management, and not in a software/project way, but in a human way and how it is difficult for most people.
    We discussed DISC methodology and how it applies on how we work with others. This led to how to lead kick ass meetings (something I think we can all improve on!)
    43 min
  • A Career in Cloud with Troy Dieter of Slalom – IT in the D 449
    This week, we chatted about all things cloud with AWS Ambassador and all around great guy Troy Dieter. 
    Troy has an impressive list of certifications and just received the title of Cloudius Maximus for obtaining his 7th AWS cert. We got into the path on those looking to start and build their career in cloud. 
    We also talked in length about AWS re:Invent and what it looks like having 50,000 people converge in Vegas. 
    If you are in or around the cloud, this episode is a must listen!
    40 min
  • Military to IT Transition with Zach Boguslawski of Slalom – IT in the D 448
    This week, we talked with management consultant Zach Boguslawski about his journey from being in the military and transitioning it to working in technology in the private sector.
    We also got into what it means to be a "management consultant", overused terms like 'business outcomes' and 'digital transformation', and how he translates that into meaningful conversations that have actual impact.
    We ended with his journey in public speaking and mentoring Bob in his latest opportunity to tell his story to a group of peers.
    35 min
  • Construction Tech with Justin Turk of Livegistics – IT in the D 447
    When you think of industries embracing technology, construction just isn't one of them. Well, a long time construction worker and software developer (right?) thought that there has to be a better way.
    This week we talked with Justin Turk, CEO of Livegistics.
    We dove into the issues facing the construction industry, how Livegistics is helping automate it, and how legacy workers are embracing it.
    32 min
  • Movies, Comics, and Pop Culture with Mike Zapcic of Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash – IT in the D 446
    This week, we got to speak to the legend himself, Mike Zapcic. With the recent release of Clerks III, his appearance on AMC's Comic Book Men, or his countless other podcasts, plus working at Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, Mike is literally a comics encyclopedia.
    We got into discussions about the days of past (see: going to Blockbuster on a Friday night) and then talked about all of the new content being streamed as of late including Andor, House of the Dragon, She-Hulk, and The Rings of Power.
    38 min

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IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of…