Tales from Tech Titans

A former Senior Detective ranked #25 on the prestigious CIO50 list, we're super excited to hear John Taylor's stories about his successful tech career! His journey cannot be more intriguing, from tackling a bank robbery on his first day in the police force to successfully transitioning into IT and Security.PART 1 of Episode 28 is OFFICIALLY ON AIR!---Tune in now on your favourite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/talesfromtechtitansFollow Tales from Tech Titans on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45vUr2zFollow Emmbr for more tech career insights:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4bcTihIInstagram: https://bit.ly/3KND7ww | https://bit.ly/3VNA9gT

Meet Anupam Singh, the Managing Director and Founder of DataAIT Technologies.

With over 20 years of experience, Anupam has built a reputation for delivering data-driven solutions and making significant impacts at major organizations including Sears Holdings Corporation, Accenture, InterGlobe Technologies, Tech Mahindra, BZAIT Consultancy, and IBM.

Anupam shares his unique perspective on "IA before AI" and discusses the 3 key things that AI startups must have to survive and thrive

EPISODE 7 IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!

Meet David Willett, CISO at La Trobe University and host of “Cyber Voices” from the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).

David’s journey from Starbucks Store Manager to CISO proves that a non-tech background can be a HUGE advantage in this field. He is not only an accomplished cybersecurity leader but also a Diversity Champion. Drawing from his personal experience as a gay man in the early "boys’ club" era of cybersecurity, David’s message on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is one the industry needs to hear.

PART 2 of EPISODE 6 IS LIVE!

Meet David Willett, CISO at La Trobe University and host of “Cyber Voices” from the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).

David’s journey from Starbucks Store Manager to CISO proves that a non-tech background can be a HUGE advantage in this field. He is not only an accomplished cybersecurity leader but also a Diversity Champion. Drawing from his personal experience as a gay man in the early "boys’ club" era of cybersecurity, David’s message on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is one the industry needs to hear.

PART 1 of EPISODE 6 IS LIVE!

Leigh Berrell, a Transformation Tech Leader with 30 years of experience spanning Technology, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Peacekeeping, Retail, Utilities, and workforce staffing services. In recognition of his outstanding work, Leigh was named Australian Utilities Chief Information Officer of the Year in 2013 and was ranked 4th in the 2016 Australian CIO50.Tune in to episode 27 now to hear Leigh's insightful stories and lessons learned from his remarkable career. From his early career in the Navy to the importance of being a generalist in the world of Tech, and his unforgettable experience working in war-torn Yugoslavia.

Connie Beck, Group Director of IT Transformation & Digital at Urbis. Connie shared her incredible 25-year career journey as an enabler with a project management mindset and her low point going through redundancy.

PART 2 of EPISODE 5 IS LIVE!

Listen to Part 1 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U9xZW8iHqn1zQ4ij5Stjm?si=LFh-15AlQlCGnv_bJZD_LA

ou Can Be Redundant BUT Don’t Become Redundant

Connie Beck, Group Director of IT Transformation & Digital at Urbis. With 25 years of global experience across consulting, managed services, M&A, and project and portfolio management, Connie has seen firsthand how the industry has evolved—and where it’s headed next.

PART 1 of EPISODE 5 IS LIVE!

📢 PART 2 of Episode 4 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz, Head of Cybersecurity at Accent Group Limited is NOW LIVE!

With 20+ years of experience at leading firms like IBM, NAB, and SEEK, Lukasz brings deep cybersecurity and leadership insights. Listen now!

📢 PART 1 of Episode 4 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz, Head of Cybersecurity at Accent Group Limited is ON AIR!

With 20+ years of experience at leading firms like IBM, NAB, and SEEK, Lukasz brings deep insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity. Listen now!

Our fifth guest - Kerr Forbes is a seasoned C-Suite business executive and program director, accumulating over two decades of expertise across the UK, Asia, and Australia. Kerr Forbes talks about his unconventional path into Technology, the advantages that he has from his dynamic background and the challenges that he encountered in his career.