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- Is the PMO Becoming Obsolete? with David Zweier, Ep #14
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by David Zweier, Vice President of the Enterprise Program Management Office at Selective Insurance. David has over 20 years of experience in engineering and management, delivering business value across several industries such as defense, financial services, consulting, publishing, and insurance. I invited David to the podcast because of an intriguing post he made about the common misperception that project management will become obsolete. Listen to learn more!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Changes in business frameworks [03:39]
- Effective risk management governance [07:24]
- Interviewing for soft skills [09:30]
- Rebecca's Homestead [11:34]
- Employee retention through relationships [14:42]
- David's career journey [21:03]
- Diversity and inclusion at Selective [24:19]
- Rebecca's Homestead
- Selective Insurance
- The strategic future role of PMO
- PMI
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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27 min - Wisdom and Tips - TTT's First Anniversary with Bonnie Brill, Ep #13
July is the first anniversary of Tech Talent Today! I'm your host, Jodi Kulek Mayer, and I started the podcast during the pandemic as a way for people to learn and get ideas from each other's journeys. To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to reflect on the past year and discuss some highlights that resonated with me and our listeners. I'm excited to be joined by Bonnie Brill, who works here at Clearmont Technologies and has extensive experience in the IT staffing industry. You may have seen Bonnie on our Interviewing for Zoom video, which gives helpful hints for video interviews. She's helping me reflect on the past year's great podcast guests and episodes. You won't want to miss these highlights.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Career goals in difficult times [02:59]
- The benefits of working in office or at home [05:50]
- Building work relationships [09:16]
- Making a difference [11:37]
- Late changes in a career [14:36]
- Hiring managers want authenticity [18:19]
- Doing better with data [21:29]
Resources & People Mentioned- Interviewing on Zoom – Clearmont Technologies
- Podcast – Clearmont Technologies
- What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
Connect with Bonnie Brill- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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25 min - Myths and Strategies for Technical Resumes with Jennifer Hay, Ep #12In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Jennifer Hay. Jennifer has been writing technical resumes and LI profiles for IT professionals for over 15 years. She has several certifications, including Academy Certified Resume Writer, Resume Writing Specialist in Information Technology, and Certified Professional Resume Writer. Her background is in IT, BI, and Data and Information Management, so she loves to hear about all the innovative things people have done. Listen to learn the unique aspects of writing a technical resume. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
- Technical resumes for all audiences [02:48]
- Including the right information [05:26]
- The challenge with cover letters [09:39]
- What is career storytelling? [14:19]
- Writing a branding statement [17:41]
- Maximizing a LinkedIn profile [22:11]
- Advice for IT consultants [26:31]
- Career storytelling examples
- National Resume Writers Association
- Their website
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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32 min - Be your own Chief People Officer with Adam Stanley, Ep #11
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Adam Stanley, Chief Experience Officer at Teach for America. Adam is a results-driven board member, executive leader, and business partner with a Wharton MBA and over 20 years of achievement in driving value from technology and operations investments. Some of Adam's most notable awards include CIO Magazine's CIO100, Crain's Chicago Magazine's Notable LGBTQ Executives, and Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America. Despite all of his awards, Adam says his greatest accomplishment is the relationship of respect he's built with people he has worked, volunteered, and learned from during his professional journey. Listen in to learn more from this influential individual.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- From corporate to non-profit [02:29]
- Insights from Adam's time as interim Chief People Officer [08:00]
- The war for talent [11:51]
- Hire for character and values [15:20]
- Go-to interview questions [19:25]
- The rewards of joining a board [23:42]
- Mentors and having a personal board [28:37]
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Hire for character and values - Adam Stanley Connections Blog
- H. James Dallas | LinkedIn
- His Website
- His Bio
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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36 min - The Influence of Culture on Managing Global Teams with Stefan Ott, Ep #10
When building international teams, it's important to have an understanding of their team culture. In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Stefan Ott, CIO of a nonprofit in the mortgage industry. Stefan is an engineering and delivery leader who guides organizations through transformations and capacity build-out initiatives by leveraging technology to drive business outcomes for highly complex global organizations. Listen to learn more about Stefan's experience and how he's successfully managing people across various cultures.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Managing in different cultures [02:27]
- Building global teams [05:08]
- Digital transformation [08:18]
- The challenge of data [12:23]
- Taking agile to heart [16:12]
- Stefan's journey to IT [21:31]
- Seeking out guidance [26:32]
- Stefan's work as a mentor [29:14]
- No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
- Manifesto for Agile Software Development
- EMpower
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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34 min - Managing Challenging Times through Transparent Dialogue with Sal Companieh, Ep #9
Our guest in this episode is an authentic leader driving an accelerated digital transformation. Sal Companieh, Interim Co-Global CIO at a global real estate company, has had more than 20 years of consulting experience in process, operating model, and technology transformation. She's recently accepted the honor of inaugural member of the T200 Lift program. I know you'll be inspired by listening to this model executive's experiences leading with empathy and conviction.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Two years into the pandemic [02:53]
- Work and mental health [06:47]
- Moving her team forward [10:53]
- Transparent dialogue [13:52]
- Sal's journey to IT [18:08]
- Mentorship in Sal's career [21:53]
- Growing female talent in tech [26:01]
- T200
- Adam Stanley - Chief Experience Officer - Teach For America | LinkedIn
- World 50
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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31 min - Staying Flexible in your Career, with Gary Beumee, Ep #8
I'm delighted to be joined in this episode by Gary Beumee, a 30-year IT veteran who has spent his career working across sectors of Shipping & Logistics, Consumer Electronics, Finance, and Insurance as both a consultant and an employee. He began his career as a developer and eventually found himself managing teams. Gary considers himself to be a servant leader. He believes that the relationships one builds across IT, business, and vendor teams are at the core of being as successful as possible in your corporate life. Listen to be inspired by Gary's story.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Changing jobs late in a career [02:04]
- Choosing the right company [04:12]
- Hiring during COVID [07:10]
- Go back to the office? [15:45]
- Management philosophies [18:43]
- Mentors in Gary's life [20:18]
- Gary's journey to IT [24:19]
Resources & People Mentioned- Maersk
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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29 min - Is Working Remotely Holding Back Your Career? with Kate Horstman, Ep #7
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Kate Horstman, Co-Host of Manager Tools podcast and Presenting Associate at Manager Tools. Kate has presented more than 475 Manager Tools training days at their public conference and client locations, including international events. Before working with Manager Tools, Kate used their principles as a missile defense engineer at Orbital Sciences Corporation. Her work has focused on enhancing user experience and data reporting for clients and individual users. You won't want to miss hearing about her fascinating experiences!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Kate's work on the Manager Tools Podcast [02:22]
- The response to the vaccine episode [05:34]
- The importance of relationships in your career [09:00]
- How does Manager Tools help new managers? [16:59]
- Kate's work as a missile defense engineer [21:35]
- Deciding if you should go back to the office [28:52]
- Stephen Watts - Manager - Selective Insurance | LinkedIn
- Working From Home Will Stunt Your Career - Chapter 1
- Her website
- On Linkedin
- The podcast
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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35 min - Implementing New Technologies while Building Your People with Robert Napoli, Ep #6
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm joined by visionary technology leader Robert Napoli. With over 25 years of delivering innovative technology solutions that have improved patient care and had an immeasurable business impact. He enjoys taking organizations that are technologically deficient and transforming them into a state of operational excellence. Robert serves as Chief Information Officer, EVP information services of a national nonprofit health care organization. Robert has a lot to teach us about technology, processes, and people. Listen in to gain from his experience.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Bringing companies into new technology [02:16]
- Technology is the least challenging component [06:19]
- Overcoming resistance to change [07:42]
- Complete technology overhaul [10:47]
- The importance of having the right peers [19:36]
- KLAS Research
- College of Healthcare Information Management Executives - CHIME
- HIMSS: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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29 min - DevOps - It's about people, with Jerry Gentry, Ep #5
I'm excited to be joined on this episode of Tech Talent Today by Jerry Gentry, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture and Engineering for a public utility. Jerry is a proven leader who's a catalyst for transformation. He has a history of problem solving and innovation while maintaining stability and achieving business outcomes. I know you'll learn a lot from his experience.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...- Jerry's experience with DevOps [01:49]
- It's about people, not technology [09:33]
- Constantly reflecting and improving [14:12]
- Jerry's hiring philosophy [20:44]
- Connecting with people remotely [27:05]
- Running, cycling, and music [32:59]
- Writing "Syn:Fin" [37:22]
- What is a CI/CD pipeline?
- The Toyota Way, Second Edition
- SYSTEMANTICS. THE SYSTEMS BIBLE
- Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
- Syn:Fin
- On Linkedin
- https://clearmonttech.com/about/meet-the-team/
- Follow Jodi on LinkedIn
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About Tech Talent Today
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If you are looking for fresh ideas and inspiration on how to propel your tech career to the next level this is the show for you. TTT is conversations with IT leaders. Hear about the challenges they…
face and how they overcome them. Learn how IT leaders build their teams and help them grow to the next level. Learn about leadership in the IT space and how you can advance your career in IT. Your host is Jodi Kulek Mayer, President of Clearmont Technologies. She has 25+ years in IT Staffing and Search.