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Joshua Peavy is the Director of Information Technology at Trinity Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing affordable care across 43 locations in Louisiana. He has over 15 years of experience in IT leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations. His strengths include crisis management, aligning technology with business goals, and building strong relationships across departments. Joshua earned his bachelor’s in Physcology from Louisiana State University.

In this engaging discussion, we delve into navigating healthcare IT during uncertain times. Our guest Joshua Peavy brings insightful perspective, drawing from his nonprofit community health experience to discuss leading through exponential growth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Joshua offers practical lessons around crisis management, aligning IT with organizational missions, and leading with empathy. He provides thoughtful insights on how focusing on the patient experience helped IT connect with stakeholders during turbulent times. Looking ahead, he forecasts how healthcare IT leaders can apply these lessons to guide their organizations through future challenges. Tune in for practical, forward-thinking insights from Joshua’s diverse healthcare IT journey so far.

Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He has since led IT and engineering teams at various companies, focusing on aligning technology with business goals. Lucas holds a Master’s in Economics and continues to have an insatiable appetite for learning.

What does it take to chart an unconventional path to technology leadership? How has the IT landscape evolved over the past decades? In this podcast, we tackle these questions and more in an insightful chat with IT executive Lucas Hendrich. Drawing on over 25 years of diverse experience, Lucas shares perspectives on transitioning from individual contributor to leader, managing rapid growth, and aligning technology with business goals. Expect a view on where IT has been, the challenges leaders face today and advice for constant learning and evolution. No matter where you are in your IT career, you will take away valuable lessons on developing grit, orchestrating teams, and leading through transparency.

Michael Turner is an IT professional with around 25 years of experience spanning mainframe computing, desktop support, networking, and management. Currently the IT Manager at Dynamic Equipment Group, Michael oversees technology strategy for the equipment sales company across 13 locations. His passion lies in cybersecurity, believing small businesses can implement controls to protect critical data without big budgets. As a former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Michael credits the military for developing his hands-on technical skills , proving formal education isn’t the only path to an IT career.

In this compelling discussion, host Michael Moore sits down with Michael Turner, IT Manager at Dynamic Equipment Group, to take an in-depth look at the cybersecurity challenges facing small businesses today. With high-profile breaches making headlines and new regulations emerging, small companies often struggle to secure their data on limited budgets. Michael shares creative strategies companies can implement—from multi-factor authentication to access controls—to protect what matters most without breaking the bank. This episode provides actionable tips to strengthen security posture regardless of resources. The lively exchange also covers how to engage leadership, foster human connections in a remote work world, and embark on the lifelong learning journey of an IT professional.

Howard Holton is a visionary technology executive with over 35 years of experience in IT. He currently serves as CTO of GigaOM, leading the analyst firm’s technology strategy and vision. Howard has held CIO, CTO and CISO roles at organizations such as Hitachi Vantara and Leidos. His passion lies in exploring new techniques and pushing the boundaries of how technology can transform business. Howard began coding at age 11 and never looked back. He is dedicated to continuous learning and believes in the power of language to drive change.

In this forward-thinking discussion, we gain unique perspective from veteran CTO Howard Holton as he shares insights spanning technology, business, and leadership. With decades guiding IT strategy and operations, Howard explores the importance of precise language, empathy, and continuous learning in driving digital transformation. Expect strategic insights on aligning technology and business goals, overcoming risk aversion, and maintaining customer focus. This visionary CTO provides thought-provoking ideas to help prepare organizations for the future.

David Kiklis has over 25 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. He specializes in building defensible cybersecurity programs, utilizing essential tools effectively, and framing cybersecurity as an executive business discussion. David has helped numerous companies improve security strategies and avoid common IT pitfalls. His passion is helping organizations build pragmatic cybersecurity strategies focused on risk and aligned with business objectives

What does it take to build an effective cybersecurity program? How has the landscape evolved over the past 20 years? In this podcast, we tackle these questions and more in an insightful chat with cybersecurity pro David Kiklis. Drawing on decades of experience, David shares perspectives on managing cyber risk, working with auditors, getting leadership buy-in, and using the right tools. Expect a view on where cybersecurity has been, the challenges we face today, and advice for the future as we cover security frameworks, data governance, and shifting conversations. No matter where you are in your cybersecurity career, you will take away valuable lessons on maturing programs and influencing executives.

Christian Okeke is Information Technology Coordinator at Healing Hands Healthcare with years of experience spanning healthcare, government, and other industries. At Healing Hands, Christian oversees IT strategy and HIPAA compliance. He focuses on understanding business needs, communicating effectively across teams, and implementing technologies to drive productivity. Christian is passionate about continuous learning and professional development and values insight from experienced mentors as he develops the soft skills needed to be an effective IT leader.

In this engaging discussion, we delve into the evolution of IT infrastructure and the expanding role of the IT professional. Our guest Christian brings insightful perspective, drawing from his healthcare industry experience to discuss leveraging cloud capabilities while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. Christian offers practical tips for developing soft skills like communication, relationship building, and documenting institutional knowledge—areas he sees as vital for emerging IT leaders. Looking ahead, he provides thoughtful forecasts on how technologies like AI may shape healthcare IT roles in the years ahead. Tune in for practical, forward-thinking insights from Christian’s diverse IT journey so far.

Dr. Brian Romano has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation. As Director of Technology Development at Arthur G. Russell, he oversees control systems engineering projects across the manufacturing sector. Brian holds five college degrees, including a BS in computer engineering, an MS in applied computer science, an MBA, and a PhD in technology and innovation. He teaches automation systems at the University of Hartford.

How can manufacturing facilities leverage automation, data, and analytics to work smarter? Michael and Brian provide valuable perspective on this question in their illuminating discussion about integrating information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT).

They explore key technologies enabling this convergence, from programmable logic controllers to AI-driven predictive maintenance. However, concerns around cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the need for ongoing human oversight emerge.

This forward-looking conversation highlights the promise and challenges of deeper IT and OT integration. Michael and Brian ultimately paint a vivid picture of how crossing cyber-physical boundaries can pave the path to more agile, insight-driven production.

Sheron Dinnoo is an accomplished technology executive with over 10 years driving enterprise IT strategy and heading transformation for global organizations. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, cloud adoption, agile delivery, and team-building, Sheron is passionate about developing talent and delivering excellent end-user experiences. He has a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives, automating workflows, and stimulating technology demand while exceeding business needs. Sheron empowers employees and invests in a customer-focused, people-centric environment.

Fellow tech leaders, is outdated infrastructure putting the brakes on your organization? Get ready for some real talk with experienced CIO Sheron Dinnoo, who’s got practical insights for sparking change from within. Drawing on his own bumpy road dealing with legacy systems and siloed teams, Sheron lays out how embracing shadow IT, forging human connections, and rallying the right crew can unlock innovation across the board. From revamping platforms to reshaping mindsets, his candid stories and hard-won lessons will resonate with anyone looking to level up their leadership. So plug in and get inspired as Sheron downloads the creative tactics that helped him transform technology and culture.

Feliks Dushatsky is an accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation. He has led development of various technologies to optimize operations, including a mobile e-prescribing app, web prescribing portal, and pharmacy management system API. Feliks is noted for his focus on security, user-centric design, and strategic partnerships between IT and business teams. His work developing the e-prescribing mobile app earned him the San Diego Tech Exec Award in the Small Public Company category. He enjoys sharing his expertise to help other IT professionals succeed with transformative projects.

Get ready to geek out over digital innovation in healthcare! Our guest Feliks Dushatsky is spilling his secrets on how he built an award-winning mobile prescription app. Hear straight from the source how Feliks made doctors’ lives easier and patients safer. He managed to pull off a healthcare tech miracle: improving efficiency, nailing security, and delighting users. Feliks talks through his creative solutions for tackling data headaches and compliance nightmares head-on. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an inside look at the future of healthcare technology!

Raj Madan is an accomplished technology leader spearheading digital innovation and transformation at global companies like L’Oreal, Novartis, and GSK. He currently serves as SVP and Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, a biotech startup. Raj holds an MBA and a Master’s in Computer Science focused on AI and machine learning. He thrives on uniting cross-functional teams to reimagine business processes and systems leveraging emerging tech. Raj is skilled at guiding data-driven solutions and fostering cultures of experimentation that drive value.

Get ready as host Phil Howard sits down with digital dynamo Raj Madan. Raj spills his secrets on leading IT and digital transformation. Learn how he’s challenged the status quo through experimentation and harnessed data for smarter decisions. Hear how Raj has confronted roadblocks head-on with resilience and empathy. He shares wisdom on nurturing talent, managing risk and building cultures of innovation. Grab some coffee and lean in as Phil picks Raj’s brain in this down-to-earth exchange.