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Jeremiah Ginn is a father, teacher, engineer, architect, author, advocate, and veteran focused on investing in others. He leads SDN evangelism across Fortune 500 companies. His 25 year tech career has spanned SD-WAN, SASE, NFV, multi-tenant cloud, and network infrastructure. He is an IEEE member contributing to SDN, SD-WAN, and SASE standards. As a cybersecurity evangelist at Acuative, he drives innovation to scale their XDR and cyber risk control offerings that reduce insurance costs by 70%.

We discuss cyber challenges with guest Jeremiah. Drawing from over 3,000 customers, Jeremiah explores SD-WAN problems. We tap into connectivity hurdles to clouds and data centers. Stressing SASE’s security integration, Jeremiah emphasizes perspective from specialists over reports. His hands-on experience uncovers customer issues and learning through criticism. We unlock lessons from Jeremiah’s interactions for navigating security obstacles.

As a CIO and IT strategist, Niel Nickolaisen has over 25 years driving digital transformation. He has led major initiatives at Western Governors University and other organizations. Currently VP of IT Strategy at Utah State focused on governance and next-gen infrastructure. Known for analytical thinking and mentoring CIOs. Holds an MS in MIS and graduated MIT’s Sloan CIO program. With his track record aligning technology and business goals, Niel is a high-impact IT leader.

Niel Nickolaisen discusses workplace culture, overcoming limitations, leadership journey from micromanager to trust-based, operational excellence for credibility, agile methods, customer service skills. Emphasizes self-awareness, learning from mistakes, treating people well, and adapting to the future of technology. Concludes by reflecting on opportunities, expressing gratitude, and emphasizing forward-looking mindset. Covers range of leadership insights from creating culture to regaining credibility.

As CTO and product leader, Mike Yeh draws on 15+ years optimizing enterprise tech and cloud systems to help health tech and supply chain companies achieve 7-figure growth. With expertise across areas like omnichannel commerce, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Mike is focused on driving value through technology transformation. He leverages his  expertise in areas like cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help health tech and supply chain companies unlock 7-figure growth.

Product leader Mike Yeh explores AI’s transformative impact on IT and content creation. From revenue acceleration to workplace dynamics in sexual health, this episode covers AI’s rapid takeover and the tools needed to harness its power. Curious about AI’s role can enhance efficiency and how IT pros can drive success through business collaboration ? Join us for an exciting look at AI’s potential to drive growth.

Edward Chenard is an experienced AI and data leadership expert, currently serving as Head of Data and Analytics at Shipwell. Specializing in building industry-specific AI, Edward created the first logistics language model and data engineering team at Shipwell. An MBA holder, he has also led innovative teams at Target, reducing ad spend by $50M while improving engagement. Edward has expertise in multiple industries thanks to roles spanning logistics, retail, and more.

In this episode, Edward Chenard explores the potential impact of AI on industries, emphasizing practical use cases, and discussing logistics industry challenges, ethics, and data usage. He also delves into generative agents, personalized diets, optimizing business processes, retail communication, and shaping the future of AI.

Douglas Pierre O’Knightly is an Air Force veteran and lifelong gamer who brings creative solutions to high-value enterprises as a cybersecurity expert. His varied 20-year IT career includes starting businesses, designing games, and pioneering communications in war zones. Douglas loves solving complex tech problems with simple, efficient designs that minimize waste. With a passion for emerging tech, Douglas helps companies prep for cybersecurity regulations.

Join cybersecurity expert Douglas Pierre O’Knightly for a fascinating discussion covering his passion for Dungeons and Dragons and lessons learned from detecting a network breach while in the Air Force. He also shares insights into entering the cybersecurity field, handling emerging issues like ransomware attacks, and adopting the right mindset to make meaningful contributions in this rapidly evolving space.

Keith R. Worfolk is an Innovative CTO, Transformative CIO, and Growth VP with expertise in product software, mobile, cloud engineering, architecture, big data pipeline, analytics, AI/ML, and cybersecurity/CISO. He currently is the Sr. Director of IT and Cloud Strategy at Wavestone. He has extensive experience in creating and executing enterprise IT solutions, software, and cybersecurity programs. He is an author, speaker, and board advisor on IT strategy and cybersecurity.

Tech veteran Keith Worfolk explores the evolution of technology from floppy disks to cloud migration. We delve into the common pitfalls in cloud migration, the right approach, and how mentorship impacts professional growth. Keith shares his journey from a developer to a leader, enriched by an MBA program and international consulting career. We wrap up discussing opportunities in the cloud sector, emphasizing the importance of certifications and skill transferability.