Cio Talk Network Podcast

Organizations are experiencing significant data sprawl. It is getting complex to get accurate insights timely from the data one has in hand, or it is lying there unused. What are the gaps in our data strategy, architecture, and execution processes? How are we modernizing data management to facilitate seamless access, sharing, and processing in a distributed environment across applications, systems, and platforms to support business outcomes? Guest 1: Luis Fernando Lopez, Chief Data & Analytics Officer LATAM, Chubb Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/luis-fernandolopez/ Guest 2: Navi Grewal, Global Chief Digital and Information Officer, MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/navi-grewal/ Guest 3: Ravi Krishnan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, State of North Dakota Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/ravi-krishnan/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/modernizing-data-management/ More on Big Data: https://www.ci

While the zero-trust security model may offer excellent defense against emerging, unrecognized, and unpredictable threats, a piecemeal implementation approach, significant commitment for ongoing administration, and productivity concerns pose daunting challenges preventing organizations from adopting it fully. So how must an organization address these challenges and harness the significant benefits it offers? Guest 1: Gerald Caron, Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology (AIG/IT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/gerald-caron/ Guest 2: Dan Wilkins, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Arizona Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dan-wilkins/ Guest 3: Bharat Soni, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Group Head Information Security Group, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/

Security breaches have increased in frequency and severity, with high-profile cases appearing almost weekly. In addition, third-party relationships, including contractors, cloud services, and other outsourced providers, are introducing new vulnerabilities and increasing the attack surface. So how effective are the City and County Governments in adopting risk management approaches, creating a culture of trust and transparency, and building solid relationships with other supporting agencies to minimize risk to build trust? Guest 1: Brian Gardner, Chief Information Security Officer, City Of Dallas Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/brain-gardner/ Guest 2: Christopher Pritchard, Associate Vice Chancellor Enterprise Infrastructure & Chief Technology Officer, University of North Texas System Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/christopher-pritchard/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-are-city-and-county-governments-minimizing-risk-to-build-trust/ More o

As a leader, imagine you have to choose between two types of teams to help realize your vision. Team A comprises different personalities with a shared identity where everyone is inspired and driven, individually and collectively, for a common cause or objective. Team B takes pride in the process of how they come together - formally participating in deliberation with controlled expressions and a cautious demeanor. Which team would you rather have as your team? Most people would say they would rather have Team A as their team because they believe it will yield better results. But you cannot invite chaos if there is no structure and expectations. So, how can you pick the best from both team types and achieve healthy team dynamics for optimal results? Guest: Alejandro Lammertyn, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Tenaris Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/alejandro-lammertyn/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/achieving-a-healthy-team-dynamics-for-optimal-results/ More o

The Chief Digital Officer (CDO) role was created initially to unify the digital agenda, increase efficiency, create a digital culture, design better customer experiences, and optimize your competitive advantage. With digital adoption in the execution phase, beyond overseeing strategic alignment, how should this role morph to maximizing business outcomes? What capabilities should the current and aspiring candidates develop to deserve the CDO 2.0 stripes? Guest 1: Viren Shah, Chief Digital Officer, GE Appliances, a Haier company Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/viren-shah/ Guest 2: Tony Ambrozie, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Baptist Health South Florida Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/tony-ambrozie/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-chief-digital-officer-2-0/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https

There’s no question that people are the weakest link in Cybersecurity. So we invest in educating people about security risks and how to handle them. We try building cybersecurity champions who can help spread the word about good security practices. We introduce incentive programs for “security-first” behaviors. However, the results are still disappointing and prove that computers are designed to be secure while people are not. Can we do better? How can we make security a foundation of our organizations and help ensure that we can continue to grow with confidence? Guest 1: James Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer, John Deere Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/james-johnson/ Guest 2: Abiodun Morolari, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Toronto Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/abiodun-morolari/ Guest 3: John Virden, Assistant Vice President for Security, Compliance, and Risk Management and CISO, Miami University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/c

What if K12 Education could provide a customized learning experience based on each student’s skills, abilities, and preferences to maximize student outcomes supported by optimal funding to ensure reliable and lean operations? How are the K12 schools leveraging data analytics to that end? Guest 1: Dr. Joe Philips, Chief Information Officer, Broward County Public Schools Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/joe-phillips/ Guest 2: Robert Dickson, Chief Information Officer, Wichita Public Schools - USD259 Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/robert-dickson/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/is-data-analytics-helping-increase-the-impact-of-k12-education/ More on Others: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/others/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Every time you speak to your management or team, share your verdict on a challenging situation or admit that you don’t know what to do, you audition for leadership. Others expect you to spark hope within them and help them become the best they can be, show confidence to stand alone and the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. So what are you doing to make sure you pass such auditions every time? Guest 1: Michael Cartoscelli, Chief Information Officer (PCF-49) / Technology Site Lead, BNY Mellon Ireland Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/michael-cartoscelli/ Guest 2: Sarah Naqvi, Executive Vice President / Chief Information Officer, HMSHost Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sarah-naqvi/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/does-your-leadership-pass-the-audition/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network

To support digital, an organization needs to develop custom software applications or use third-party software packages and tools, migrate workloads and infrastructure to the cloud, and standardize management and governance of multi-cloud environments. First, however, security must be ingrained holistically to ensure that technology does not become the weakest link to managing digital risks effectively. How has this journey been so far? What challenges are the CISOs facing in embedding security in their technology capabilities, and what strategies are effective in addressing them? Guest 1: John McClure, CISO Sinclair Broadcast Group Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-mcclure/ Guest 2: Rob Hornbuckle, CISO Allegiant Airlines Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/rob-hornbuckle/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/embedding-security-in-technology-capabilities/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ci

In a world with increasing complexity, uncertainty and conflict, it's not surprising that many people feel unable or unwilling to take action. So, playing the role of a simplifier, how are the CIOs finding ways of cutting through argumentative speech with precise solutions for their employees and engaging them in productive work instead of being disengaged by hostility? Guest: Piyush Chowhan, Group Chief Information Officer, Lulu International Group Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/piyush-chowhan/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/cio-as-a-simplifier/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Massive changes in the business climate and customer expectations have forced companies to rethink everything they do. As a result, there is a need to innovate consistently and implement changes quickly to realize the value in a much shorter timeframe. So what is the recipe to enable such time compression for increasingly higher value creation? Guest: Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/ann-dunkin/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/delivering-higher-value-in-lesser-time/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A Chief Data Officer (CDO) is expected to use data to continually improve internal operations and create a competitive advantage while aligning with partners, vendors, and customers. But complexities related to data quality, availability, visibility, governance, and security hinder the effort in the currently challenging business environment. So what are CDOs doing to deliver sustained value today and prepare for the times ahead? Guest: Dan Kellett, Chief Data Officer, Capital One Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dan-kellett/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/delivering-on-the-chief-data-officer-imperatives/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A CIO's ability to deliver on business demands is only as good as its people. But what if they start quitting or demanding unaffordable wages, as they are doing now during the Great Attrition? How are IT, HR, and business leaders joining hands to handle this unprecedented situation and maintain sustained growth and profitability? Guest: Shahrin Oli-Mohammed, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Global LNG Trading & Marketing, Shell Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/shahrin-oli-mohamed/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/leading-it-during-the-great-attrition/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

The answer to the question, "Would you recommend our company to your friends?" depends on whether your customers feel cared for and have a remarkable experience, not just satisfactory, and can see how experiences dealing with your company improved their lives? What mix of team inspiration, process and technology innovation, and caring leadership would it take to get an increasingly enthusiastic positive response from your customers in the new normal? Guest: David Seidl, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, Miami University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/david-seidl/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/would-you-recommend-our-company-to-your-friends/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetw

With increasing demand on IT to support business growth and sustainability, lack of leadership support, skill gaps, work overload, and budget are among the top reported challenges. And, the demand curve is only going up. How should we reimagine IT to make it always available, scalable, and relevant? Guest: Daragh Mahon, EVP & Chief Information Officer, Werner Enterprises Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/daragh-mahon/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/steps-to-always-available-scalable-and-relevant-it/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

Today's CEO wants to drive growth through digital innovations that have practical applications and are relevant to market conditions and customer preferences—driving significant positive ROI. So what are CIOs doing to support the CEO agenda to help achieve the desired outcome? Guest 1: Minori Hara, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital & IT Division, Santen Pharmaceutical Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/minori-hara/ Guest 2: Stuart Birrell, Chief Data and Information Officer, Airlines and Aviation Guest Bio: Coming Soon More on Innovation: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/innovation/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to organizational culture. Some companies have found success in digital transformation by adapting their traditional and long-established cultures. In contrast, others struggle with the transition because they cannot change what’s familiar enough around them – even if this means losing out on opportunities for growth or business model innovation! So how should organizational leaders determine their cultural holy grail that offers a strong sense of teamwork, where everyone feels welcome and comfortable working together with emerging technologies and process changes, and then enable it for maximizing value? Guest: Rohitashwa Pant, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Schuler Group Learn more: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/rohitashwa-pant/ Find more episodes on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ Find more episodes on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/CXO/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalkne

How well is your business unlocking data-driven capabilities, enterprise-wide analytics, and using it to scale across multiple dimensions? While you may have already started implementing targeted advanced analytics and artificial intelligence use cases, what IT and data architectures, people and processes alignment, and data governance must be established to make data your most significant asset?

What is on the CIO agenda for 2022 that will help enable and shape business aspirations for the best outcome? Coming out of pandemic, as we enter the new year, how are the CIOs planning to align their strategies and resources to launch digital projects faster, integrate systems quickly, and allow seamless and secure access to applications and data?

Leaders recognize the need for employees to learn new skills to stay relevant and profitable in the future. But the inability to maintain an inventory of current skills, identify required and critical future skills, and proactively fill the gap hinders such efforts. So how are business and IT leaders collaborating to ensure proper investment in this strategic and long-term capability-building effort?