Denny Farrell is an IT operations and business continuity expert with a unique perspective shaped by his diverse career journey. Currently, he oversees IT operations and strategic planning for Builders, a family-run company with footprints in Colorado and Nebraska.
With a background in architecture and CAD, Denny brings a fresh approach to IT management, emphasizing user experience and leveraging cloud solutions for efficient data management.
Join host Philip Howard as he dissects the IT industry with guest Denny Farrell, an IT operations and business continuity expert. Listen in as they discuss Farrell’s unconventional path into the IT world, the importance of user experience, and the challenges of managing large CAD files. Learn about the value of knowing what you don’t know and how to leverage the cloud for efficient data management. This episode is packed with insights for IT professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
I had to recognize that I don’t need to know every thing about everything. But what I need to understand is I have to know what I don’t know.
Unconventional career paths and the value of networking [00:03:29]
The importance of user experience and customer satisfaction [00:13:14]
Strategies for sharing large CAD files and leveraging the cloud [00:10:26]
Security training, MFA, and cyber insurance requirements [00:11:21]
The challenges of managing a small IT team [00:15:51]
Finding your dream job and leveraging LinkedIn effectively [00:18:59]
The importance of knowing what you don’t know [00:23:09]
Adapting to new technologies and learning on the job [00:26:45]
Creating a positive work environment and user experience [00:33:00]
The impact of interruptions on productivity and concentration [00:37:37]
Implementing security policies and procedures [00:41:31]
Overcoming resistance to new security measures [00:44:31]
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