Alex Marzano is the CIO of NextGen Power Systems, a company focused on renewable energy and EV charging solutions. With over 20 years of experience, he has held various leadership roles, including IT M&A Integrations Leader at PwC and CIO at Ohmium, a green hydrogen generation company.
Marzano is passionate about technology’s role in environmental sustainability and IT’s potential to drive business growth.
In this insightful episode of Dissecting Popular IT Nerds, Michael Moore engages in a captivating conversation with Alex Marzano, CIO of NextGen Power Systems. They delve into Marzano’s diverse career, from M&A integrations to his passion for PC building. The discussion explores the evolving world of IT, with a focus on business process systems transformation and the blurring lines between IT and core business functions. Marzano emphasizes the importance of understanding business processes and treating IT as a revenue generator rather than a cost center. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, particularly in cybersecurity and data governance.
I think the thing that we also have to consider is that a cyber event or a cyber breach is a “when” and not an “if”.
Evolution of technology and personal experiences with computers [00:01:24]
IT-related destination: The movie Hidden Figures and the empowerment of women in IT [00:03:18]
PC building as a hobby and the joy of tinkering with technology [00:05:21]
Coping mechanisms for IT-related stress: Exercise and push-ups during Zoom calls [00:07:15]
NextGen Power Systems: Renewable energy and EV charging solutions [00:12:35]
Ohmium: Green hydrogen generation and a sustainable approach to energy storage [00:15:20]
Volunteering and outdoor adventures: Encouraging environmental awareness and family bonding [00:18:18]
Business process systems transformation: Blurring lines between IT and the business [00:22:42]
M&A integrations: Understanding goals, due diligence, and the importance of clear timelines [00:29:29]
Cybersecurity and data governance: Protecting IP and responding to breaches [00:33:24]
The future of AI: Navigating deep fakes, data biases, and the role of the CISO [00:42:57]
AI’s impact on business: Using AI for customer satisfaction and sales enablement [00:48:41]
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