Podcast: Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

262- Fred Donatucci on Mastering IT Leadership and Driving Change

Fred Donatucci Fred Donatucci is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving business transformation and change. His passion for technology started early with his first computer, an Apple IIe. Fred went on to study economics and philosophy, combining his interests in business and technology. He has led IT teams and projects…

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261- Lessons in Leadership: Jason Metzger on Mentorship and Kindness in IT

Jason Metzger Jason Metzger is an IT Manager at AC Corporation in Greensboro, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in IT administration and leadership roles, he is passionate about managing teams with empathy, respect, and humility. Originally from Philadelphia, Jason was inspired by his father’s decades of honorable service in law enforcement. He…

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260- Cybersecurity Black Belts – Lessons on Cyber Threats from Joshua Smallman

Joshua Smallman Joshua Smallman, Manager of IT Operations for ModSquad is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience spanning network engineering, cybersecurity, and more. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, he began developing specialized skills in cybersecurity while working for the government’s Ministry of Education. Joshua runs a popular YouTube channel focused on IT…

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259- Hacking the System with Chris Roberts: Insights from Cybersecurity Pioneer

Chris Roberts With decades of experience in government and private sector cybersecurity, Chris Roberts serves as an influential voice for IT leaders seeking to manage risk and drive real change. His unique perspective stems from time in the military combined with high-impact work as an offensive security expert. Chris leverages his extensive technical expertise and…

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258- The Power of Caring: Glenn Hasteadt on Putting People Over Technology

Glenn Hasteadt Glenn Hasteadt is a transformational IT leader focused on building high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn specializes in developing empowered, engaged teams by caring about people first and technology second. His strengths-based leadership approach centers around psychological safety, collaboration, and career development. Glenn has successfully shifted mindsets from IT…

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256- Hyper-Convergence and the Cloud with Drew Harris

Drew Harris Drew Harris is Field CTO at EVOTEK and an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience spanning various industries. He previously led hyper-convergence and cloud initiatives at major hospitality and public companies. Drew specializes in infrastructure modernization, with a focus on performance, stability, and security. He enjoys mentoring the next generation…

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255- Leading Through Crisis: Healthcare IT Lessons from the Pandemic with Joshua Peavy

Joshua Peavy 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,…

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254- From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hendrich on His Winding Road to IT Leadership

Lucas Hendrich 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…

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253- Outsmarting Cybercriminals on a SMB Budget: IT Pro Michael Turner’s Playbook

Michael Turner 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…

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252- Visionary CTO Howard Holton on the Power of Language and Empathy

Howard Holton 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…

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