I've recently tried to step up my reading. In doing so, I've been able to finish 3 books in the past week. Now, don't think too much of me. If you were able to see my backlog of reading material, well, let's just say any positive impression of my past weeks achievement would evaporate instantly. … Continue reading 3 Recently Read Books
Tag: CIO
A New Breed of CIO
Technology is changing. The way companies use technology is changing. The past - technology teams and CIOs relied upon by the organization as service level. Translation: Business leaders come up with ideas. Business leaders tell the technology department what they want or need. The technology team fulfills those requests. Very service level driven. The future … Continue reading A New Breed of CIO
Another Wonderful Day at the CIO Leadership Event
Today was fabulous! The day began with some discussion on gamification, then rolled into a great session from Tom Wilson, CEO of Allstate. Probably my favorite session of the day was from David Williams, CEO of Deloitte Financial Services. The conference is a bit lite on vendors which is a good thing, but the vendors … Continue reading Another Wonderful Day at the CIO Leadership Event
Becoming a Better CIO
This weekend I'm experiencing the wonderful weather of Boca Raton, Florida. However, it's not all fun and games unless of course you consider that I love my job and the company I have the pleasure of working at for the last 12 years. Since being appointed as the company's first ever CIO in January 2012, … Continue reading Becoming a Better CIO
CIO Meeting #4
Our company is growing...fast. When I started way back in March 2001, I was the 33rd employee. Seven and half years later, we have 225. My team, the Internet Business and Technologies group, is just over 40 with plans to hire 10+ more this year. Exciting...challenging. While running a successful business unit is tough, rapid … Continue reading CIO Meeting #4