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Season 1, Episode 13 (S1E13): James Brown | Military, Government, Public, Private: An Evolving Career
Welcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is James Brown. James is the Founder and Consulting Principal at Solid Cyber Advisory and Solution Services, LLC, delivering cyber success to organizations of all sizes in public and private sectors. Before that, James was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the state of South Carolina where he led cyber strategy, security technology services, risk management, and multi-disciplinary response coordination.
James also served as Agency CISO for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. He served as the Committee Chair on the statewide Cloud Technology Security and Architecture Review Board.
It was James’ time as a soldier in the Army, through numerous stateside and overseas assignments, which developed his steadfast dedication to mission success through leadership, accountability, and continuous team development.
James is a graduate of Limestone University, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential.
Find out more about James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjbii/
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Season 1, Episode 12 (S1E12): Ted Lemcke | Bringing Leadership to an Evolving Career
Welcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Ted Lemcke. Ted is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an Operation Desert Storm veteran. He has more than 30 years of experience with Department of Defense (DOD) and service-specific C4I systems, dating back to 1982 when he worked with the Distributed Command and Control System at the U.S. Army High Technology Test Bed.
As CTO at IEM, Ted Lemcke provides leadership and strategic direction for all IEM business operations and for large, complex IEM projects. He provided executive business management support for IEM’s execution of the State of New York’s $1 billion housing recovery program after Hurricane Sandy, and a $385 million contract with the State of Louisiana addressing recovery from their 2016 floods.
Most recently, Ted oversaw a process automation project deployed in ten different states addressing housing recovery from disasters, emergency rental assistance and Homeowner Assistance Fund programs.
Ted Lemcke holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.
Find out more about Ted:
– Ted Lemcke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedlemcke/
– IEM, where Ted serves as CTO:
Website: https://iem.com/On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iem/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iemincOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/iemnews– A few books Ted mentioned…
The Age of AI: And Our Human FutureCommunicating with Data: Making Your Case With DataThe Visual Display of Quantitative InformationEverybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants -
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Season 1, Episode 11 (S1E11): Tech Leader Themes | Roundup with Barry Newkirk
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s episode is a “themes roundup,” where host Barry Newkirk and producer Nathan Robinson talk through 5 key themes that have stood out over the course of our guests’ interviews so far.
Listen in as we walk through the following themes:
RelationshipsBeing “All-In”Not Looking For OpportunitiesProximityCuriosityFind all our past guests’ interviews on our episodes page: https://www.techleaderstalkpodcast.com/episodes
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Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Will Sprang.
Will is a technology and business visionary with both executive and hands-on experience. Will has a strong record of success in implementing worldwide SAP systems, and a proven ability to create robust IT architecture and infrastructures while actively managing costs and risks. A talented leader with broad experience, Will consults in strategic planning, budget planning and oversight, project management, IT operations, and more.
Connect with Will on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-sprang-4a35017
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Season 1, Episode 9 (S1E9): Raymond Gray | A Journey in Leadership and Consulting
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Raymond Gray. Raymond has spent his professional life (30+ years) using his personal and career experiences to help his clients create solutions that support their business needs.
As the son of a retired New York City prison warden, Raymond knows the value of discipline and integrity. While his focus is on computer technology, he also provides business consulting services for process improvement and governance.
He knows there is no single approach that works for everyone, so he continues to educate himself on emerging technologies and development trends to provide the most comprehensive solution for each of his client’s individual needs.
Raymond received his education at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, and holds B.S. degrees in Management and Management Science. He has experience in systems modernization, systems conversion, and strategic planning.
Raymond is currently a consultant in Columbia, SC where he lives with his wife and children.
Learn more about Raymond Gray:
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Season 1, Episode 8 (S1E8): Phil Yanov | Building a Life of Value
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Phil Yanov. An award-winning community organizer, presenter, podcaster, speaker, and founder, Phil is a technologist with personality. He is a natural born connector and has built a career out of helping others understand how they can best leverage technology at work and at play.
He is the Founder, Creator, Showrunner, & Executive Producer of Tech After Five and Networking Over Coffee.
> Learn more about Phil and ALL his projects: https://philyanov.com/
> Visit Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philyanov/
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Season 1, Episode 7 (S1E7): Barry Newkirk | Meet Your Host!
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk…and in this episode, we turn the mic around and interview Barry himself!
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Barry is the co-founder of Intellectual Capitol, or ICAP, with his wife Traci Newkirk. ICAP is in the business of building, integrating and supporting critical business systems for clients throughout the southeastern United States. ICAP deploys technologists of multiple disciplines for enterprise-level design, build, integration/migration and support assignments. High-level executive search is a strong piece of ICAP’s business as well.
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David Jayaramen | From Childhood Dream to International Career
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is David Jayaramen. David is the Implementation and Delivery Manager at Norfolk Southern Corporation. Born in a small town in India (and a graduate of Anna University in Chennai, India), David now lives in Augusta, GA.
His personal and professional goals align: to be the role model for his family and to be a committed, results-oriented, and creative leader.
David has over 25 years of IT and project implementation experience. He has worked on large-scale projects that include the state of Pennsylvania, the state of South Carolina, the USDA, and the Department of Defense.
>> Learn more about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jayaraman-pmp-itil-2485435/
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Tom Scott | How a Service Mindset Leads to Career Opportunities
Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Tom Scott. Tom is the Chief Information Security Officer for Synergi Partners, the largest privately owned tax credit and incentive consulting company in the United States.
Tom is also the inaugural Director of the South Carolina Cyber Consortium, where he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation. He currently serves as the founding director of the non-profit South Carolina Cyber Foundation and Association.
With over 30 years of State Government experience in Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical State infrastructure and cyber assets. He holds numerous industry certifications, board and advisory positions, and is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program.
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Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Dan Johnson. Dan is currently the Chief Operating Officer of iManagement Consulting LLC, a Florida based firm providing services to corporate boards and C-suite executives.
With more than 27 years of experience, Dan has a proven track record of establishing IT strategy, translating strategy into action, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. As an accomplished strategic leader, he is known for building and developing high-performing teams and creating "win-win" relationships with internal customers and external partners.
Dan is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds an ITIL Foundations certification, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Learn more about Dan here.
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Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Keith Werner. Keith was appointed as the Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) and Chief Information Officer for the UNC System Office in 2018. Mr. Werner oversees information technology policy and standards, information security, enterprise business systems, applications development, information technology infrastructure and operations, networking and communications, and software licensing. Mr. Werner also focuses on system-wide coordination and monitoring of constituent institution activities related to information technology.
Prior to his position at the UNC System Office, Mr. Werner worked for Ernst & Young as its public sector leader for North Carolina and South Carolina. Mr. Werner also served as the State Chief Information Officer (CIO) and first Cabinet Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) where he led all technology solutions for state agencies and citizens and directed organizational operations and change management to modernize how core business needs were supported. He has also held leadership roles as the Deputy State CIO and the CIO for the NC Department of Environmental Quality, NC Department of Commerce, and NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Learn more about Keith here.
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Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Skip Lohmeyer. Skip is the chief information officer at Parker Poe, Attorneys & Counselors at Law. He has more than two decades of executive experience with law firm technology, and he is passionate about sharing best practices with the next generation of tech leaders as they advance through their careers. He has also worked as an IT professional in the manufacturing industry, been an adjunct professor, and is a U.S. Army veteran.
Skip holds MBA and BS degrees and several technical and industry certifications. He is a regular speaker and author on trends in the legal tech industry. He has served as the chair of tech conference committees and as a board member for the International Legal Technology Association.
Outside of work, Skip has volunteered for natural resource conservation groups and organizations serving U.S. military veterans.
Learn more about Skip:
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Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.
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Today’s guest is Chris Estes. Chris currently serves as the Finance & Technology Leader for the US SLED Market at Erst & Young, where he has national responsibility for go to market efforts in strategy, business case and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He has over thirty years’ experience in manufacturing, financial services, and public sector industries.
Prior to EY, he served as North Carolina’s State Chief Information Officer and Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Information Technology. As a member of the governor’s cabinet, he provided statewide oversight of information systems projects, managed IT services for state agencies, local governments, and schools.
Chris was an Executive Committee Director for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). He also chaired NASCIO’s National Innovation Community, a coalition of more than 40 states that share strategies for bringing innovation to government technology. He chaired the NC 911 Board and is a past member of the NC Science, Technology and Innovation Board.
He is a recipient of North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine and several CIO of the Year Awards. He is a graduate from Mercer University with a degree in Communications and attended Yale University Strategic Leadership Program. He is an avid water skier.
Learn more about Chris:
Chris Estes on LinkedInChris’ Bio and Writing at Ernst & Young
