What can we learn about resilience, scalability, and workforce development from the IT organization of the 6th-largest metro in the US? In this episode, Tameka Neely-Dudley, Director of IT Infrastructure Operations and Service Delivery for the City of Atlanta, shares insights from her nearly 25-year career, beginning as an intern and growing into a key leader managing Atlanta's complex IT landscape. Tameka reveals how her early experience preparing for Y2K laid the groundwork for building resilient systems, scaling IT services for a booming metro area, and using internships to attract and de ..read more

Which KPIs really matter in IT Service Management? In this episode, Elias sits down with Huseyin Uysal, Head of Global Service Desk at ISS, to uncover what separates successful IT service management from the rest. With a wealth of experience managing global teams and optimizing IT processes, Huseyin reveals the metrics that really matter, how customer effort is often overlooked, and the strategies his team used to slash ticket resolution times in half despite a surge in ticket volumes. You'll learn: 1. Which KPIs actually drive value in IT service management (and which don’t) 2. Why focus ..read more

What happens when your infrastructure faces a live peak of millions of users worldwide—without cloud scalability? In this episode, Sofascore’s CTO Josip Stuhli breaks down how his team navigates massive traffic surges, optimizes caching, and saves big by ditching the cloud while still delivering real-time updates to 25 million monthly users. You'll learn: 1. How caching flattens traffic peaks and handles massive live events without backend strain. 2. Why Sofascore left the cloud and the financial impact of going on-prem. 3. The hybrid cloud approach and using cloud only when necessary for ..read more

Successful cybersecurity isn’t about heroics, it’s about preventing disasters you’ll never hear about. In this episode, Andrew Nuxoll, Managing Director of IT Operations and Cybersecurity at UNICEF USA, shares his journey from working at various managed service providers to leading cybersecurity efforts at a global NGO. Andrew offers insights into why cybersecurity is more than just keeping the lights on, how purpose-driven work changes the stakes, and the strategies he employs to manage cybersecurity on a tight nonprofit budget. You'll learn: 1. Why cybersecurity should be your top priori ..read more

How can universities navigate the complexities of service delivery while pursuing growth and innovation? Mark Katsouros, Senior Director for IT Engineering and Operations at Duquesne University, brings nearly 40 years of higher education IT experience. From the University of Maryland to pivotal roles at the University of Iowa and Penn State, Mark has driven significant IT transformations. Tune in to hear his journey, the unique challenges in higher education, and strategies for successful service management, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being. You'll hear practical insights on ..read more

Martijn Adams, General Manager at 4me, brings a lifetime of expertise in IT service management, having worked with leading companies such as Philips, Deloitte, and Danone. This episode delves into his journey and the unique approaches that 4me employs to streamline service management across IT, HR, and facilities. You'll discover how service management principles can impact different departments, why user experience is crucial, and the potential of AI in enhancing service delivery. You'll learn: 1. How adopting a service management mindset can transform various departments beyond IT 2. Str ..read more

How can you scale your tech company while maintaining rigorous operational standards? Senior VP of Operations at Cyware Joe Aurilia shares what he learned while 5x-ing the company. In this episode, Joe shares how he's building operations from the ground up, handling the complexities of international teams, and embedding a culture of security and compliance in a rapidly growing company. You'll learn: 1. How to balance immediate operational needs with long-term growth strategies 2. The challenges and solutions of managing a globally distributed team 3. The importance of fostering a culture o ..read more

Learn from Paul Teodorescu's 25 years of IT experience as he shares the importance of transparency, credibility, and connecting with people in the tech industry. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from crawling under desks at Merrill Lynch to advising top firms like Morgan & Morgan. Explore the nuances of interim management versus advisory roles, and discover how IT challenges remain consistent across industries. Paul emphasizes the importance of connecting with people, attending and speaking at events, and transitioning from reactive to proactive IT management. Listen in for Paul's ..read more

The end of the traditional SRE? How do you see the future unfolding as AI's role in IT operations grows? In this episode, we welcome Nathanial Smalley, Principal Sales Engineer at Transposit. He brings his rich experience from over a decade at Splunk and his current role at Transposit to discuss the impact of AI on IT operations. He delves into practical AI applications in the present, its promising future in IT operations and SRE, and the crucial lessons from his transition from military operations to tech leadership — highlighting parallels that provide unique insights into crisis managemen ..read more

Over the next 3 years, more than 750 million new applications will hit the market... and nobody can predict what those applications will look like. In this episode, Lee Caswell, SVP of Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix, introduces Hyper-Converged Infrastructures: a groundbreaking solution that integrates computing, storage, and networking into a single system to reduce complexity and improve scalability. Reflecting on his tenure at VMware, Caswell also offers insights into VMware's current state post-Broadcom acquisition and its future in the virtualization and cloud market, as well ..read more