Tech Talent Today
Episodes
Scaling Beyond Tools: The Multiplier Effect in Retail Tech with Sashi Arumugam, Ep#42
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the fast-paced world of retail, it is easy to get distracted by "shiny" new technologies. But what happens when these expensive tools fail to deliv...
Demystifying System Integration with Mohammed Shanab, Ep#41
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's complex digital world, businesses rely on countless systems, but what happens when they don't communicate effectively? Many organizations s...
From Layoff to 3 Job Offers: Mohammed Shanab's Blueprint for Tech Job Search Success, Ep#39
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's fiercely competitive market, securing even one job offer can feel daunting. But imagine landing three coveted offers in just three months a...
An Unbreakable Spirit: Andrea Samson's Journey for a Life-Saving Kidney, Ep#40
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Tech Talent Today is a little different, but it's a topic deeply personal and incredibly important to our community. We welcome Andre...
AI Hype vs. Reality: Navigating Digital Transformation with Sunitha Ray, Ep#38
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the buzz around AI blinding you to its real benefits and the potential risks it brings to the enterprise? In this insightful episode of Tech Talen...
Beyond the Buzz: Master AI Prompt Engineering & Future-Proof Your IT Career with Bob England, Ep#37
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the AI revolution leaving you feeling… behind? Everyone's talking about AI, but how can you actually harness its power to supercharge your caree...
Searching for a Job? You Don't Have to Do It Alone with Mark Beatty, Ep# 36
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's challenging tech job market, what strategies are actually working for experienced technology leaders? Mark Beatty, an executive board membe...
Why Technical Skills Aren't Enough: Building IT Teams with John Erickson, Ep #35
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create an IT team that doesn't just work well together but thrives over the long term? In this episode, John Erickson, Director o...
Unlock the Secrets of IT Leadership with Pasquale Cirullo, Ep #34
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Pasquale Cirullo, a dynamic IT executive whose remarkable 20-year journey has taken him from the trenche...
Inside the Hiring Manager's Mind with Sravan Muthiraj, Ep #33
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful discussion with Sravan Muthiraj, a customer-obsessed product leader VP at a large financial services firm. Sravan shares his...
Charting a Course for Women in IT with Vinti Luthra, Ep #32
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special celebration of International Women's Day as we sit down with the remarkable Vinti Luthra, a tech industry veteran with over 25 y...
Managing IT Talent in Hybrid Work with Luigi Pedalino, Ep #31
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a dynamic conversation with Luigi Pedalino, VP of Product Delivery at a leading national insurance firm, as we delve into the complexities...
Unlock The Hidden Potential of Neurodiversity with Jeff Miller, Ep #30
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that over 25% of today's adult population is neurodiverse? And yet, many businesses continue to miss the opportunity to leverage this u...
Beyond Numbers: Navigating Data Analytics with Joel Dunahoe, Ep #29
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jodi chats with highly influential leader, expert, and director of analytics Joel Dunahoe, who holds a remarkable two-decade journey ...
Supplier Diversity: Unlocking Success Through Inclusion and Innovation with Egwu Nwankpah, Ep #28
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unlock sustainable success through inclusion and innovation? Join us as we bust the myths and unveil the power of supplier diversity ...
Create Opportunity by Embracing Risk and Failure with Sal Shaikh, Ep #27
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to decode the secret recipe for career success? Sal Shaikh, a man of many hats, is here to unveil all about taking risks, embracing fail...
Wisdom and Tips - TTT's 2nd Anniversary with Bonnie Brill, Ep #26
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate another remarkable milestone of the Tech Talent Today Podcast, host Jodi Kulek Mayer and Bonnie Brill recap on the stand-out moments from...
Ignite Your Confidence and Land Your Dream Job with Jim O'Hagan, Ep #25
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your dream job seem out of reach? Well, fear not, as career coach Jim O'Hagan is here to help you stand out from the crowd, make lasting first im...
Strategies and Solutions for Navigating the Post-Pandemic Workplace with Maryanne Spatola, ep #24
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strategies and Solutions for Navigating the Post-Pandemic Workplace with Maryanne Spatola Are companies that are forcing a return to the office losing...
How DesignOps Improves User Experience with Kirk Brote, Ep #23
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How DesignOps Improves User Experience with Kirk Brote, Ep #23 In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Kirk Brote. Kirk is a...
How to Embed Organizational Health into your PMO with Pat Rasile, Ep #22
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Pat Rasile, Vice President of Strategy & the Project Management Office of The Church...
Career Lessons from the Appalachian Trail with Curt Smith, Ep #21
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Curt Smith, a Senior Technology Executive with over 25 years of experience. Curt w...
PropTech and Finding the Sweet Spot with Hybrid Work with Caroline Frith, Ep #20
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Caroline Frith, the Chief Strategy Officer at cove, a commercial real estate technol...
How Employees Can Make a Big Company Small and Advance Their Career, with Amy Lackey, Ep #19
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a variety of problems large companies face when it comes to managing their workforce. From finding the right people to fill the positions on...
How to Attract, Hire, and Retain Top Cybersecurity Talent with Rob Diamond, Ep #18
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Rob Diamond, VP of Security Architecture at Two Sigma. Before Two Sigma, Rob serve...
Using Curiosity to Increase Data Utilization with Mark Marshalek, Ep #17
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Mark Marshalek. Mark has worked in the insurance and financial services industry f...
Achieving the Last Mile: How To Use Data Storytelling to Drive Decision-Making with Heather Fitzgerald, Ep #16
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Heather Fitzgerald. Heather is an SVP of Business Intelligence and CRM Strategy fo...
How to Actually Grow into a Data-Driven Culture with Joe Vellaiparambil, Ep #15
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Joe Vellaiparambil, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Equitable. Joe is responsibl...
Is the PMO Becoming Obsolete? with David Zweier, Ep #14
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by David Zweier, Vice President of the Enterprise Program Management Office at Select...
Wisdom and Tips - TTT's First Anniversary with Bonnie Brill, Ep #13
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
July is the first anniversary of Tech Talent Today! I'm your host, Jodi Kulek Mayer, and I started the podcast during the pandemic as a way for people...
Myths and Strategies for Technical Resumes with Jennifer Hay, Ep #12
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Jennifer Hay. Jennifer has been writing technical resumes and LI profiles for IT pro...
Be your own Chief People Officer with Adam Stanley, Ep #11
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Adam Stanley, Chief Experience Officer at Teach for America. Adam is a results-drive...
The Influence of Culture on Managing Global Teams with Stefan Ott, Ep #10
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When building international teams, it's important to have an understanding of their team culture. In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted ...
Managing Challenging Times through Transparent Dialogue with Sal Companieh, Ep #9
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this episode is an authentic leader driving an accelerated digital transformation. Sal Companieh, Interim Co-Global CIO at a global real ...
Staying Flexible in your Career, with Gary Beumee, Ep #8
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to be joined in this episode by Gary Beumee, a 30-year IT veteran who has spent his career working across sectors of Shipping & Logistic...
Is Working Remotely Holding Back Your Career? with Kate Horstman, Ep #7
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Kate Horstman, Co-Host of Manager Tools podcast and Presenting Associate at Manage...
Implementing New Technologies while Building Your People with Robert Napoli, Ep #6
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm joined by visionary technology leader Robert Napoli. With over 25 years of delivering innovative technology ...
DevOps - It's about people, with Jerry Gentry, Ep #5
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to be joined on this episode of Tech Talent Today by Jerry Gentry, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture and Engineering for a public...
Increasing productivity through Agile scaling, with Angus Muir, Ep #4
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Angus Muir, a Senior Leader in Application Delivery at an international insurance firm. As an Agile pra...
Defending Data and the Future of Storage with Steve Watts, Ep #3
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm excited to be joined by Steve Watts. Steve is a manager of storage, data protection, and automation services...
Successful Business Transformation through Putting People First, with Arthur Phidd, Ep #2
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm delighted to be speaking with Arthur Phidd, CIO. Art has more than 25 years of executive-level experience le...
How One Woman Overcame Extreme Obstacles on the Path to CIO, with Juliette W. Samson, Ep #1
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talent Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Juliette W. Samson, CIO and VP of Supply Chain at CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) - F...