Ep 28 - Infrastructure as Code and the Pivotal Role It Plays in Cloud Computing - with Nora Schoener

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Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29

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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Also plays concerts worldwide for our nation’s defenders and their families, boosting morale and offering gratitude for their sacrifices as part of the Lt. Dan Band. Jay and Gary discuss the changing needs of American service members and their families, the many services the Gary Sinise Foundation provides, how Gary’s work helped him through personal loss and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:11) Veterans’ changing needs over the past half century (7:57) Veterans’ appreciation of Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan (10:25) By helping others, we step out of ourselves (11:46) The Lt. Dan Band (15:29) How the death of Gary’s son Mac impacts his activism (17:33) Bringing services to American heroes wherever they are (19:45) Accurate portrayals of veterans in film and TV (20:58) How can people get involved with the Gary Sinise foundation (24:24) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠ .…

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Early in her career, Nora Schöner fell in love with infrastructure as code.
In this episode, Nora Schöner, Senior Cloud Consultant at superluminar, explains why she's so passionate about tools like Terraform, AWS CDK, and Pulumi, how they lower the threshold for developers entering the industry, and how they simplify the way developers define and make changes to infrastructure.
You'll learn:
1. How infrastructure as code helped Nora enter the programming industry
2. What impact will the HashiCorp licensing change have on Terraform users?
3. Why infrastructure from code could be the new wave of cloud infrastructure management
4. Why infrastructure as code isn't as wasteful as some people think
5. How to improve diversity in technical teams
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About Nora:
Nora Schöner is a German-based Cloud Engineer who has been working in the tech industry for over 10 years. She is an AWS Community Builder and focuses on Cloud Computing and DevOps, but also on empowering other women developers. Nora founded She 'n IT Nuremberg, a meetup to connect other women devs in the industry, and co-organizes the AWS UG Nuremberg. She blogs at wolkencode.de and likes drawing Manga, dancing, and enjoying delicious food.
Nora's blog and Social Media:
Blog: https://wolkencode.de
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-schoener/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolkencode/
Mastodon: @wolkencode@awscommunity.social
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wolkencode
Nora's article recommendation:
Gregor Hohpe's blog post: https://architectelevator.com/cloud/iac-architecture-as-code/
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About superluminar:
superluminar is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner based in Hamburg, Germany. Established in 2017, the founding team started with over eight years of cloud experience and has grown to 19 cloud enthusiasts in 2023. By being committed to a hands-on approach, knowledge transfer that has impact, as well as quality and a performant outcome, at superluminar, we work with our clients, we don’t just work for them.
Website: https://www.superluminar.io
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquarters: Hamburg
Founded: 2017
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About the host Elias:
Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.
Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com
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Ep 28 - Infrastructure as Code and the Pivotal Role It Plays in Cloud Computing - with Nora Schoener

ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things Ops

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Ep. 53 - From 5,000 Alerts to AI-Ready Ops: Inside Acrisure’s Observability Overhaul - with Jordon Peeple 34:52

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Jordon Peeple is Head of IT Infrastructure Operations at Acrisure—the fast-growing fintech powerhouse you’ve probably used without even knowing it. In this episode, Jordon shares how his team turned 5,000 ignored alerts into a focused, AI-ready monitoring system. He explains how they cut through the noise, rebuilt escalation chains, and shifting from reactive ops towards a proactive, business-aligned observability—supported by a complete IT org restructure. You'll learn: 1. How to reorganize your ops team for scale and collaboration 2. Why reducing alerts boosts reliability and response time 3. What makes or breaks your escalation chain strategy 4. Why involving business owners early pays dividends in monitoring 5. What it takes to future-proof observability for hybrid infrastructure ___________ Get in touch with Jordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordonpeeple/ ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 52 - Keeping the Lights On at Visa: How to Engineer for Reliability at Scale - with Divya Veerapandian 37:24

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How do you ensure reliability across hybrid infrastructure when the cloud half isn’t fully in your control? In this episode, host Elias Voelker talks with Divya Veerapandian , Senior Director for Infrastructure Reliability Engineering and Global Head of Infrastructure Network Services at Visa. From network automation and hybrid observability to AI-driven operations and inclusive engineering teams—Divya shares what it takes to deliver reliable infrastructure in one of the world’s most mission-critical environments. You’ll learn: 1. The difference between SOPs and MOPs—and why both matter for automation 2. How to tackle observability across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments 3. Where AI fits (and fails) in reliability engineering today 4. Why end-to-end visibility is still an unsolved challenge 5. What it takes to build a more inclusive reliability engineering culture ___________ Get in touch with Divya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-veerapandian-89410525/ ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 51 - IT for Human Rights: Scaling Secure Infrastructure for a Global Nonprofit – with Lydia Nicola 45:36

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For Lydia Nicola’s IT team, a security breach isn’t just a risk—it could mean life or death for the people they protect. In this episode, Elias Voelker speaks with Lydia Nicola , Head of IT Operations at Amnesty International, about the unique challenges of running IT for a global nonprofit. Lydia shares how her team secures infrastructure in politically volatile regions, optimizes cloud costs, and combats shadow IT—all while defending against cyber threats from nation-states. She also reveals how “Infrastructure Days” drive efficiency, why documentation is a game-changer, and what IT leaders can do to build more diverse, resilient teams. You'll learn: 1. How Amnesty navigates IT security threats from hostile state actors 2. The strategy behind “Infrastructure Days” and why they work 3. How to rein in shadow IT when vendors offer free software 4. The keys to optimizing cloud costs—without cutting corners 5. What IT leaders can do to attract and retain diverse talent ___________ Get in touch with Lydia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiamn/ ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 50 - Data Center Efficiency: Monitoring, AI, and Decarbonization - with Martin Casaulta & Martin Hirschvogel 45:03

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How can you drive data center efficiency without compromising performance? In this episode, host Elias Voelker sits down with Martin Casaulta , Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Switzerland, and Martin Hirschvogel , Chief Product Officer at Checkmk. They discuss data center efficiency—from traditional metrics like PUE to the impact of AI workloads—and share strategies for optimizing IT operations. Martin Casaulta highlights the Swiss Data Center Efficiency Association’s work on decarbonization, while Martin Hirschvogel explains how IT monitoring helps identify and resolve inefficiencies. You'll learn: 1. Why IT monitoring is essential for improving data center efficiency 2. The limitations of PUE and how PUE Plus is changing the game 3. How to manage the rising energy demands of AI workloads 4. Practical strategies to optimize underutilized resources 5. Why sustainability initiatives are as rewarding as they are necessary ___________ Get in touch with Martin Casaulta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-casaulta-1b9bbb78/ Get in touch with Martin Hirschvogel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hirschvogel-28034210/ ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 49 – 90% First-Contact Resolution: How to Build a Secure, Efficient IT Helpdesk– with Peg Kearney 41:45

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How do you hit 90% first-contact resolution—and keep it there? In this episode, Elias speaks with Peg Kearney , Director of IT Operations at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, about how her helpdesk team maintains a 90% first-contact resolution rate by hiring top talent and providing them with the right tools and system access. Peg also highlights the importance of treating endpoints as critical infrastructure, managing IT in a HIPAA-compliant environment, and using VR labs to transform nursing education. You'll learn: 1. Why endpoints post a major IT risk—and how to protect them 2. How to improve first-contact resolution at the helpdesk 3. The impact of remote tools on operational efficiency 4. Navigating HIPAA compliance during cloud migration 5. How VR labs are revolutionizing nursing education ___________ Get in touch with Peg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peg-kearney-574b831/ ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 48 - From Surviving to Thriving: How a Major Cyberattack Sparked a Full IT Transformation - with Thomas Klithav Hansen 34:11

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A major cyberattack led Blue Water Shipping to completely transform its IT infrastructure—and now, they're stronger than ever. In this episode, host Elias Voelker sits down with Thomas Klithav Hansen , Head of IT Operations at Blue Water Shipping, to discuss how the attack became the catalyst for a transformative IT journey. You’ll learn: 1. The role of enterprise architecture in driving IT success 2. Why product-based IT organizations foster agility and clarity 3. How cost and value transparency empowers business decisions 4. The importance of aligning user experience with operational metrics ___________ Get in touch with Thomas Klithav Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskh/ ___________ Details about Blue Water Shipping: Website: https://www.bws.net/ Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Founded: 1972 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 47 - 35,000 to 130,000 Students in 5 Years: Scaling IT at Internationale Hochschule - with Thomas Singbartl 31:27

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Since 2019, Thomas Singbartl , Head of Global IT Operations at Internationale Hochschule (IU), has supported the university's astonishing growth journey from 35,000 to 130,000 students. Join host Elias Voelker in this episode as Thomas shares how IT fueled IU’s exponential growth, why the term “digital transformation” no longer applies, and how Syntea, IU’s AI learning companion, is revolutionizing education. He also outlines his vision for AI in IT operations, from process optimization to empowering help desk teams with more meaningful work. You'll learn: 1. Similarities and differences between IT in media and education 2. How IT enabled IU’s exponential growth during the COVID years 3. Why “digital transformation” is no longer a relevant term 4. The role of AI in modern education with IU’s Syntea 5. Thomas’ vision for AI’s future in IT operations ___________ Get in touch with Thomas Singbartl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassingbartl/ ___________ Details about Internationale Hochschule: Website: https://www.iu.de/ Industry: Higher Education Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Headquarters: Erfurt, Thueringen Founded: 1998 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com . ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 46 - IT for the City of Atlanta: Building Scalable and Resilient Systems - with Tameka Neely-Dudley 31:10

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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 develop diverse tech talent. You'll learn: 1. How Y2K lessons shape today’s continuity planning 2. Strategies for scaling IT in a fast-growing metro 3. The power of internships in recruiting IT talent - in the public sector and beyond ___________ Get in touch with Tameka Neely-Dudley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tameka-neely-dudley-565018177/ ___________ Details about the City of Atlanta: Website: https://www.atlantaga.gov/ Industry: Government Administration Company size: 8,000+ employees Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Founded: 1847 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 45 - The Metrics That Matter: Optimizing ITSM by Focusing on Customer Effort – with Huseyin Uysal 36:35

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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 focusing on "customer effort" is crucial for IT support success 3. How to handle a threefold increase in ticket volume without losing control 4. The key lessons from bringing outsourced tasks back in-house 5. How empowering your team can drastically cut ticket resolution times ___________ Get in touch with Huseyin Uysal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huysal89/ ___________ Details about ISS: Website: https://www.issworld.com/en Industry: Facilities Services Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com . ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 44 - Mature ITSM: How to Drive Top-Down Change and Build Well-Oiled IT Operations - With Haroon Hasan 39:01

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What separates a well-oiled IT operation from one constantly putting out fires? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of IT Service Management (ITSM) with Haroon Hasan , author of "Choose to Lead" and Director of IT Service Management and Governance at Computacenter . With 20+ years of experience, Haroon shares insights on optimizing ITSM for operational excellence. He covers quick ITSM assessments, the benefits of a mature ITSM model, the role of leadership in driving change, and more. You'll learn: 1. Key questions to ask in your initial ITSM assessment. 2. The different ITSM maturity levels. 3. Why top-down leadership drives ITSM success. 4. The benefits of a mature ITSM model. 5. The value of real-time metrics in enhancing IT services. 6. Essential leadership principles from Haroon's book "Choose to Lead". ___________ Get in touch with Haroon Hasan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroon-hasan/ Download Haroon's book "Choose to Lead" here: https://amzn.to/47J0emG ___________ Details about Computacenter: Website: https://www.computacenter.com/ Industry: Information Technology & Services Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Founded: 1981 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com . ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 43 - Scaling Without the Cloud: How Sofascore Manages Millions of Real-Time Requests with Clever Caching - with Josip Stuhli 54:41

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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 real-time scalability. 4. Optimizing infrastructure costs by leveraging overprovisioning. 5. Real-time data delivery at scale and how Sofascore delivers near-instant results to millions of users. ___________ Get in touch with Josip Stuhli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstuhli/ ___________ Details about Sofascore: Website: https://www.sofascore.com/ Industry: Software Development Company size: 201–500 employees Headquarters: Zagreb, Grad Zagreb Founded: Zagreb, Grad Zagreb ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com . ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 42 - Integrating Cybersecurity with Operations: Ensuring Impact and Efficiency at UNICEF USA - with Andrew Nuxoll 41:12

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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 priority—and how to make it happen on any budget 2. The critical importance of end-user awareness in defending against cyber threats 3. The challenges of transitioning to cloud-based operations and how to navigate them 4. Why the idea of a ‘single pane of glass’ in IT tools might be a myth—and what to do instead 5. How purpose-driven IT work differs from the corporate world and why it matters ___________ Get in touch with Andrew Nuxoll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuxoll/ ___________ Details about UNICEF USA: Website: https://www.unicefusa.org/ Industry: Non-profit Organization Company size: 201-500 employees Headquarters: New York, New York Founded: 1947 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com . ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 41 - IT Leadership in Higher Education: Strategies for Service Management, Optimal Customer Experiences, and Employee Growth - with Mark Katsouros 1:08:42

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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: 1. Key differences between ITSM and ESM 2. The Importance of starting with collaboration and coalition-building 3. How to streamline complex service requests with a unified approach 4. The importance of balancing innovation and standardization in IT operations 5. Effective methods for motivating IT teams 6. Selecting IT tools and maintaining flexibility ___________ Get in touch with Mark Katsouros on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katsouros/ ___________ Details about Duquesne University: Website: https://www.duq.edu/ Industry: Higher Education Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Student body: 8,000-10,000 students (undergrad & grad) Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA Founded: 1878 ___________ About the host Elias Voelker : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com. ___________ Podcast Music: Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG https://stroeme.com/ https://compost-rec.com/ ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Amin Astaneh is an SRE veteran with over 12 years of experience working at major tech companies such as Acquia and Meta. Now, Amin is spearheading his own venture, Certo Modo , a technology consultancy that helps tech companies reduce their operational costs, increase efficiency, and improve the customer experience using DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. What makes the perfect Site Reliability Engineer? 2. The reasons for and benefits of a DevOps transformation 3. The most important tools for modern Site Reliability Engineering 4. Real behind-the-scenes stories of major outages _______ About Amin : I'm a consultant who specializes in dramatic turnarounds for tech companies that struggle with operations and scale. After living in Boston for 12 years, I recently became a digital nomad to explore the US, learn more about myself, meet interesting people, and go to the occasional electronic music show. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others through public speaking and most recently as a guest on podcasts! Find Amin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminastaneh/ _______ About Certo Modo : Certo Modo provides technical consulting, leadership, and training for any Software Engineering/IT team looking to transform how they launch and operate their products and services. We tap into over a decade of experience in cloud systems engineering, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering in both startup and Big Tech companies to help businesses achieve high uptimes and build customer confidence. Certo Modo seeks to be your trusted partner and guide when tackling operational challenges! Website: https://certomodo.io Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting Company size: 0-1 employees Headquarters: Boston, MA Founded: 2023 _______ About the host Elias : Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk . He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons. Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com __________ Podcast Music Music by Ströme, used by permission ‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer (c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KG www.stroeme.com https://compost-rec.com/ This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO…

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