Podcast Episode 16: CHS Inc. VP of IT Zach Hughes

On this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Nathan sits down with CHS Inc.’s Vice President of IT Zach Hughes as they discuss what it’s like to work within tech in a non-tech industry. Zach touches on why industries, whether tech-heavy or not, should still think about infrastructure and cloud migrations that could modernize their environment and create better business opportunities for efficient and secure work. Zach emphasizes that everyone should be on their own journey to gain experience and thus help others with their own journeys, making your team feel comfortable being themselves at work and embracing the “geek culture” in a non-tech environment. Listen Now

Podcast Episode 15: Data Analytics Expert Dustin Schimek

On this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Nathan sits down with Data Analytics Expert Dustin Schimek about what it means to be an entrepreneur in a technical field. From constantly seeking opportunities to taking risks and getting people excited about your projects and ideas, Dustin covers a broad range of innovative topics that can help transform you from an order taker, to a strategic analytics change agent. Listen Now

Podcast Episode 14: J. J. Keller & Associates Director of Development Matt Bingham

On this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Concurrency CTO Nathan Lasnoski sits down with J.J. Keller’s Director of Development Matt Bingham to talk about how to develop an efficient, well-trained and compelling team to manage IT infrastructure and cloud adoption throughout an organization. Matt discusses what it takes to create a team that will be able to not only do their job effectively, but also grow with the organization and create better internal infrastructure technologically. From setting up cloud adoption best practices to the power of learning by doing, Matt and Nathan dive deep into what it means to be a Change Agent with a stellar team to back them up. Listen Now

About Our Host

Nathan Lasnoski

Nathan Lasnoski is the CTO at Concurrency, a professional services firm that helps organizations leverage technology to improve their businesses. He is an eleven-time Microsoft MVP, speaks regularly at national business and technology events, and is known for his bold approach and ability to drive change at organizations and the broader communities they serve.