What takes up most of your time as CIO/CTO?

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Vice President of Information and Security in Manufacturing4 years ago

What takes up my time? Right now, security and experience takes up a majority of my time as we move into a new chapter of COVID and Fall Semester here. Strategy is in the mix but those two are the main focus right now.

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vp information technology in Consumer Goods4 years ago

Technology and Business Strategy, Staff Development, Innovation Curation, Vendor Management, Financial Management and Technology/Operations Problem Management.

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CTO in Software4 years ago

Creating and maintaining an environment conducive to innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.

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Director of Technology in Government4 years ago

Managing customer and stakeholder expectations and ensuring that we stay on the path to be customer-centric.

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vp information technology in Consumer Goods4 years ago

ill-concieved and poorly managed meetings

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