In this episode of dnsUNFILTERED, Mikey Pruitt interviews Tom Sweet, CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros. They discuss the complexities of managing technology in a rapidly growing company, the importance of cultural change management, and the future of AI in the industrial refrigeration sector.
Tom shares insights on cybersecurity challenges, vendor selection, and the significance of building a cross-functional IT team. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring IT professionals, emphasizing the need for passion and networking in the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Industrial Refrigeration Pros
02:57 Navigating Organizational Change Management
06:56 Cultural Shifts in Technology Adoption
10:08 The Role of AI in Industrial Refrigeration
17:12 Cybersecurity Challenges in a Growing Company
20:12 Evaluating Cybersecurity Tools
22:18 Community Engagement and Feedback
23:30 Building a Remote IT Team
26:16 The Value of Generalists in IT
27:40 Leveraging AI in IT Operations
36:09 Career Advice for Aspiring IT Professionals
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