Dwayne Allen is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Unisys, a global technology solutions company devoted to helping its customers reach innovative breakthroughs via intellectual property, patents, and strategic planning. Dwayne has exercised his expertise in digital transformation in various fields including healthcare, financial services, government, manufacturing, and hospitality. Additionally, he is an active member of the George Washington University Leadership Advisory Council, and sits on the Cross Country Healthcare board of directors. Dwayne formerly served on the board of directors for KPIT, an India-based technology and engineering company.
Enrolling in a graduate program is the next step for many students after completing their bachelor’s degree. Some students pursue their master’s degree to stay connected with peers while others continue their education because they’re not ready to enter the workforce. Although many agree it’s the traditional path to take, is pursuing a master’s degree right for you?
If you’re someone contemplating the next step in your life — whether reentering the classroom or switching careers — business leader Dwayne Allen recommends giving your decision deep thought. If you’re not passionate about your plan it’s probably not the right course of action. The key is to be intentional and understand how to apply those plans to your life’s purpose.
In this episode of the Growth Fire Podcast, Kevin Hourigan welcomes Dwayne Allen, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Unisys, to discuss living life with purpose. Dwayne shares how an MBA program changed his life, the challenges of continuing his education while working full-time, the values he’s adopted from previous employers, and the mentors who have impacted his life.
