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Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Shamoon Siddiqui, Chief Technology Officer
Thank you for watching the eleventh episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This segment focuses on featuring guest speakers who have valuable experiences to share. On today's episode of the podcast, we have Shamoon Siddiqui, a software developer with over two decades of experience in the industry. Shamoon has worn many hats during his career, from individual contributor to CTO, and has founded multiple companies. Shamoon is an alumnus of Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology. His BS and MS from NJIT were in Computer engineering followed by an MBA at the pres...
2023-04-13
36 min
Tales of a CIO
Information Systems vs Information Technology? Comparing similarly named degree programs and explaining the difference, particularly at NJIT among other Universities
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life
2023-04-10
19 min
Tales of a CIO
I talk about the interesting role of IT/Enterprise Architects
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life --- Send...
2023-04-06
17 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Does your undergrad school or graduate school name matter? What about your degree?
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life!
2023-04-05
09 min
Tales of a CIO
Question from someone concerned job hopping has hurt them
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life!
2023-04-05
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Question on the Trend of only hearing back from certain companies and the importance of recording your progress
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life!
2023-04-05
08 min
Tales of a CIO
Question about job titles, changing them, and when it makes sense to do so?
About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you might add to someone's life!
2023-04-05
06 min
Tales of a CIO
Answering the question about what I do as a fractional Exec?
As most of my work involves stealth startups it was hard to go into details about what I do as a Fractional Executive but I did give a good high-level overview of our value. Do learn about the two public startups I'm involved in as a CIO resource, I believe Fursa Capital especially will blow your mind if you have any interest in FinTech, and whether you want to come on as a user, employee or investor there's plenty happening! Fursa Capital and Mecca Digital were founded by Usman Waheed, an amazing CEO, and serial...
2023-04-05
21 min
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Dr. Robert Duprey, MD of Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Thank you for watching the tenth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today my guest is Dr. Robert Duprey, MD a Psychiatry resident of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and alumni of Oceania University of Medicine. What makes Dr. Dupreys story so fascinating is that, he took a non-traditional path to getting his MD, a sort of "second-career" individual who went to medical school after 20 years of being a Psychiatric nurse and serving in the military. I...
2023-04-01
1h 48
Tales of a CIO
A Thank you to my audience and reviewing the findings of our focus group
We recently did a focus group to see what we're doing right (or wrong) with the podcast and I'm sharing our findings as well as a thank you to the community for all the support About your host Mohammad Chaudhry:-I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all.-I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries w...
2023-03-29
20 min
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: John Doe, Data Engineer for a FAANG Company
Thank you for watching the ninth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today my guest is John Doe, a Muslim brother from the West Coast who came from a chemistry background and used his experience and know-how to pivot into Data engineering and has quickly moved up to becoming a resource for a few companies, among them is a FAANG client. I've known him for a few years now and, his non-traditional background was fascinating because it was the first t...
2023-03-25
1h 16
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Vadim Arefiev, Agile Practitioner, Coach and Leader
Thank you for watching the eighth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today we are joined by Vadim Arefiev. His bio: "Graduated from Russian People Friendship University. Came to USA as Professor Assistant and PhD student in PreMed/Animal Science. Left academic career to become a software developer. At New York Mercantile Exchange became a Manager of a new division. Start my Agile experiments and realized how effective they are. Became an Agile Coach and served many big clients: JP Morgan Chaise, Amazon, AmEx, Wells...
2023-03-23
58 min
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Our guest is Mohammed Bari, MHA, Director of Operations for UT Southwestern Medical Center
Thank you for watching the seventh episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today my guest is Mohammed Bari, a Healthcare Operations Executive living in Dallas, Texas. Mohammed graduated with an Economics degree from Louisiana State University, then later obtained his Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston-Clearlake. Mohammed possesses over 12 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, from nonprofit to academic health centers, and more recently at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center as Director of Operations. O...
2023-03-22
1h 26
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Waleed Williams Serrano, incoming Dental Student at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
Thank you for watching the sixth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today, my guest is brother Waleed a graduate of Montclair State University. His bio: "My name is Williams Serrano. Many call me Will or Waleed for my Muslim name. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science In Biology from Montclair State University in 2019 and I am currently a Temple Student starting my D1 in August 2023. Prior to taking up this career, I worked in Big Pharma and Medical Labs s...
2023-03-07
1h 13
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Samir Saleem, Full Stack Engineer with ADP
Thank you for watching the fifth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today, my guest is Samir Saleem a Full Stack engineer in Texas working with ADP. He's worked as both a full-time employee and an independent contractor. Samir graduated with his bachelor's in computer science from Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2020. He was born and raised in New Jersey, active in his community with outreach programs such as Young Muslims and engaging in programs through m...
2023-03-07
1h 37
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Sami Ahmed from Carrier Global
Thank you for watching the fourth episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, and people who have valuable experiences to share. Today, my guest is Sami Ahmed, a Global Head of Product Management and Strategy at Carrier Global. Sami graduated with an Engineering Physics degree from McMaster University and has been in the Building Technology industry (HVAC, Controls, Fire & Security) for over 18 years. He is a regular speaker at trade shows and tech conferences where he showcases the latest trends and innovations. His passion for helping people keeps him active with his...
2023-02-21
53 min
Tales of a CIO
Layoffs, is there a way to avoid being a casualty?
I just give my 3 cents on whether can you make yourself invaluable enough to avoid being a statistic. About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if y...
2023-02-21
15 min
Tales of a CIO
Chats with Chaudhry: Bergen County Today with T'mmad Mahir (Engineering Expert) and a New Jersey Real Estate Developer Izaq Rihsah
A candid conversation on the current state of affairs with Bergen County NJ. We talk effects of Covid-19 on the region, local economic shifts, real estate trends, the future of the county, and more. Thank you to Sultan Artisan Bakery in Paterson NJ for serving as an incubator for this discussion. If you haven't tried their tea, I highly recommend it. About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Ba...
2023-02-21
32 min
Tales of a CIO
How and why I do Mentoring
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-18
16 min
Tales of a CIO
Being a software developer (I barely remember anything but I share what I do recall and miss)
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
15 min
Tales of a CIO
Working for Startups and my observations
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Working in Consumer Goods
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
04 min
Tales of a CIO
What it's like working in manufacturing
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
13 min
Tales of a CIO
What it's like working in Government
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
08 min
Tales of a CIO
What it's like working in the HealthCare Industry
About your host Mohammad Chaudhry: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite, Bay area to Boston I've been everywhere and done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the podcast. You never know what value you...
2023-02-17
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Guest speaker: Asma Chaudhry, Executive Leadership Coach, CPCC, ACC, ICF
Thank you for watching the third episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, people who have valuable experiences to share. The purpose of this series is to bring in new faces, fresh experiences, and unique perspectives. About our guest; "I’m Asma Chaudhry, a Co-Active (CPCC) and ICF (ACC) certified executive leadership coach. Additionally, I am a certified partner with Mohammed Faris, of the The Productive Muslim Company. I have been coaching women since 2020 and have recently pivoted towards Muslim Professionals in the leadership space. I am currently pursuing my MS...
2023-02-17
37 min
Tales of a CIO
Guest talk: Ali Ghouri, SalesForce TPM and A.G. Business Consulting CEO
Thank you for watching the second episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series focuses on featured guest speakers, people who have valuable experiences to share. The purpose of this series is to bring in new faces, fresh experiences, and unique perspectives. Today my guest is Ali Ghouri, a TPM Consultant in Texas. Ali graduated college in 2012 from UNT, and has been in the business and IT world for 11 years. He currently runs his own consultancy A.G. Business Consulting and on top of being in tech and running a business, he has a family and ph...
2023-02-16
36 min
Tales of a CIO
Background checks; What the process is like
I share the different kinds of checks companies do when looking into your background About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424-457-4676 is the best way...
2023-02-16
11 min
Tales of a CIO
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mubashir A. Chaudhry, Pediatric Dentist
Thank you for watching the first episode of "Chats with Chaudhry." This series will focus on featured guest speakers. I am taking a break from the anecdotes, and Q&As and bringing in new faces, fresh experiences, and unique perspectives. Today my guest is Dr. Mubashir A. Chaudhry DMD, a Pediatric Dentist in Florida. Dr. Chaudhry did his Bachelors in Math at the University of Florida, graduating and then staying to attend University of Florida College of Dentistry graduating in 1994, followed by a a few years of practice and a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at University of T...
2023-02-15
57 min
Tales of a CIO
A startup horror story
I discusss a miserable eperience I had with a startup years ago About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424-457-4676 is the best...
2023-02-15
18 min
Tales of a CIO
I talk about an instance of "gatekeeping" I recently dealt with and the unfortunate reason behind it.
I talk about an instance of "gatekeeping" I recently dealt with and the unfortunate reason behind it. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424...
2023-02-15
20 min
Tales of a CIO
Why companies need to stop having bloated interview processes
In this video, I just respond to a post I saw about a company with a 7+ round interview process for a Junior Developer role About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if...
2023-02-15
12 min
Tales of a CIO
A story about a time I created my own promotion
In this video, I share an anecdote about a time I saw an opportunity for a new product, and how I essentially created my own product management opportunity About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free t...
2023-02-14
12 min
Tales of a CIO
My reaction to the trend of companies trying to just have a CTO instead of a CIO
In this video, I give my thoughts on Companies trying to have CTO's and erasing the purpose of a CIO (These roles are different, not interchangeable, or similar at all) About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. F...
2023-02-14
06 min
Tales of a CIO
PSA: How to get your resume professionally done for FREE
In this video, I mention a great resource for brushing up on your resume that is overlooked About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424-457-4676 is t...
2023-02-14
06 min
Tales of a CIO
What does a CIO do? A very brief explanation
In this video, I talk very briefly about what a CIO does. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424-457-4676 is the best way to reach...
2023-02-14
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Elitism in Washington-It's a problem
In this video, I talk about some of the elitism I ran into while working for the government in DC. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you...
2023-02-14
13 min
Tales of a CIO
The process for getting a security clearance for federal government.
In this video, I talk about the e-QIP (Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing) the system used to get a security clearance. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any a...
2023-02-14
24 min
Tales of a CIO
My experience in Federal Government at the high-level
In this video, I talk about my experience in the federal government at the high level. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice (424-457-4676 is the b...
2023-02-14
34 min
Tales of a CIO
Reaction Video: Sharing my thoughts on "Great Resignation" and "Quiet quitting" news articles
First video of a new segment where I react to news articles and give my 2 cents. I focus on "quiet quitting" and other nonsensical articles attacking workers. About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel fr...
2023-02-13
26 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Have I ever had a "stupid" idea?
Answering the question about any "stupid" I've ever had About Me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area, learn more about me here. I've worked across the US from help desk tech to C-suite I've done it all. -I run my own Management and IT consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) I've worked across all industries with a focus on Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profits. Feel free to contact me if you want any advice Drop me a line if you want to be featured on the...
2023-02-09
07 min
Tales of a CIO
PSA regarding the questions I get asked
Just a PSA about the questions I have been getting when I started accepting questions for this podcast. I just want the questions to be a little more detailed or, give me some sense of the direction you want the response to go. That will help me give you the information you need. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of e...
2023-02-08
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Does the school you go to matter?
Answering the question about the value of name brand schools vs the rest. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite...
2023-02-08
06 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Coolest company I ever interviewed at?
Answering the question what is the most "famous" company I ever interviewed at? About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from Help desk tech to...
2023-02-06
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Do you advise going into consulting after college?
Answering a question I got about if a college student should go into consulting after college. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from Help...
2023-02-03
03 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Has consulting ever hurt my career?
Answering a question I got about if I've had a hard time career-wise due to being a consultant About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started...
2023-02-03
13 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: How many people do you travel with?
Answering a question I got about how many people do I bring with me to clients. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started...
2023-02-03
02 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: Have you ever tried to create a job for a friend?
Answering a question I got about if I've tried to create a job for a friend at a company About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entr...
2023-02-03
07 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: How to explain resume gap?
Answering a question I got about explaining resume gaps About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from Help desk tech...
2023-02-03
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Question: How often should you email HR?
Answering a question about how often to follow up with HR regarding job interviews About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite...
2023-02-03
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Ghosting: Does it get better? My thoughts
-I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from Help desk tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting, State and Federal Government, and more)
2023-02-02
13 min
Tales of a CIO
Managers need to advocate for employees
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare...
2022-12-12
16 min
Tales of a CIO
Importance of recording your application and interview progress.
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting, State and Federal...
2022-12-11
13 min
Tales of a CIO
Being able to prioritize is a skill not discussed enough...
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting, State and Federal...
2022-12-11
09 min
Tales of a CIO
Don't share your minimum salary with HR....because you'll get it...
Just lamenting over the fact that people will share their "secret minimum" salary with human resources and act surprised when it goes south.... About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay...
2022-12-11
08 min
Tales of a CIO
How my response to job rejections has changed and yours will too
Not much to add About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare...
2022-12-10
17 min
Tales of a CIO
Plz don't apply to multiple roles at the same company at once
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting, State and Federal...
2022-12-10
03 min
Tales of a CIO
Don't tell recruiters you're desperate when interviewing Part 2...
I have mentees who are making the mistake of telling companies how desperate they are when seeking employment and this is just to highlight that issue because it's not limited just to the instances that I know. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major...
2022-12-10
07 min
Tales of a CIO
Don't tell recruiters you're desperate when interviewing...
I have mentees who are making the mistake of telling companies how desperate they are when seeking employment and this is just to highlight that issue because it's not limited just to the instances that I know. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major U...
2022-12-10
13 min
Tales of a CIO
Former indirect coworker thinks I write resumes professionally and nothing else....
Just venting about a strange interaction with, what I considered to be an intelligent PM but I am concerned since he confused my consulting company with a resume service... About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research...
2022-12-08
14 min
Tales of a CIO
Examples of different uses and sizes in IT Portfolios
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer...
2022-12-08
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Dressing for video interviews, yay or nay?
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting, State and Federal...
2022-12-07
08 min
Tales of a CIO
Please stop sharing personal info with coworkers...
Title says it all. Just some dangers of sharing personal info... About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT...
2022-12-07
16 min
Tales of a CIO
Please stop sharing personal info when emailing boss for day off...
About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries (Healthcare, Higher Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Consulting...
2022-12-07
08 min
Tales of a CIO
How the questions I ask in interviews have evolved
Just a quick snippet over what I ask or used to look for in companies I considered for employment About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across...
2022-12-07
23 min
Tales of a CIO
For the people who think CIOs make a lotta money-You are incorrect
Just a quick correction for people who think CIOs/CTOs make all the money, CEOs sometimes make 10x more than the CIO/CTOs and that's the minimum, often the difference can grow larger, to 20x or more About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major...
2022-12-07
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Cloud vs On-Prem? Internal solutions vs COTS?
The title says it all. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and across industries...
2022-12-06
05 min
Tales of a CIO
What programming language do you NEED to learn?
Not much to say, title captures the entire story arc, I just give advice on what programming language you need to learn. Some serious pearls of wisdom are dropped here About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The...
2022-12-06
06 min
Tales of a CIO
The concerning wildfire of "Agile" on job postings...
Just my $0.02 on the word "agile" being pasted everywhere About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to...
2022-12-06
06 min
Tales of a CIO
The importance of widening your perspective as your grow throughout your career
I talk about the importance of stepping back from certain day-to-day activities and thinking more and more big picture as your grow through your career. This is something that isn't really considered or discussed when people dream of moving up, it's not easy, some people get bogged down by the day-to-day and can't shift to considering where are we taking the department/business unit/team 5 years from now? About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to r...
2022-12-06
06 min
Tales of a CIO
Are CIOs technical? Not usually
I talk about a conversation I had where someone asked if I retained my technical skills and I answer honestly. Once I got into management I became non-technical... About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle...
2022-12-06
10 min
Tales of a CIO
Resume vs CV what makes sense for you?
Sharing my thoughts on a resume vs CV... Update: I notice there is some metallic noise in the background, it's winter where I am and I think that might be an HVAC issue? Not sure but apologies if it presents an annoyance for you. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using...
2022-12-06
10 min
Tales of a CIO
The importance of being self-aware in the workplace, if you aren't you may accidentally end up on a PIP
A college grad I mentor ends up on a Performance Improvement Plan and doesn't even realize he's at risk of termination until I tell him... About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay...
2022-12-06
15 min
Tales of a CIO
My first encounter with office politics
Just a singular anecdote about the first time I faced politics in the office About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite...
2022-12-06
24 min
Tales of a CIO
The perils of helping friends and the issues with success
My sharing 2 anecdotes where I tried to help friends with securing better ops and it results in their failure, and their resentment towards me and my success. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago...
2022-12-06
29 min
Tales of a CIO
Pros and cons of keeping a daily log at work.
I recommend keeping a daily log of your activities but just be careful how you use it, someone could use it as a blueprint to replace you! About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago...
2022-12-05
05 min
Tales of a CIO
Is business school (MBA) right for you?
As a seasoned industry leader, I want to share my insights into the value of the MBA. The verdict? It has value but you just need to be strategic about it. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW...
2022-12-05
12 min
Tales of a CIO
Are industry certs worth it? It depends
Are industry certs worth it? It depends About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO), and...
2022-12-05
07 min
Tales of a CIO
Degree vs Bootcamp: My thoughts as a CIO
My thoughts on a college education vs Bootcamp About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT Tech to CIO...
2022-12-05
08 min
Tales of a CIO
Dispelling negative Nancy advice regarding salary negotiations for new college grads
Heard a college grad getting some outdated advice and decided to mention here that negotiating salary for your first job is never a bad idea About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland...
2022-12-05
08 min
Tales of a CIO
Fractional CXOs and their value
Just a quick pitch for why fractional roles are valuable and why I think the market needs to move towards permanent CXOs in companies that usually have just a CEO and no other executives. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC...
2022-12-05
09 min
Tales of a CIO
One of my more visible career mistakes
Just a quick look back at one of my career mistakes About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started from IT...
2022-12-05
17 min
Tales of a CIO
Job Hopping: What's the verdict?
Job hopping is good for your career, had to address the fact that people or companies are trying to claim otherwise. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and B...
2022-12-05
11 min
Tales of a CIO
My thoughts on consulting and what I enjoy
Just sharing what I like about consulting, how it may have hurt me a little career-wise as I seek perm roles, and what attracts other people to the field. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research T...
2022-12-05
12 min
Tales of a CIO
How to approach communication within your business unit when in management
I share how I approach communication, whether upwards or downwards within my domain. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and Boston), across roles from entry-level to C-suite (Started...
2022-12-05
10 min
Tales of a CIO
My disapproval of hustle culture
I've been seeing a lot of posts regarding the "grind" and "hustling" and just wanted to share my thoughts. My summary? It's toxic. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay...
2022-12-05
17 min
Tales of a CIO
Mid-level role interview questions
As a hiring manager, I go over the questions I ask mid-level employees, and what sort of responses I look for. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and...
2022-12-05
17 min
Tales of a CIO
What questions do I ask for entry-level roles?
As a hiring manager, I go over the questions I ask entry-level employees, and what sort of responses I look for. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide value -I have worked across almost every major US market (NYC, DC, Philly, DFW, The Research Triangle, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, The Bay Area, and...
2022-12-05
08 min
Tales of a CIO
Big company vs small company for stability? Not easy to tell
I just wanted to mention that when it comes to comparing employes based on size, it's nearly impossible to predict how stable an opportunity is. I've seen big companies that are terrible resource-wise and small companies that are super stable, if you're comparing companies I assure you, size is probably the last thing that will affect your experience. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC)
2022-12-05
06 min
Tales of a CIO
My quick thoughts on startups
My podcasts are never scripted, and this haphazard quick snap judgment on startups sadly follows that trend. I tend to record just when I have a moment here and there so, you'll always hear me say "um" or take a moment to think because it's always spontaneous. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to running my own consulting company (Chaudhry Enterprise Solutions LLC) -I have 10+ Years of experience I am using to provide v...
2022-12-05
10 min
Tales of a CIO
A time I had an employee who kept being problematic, but I tried my best to keep them
As opposed to my earlier anecdote where I had a problematic employee and was forced to fire them, I talk about an employee I had who kept presenting one difficulty after another where I kept having to support them. In the short-term, it was one headache after another, but in the long-term, I built a strong relationship with a person who I helped in their time of need, and by using my empathy I ensured that they will always be a resource simply because I treated them humanely in a hard time. Too many managers are quick t...
2022-12-05
10 min
Tales of a CIO
A time I had to terminate an employee
This is just a single example of a time I had to terminate an employee. I detail the steps I took after an allegation was made, how I spoke to the employee, how I attempted to educate them, my thoughts after the incident, and my advice for others facing a similar situation. I am terrible at writing, so if I'm grammatically incorrect I apologize. About me: -I'm an executive in the NYC area -I regularly work with larger IT or Management consulting vendors in addition to...
2022-12-05
13 min
Tales of a CIO
Summary of my background
I used this podcast as an opportunity to quickly go over my career just a tad bit in detail. It's a little rushed, I'm still learning how to pace myself so be patient as we learn together. Special note: I forget to mention my education since it's never relevant to my career. However I attended a state university in the tri-state and pursued a social science degree, as I work in tech, I never mention the degree or education as I don't wholly credit it with where I am today but I did think it was worth a...
2022-12-04
09 min
Tales of a CIO
Introduction podcast
I tried my best to sort of introduce myself, my background, my intention with this platform, and why I think I can add value. I tried to keep my intro short and sweet, it was my second attempt at this, my first was deleted somehow due to technical difficulties (I forgot to confirm my email address and, my initial recording was loss to the abyss) Quick summary of my intro, the bare bones if you will: I'm an IT Executive with 10+ years of industry experience looking to leverage this platform to share my...
2022-12-04
08 min
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode 6: The Fatalities
In the latest episode of the Mediaverse Podcast, the two recap the 2021 movie Mortal Kombat and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-05-03
44 min
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode 5: The Snyder Cut
What a week it has been for DC fans. After the controversies and having the original Justice League panned by critics, Zack Snyder's cut finally brings some justice to the story. A week after the release of the Snyder Cut of Justice League, the two hosts go over the movie and reflect on what made it so much better than the original.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-03-25
1h 00
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode 4: The Conclusion
With the addition of our first guest, Mark Lagazon, the three M's dig deep into the third season of Stranger Things.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-02-28
1h 06
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode 3: The Mind Flayer
In this episode, M & M go over the highs and lows of season 2, along with the major plot points and ending to the season. The two discuss their favorite characters, the episode of doom, and Bob.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-02-05
47 min
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode 2: Into the Upside Down
In this episode, the two hosts recap the first season of the critically acclaimed show Stranger Things, and talk about the various high points that occur as the season goes along.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-01-21
45 min
The Mediaverse Podcast
Episode One: The Anticipation
In this episode, the duo go over the films they watched to end 2020, and talk about the shows and movies they are most excited for in 2021.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohammad-chaudhry5/support
2021-01-08
39 min