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Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Shamoon Siddiqui, Chief Technology OfficerThank 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...2023-04-1336 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOInformation Systems vs Information Technology? Comparing similarly named degree programs and explaining the difference, particularly at NJIT among other UniversitiesAbout 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 2023-04-1019 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOI talk about the interesting role of IT/Enterprise ArchitectsAbout 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...2023-04-0617 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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! 2023-04-0509 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion from someone concerned job hopping has hurt themAbout 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! 2023-04-0505 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion on the Trend of only hearing back from certain companies and the importance of recording your progressAbout 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! 2023-04-0508 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion 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! 2023-04-0506 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOAnswering 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...2023-04-0521 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Dr. Robert Duprey, MD of Crozer-Chester Medical CenterThank 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...2023-04-011h 48Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOA Thank you to my audience and reviewing the findings of our focus groupWe 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...2023-03-2920 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: John Doe, Data Engineer for a FAANG CompanyThank 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...2023-03-251h 16Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Vadim Arefiev, Agile Practitioner, Coach and LeaderThank 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...2023-03-2358 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Our guest is Mohammed Bari, MHA, Director of Operations for UT Southwestern Medical CenterThank 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...2023-03-221h 26Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Waleed Williams Serrano, incoming Dental Student at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of DentistryThank 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...2023-03-071h 13Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Samir Saleem, Full Stack Engineer with ADPThank 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...2023-03-071h 37Tales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Sami Ahmed from Carrier GlobalThank 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...2023-02-2153 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOLayoffs, 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...2023-02-2115 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOChats with Chaudhry: Bergen County Today with T'mmad Mahir (Engineering Expert) and a New Jersey Real Estate Developer Izaq RihsahA 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...2023-02-2132 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOHow and why I do MentoringAbout 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...2023-02-1816 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOBeing 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...2023-02-1715 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWorking for Startups and my observationsAbout 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...2023-02-1712 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWorking in Consumer GoodsAbout 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...2023-02-1704 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat it's like working in manufacturingAbout 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...2023-02-1713 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat it's like working in GovernmentAbout 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...2023-02-1708 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat it's like working in the HealthCare IndustryAbout 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...2023-02-1712 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOGuest speaker: Asma Chaudhry, Executive Leadership Coach, CPCC, ACC, ICFThank 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...2023-02-1737 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOGuest talk: Ali Ghouri, SalesForce TPM and A.G. Business Consulting CEOThank 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...2023-02-1636 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOBackground checks; What the process is likeI 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...2023-02-1611 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOGuest Speaker: Dr. Mubashir A. Chaudhry, Pediatric DentistThank 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...2023-02-1557 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOA startup horror storyI 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...2023-02-1518 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOI 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...2023-02-1520 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhy companies need to stop having bloated interview processesIn 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...2023-02-1512 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOA story about a time I created my own promotionIn 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...2023-02-1412 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy reaction to the trend of companies trying to just have a CTO instead of a CIOIn 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...2023-02-1406 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPSA: How to get your resume professionally done for FREEIn 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...2023-02-1406 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat does a CIO do? A very brief explanationIn 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...2023-02-1412 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOElitism in Washington-It's a problemIn 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...2023-02-1413 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOThe 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...2023-02-1424 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy experience in Federal Government at the high-levelIn 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...2023-02-1434 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOReaction Video: Sharing my thoughts on "Great Resignation" and "Quiet quitting" news articlesFirst 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...2023-02-1326 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0907 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPSA regarding the questions I get askedJust 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...2023-02-0805 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0806 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0605 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0303 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0313 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0302 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0307 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0305 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOQuestion: 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...2023-02-0305 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOGhosting: 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)2023-02-0213 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOManagers need to advocate for employeesAbout 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...2022-12-1216 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOImportance 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...2022-12-1113 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOBeing 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...2022-12-1109 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODon'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...2022-12-1108 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOHow my response to job rejections has changed and yours will tooNot 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...2022-12-1017 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPlz don't apply to multiple roles at the same company at onceAbout 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...2022-12-1003 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODon'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...2022-12-1007 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODon'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...2022-12-1013 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOFormer 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...2022-12-0814 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOExamples 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...2022-12-0812 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODressing 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...2022-12-0708 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPlease 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...2022-12-0716 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPlease 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...2022-12-0708 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOHow the questions I ask in interviews have evolvedJust 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...2022-12-0723 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOFor the people who think CIOs make a lotta money-You are incorrectJust 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...2022-12-0712 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOCloud 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...2022-12-0605 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat 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...2022-12-0606 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOThe 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...2022-12-0606 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOThe importance of widening your perspective as your grow throughout your careerI 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...2022-12-0606 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOAre CIOs technical? Not usuallyI 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...2022-12-0610 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOResume 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...2022-12-0610 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOThe importance of being self-aware in the workplace, if you aren't you may accidentally end up on a PIPA 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...2022-12-0615 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy first encounter with office politicsJust 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...2022-12-0624 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOThe perils of helping friends and the issues with successMy 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...2022-12-0629 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOPros 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...2022-12-0505 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOIs 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...2022-12-0512 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOAre industry certs worth it? It dependsAre 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...2022-12-0507 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODegree vs Bootcamp: My thoughts as a CIOMy 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...2022-12-0508 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIODispelling negative Nancy advice regarding salary negotiations for new college gradsHeard 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...2022-12-0508 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOFractional CXOs and their valueJust 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...2022-12-0509 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOOne of my more visible career mistakesJust 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...2022-12-0517 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOJob 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...2022-12-0511 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy thoughts on consulting and what I enjoyJust 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...2022-12-0512 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOHow to approach communication within your business unit when in managementI 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...2022-12-0510 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy disapproval of hustle cultureI'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...2022-12-0517 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMid-level role interview questionsAs 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...2022-12-0517 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOWhat 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...2022-12-0508 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOBig company vs small company for stability? Not easy to tellI 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) 2022-12-0506 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOMy quick thoughts on startupsMy 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...2022-12-0510 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOA time I had an employee who kept being problematic, but I tried my best to keep themAs 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...2022-12-0510 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOA time I had to terminate an employeeThis 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...2022-12-0513 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOSummary of my backgroundI 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...2022-12-0409 minTales of a CIOTales of a CIOIntroduction podcastI 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...2022-12-0408 minThe Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode 6: The FatalitiesIn 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/support2021-05-0344 minThe Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode 5: The Snyder CutWhat 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/support2021-03-251h 00The Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode 4: The ConclusionWith 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/support2021-02-281h 06The Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode 3: The Mind FlayerIn 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/support2021-02-0547 minThe Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode 2: Into the Upside DownIn 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/support2021-01-2145 minThe Mediaverse PodcastThe Mediaverse PodcastEpisode One: The AnticipationIn 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/support2021-01-0839 min