Our guest is someone with an impressive track record in the tech world—Tony Casciotta, the former Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Broward College, one of the largest public colleges in the United States. With over 40 years of transformative leadership, Tony has expertly navigated every corner of the tech landscape, from project management and cloud applications to cybersecurity and data analysis. His extensive experience includes overseeing systems, networking, classroom technology, vendor partnerships, and much more.

Today, he is a principal and management consultant, that provides fractional CIO and CTO services to businesses seeking seasoned guidance. We’re thrilled to have him on this Chris Tech Chat episode!

#3 Top priorities from the lens of a public university CIO - Tony Casciotta

In episode #4, we face The Cloud vs. On-Prem dilemma that presents a significant challenge for businesses as they weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each option.

Our expert guest is Joe Shook, a digital transformation leader with over 30 years of IT experience. As Executive VP of IT at Omnicom Group, Joe has helped centralize and automate global tech operations. He’s also held senior roles at Zimmerman Advertising and Florida Career College, focusing on IT strategy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Joe is a passionate advocate for innovation and security, with numerous Microsoft certifications and expertise in cloud solutions, compliance, and digital resilience.

#4 The Cloud vs. On-Prem, a balancing act - Joe Shook

On WBAL News Now at 6, WBAL's White House correspondent Kalyn Norwood reports on the Senate passage of President Trump's tax and spending bill and Grason Wiggins, vice president of governmental affairs for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce reacts to the bill, and the new 3% tax on business tech services in Maryland.

WBAL News Now in Depth Senate Passes Trump Tax Bill New Business Tech Tax in Maryland

The CHRIS TECH CHAT is a dynamic podcast that explores the intersection of technology, business, and IT. Each episode dives into the latest innovations, trends, lessons learned, best practices, experiences and challenges facing the tech industry, offering actionable insights for professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. We unpack how businesses can leverage technology for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage with expert interviews, case studies, and in-depth discussions.​

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