Dr. Alan Shark, Executive Director of CompTIA’s Public Technology Institute (PTI), welcomes CIO Barry Condrey to the first episode of Sharkbytes. Barry was one of the first CIOs in Virginia and the nation to sound the alarm about preparing for COVID-19. Barry, who manages an IT staff of more than 100, tells us being a CIO of a large county presents challenges even under normal conditions. But Barry has built a capable and loyal team who have gone the extra mile to prepare and respond. The discussion delves into lessons learned, things one would have done differently in hindsight, and how much support the tech team received from top management.