IT in the D

IT in the D


Latest Episodes

Getting a Tech Job with Cathy Shim of Vaco– IT in the D 535
December 04, 2025

Bob and Randy welcome Cathy Shim, Managing Director at Vaco Staffing, to discuss the evolving job market, recruitment challenges, and strategies for job seekers. They cover topics like the importance of networking, the diminishing returns of a

AI, Data Governance, and Security with Daniel Ayala and Jeff Marraccini – IT in the D 534
November 27, 2025

Jeff Marraccini is back and he brought Daniel Ayala with him. Jeff is a former VP and CISO, and Daniel is one of the hosts of Great Security Debate podcast. Jeff shares his journey from IT infrastructure to a CISO role, discussing the challeng

Data in the D with Aaron Wilkerson of Carhartt – IT in the D 533
November 20, 2025

Aaron Wilkerson, the founder of Data in the D, is back (previous episode). The conversation covers a wide range of topics including Aaron’s recent Data in the D conference, the intricacies of organizing such an event, and the challenges

Balancing Creativity and Automation with AI Expert Scott Smith – IT in the D 532
November 06, 2025

Scott Smith is back this week for another AI discussion (previously). He talks with Bob and Randy about the evolution and current state of artificial intelligence. They revisit the changes since AI, p

Becoming CTO with Erik Wille of Cabinetworks Group – IT in the D 531
October 30, 2025

In this episode Bob and Randy welcome back Erik Wille, who recently became CTO of Cabinetworks Group. Known for his roles in the CXO Exchange and The Great Security Debate podcast, Erik shares insight

Manufacturing Innovations with Tim Burke – IT in the D 530
October 23, 2025

This week, Bob and Randy were joined by guest Tim Burke from The Burke Group. They discuss Tims extensive career history, from his early tech roles to his current consulting work. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including the challenges and

Exploring Missive Email for Teams with CEO Philippe Lehoux – IT in the D 529
October 16, 2025

In this episode, Bob and Randy are joined by Philippe Lehoux, the CEO of Missive, a shared email inbox tool for small and medium businesses. The discussion dives into the innovative features of Missiv

The IT Recruiting Process with Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment – IT in the D 528
September 18, 2025

This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Julia Arpag, the CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment. They dive into the nuances of the tech recruitment industry, discussing insights on job searching, the i

Ecommerce plus Educational Opportunities with Jay Aho of Pet Supplies Plus – IT in the D 527
August 28, 2025

This week, Bob and Randy were joined by Jay Aho, director of Marketing Technology and eCommerce at Pet Supplies Plus. eCommerce isn’t something talked about a lot on this show, so lots of questions were asked. We discussed an upcoming ap

Networking with Terry Bean – IT in the D 526
August 14, 2025

This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Terry Bean (Try Bean). We discuss his history with networking, TEDx Detroit, and coaching, emphasizing the importance of building relationships through better co