Disruptive Innovators

Tech Transformation, Challenges and Opportunities in a Large Enterprise with Sastry Durvasula of TIAA

Tech Transformation, Challenges and Opportunities in a Large Enterprise with Sastry Durvasula of TIAA

This week, David Wright is joined by Sastry Durvasula, Chief Information and Client Services Officer at TIAA, to discuss: – Actionable advice on reskilling and learning upskilling. – The importance of context in leadership and decision-making. – The challenges and opportunities faced in transforming a large organization like TIAA. – TIAA’s mission and vision for the future, focusing on lifetime…

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Empowering Healthcare Through Technology with Maria Russo at OU Health

Empowering Healthcare Through Technology with Maria Russo at OU Health

This week, David Wright is joined by Maria Russo, Chief Information Officer at OU Health, to discuss: -Maria’s career journey from Arthur Andersen to becoming a CIO. – Transitioning from consulting to healthcare and IT roles. – The implementation of Epic during the Covid era, including the challenges faced and lessons learned from the implementation. – Integration of IT systems…

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Unveiling the Future of Financial Collaboration with Jim Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Market, Voice and Video at Symphony

Unveiling the Future of Financial Collaboration with Jim Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Market, Voice and Video at Symphony

This week, David Wright is joined by Jim Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Market, Voice and Video at Symphony to discuss: -The importance of pursuing one’s dreams without overthinking or waiting for the perfect conditions.  – The value of preparation and doing the necessary legwork to avoid being caught unprepared, drawing from past experiences. – Symphony’s focus on collaborative tools…

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Including Everyone in Your Digital Transformation with Mruna Asoori at First Command Financial Services

Including Everyone in Your Digital Transformation with Mruna Asoori at First Command Financial Services

This week, David Wright is joined by Mruna Asoori, Chief Technology Officer at First Command Financial Services, to discuss: – The importance of getting out of your comfort zone in any industry. – Weathering disruption and maintaining belief in yourself. – Mruna’s vision for the future of First Command. – The biggest challenges Mruna faces in undertaking a digital transformation…

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Digital Transformation in Banking with Alex Carriles, Chief Digital Officer, EVP at Simmons Bank

Digital Transformation in Banking with Alex Carriles, Chief Digital Officer, EVP at Simmons Bank

This week, David Wright is joined by Alejandro (Alex) Carriles, Chief Digital Officer, EVP at Simmons Bank, to discuss: – How leading a team is like leading a jazz ensemble. – The challenges of changing decades-old practices in the finance industry.  – Leveraging digital solutions across banking. – Bridging the gap between the digital and physical world. – The importance…

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The Power of Simplicity in Technology with Zafar Chaudry, MD, at Seattle Children’s

The Power of Simplicity in Technology with Zafar Chaudry, MD, at Seattle Children’s

This week, David Wright is joined by Zafar Chaudry, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s, to discuss: – How healthcare is the same, no matter where you are in the world. – Funding for healthcare for children. – The importance of people and process over technology. – The power people find in simplicity…

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Leadership With a Heart with Walter Carter at Homestar

Leadership With a Heart with Walter Carter at Homestar

This week, David Wright is joined by Walter Carter, Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Homestar Financial Corporation, to discuss: – The importance of predictability, stability and safety in a leader. – Thinking about people more than technology. – Applying musical tuning to groups of people. – The ways digital transformation is wildly different at different organizations. – The importance…

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Listening Is the Key to Leadership with Rolando Cabral at Springfield Clinic

Listening Is the Key to Leadership with Rolando Cabral at Springfield Clinic

This week, David Wright is joined by Rolando Cabral, Chief Information and Transformation Officer at Springfield Clinic, to discuss: Resources mentioned: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie DAX Express Tableau Springfield Clinic https://twitter.com/SpfldClinic | @SpfldClinic https://twitter.com/RolandosLogbook | @RolandosLogbook Thanks for listening to the Disruptive Innovators podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never…

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