Intelligent CIO North America Issue 47 | Page 80

GET TO KNOW change our world for the better and enable the planet to exist more sustainably . Most definitely in IT , everything related to AI will continue to change the way industries will operate long term . I imagine AI will be an order of magnitude greater than the impact the Internet and our ability to search and consume content had .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
For me , lots of time outdoors – running , climbing , skiing , hiking , camping – is what really helps me to unwind away from work . I live in Denver , Colorado , so there are so many opportunities to get outdoors to explore .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
As third-party software support evolves , we are constantly speaking with customers to understand the pressures they are facing .
Over the course of the last year there have been several global economic challenges , so that has been something we have had to consider . Over the next 12 months it will be very interesting to see how AI changes the way organizations operate too .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a C-level position in your industry ?
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It must be AI , which will be the same for many industries . It remains to be seen how AI can be leveraged in the world of third-party software support , but it ’ s something we are actively analyzing .
Understand the basics , learn well and don ’ t rush your climb up the corporate ladder . Self-development is key and taking on feedback from the people around you really matter . p
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