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Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

275- From Apple II to VP of IT: Steve Fink on Building a People-First IT Strategy

Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

Technology

549 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Steve Fink Steve Fink is the Vice President of IT at Fenner Precision Polymers, a global leader in advanced polymer solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the Michelin Group, Steve has a deep understanding of IT’s role in driving business success. He is passionate about fostering a people-centric IT culture and leveraging technology to create value for both employees and customers. From Apple II to VP of IT: Steve Fink on Building a People-First IT Strategy Join Philip Howard as he sits down with Steve Fink, VP of IT at Fenner Precision Polymers, for a captivating discussion on navigating the ever-changing IT landscape. Steve shares his journey from early experiences with the Apple II to leading a global IT team, offering invaluable insights for IT executives and decision-makers. He emphasizes the importance of a people-first approach, building strong partnerships across the organization, and staying curious in the face of rapid technological advancements. Tune in to discover how to drive business value, avoid common IT pitfalls, and foster a culture of innovation within your IT team.

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0:00.0

Welcome, everyone back to dissecting popular IT nerds.

0:10.2

Today, we have Stephen Fink on the show from, well, vice president of IT.

0:17.7

I always wonder how these titles work, too.

0:19.4

We've got Vice President of IT, CTO, CIO.

0:21.6

We should probably come up with a, what's the difference between all of these someday?

0:25.6

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a polymer. What is a polymer, by the way? We should start off with that.

0:32.4

Well, you're starting out with the hard-hitting questions. A polymer is a mixture of compounds.

0:37.5

I don't know the technical,

0:39.0

technical definition of it,

0:41.1

but it's a mixture of compounds that we apply to

0:44.6

fabrics.

0:47.5

We make hoses out of them.

0:49.2

We make belting out of them.

0:51.1

You know,

0:52.0

space polymers.

0:53.2

It's kind of all the rage these days.

0:56.0

The, uh, well, cool.

0:57.3

So,

0:58.2

maybe,

0:58.7

uh,

0:59.0

I don't know,

0:59.3

bulletproof vest.

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