287- From 1996 to Today: Sergio R. De La Garza on IT Leadership and Cybersecurity

Dissecting Popular IT Nerds

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5 • 49 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Sergio R. De La Garza An established IT leader with roots dating back to 1996, Sergio De La Garza brings decades of experience in both technology and business processes. His career spans from helpdesk operations to IT leadership roles, navigating through Y2K and into the current landscape of cybersecurity. Known for integrating older methods with innovative solutions, Sergio consistently influences IT practices for improved efficiency and security. From 1996 to Today: Sergio R. De La Garza on IT Leadership and Cybersecurity How did IT evolve from nights of formatting hard drives to the cybersecurity challenges of today? In this episode, Sergio De La Garza dives into his journey from working helpdesk in 1996 to addressing modern-day IT leadership. Learn about the good old days of floppy disks, the impact of cyber threats, and the evolving role of IT leaders. Gain insights into balancing technology with business needs and the importance of mentorship.

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0:00.0	All right, welcome everyone back to dissecting popular IT nerds, where it's all about popularity.
0:12.3	That's all that matters to get into IT, which is why we're talking with Sergio Ramon de la Garza
0:19.0	today, who comes from an extensive background in manufacturing of various
0:25.9	different chemicals, plastics, and things that are really awesome.
0:30.3	But you know what's really cool is that you're doing this stuff for, no one can see this
0:37.2	because this is an audio show but i do want to
0:39.1	congratulate you on um looking for having been in some sort of technology all the way back to
0:45.3	1996 i would like to say i'd like to congratulate you and me for how young we look and how good
0:52.1	looking we are you know because we need that we need that every now and then, you know?
0:56.0	So I'd like to say congratulations.
0:59.0	But what's really cool is that you were doing help desk and computer operations back in
1:05.0	1996, prior to Y2K, which I love talking about the old days.
1:10.0	I really, I reminisce about the old days.
1:12.6	It's why my kids know that I'm old now.
1:16.3	And when I was at a baseball game of my kids before,
1:20.1	one of the girls was like, you know,
1:21.6	she was trying to talk to my daughter.
1:23.1	She's like, when are we in the 1980s?
1:25.0	I was like, oh, oh gosh.
1:27.7	The 1980s is not long ago.
1:29.7	It's not long ago.
1:31.4	But anyways, let's go back in time.
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