– Life as a Tech Executive –
Mark D. Nicholls is a Partner and Chief Executive of the Australian based (IPG) Information Professionals Group where he leverages 30+ years of cross-industry experience that drives technology transformation in organizations.
Driving Change
More specifically, as a Tech Executive, he and is company IPG aid individuals and businesses in making sense of their digital priorities, optimal investments, and selecting fitting technology solutions.
Mark thrives on helping others navigate today’s tech challenges, enabling their success within their capabilities.
Thought Leadership
Further, his expertise is also heavily leaned upon as the Director—and previous Deputy Chair—of the Australian Information Industry Association, the peak industry body for the digital technology sector in Australia.
Pragmatic Voice
Despite the significant risks digital technology can represent at times, Mark is a passionate believer and champion of the immense benefits which can be had by organizations and communities if tech is managed well.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in finding out more about what opportunities exist within the IT sector
- those seeking IT career and entrepreneurial inspiration
- those who are looking to hear about specific sectors in IT that are poised for growth and opportunity
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- one of the most attractive career development points about working within IT
- Mark’s pathway to becoming a tech executive
- the ways which he handles the challenges of the work
- Mark’s thoughts on a specific IT career opportunity that is attracting a lot of attention
- some of the soft skills an individual interested in IT would want to have or develop in order to be successful
- how Mark sees tech impacting the IT sector moving forward
- direct advice to those looking to get into the IT sector
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“The IT industry is very liquid in terms of skills and capabilities. People do move based on where the demand is and they will realign their careers and training accordingly.”
-Mark D. Nicholls
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Mark and his work, you can find and follow him at (IPG) Information Professionals Group. Mark and his organization can also be found on the following platforms:
Keep Listening!
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