Which technology/IT leader do you most admire and why?

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VP of Global IT and Cybersecurity in Manufacturing6 years ago

Satya Narayana Nadella

https://qz.com/work/1539071/how-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-rebuilt-the-company-culture/

IT Operating Unit Director in Education6 years ago

Andrew Jassy because he has developed Amazon Web Services to the point where it is literally the backbone of the majority of web services and applications. And he has done so relatively moderately without becoming a household name or unnecessary drama.

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