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Failing Forward & Building Resilient IT Teams with Tim Winders

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🎧 In this episode of The Heartbeat Podcast, host Mike Sommer sits down with Tim Winders, Associate VP of IT and Deputy CIO at Purdue University. With over 30 years in higher ed IT, Tim shares lessons from leading major initiatives—like the IT centralization across Purdue campuses and unifying Purdue Northwest.

He dives into how tech can truly transform the student and faculty experience, why strong business processes beat flashy tools, and why shared governance is non-negotiable. From cybersecurity hurdles to hybrid work challenges and the power of in-person networking, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights.

Stick around for Tim’s advice on work-life balance—and hear what keeps him motivated after three decades in the field.

🎙️ A must-listen for IT leaders navigating digital transformation in complex organizations.

00:00 Introduction to Heartbeat Podcast
00:15 Meet Tim Winders: A Journey in Higher Education IT
00:59 Transformational Initiatives in Higher Ed
01:25 Tim's Path to Deputy CIO
03:09 The Impact of Technology on Education
04:48 Digital Transformation and Business Processes
07:52 Emerging Trends and Technology in Universities
12:02 Collaboration and Networking in Higher Ed
17:13 Balancing Security and Innovation
20:59 Governance in Higher Education
25:28 Remote and Hybrid Work Models
33:10 Personal Insights and Advice
38:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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19 episodes

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Content provided by Mike Sommer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mike Sommer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🎧 In this episode of The Heartbeat Podcast, host Mike Sommer sits down with Tim Winders, Associate VP of IT and Deputy CIO at Purdue University. With over 30 years in higher ed IT, Tim shares lessons from leading major initiatives—like the IT centralization across Purdue campuses and unifying Purdue Northwest.

He dives into how tech can truly transform the student and faculty experience, why strong business processes beat flashy tools, and why shared governance is non-negotiable. From cybersecurity hurdles to hybrid work challenges and the power of in-person networking, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights.

Stick around for Tim’s advice on work-life balance—and hear what keeps him motivated after three decades in the field.

🎙️ A must-listen for IT leaders navigating digital transformation in complex organizations.

00:00 Introduction to Heartbeat Podcast
00:15 Meet Tim Winders: A Journey in Higher Education IT
00:59 Transformational Initiatives in Higher Ed
01:25 Tim's Path to Deputy CIO
03:09 The Impact of Technology on Education
04:48 Digital Transformation and Business Processes
07:52 Emerging Trends and Technology in Universities
12:02 Collaboration and Networking in Higher Ed
17:13 Balancing Security and Innovation
20:59 Governance in Higher Education
25:28 Remote and Hybrid Work Models
33:10 Personal Insights and Advice
38:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

19 episodes

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