War Stories

As a seasoned CISO with decades of experience in software security, I’ve seen organizations struggle—and succeed—in securing their digital assets. In today’s interconnected world, security is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a business imperative. Organizations that fail to implement robust security measures risk financial losses, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re diving into a reality that every project manager must learn to navigate—corporate politics.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling a problem that every IT leader will face at some point—vendors who lie, exaggerate, or fail to deliver on their promises.

Welcome to the final installment of my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Over the past 21 years, I’ve been through budget slashes, failed go-lives, executive battles, vendor disasters, and crisis situations—and I’m still standing.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re diving into a scenario that tested every IT team on the planet—managing projects during a global crisis.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling one of the most disruptive events an IT team can face—a corporate merger or acquisition (M&A).

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today’s topic is a tough but necessary reality—knowing when to kill a project before it drains more time and money.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling a nightmare scenario that every project manager dreads—the moment leadership slashes your budget mid-project.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s become a reality for almost every IT project—managing offshore teams.