In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, host Rob DeVita welcomes Trude Van Horn; Tech Titans Hall of Famer, award-winning CIO, board member, and fierce advocate for women in technology. With a career spanning companies like JPMorgan, Victoria’s Secret, NCH Corporation, and Rimini Street, Trude has navigated the intersection of IT and business leadership for decades.

This conversation goes beyond the buzzwords. Rob and Trude explore the evolving role of CIOs, how to lead with influence, and why aligning IT with business strategy isn’t optional, it’s essential. Trude shares insights on managing tech debt, preparing organizations for AI adoption, and building high-performance teams rooted in trust and communication.

She also speaks to her passion for mentorship, women in tech, and how early investment in leadership development is critical for the next generation of executives.

Whether you're a CIO, rising tech leader, or someone passionate about creating change through technology, this episode is full of strategic depth, practical leadership wisdom, and inspiration.

In this episode, Rob DeVita sits down with John Muller, a seasoned IT leader with a career spanning major companies like Hotels.com, Expedia Group, ATX Group, One Technologies, and Intertek. John shares his journey from engineering to IT leadership, building one of the biggest e-commerce platforms on a shoestring budget, navigating corporate acquisitions, and leading global infrastructure teams. He also dives into the evolving role of IT, how AI is shaping the future, and what it takes to get a seat at the executive table.

John Muller has seen it all from the high-pressure startup grind to the structured world of corporate IT. In this conversation, he and Rob DeVita explore the cultural shifts in tech, lessons in IT leadership, and how to successfully drive change in large organizations. Whether you're an aspiring IT executive or a tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on managing teams, influencing stakeholders, and preparing for the future of IT.

AI is here—are you ready to leverage it for real business impact?

In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, host Rob DeVita sits down with Shawn Mills, CEO of Pisteyo, to cut through the AI hype and get straight to what CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders need to know about AI adoption. From real-world use cases to overcoming internal resistance, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on how AI is saving companies time, cutting costs, and driving revenue.

🔹 Why AI adoption is being driven by business leaders—not IT
🔹 How companies can move from AI experiments to ROI-driven strategies
🔹 The biggest mistakes companies make when implementing AI
🔹 How AI is reshaping IT and the role of technology leaders
🔹 Shawn’s expert take on Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and more

About Our Guest:

Shawn Mills is a tech entrepreneur and AI innovator with a track record of leading digital transformation. From founding Green House Data and Lunavi, where he built cutting-edge cloud solutions, to now spearheading AI-driven business strategies at Pisteyo, Shawn has spent his career at the forefront of emerging technologies. His mission? Helping businesses bridge the gap between AI potential and practical implementation.

If you’re a CIO, CTO, or IT leader wondering how to integrate AI without wasting time and money, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen now and stay ahead in the AI revolution!

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