I was talking the other day to a colleague, one whom I have known over 20 years, and of course we took a walk down memory lane. Remember when IT was fun, we did this, or had to do that. But the conversation came back around to what did happen to the IT profession. Has the IT field changed as much as the technology itself? Why are the jobs going offshore, why doesn't the business understand, and the conversation quickly takes a turn.
IT jobs have gone offshore to balance a budget, and make the numbers look good, regardless of quality or the rework that has to take place. In addition, blind to the security risks and data leak. Furthermore, IT has become very process heavy - are we killing our ability to provide an agile, fast moving, responsive organization? We want controls in place to protect the organization from unplanned outages, and to show structure, but has it gone over the top?
IT seems to be this animal the top management can't figure out how to manage or understand. Some take the easy route and say we will just outsource the entire organization. To which many has become a disaster and now they have to bring in back inside. The problem is, have a strong CIO at the table with the CEO, CFO and be a business partner. Having IT report up through finance or operations usually does not lend itself to high success in the organization. Time to take a step back and take a look at this key business partner is engaged in delivering business capabilities to the business.
IT technology has changed over the years, dramatically, but so hasn't the profession. New skills are needed, new process, new management styles. We have to change to align with the technology, the business, and the change in culture.
The old IT guys can change, bring your wisdom with you, your battle scars, and always strive to understand first, act second. There is the ability to teach an old dog new tricks!
Keep positive
Scott Arnett
scott.arnett@charter.net
About Me
- Scott Arnett
- Scott Arnett is an Information Technology & Security Professional Executive with over 30 years experience in IT. Scott has worked in various industries such as health care, insurance, manufacturing, broadcast, printing, and consulting and in enterprises ranging in size from $50M to $20B in revenue. Scott’s experience encompasses the following areas of specialization: Leadership, Strategy, Architecture, Business Partnership & Acumen, Process Management, Infrastructure and Security. With his broad understanding of technology and his ability to communicate successfully with both Executives and Technical Specialists, Scott has been consistently recognized as someone who not only can "Connect the Dots", but who can also create a workable solution. Scott is equally comfortable playing technical, project management/leadership and organizational leadership roles through experience gained throughout his career. Scott has previously acted in the role of CIO, CTO, and VP of IT, successfully built 9 data centers across the country, and is expert in understanding ITIL, PCI Compliance, SOX, HIPAA, FERPA, FRCP and COBIT.
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