Connectivity Restored: A Sentara Information Technology Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Connecting you with our very own IT visionaries and thought leaders to give you a behind the scenes look at technology and innovation that impacts and improves lives in healthcare every day.
IT Director Lynne Richards sat down with Ryan Works to share the forgotten -- and surprisingly simple -- art of troubleshooting IT issues. Articles, videos, restarts, and, yes, even AI. Join us for an empowering episode that will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to resolve common IT issues... WITHOUT calling the Help Desk.
In this episode of Sentara's Cyber Security Awareness Month series, join host Scott Taylor and special guest Zishan Siddiqui as they dive deep into the critical need for cyber security education. Discover why staying informed about the latest cyber threats and best practices is essential in today's digital world. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, this episode will equip you with valuable insights to stay safe. Tune in for an engaging discussion that promises to reel in essential knowledge.
John Mihalkovic and Greg Russell sat down with Kelly Burton, IT Manager and David Allesandro, Principal Domain Architect, from the IT WAN team to talk shop on improving network stability and resiliency… cue the Kanye lyrics “Work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger”!
Get to know the WAN team, what WAN stands for and the why behind network downtimes and upgrades.
From rock star life to computers, stay tuned until the end to hear how this team uses music to decompress after a long day at work and send us your Sentara band name suggestions!
We sat down with our very own IT Process Improvement Leaders, Jenny Snodgrass (IT Director) and Doug Alejandro (IT Project Manager), to talk about how the IT Process Improvement program got started, where it is today and how you can be a part of the meaningful changes and improvements happening in IT! Whether you are an IT Team Member or a Sentara Team Member outside of IT, your feedback matters and creates opportunities for impactful change! Jenny and Doug's passion for IT and continuous improvement is contagious and Doug is just as passionate off the field at work as he is on the soccer field! Be sure to listen until the end as we continue the sports discussions with soccer and the best places to watch the next World Cup here on our home turf.
Greg Russell and Taylor Groves chat with Sentara's Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Thomas, on Sentara's joint venture, OptaFi. OptaFi’s mission is to modernize healthcare environments with a secure, cloud-first, high-speed, and cost-controlled digital landscape. Jeff and Greg discuss how OptaFi started and OptaFi's impact on Sentara and the healthcare industry. Stay until the end to hear Jeff and Greg explain Star Wars to Taylor and Jeff's expert tips on how to set up your March Madness bracket!
In this episode of the IT Podcast, we welcome our first ever Co-host, Greg Russell, from the Infrastructure Team. We also get a peek behind the curtain at the team that keeps this 24/7 operation going with guest speakers John Mihalkovic and Lance Chandler. From the craziest things the Data Center Operations Team has seen to going viral with Taylor Swift and finally a few 2023 IT and football predictions! This will be a pivotal year for cloud migration and for more collaboration with IT.
Yes, you read that correct! We always love learning more about IT Director, Shannon Becker's homestead, chickens and how her family gives back to the communities we serve through her mission and commitment to sustainability. In this episode, we also cover an introduction to how IT is optimizing revenue cycle automation, allowing providers and clinicians to focus more on engaging with patients by spending less time on the charging process, making our patients feel cared for in a very personal way!
Ever have questions about Digital Transformation here at Sentara? Us too! Check out this 15-minute clip of our chat with Sentara's Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Jamisson Fowler, answering some of your most frequently asked questions about Digital Transformation and the impact it will have on you and our patients! Plus, don't miss Jamisson's personal tips for leveraging technology to increase productivity and a book recommendation at the end of the episode.
Conversations like our conversation with IT Manager, Lazarus Pachigalla, are the reason why we created the IT Podcast. The passion that Laz and his teammates have to improve healthcare every day by leveraging technology is contagious. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes with your favorite apps? Today we sat down with Laz to talk about how his team is working to improve the patient and member experience with both the Optima and the Sentara App. We also talk about some of our favorite topics- coffee shops, photography, motorcycles and more!
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! We sat down with Zishan Siddiqui, Sentara's Chief Information Security Officer, to talk about Cyber Security strategy, Cyber Security threats in the healthcare industry and how you, our listeners, can lean in to help grow a strong Cyber Security culture here at Sentara- keeping you and our patients safe! Zishan also shares more about Canada, traveling and a few weekend hobbies past and present.