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EP 11: Management, IT and Cybersecurity w/ Chris Whalen
47 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2021 at 5:28 pm.
Intro & Background
How did you first become interested in the field? 
Why did you choose math over all the other stem programs available in university?
What was the impact of a math degree on your career?
Would you recommend someone interested in a role in IT to take on a math degree?
Where did you head after graduating from university?
Did you ever consider going into video game creation?
What were some struggles you faced throughout your career?
Why did you choose to transition into leadership and managing roles as to software?
What are some skills that are crucial to be successful in the tech industry?
Why did you get interested in cybersecurity?
What was the biggest change in the cybersecurity industry since you started?
How would you describe the day-to-day of a director of cybersecurity?
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
What advice would you give to a student that is looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity?
What do you think is the next big thing for the technology industry?
Outro & Ending Remarks
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In this episode of the In Query, we discuss management, IT and cybersecurity with Chris Whalen. Chris is an experienced technology professional with a passion for cybersecurity and is currently the Director of IT and Cybersecurity at Solace, a Canadian high-tech company. His experience includes leading various cybersecurity programs, mentoring colleagues, performing deep technical analysis, and adopting new technologies that have consistently been proven a success.
Chris has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and is involved in recreational hockey both as a player and a coach.
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