the CIO Project: Confessions; Real Talk; Real Tech with real CIOs, CTOs and CISOs from around the globe.
Hi, I'm Howie Lyke and I have had the privilege of engaging in IT leadership strategy work with IT leaders for the better part of my close to 40 year IT career. Today I have the privilege of teaming up with my friend and colleague of over 25 years: SVP, CTO & CIO of the Boston Red Sox, and the National Chair of InspireCIO... Brian Shield.
Join Brian and I as we sit down, beverage in hand, with IT Industry leaders from around the globe and riff on what's happening in the industry, who's working on what, challenges, confessions, strategy and great stories.
Advancing with the Times and how to navigate forward
Howie and Brian hit the road with this episode on the continuing AI world we find ourselves navigating. Join us in this episode where we dig through AI logistics, questioning the standards, and Brian takes us through his understanding on where things are and where they're headed.
16 Jul 2026
SDLC and shiny objects in the new world
Global CIO Jamie Head discusses SDLC in the AI era and the future of ERP systems, offering insights into modern technology transformations.
6 Jul 2026
The Sprint- What to look for in strategic partners, vendors & consultants
Host Howie, a seasoned consultant, shares insights on selecting strategic partners and vendors, discussing Ford's AI recall.
17 Jun 2026
Maxing out with Keith Fulton
Host [Host Name] interviews Keith Fulton, author and former CIO & CTO, discussing his journey and formula for optimizing leadership in IT organizations.
2 Jun 2026
the CIO Project S2 E4: w/ Jim Chilton
Hosts Brian and Howie interview Jim Chilton, author of Enterprise Coherence, exploring the five pillars of his book and their application in the AI era.
27 May 2026
S2 E4 - w Jim Chilton
Hosts Brian and Howie interview Jim Chilton, author and CIO, exploring the five pillars of Enterprise Coherence and their application in the AI era.
1 May 2026
The Sprint - AI... What Else!?
Host Brian and guest Howie discuss AI's role, board pressure for ROI, cyber insurance impacts, and decision-making strategies in this insightful interview.
1 May 2026
S2 E3 - The Sprint: AI... What Else?
Host Brian and guest Howie explore AI's role, board pressure for ROI, cyber insurance impacts, and digital dexterity in this insightful interview.
29 Apr 2026
S2 E2: A.I. & the CIO
CIO Brian and AI expert Howie discuss AI's impact on CIOs, covering citizen developers, rules of engagement, and strategic approaches to adoption.
15 Jan 2026
CIO Project - EP 8 NY's 5 KEY 2026 Hot Spots All CIOs Should Focus On
Host Brian and guest Howie, a leading industry expert, reveal New York's five critical 2026 focus areas for every CIO.
28 Dec 2025
CIO Project - EP with with Rob Strickland
Host Brian Shield interviews CIO veteran Rob Strickland about risk mitigation, exploring IT's origins, CISO evolution, computing costs, and AI's parallels to the late 90s web boom.
20 Nov 2025
CIO Project - EP 6 with Bill VanCuren
Today we sit down with Bill VanCuren, retired NCR Corp. EVP & CIO, and InspireCIO ORBIE Award winner, and LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Award winner at both InspireCIO and HMG group, and former Techbridge philanthropy CIO of the year winner.
Join us as we we talk about leadership and everything you don't want to know about implementing new ERP systems.
14 Oct 2025
the CIO Project - Episode 5 the SPRINT
$100,000 to submit an H1b Visa Application!? How will the HB1 Visa being targeted by the Trump Administration impact you?
Salesforce lays off 4000 due to AI. Is this THE beginning of the end?
Join us to find out.
This is the episode of "Foreshadowing". Join us as we peak into these topics, plus:
AI Model companies' legal issues.
CIO/CTOs moving into CEO roles.
Is there an AI Bubble, and is it about to burst?
22 Sept 2025
the CIO Project - Episode #3 with Thornton May
Meet the man who helped coin the label, Chief Information Officer, Thornton May!
Join us as we dive into the deeper issues of being a CIO today and how, though the CIO has achieved that hard fought seat at the (executive suite) table, we are at the same time losing our voice.... and what can be done about it.
11 Aug 2025
03 CIO Project Ep 3 In the News
Join us today as Brian makes a Big Announcement, we showcase his Guest Appearance on DisrupTV, and we introduce our new segment called, The Sprint... And yes, there will be lots of conversation about AI :-)
#DisrupTV & @DisrupTVShow
30 Jun 2025
the CIO Project - Episode #2
Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, discusses GenAI, human networks, mentorship, and technology leadership in an interview, offering insights into future tech trends.
9 May 2025
the CIO Project - Episode #1
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the CIO Project - Confessions, Real Talk, Real Tech.
In today's show we introduce our the show, its format, its mission, our audience... and Brian shares deep insights into the world of a CIO (CTO-CISO), the road to getting there and valuable priorities to focus on if you are in IT leadership or aspire to it.
Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe to get notified on our upcoming episodes and events.
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Jamie Head
Keith Fulton
Jim Chilton
Rob Strickland
Vala Afshar
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YouTube views
231
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Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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Engagement
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