Tech Leaders Unplugged
Tech Leaders Unplugged is the ultimate live video interview podcast and blog providing an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the minds of today's industry leaders.
With tens of thousands of businesspeople reached, we offer invaluable insights into the latest technologies revolutionizing business operations. Join us on this remarkable expedition as we delve deep into the latest technology trends and innovations, covering everything from AI to the blockchain, fintech to health tech.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to gain unique insights into the minds of today's technology leaders. Tune in to Tech Leaders Unplugged, the live video interview podcast and blog taking the business world by storm.
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Technology in Retail
Team Cultures and Collaboration Amidst Chaos
Owning Your Own AI
AI & Software Solutions for Supply Chain Logistics
AI Enhancements Coming to the DMV
Software Delivery: Getting it Right
Recent Blog Posts
Charting a Course in Retail Technology
The Intersection of Technology and Retail In a recent Tech Leaders Unplugged interview, Shawna DelHierro, former CIO of Sportsman Warehouse, brings invaluable insights into the symbiotic relationship between innovation and consumer experience. With…
Guiding Through Turmoil: Harnessing Cultural Dynamics
The ability to navigate chaos and uncertainty is crucial for technology leaders in any modern enterprise, and particularly in the tech space. In a recent episode of Tech Leaders Unplugged, Anand Safi, Director of Engineering Data Platforms and AI So…
The Power of Personal AI
Reza Rassool, former CTO of Real Networks and now CEO of Kwaai, joins Tech Leaders Unplugged to discuss the nonprofit's mission of democratizing AI. Kwaai aims to empower individuals by allowing them to own and operate their own AI syste…
About the Hosts
Wade Erickson
Host
Wade Erickson is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of technical expertise in a diverse range of fields including defense, IT, music entertainment, and apparel.
As an accomplished executive, Wade has a strong track record in system implementation management, executive leadership, and team building, with extensive experience working with both Government and Large Enterprises to SMBs and founding multiple startups.
Wade is currently serving as SVP of Global Business Development and acting-COO for LogiGear Corporation, where he utilizes his deep knowledge of organizational design and development to help businesses optimize their processes and enhance their efficiency.
Wade is a skilled project manager with a proven track record of success in organizational development, process design, financial planning, vendor/client management, software lifecycle management, and quality assurance.
Carlos Ponce
Producer and Blog Contributor
Carlos Ponce is a major in communications sciences and a marketer by choice, an ESL coach since the tender age of 16, and a coveted graphic artist and illustrator.
Carlos' team facilitates the entire production of Tech Leaders Unplugged, from identifying guests, bookings, production, and postproduction support.
Carlos is President and Co-founder of Peoplebound, a B2B marketing and production agency based in Tucson, AZ.
Matt Kaufman
Host
Matt Kaufman founded MK Partners in 2006, acquired by LogiGear, with a vision to provide cutting-edge Salesforce solutions custom tailored to each customer.
As one of the early Salesforce employees, Kaufman has been regarded as a leader on Salesforce for two decades, and has provided training and consulting to Salesforce employees and thousands of Salesforce users.
He is the author of “Salesforce for Dummies” and “Learning Apex Programming” as well as several PluralSight courses. Kaufman holds over 25 Salesforce certifications and accreditations and over 900 Trailhead badges.
Under Kaufman’s direction, MK Partners, now LogiGear's CRM practice, has provided services to thousands of companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Bill Vannerus
Host
Bill Vannerus is a seasoned professional with 30 years of technical expertise in industries like telecommunications, defense, NASA, satellite communications, and energy. As an adept leader, Bill excels in integrating quality into solutions and systems design, implementation, and product delivery for software development organizations.
Currently, Bill serves as Director of Global Engineering Services Delivery at LogiGear, driving excellence in quality assurance, test and data design, testing, and automation. By aligning QA and testing teams with Design Thinking methodology, he supports organizations' digital transformation journeys at scale.
With a strong background in quality assurance, Bill emphasizes setting KPIs, metrics, and fostering relationships, ensuring software design, development, testing, and delivery success.
Adam Wendel
Co-Host & Blog Contributor
Adam Wendel is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience helping organizations create value through innovation and relationships.
Adam serves as Customer Success Manager at LogiGear where he plays a vital role in managing renewals, implementing service solutions, identifying expansion opportunities, and driving client success on their digital journey.
With a strong background in customer success, relationship building, account management, and delivery, Adam has proven himself as a well-rounded expert in his field.
Tony Luu
Senior Project Lead
Engineering Professional with more than eight years of experience in QA and Software Life Cycle
• Worked on Functional tests, Regression tests, System Integration tests, Load tests, and Automation
• Created Test Plans, Test Cases, Documentation and Bug Reports for projects
• Good experience in Client/server Systems, E-Commerce Applications and Web based applications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team or individual assignments
• Well versed in Agile Software Development life Cycle
• Worked extensively with teams in Vietnam
• Great knowledge of web technologies and all phases of software development life cycle