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What do you currently
identify as the major areas of
investment in your industry?
Most organisations are using cloud and advanced analytics to fuel their
digital transformation. For these enterprises, IT is becoming a significant
part of the business. While this is great, it does create more exposure
to cyber risks. To prepare for these risks, all of these organisations are
dramatically increasing their investment in cybersecurity and not only
in stronger defence; building detection and response capabilities are
just as important. I think IT resilience is a critical capability needed for
digital transformation, protecting the business from disruptions, while
enabling proactive changes.
6
How do you deal with
stress and unwind outside
of the office?
As our jobs are demanding and challenging, it is very important to
unwind and recharge. I am a die-hard sports fan. I never miss a game
of my favourite team: the Buffalo Bills. I am also a season ticket
holder for our local football team, Maccabi Tel-Aviv and I enjoy going
to games with my son. If there is no game on, I will probably read a
science fiction book or listen to some heavy metal.
7
If you could go back and
change one career decision,
what would it be?
I truly have no regrets about my career path. I enjoyed all the roles I
filled and learned a lot in each one, from developer, to a team leader,
project manager, Director and VP of applications. Now, as Zerto CIO,
I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had in my job and I’m sure the
best is yet to come.
“
ALWAYS TRY
TO MOVE THE GOAL
POSTS. CONSTANTLY
EVALUATE HOW THINGS
ARE CURRENTLY DONE
AND LOOK FOR WAYS FOR
TECHNOLOGY TO DISRUPT
AND IMPROVE.
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INTELLIGENTCIO
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I BELIEVE IN
SHOOTING FOR THE STARS.
I LOVE CRAFTING A VISION
FOR HOW IT WILL ENABLE
ZERTO TO GROW AND
ACHIEVE OUR BUSINESS
GOALS AND THEN BUILDING
A STRONG TEAM THAT CAN
DELIVER ON THIS VISION.
8
What are the region-
specific challenges
when implementing new
technologies in Europe?
I think the challenges of implementing new technologies are mostly
global, but for sure GDPR will have a huge impact in Europe. It is
critical for organisations to know where they keep their data and have
the ability to move it around to ensure compliance. Therefore, data
mobility will become another very important muscle for IT to develop.
9
What advice would you
offer somebody aspiring to
obtain a C-level position in
your industry?
It is all about driving transformation, so not only do you need to be
open to things always changing, you need to love it!
Always try to move the goal posts. Constantly evaluate how things
are currently done and look for ways for technology to disrupt and
improve. And remember, it is not only about technology and business
processes. The people who utilise these are just as important, so
invest in getting these people ready for the coming changes.
10
What changes to your job
role have you seen in the
last year and how do you
see these developing in the
next 12 months?
IT is all about business results. From the day I joined Zerto, we
did not look at IT as an overhead and cost centre, but rather an
investment to drive business transformation. Whether it is about
helping the company to sell more, improving productivity, changing
processes to achieve operational excellence, or elevating customer
and employee experience, IT is the engine driving these changes. I
think this will continue and any remaining borders between IT and
business teams will disappear. n
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