In this episode of ConnectToWork, we sit down withSheri Gearhart, a distinguished system architect with expertise in AI-driven storage solutions, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology. Sheri shares her career-defining moments, the evolution of AI in storage, and her perspective on the future of technology. She also discusses the importance of ethics in AI, lessons from her leadership at Dell Technologies, and her passion for knowledge sharing and mentorship.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Sheri’s journey from Montana to Texas and her career growth in tech✅ How she helped develop Dell VxBlock, the world’s firstconverged infrastructure system✅ The intersection of AI, cloud storage, and enterprise architecture✅ Why ethics, security, and privacy should be forethoughts, not afterthoughts in AI development✅ The role of mentorship in career success and growth✅ Lessons from balancing technical expertise with business impactKey Quotes:💬 "Technology is like fashion—some things always come back around. But ethics, security, and privacy should never be afterthoughts in AI development."💬 "I love learning new technologies, but what truly excites me is sharing that knowledge with others and making a real impact."💬 "AI and machine learning are the future, but we need diverse perspectives to shape ethical and responsible innovation."Meet The Interviewee:📚 Book Recommendation: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh🎙 Mentor Spotlight: Tammy Booth, Chief Revenue Officer at Cloud Soda🐾 Passion Project: Animal welfare advocacy and community cat caretakingHow to Connect with Sheri Gearhart:🔗 LinkedIn:Sheri Gearhart📧 Email: [email protected]’s Pay-It-Forward MissionWith ConnectToWork, we amplify real career stories toinspire and connect professionals. If you or someone you know is navigating a career transition, we’d love to hear your story.✔️ Want to be featured? Contact us at [email protected]✔️ Know someone who could benefit from this episode? Share it with them!Let’s build a stronger professional community together.Subscribe & Share✔️ Follow & Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.✔️ Leave a Review to help others find the show.✔️ Share This Episode with colleagues & friends.

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