Listen "Citadel CIO Leonard Niebo on AI in Higher Ed, Cybersecurity & Building Future Leaders"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Leonard Niebo, a seasoned educator and CIO at The Citadel. They discuss Len's journey through education and technology, the unique challenges faced by CIOs in higher education, and the evolution of teaching technology. Len shares insights on the differences between military and public universities, current projects at The Citadel, and the importance of building a strong engineering team. They also delve into the challenges of retaining talent, navigating political uncertainties, and the impact of AI on academia. Len concludes with valuable advice for tech leaders.
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