IT Insights and Current Role
OPENING COMMENT: Anne, you have so many significant contributions to the industry and the educational community over a multi-faceted and very successful career. We thank you for taking the time to share your deep insights, experiences, and wisdom with our audience.
A: It is my pleasure.
Q1: From your remarkable past history, please share your general insights on IT.
A: The Information Technology industry has certainly broadened its base to include all industry segments (technology is not just in technology companies - it is used everywhere in governments, financial institutions, education, small to medium businesses, music and entertainment etc). In other words, technology is the enabler to communications and we see the ubiquitous adoption of voice, video at the fingertips of today's youth. Today, IT departments are stronger than ever before, supporting the technical and business operations of all companies.
Q2: Tell us more about your current role and your greatest challenge.
A: My role as a Manager continues to evolve. From launching the Cisco Networking Academy program in Canada 10 years ago the biggest challenge is to continually educate and update the marketplace, (K-12 through Post Secondary institutions, policy makers, Ministers of Education), about this unique IT training program and the many benefits it brings to today's students and communities across Canada.