PL8.2 Future-proof Your IT Skills Josh Finke Karen Louie Joel Sprague Michael Thomaschewski Christopher Wren

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Future-proof your IT skills, practical advice & priorities from the professionals Session Description: The skills and knowledge needed to provide data center services have expanded dramatically. Our panel of seasoned IT professionals address pressing topics, including: The key skills required to thrive Strategies on incorporating rapidly growing technologies The impact of certification on enhancing professional value

Staff Development & Certification

Strategies & Best Practices: Technology Adoption & Skills

Soft Skills

Enhancing Skills & Professional Value Through Certification

Takeaways

3 Key Things You Have Learned During this Session Key skills required today and in the future to continue to thrive as professionals focused on data center infrastructure Best practices on incorporating rapidly growing technologies and skills The impact certification can have on enhancing professional value

Thank you Josh Finke, josh.finke@ironbow.com Karen Louie, kalouie@cisco.com Joel Sprague, joel.sprague@gdit.com Michael Thomaschewski, michael.thomaschewski@lvs1.com Christopher Wren, ccwren@west.com