
Full Episode List - Go Beyond the Connection
Ep. 19: Kurt Shriner
Vice President of IT Infrastructure Management @ Calm
IT Leadership that Scales: How to Build Trust, Automate Growth, and Keep Remote Teams Running Smoothly
Ep. 18: Jon Manes
Vice President of Information Technology @ Mambo Seafood Restaurants
How Information Technology Strategy Drives Revenue Growth
Ep. 17: Chris Crist
Chief Information Officer @ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The Wireless First Business Driver
Ep. 16: Jordan Liebman
SVP, Head of North America Marketing & Communications @ Konica Minolta Business Solutions
C-Suite Advice for Cross-Functional Teams in the Network Infrastructure Industry
Ep. 15: Cal Krome
Head of IT @ Calm
IT Leadership that Scales: How to Build Trust, Automate Growth, and Keep Remote Teams Running Smoothly
Ep. 14: Ajay Malik
CEO @ StudioX
Why Our Wireless-First Network Should Be Our First Strategy
Ep. 13: Javed Ikbal
CISO and Vice President of Information Security & Risk Management
@ Bright Horizons
Aligning Executive Perspectives to Strengthen Corporate Data Security
Ep. 12: Hamed Mazrouei
CEO @ Milagro Corporation
How to Build a Highly Available, Fault-Tolerant Network Infrastructure
Ep. 11: Julie Dearinger-Smith
Founder & CEO @ Contingency Health Solutions
How Can Tech Take a Much Broader Seat at the Table?
Ep. 10: Rob Huffstedtler
Global Head of Solutions Architecture @ Sitecore
C-Suite input on data and network architecture
Ep. 9: Dean Sapp
Chief Information Security Officer @ Filevine
Ep. 8: Scott Reid
National Vice President of Technology Strategy and Sales @ Radiology Partners
Knowing When to Start Over: How Scott Reid Leads Change and Growth
Ep. 7: Gary Trobaugh
Director of Information Technology @ Life Flight Network
A Wireless First Future: Competitive Advantage Through Seamless Connectivity
Ep. 6: Shawn Tinsley
Senior Director of IT @ Dell Technologies
How Important Are Partners to Our Internal Success?
Ep. 5: Jim Grassman
VP of Technology @ Homes for Heroes
The Tech Vision of the Future: Simple, Secure, and Stable
Ep. 4: Eric Cole
Founder and CEO @ Secure Anchor Consulting
Future-Proof Networks : Embrace Wireless While Guarding Critical Data
Ep. 3: Adam Krob
Director of Information Technology, Field Audit, and Process Improvement @ Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC
How to Overcome Challenges and Seize Opportunities in Construction Technology
Ep. 2: Sampo Parkkinen
CEO @ Revieve
How Connectivity Shapes Remote Work and Customer Experience
Ep. 1: Dave Idle
SVP and Chief Product Officer @ Bigleaf Networks
Embracing Wireless First: The Future of Network Infrastructure
Go Beyond the Connection is more than just a podcast—it’s a front-row seat to the real-world conversations shaping the future of connectivity, business strategy, and technology leadership. In each episode, host Steve MacDonald interviews forward-thinking leaders from across industries who are navigating the complexities of remote work, digital transformation, and customer experience in an always-connected world. From CIOs and product experts to IT executives and founders, our guests share actionable insights, honest lessons, and innovative solutions that help businesses stay resilient and agile. Whether you’re tuning in for strategies on building stronger networks, creating scalable infrastructure, or driving meaningful collaboration across distributed teams, you’ll find something to spark your thinking here. Browse our full library of Go Beyond the Connection episodes below—and see how others are turning network challenges into opportunities for growth.